OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY New research reveals a type of monoclonal antibody already tested in certain forms of cancer may be a promising treatment in stopping the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a fatal neurodegenerative disease. The study, led by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, published today in the Proceedings of the National...
Month: <span>August 2023</span>
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Consuming added sugars may increase risk of kidney stones
by Frontiers Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Between 7% and 15% of people in North America, between 5% and 9% of people in Europe, and between 1% and 5% of people in Asia suffer from kidney stones. Common symptoms are severe pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and bloody urine. But kidney stones don’t just reduce the quality...
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Study suggests cannabis use during pregnancy could cause lifelong cognitive deficits for offspring
by Prabhjot Sohal, University of Western Ontario Research shows THC exposure can lead to cognitive and memory deficits that are sex-dependent, enduring and potentially lifelong. Credit: Mac Lai/Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry While previous research has shown that prenatal cannabis exposure can obstruct the normal growth of a fetus, the long-term impacts on brain development...
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What are lymph nodes? And can a massage really improve lymphatic drainage?
by Theresa Larkin, Alison Tomlin and Laurencia Villalba, The Conversation Credit: Shutterstock The lymphatic system has long been considered mysterious. Unlike blood vessels, lymphatic vessels are not very visible to the naked eye, even during surgery. Because of this, the anatomy and functions of the lymphatic system have historically not been well studied. The fluid in the lymphatic...
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Lower fiber intake tied to higher risk for later inflammatory bowel disease
by Lori Solomon Higher consumption of dietary fiber was associated with a lower risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study published online July 18 in Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Minzi Deng, Ph.D., from Central South University in Changsha, China, and colleagues examined associations between dietary fiber intake and subsequent incidence of IBD, Crohn disease, and ulcerative...
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How to Sleep With Acid Reflux: 8 Expert-Backed Tips
Written by Cheyenne Buckingham, BS | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Published on June 12, 2023 Key takeaways: The burning sensation of acid reflux can be particularly painful when you’re lying down — so much so that it can wake you up. Apart from medication, you can make your sleeping situation a bit more...
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High Blood Sugar? It Could Be a Side Effect of These Medications
Written by Jewels Doskicz, RN, BA | Reviewed by Sophie Vergnaud, MD Updated on December 20, 2022 Key takeaways: High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can be a side effect of some common medications. In some cases, high levels of blood sugar are temporary and settle when someone stops the medication. But medications can increase the risk...
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How to remove the smell of smoke
Thirdhand smoke can leave a lingering odor on carpets, cars, clothes, skin, and hair after a cigarette. The best way to remove this odor is to quit smoking, but a person can also help improve or remove the smell. The odor of cigarette smoke remains due to a residue that can cling onto clothing fibers,...
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Q&A: Everything you ever wanted to know about menopause and perimenopause
by Anna Marie Yanny, Stanford University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain It’s inevitable. About half of the world’s population awaits an unavoidable biological fate: menopause. As those of us who will experience the transition (including me) near our 50th birthday, our ovaries will essentially say “we’re done.” We run out of eggs and our estrogen hormone drops....
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California cases show home-grown leprosy is still a threat
by Amy Norton Leprosy is an ancient infectious disease, but it has not been banished to the past, or from the United States. That’s the key takeaway from a new report describing six cases of leprosy among California residents. All were diagnosed between 2017 and 2022, and all were U.S.-born—that is, not hailing from a country where...