Bacteria are traditionally imagined as single-cell organisms, spread out sparsely over surfaces or suspended in liquids, but in many environments the true bacterial mode of growth is in sticky clusters called biofilms.Biofilm formation can be useful to humans—it is integral, for example, to producing kombucha tea. But it is more often problematic because it makes...
A team of scientists from Kaunas University conducted research that unveiled the impact of low-frequency ultrasound on blood parameters. The findings suggest that the influence of ultrasound on hemoglobin can enhance the transfer of oxygen from the lungs to the body’s tissues. Blood – artistic visualization. The study involved the analysis of 300 blood samples...
by Evangeline Mantzioris, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFermented foods have become popular in recent years, partly due to their perceived health benefits. For instance, there is some evidence eating or drinking fermented foods can improve blood glucose control in people with diabetes. They can lower blood lipid (fats) levels and blood pressure in people with...
by Laval University Credit: CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, the benefits of physical activity do not outweigh the risks of cardiovascular disease associated with drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, according to a new study led by Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Jean-Philippe Drouin-Chartier, a professor at Université Laval’s Faculty of Pharmacy, was a co-author....
Sue Hughes Use of vagal nerve stimulation in combination with intense physical rehabilitation in patients with chronic stroke led to improved hand and arm function, with benefits maintained out to 1 year, latest results from a randomized controlled trial showed. Study author, Teresa J. Kimberley, PhD, professor of rehabilitation science and physical therapy at MGH...
Antara Ghosh TOPLINE:A two-step screening, using a risk score and biomarkers, can identify patients with diabetes at a higher risk for heart failure who will most likely benefit from preventive drugs. METHODOLOGY:Researchers compared screening methods and downstream risk for heart failure in 5 years, particularly those without atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).They pooled data from 4889...
ByCLARE WATSON (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)A new study of nearly 270,000 men suggests a pharmaceutical commonly used for erectile dysfunction sold commercially under brand names like Viagra may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by some 18 percent. But more research in the form of clinical trials is needed to understand optimal dosage, treatment time, and...
by Imperial College London Percentage of participants who retrospectively rated decreases or increases in sexual interest, arousal, activity, satisfaction, and anxiety (reversed) after treatment with psilocybin or escitalopram at the 6 weeks follow-up of Study 2. Credit: Scientific Reports (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-49817-4Magic mushrooms, LSD and other psychoactive compounds may help to improve sexual function for months...
Aude Lecrubier Cases of menstrual disorders, particularly unusually heavy menstrual bleeding, have been reported following RNA vaccination against COVID-19. In France, this safety signal has been confirmed and added to the product characteristics summaries and vaccine leaflets for mRNA vaccines in October 2022. However, few studies have accurately measured this risk to date. To address...
by Delthia Ricks , Medical Xpress (A) Study protocol for the audio data collection at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Nairobi and subsequent cough annotation at the University of Washington, Seattle. (B) The bar graphs represent the total passive and voluntary coughs (including all recording devices) in the Nairobi cough dataset. The lighter shade in...
