Osaka UniversityJust as healthy organs are vital to our well-being, healthy organelles are vital to the proper functioning of the cell. These subcellular structures carry out specific jobs within the cell, for example, mitochondria power the cell and lysosomes keep the cell tidy. Although damage to these two organelles has been linked to aging, cellular...
Year: <span>2024</span>
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‘Henswear’ Unveils Nanotech-Embedded Wearables for Rapid Recovery, Revolutionizing Health Monitoring
Henswear envisions a transformative approach to health monitoring through nanomaterial-based sensors seamlessly integrated into everyday clothing.A team of engineers from the University of Delaware introduces wearable nanotechnology designed to accelerate recovery, with the added benefit of adaptability to existing fabrics. NEXT-GENERATION WEARABLE TECHNOLOGIES (Photo : University of Delaware)Thanks to new funding from NSF, Thostenson (pictured)...
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Blue Light May Not Be Keeping You Awake After All
A new study shows that the brightness of light matters more than its color. Reviewed by Gary Drevitch KEY POINTSResearchers exposed healthy subjects to blue, yellow, and white light for an hour before bed.The color of light made no difference to participants’ level of drowsiness or sleep quality.Light-sensitive ganglion cells in the eye, not color-producing...
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5 Warning Signs of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency You Can’t Ignore
Written by Christine Giordano, MD | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Key takeaways: Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is a medical condition that makes it hard to digest food. It can lead to nutrition and vitamin deficiencies, which can affect your health.Symptoms of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency may be mild like stomach pain, cramping, bloating, and gassiness....
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Alcohol and Sleep Aids Don’t Mix: The Do’s and Don’ts of Taking OTC Sleep Aids
Written by Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMP | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS Key takeaways: If you can’t sleep, over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aids like diphenhydramine (ZzzQuil, Benadryl), doxylamine (Unisom), and melatonin might help. But there are a few things to know about taking them safely.Avoid mixing OTC sleeping pills with alcohol and other...
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6 Reasons Why Your Knees May Pop and Crack When You Bend Them
Written by Frank Schwalbe, MD | Reviewed by Karla Robinson, MD Key takeaways: Knee cracking, popping, and clicking can be completely harmless. But in some cases, it may be the signs of an underlying condition affecting the knee joint.Meniscal tears, cartilage injuries, and osteoarthritis are common causes of popping and cracking knees.If you have knee...
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Some low-carb diets are better for long-term weight loss, study finds
By Paul McClure A study comparing low-carb diets has found that not all eating plans are created equal Depositphotos Researchers have done a deep dive into five low-carbohydrate diets emphasizing different nutrients and their quality to see which eating plans provides better long-term results regarding weight change. Their findings highlight the importance of diet quality when...
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Mind-Boggling: Rise in Psychiatric Disorders Linked to Increased Cannabis Use
A research review in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights the growing concern over cannabis use disorder, exacerbated by increased cannabis potency and usage. This disorder, affecting a significant portion of Americans, particularly young adults, is often accompanied by other psychiatric conditions. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Review article published in the New England Journal of Medicine...
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The Green Revolution: Navigating the Complexities of Medical Marijuana
By: Hadeel Hashem Navigating the Cannabis Conundrum: Medical Use and MisuseThe medical landscape is undergoing a profound shift as perceptions towards marijuana evolve. The green wave of cannabis legalization, buoyed by a groundswell of cultural acceptance, has opened up new vistas for the treatment of older patients. However, the road ahead is fraught with complexities, as...
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New Stroke Prevention: Clopidogrel-Aspirin Within 72 Hours
TOPLINE: Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with clopidogrel-aspirin given within 72 hours of a mild ischemic stroke or a high-risk transient ischemic attack (TIA) shows a greater risk reduction for new stroke than aspirin alone, although with a higher bleeding risk. METHODOLOGY: The INSPIRES, a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, involved patients with mild ischemic stroke or high-risk...