by Eric W. Dolan May 18, 2024in Depression New research provides preliminary evidence that whole-body hyperthermia may have antidepressant effects that operate through the activation of an anti-inflammatory immune signaling pathway. The findings have been published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide and is expected to...
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Working in the sun—heating of the head may markedly affect safety and performance
by University of Copenhagen Prolonged exposure of the head to strong sunlight significantly impairs cognitively dominated functions and coordination of complex motor tasks, according to a new study from the Heat-Shield project coordinated by researchers from Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at University of Copenhagen. This may have important implications for work safety and...
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Scientists propose nanoparticles that can treat cancer with magnetic fluid hyperthermia
A group of Russian scientists have synthesized manganese-zinc ferrite nanoparticles that can potentially be used in cancer treatment ITMO UNIVERSITY One of the most important global goals in today’s medicine is finding ways to combat cancer. Currently, there are several kinds of treatments with differing effectiveness and various side effects. In most cases, the treatment...