by British Medical Journal Credit: CC0 Public Domain Long term use of prescription meds for insomnia doesn’t seem to improve disturbed sleep in middle-aged women, suggests research published in the online journal BMJ Open. There was no difference in sleep quality or duration between those who did and didn’t take these meds for 1 to 2 years, the findings...
by Rush University Medical Center Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain While it’s often hard to appreciate our aging skin, it does tell a story. It speaks of our family heritage: Genetic code mostly drives the development of lines. It can also say something about our lives, like how we enjoyed the great outdoors or used facial expressions...
by Robin A. Smith, Duke University School of Nursing The Aedes aegypti mosquito, which can spread dengue fever, Zika virus and yellow fever. New research shows mosquitoes are able to “sniff out” trace amounts of insecticides using specialized receptors on their antennae. Credit: James Gathany, CDC With mosquito season upon us, people are stocking up on...
Electrolytes are minerals such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium. They are present in tissue, blood, and other bodily fluids and are critical for nerve and muscle function, blood pressure regulation, and hydration. Some drinks are naturally rich in electrolytes, while others undergo special formulation to provide electrolytes. The term electrolyte refers to the fact that...
By Rich Haridy May 09, 2021 New research looked at 30 years of data and found no change in the association between technology use and mental health problems in teensanatoliycherkas/Depositphotos. Over the past century there have been frequent societal concerns over the impact of novel technologies on the well-being of young people. Yet, as time...
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, May 10, 2021 — Managing weight, blood pressure and cholesterol in children may help protect brain function in later life, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation. This is the first study to highlight that cardiovascular risk factors accumulated from childhood through mid-life may influence poor cognitive performance at midlife. Previous research has...
EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF OBESITY The first global review of complementary medicines (herbal and dietary supplements) for weight loss in 16 years–combining 121 randomised placebo-controlled trials including nearly 10,000 adults–suggests that their use cannot be justified based on the current evidence. The findings of two studies, being presented at The European Congress on...
By Anahad O’Connor May 6, 2021 As people across the globe grappled with higher levels of stress, depression and anxiety this past year, many turned to their favorite comfort foods: ice cream, pastries, pizza, hamburgers. But studies in recent years suggest that the sugar-laden and high-fat foods we often crave when we are stressed or depressed, as comforting as they...
Zachary BrennanSenior EditorThe European Medicines Agency’s safety committee said Friday that it’s aware of cases of inflammation of the heart muscle and inflammation of the membrane around the heart, mainly reported following vaccination with Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine, known in Europe as Comirnaty. “There is no indication that these cases are due to the vaccine,” the...
By Reginald Davey Reviewed by Sophia Coveney, B.Sc. Hereditary conditions cause those who suffer from them to live shorter lives with traumatic health issues. Because of this, researchers in the field of genetics are constantly exploring and developing gene therapies to cure them or alleviate the worst of their effects. This article will explore one...
