As a fan of all things spooky and strange, as well as skincare-oriented, I was immediately intrigued when I saw the now famous image of Kim Kardashian having a “Vampire Facial” back in 2013. Of course, being that it was Kim Kardashian — a woman not exactly known for her modest expenditures — I didn’t… Read More »
Winter safety tips from a Mayo Clinic emergency medicine physician
The National Weather Service says a massive winter storm is moving across the U.S., with high winds, icy conditions and up to 2 feet of heavy snow expected in parts of the Upper Midwest. If possible, limit travel or stay off the roads if you live in the affected areas. “If you don’t have to… Read More »
Dynamic expression of brain serotonin receptors across the menstrual cycle provides clues about premenstrual dysphoric disorder — ScienceDaily
A new study in Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier, explores the interplay between the serotonin system and estradiol in the brain, showing that the central nervous system in patients with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) seems to increase serotonin transporter density from the periovulatory phase (when estradiol levels are high) to premenstrual cycle phase (when both… Read More »
Having five low-risk sleep habits may have long-term benefits — ScienceDaily
Getting good sleep can play a role in supporting your heart and overall health—and maybe even how long you live—according to new research being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology. The study found that young people who have more beneficial sleep habits are incrementally… Read More »
Study shows link between early trauma experienced by mothers and health problems in their children — ScienceDaily
Adverse childhood experiences in mothers can affect their children’s mental and physical health, as researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin now report in the journal The Lancet Public Health. The study found that maltreatment during a mother’s childhood is associated with a higher risk of health problems such as asthma, autism, and depression in the… Read More »
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A Young Neurologist Mentors Black Women, Fights Disparities
Eseosa Ighodaro, MD, PhD, is a neurologist busy tackling health disparities now. But she kept her first experiments on ice at home. “I used to hide experiments in the freezer so my mom couldn’t see them,” she says. “I’d mix orange juice, pepper, and salt to see if I could create a chemical reaction. Afterwards,… Read More »
Are You at High Risk for Serious Disease from Covid-19?
Who is at high risk for getting serious illness from Covid-19? Serious illness from Covid-19 means you’re more likely to be hospitalized, need intensive care or need a ventilator to breathe and are at increased risk of death. Risk of death increases as you age Ages 50-64 25x higher Ages 65-74 60x higher than ages… Read More »
Microcalcification ‘fingerprints’ can yield info about cancer — ScienceDaily
An interdisciplinary collaboration 10 years in the making used a materials science approach to “fingerprint” the calcium mineral deposits known as microcalcifications that reveal pathological clues to the progression of breast cancer and potentially other diseases. The group’s paper, “Biomineralogical Signatures of Breast Microcalcifications,” published Feb. 22 in Science Advances. The lead author is postdoctoral… Read More »
Work stressing you out? Here are some tips to help you balance yourself
How can you manage high levels of stress in your day-to-day life? (illustrative) (photo credit: PEXELS) Stress is a well-known phenomenon that can be caused by numerous problems in our lives. Besides emotional difficulties, the body can also react to a stress response with physical problems such as an infection, sugar imbalance or insomnia. In… Read More »
Forecasting malaria outbreaks — ScienceDaily
A new study integrates climate, land use, and socioeconomic data to explain and predict malaria dynamics at the village level. The approach could inform health care practitioners and make control strategies more efficient and cost-effective. As with COVID, public health agencies around the world have struggled to predict which communities will be hit the hardest… Read More »
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Switch to Plant-Based Diet Could Boost Prostate Cancer Survival
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Following a healthy plant-based diet after a diagnosis of prostate cancer may help prevent the disease from progressing or recurring, a new study suggests. Men who ate a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains had a 52% lower risk of cancer… Read More »
Q&A: How Fighting Superbugs Could Help Prevent the Next Pandemic
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) happens when microbes — or tiny germs such as bacteria, viruses or fungi — evolve in ways that make the medicines used to treat them stop working. AMR is a serious looming problem. It can complicate other health conditions and puts some people and communities at greater risk than others. Before the… Read More »
Skipping breakfast may compromise the immune system — ScienceDaily
Fasting may be detrimental to fighting off infection, and could lead to an increased risk of heart disease, according to a new study by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The research, which focused on mouse models, is among the first to show that skipping meals triggers a response in the brain that… Read More »
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New Screen Might Spot More Cases of Hidden COPD
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — doctors could soon have a new tool to help diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A questionnaire called CAPTURE successfully identified almost half of clinical trial participants who had moderate to severe forms of previously undiagnosed COPD, researchers report. “The goal with trying… Read More »
Living With Multiple Sclerosis Means Always Being My Own Advocate
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) almost seven years ago, the world nearly stopped for me. For a moment, I envisioned all the worst-case scenarios that MS could bring. I thought of not dancing at my daughters’ weddings. Of never traveling with my husband again. Of the… Read More »
Scientists have figured out how to capture brain activity in octopuses that are awake and moving — a breakthrough step in understanding how the brain controls their behavior. — ScienceDaily
Scientists have successfully recorded brain activity from freely moving octopuses, a feat made possible by implanting electrodes and a data logger directly into the creatures. The study, published online in Current Biology on February 23, is a critical step forward in figuring out how octopus’ brains control their behavior, and could provide clues to the… Read More »
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