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Study reveals obesity's link to increased risk of multiple sclerosis and ischemic stroke

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The genetic relationship between body mass index (BMI) and multiple neurological diseases.

Women's skin study shows distinct chemical changes in response to psychological stress

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The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) generated by the skin in response to psychological stress.

Sit less, live healthier: Trial shows blood pressure drops with less sitting

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Whether reducing sitting time could effectively improve blood pressure (BP) among older adults.

Study suggests revising pregnancy weight gain guidelines for obese women

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 23:53
The guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy in obese women have long been questioned. New research from Karolinska Institutet supports the idea of lowering or removing the current recommendation of a weight gain of at least 5 kg.

Childhood obesity linked to over double the risk of developing multiple sclerosis

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 23:49
New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) shows that having obesity in childhood is associated with a more than doubling of the risk of later developing multiple sclerosis.

Sweeteners do not increase hunger and help lower blood sugar, study finds

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 23:47
Replacing sugar with artificial and natural sweeteners in foods does not make people hungrier – and also helps to reduce blood sugar levels, a significant new study has found.

Higher COVID-19 hospitalization and mortality rates in MS patients despite vaccination

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 23:45
New real-world research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) reveals that people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) face a much higher risk of being hospitalised and dying from COVID-19 than the general population.

Bridging the gap in stroke care with virtual rehabilitation

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 23:35
A stroke often impacts a person's ability to move their lower body from the hips down to the feet.

Statins linked to slight diabetes risk but benefits outweigh the concerns

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 23:29
Statin use is associated with a moderate, dose-dependent increase in the risk of new-onset diabetes, particularly in individuals close to the diabetes threshold, yet the cardiovascular benefits of statin therapy remain substantial.

Enhancing patient empowerment in plastic surgery through social media

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 23:19
For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment – potentially leading to increased autonomy and better decision-making, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Personalizing exercise to fight obesity: Study finds genetics influence effectiveness

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 23:01
A recent study in JAMA Network Open reveals that genetic risk influences how physical activity interventions counter obesity, suggesting a personalized approach to exercise based on one's genetic makeup might be more effective in managing obesity.

Study shows the enduring impact of historical redlining on colon cancer care

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 22:33
A nationwide study of 196 cities shows that housing discrimination from 90 years ago still casts a historical shadow of inequities in colon cancer care today, S.M. Qasim Hussaini, M.D., of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and colleagues at the American Cancer Society and Johns Hopkins School of Public Health report in the journal JCO Oncology Practice.

Unveiling the brain mechanism behind memory consolidation in sleep

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 22:21
Neuroscientists have established in recent decades the idea that some of each day's experiences are converted by the brain into permanent memories during sleep the same night.

Eating fish during pregnancy doesn't shape kids' heart health, study finds

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 22:13
A comprehensive study published in Nutrients finds that maternal fish consumption during pregnancy does not affect the cardiovascular health of their children at age 11, challenging assumptions about diet's long-term impact on heart health.

Study reveals crucial insights into the ocular effects of Zika virus infection during pregnancy

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 22:07
A groundbreaking study published in the journal iScience presents crucial insights into the ocular effects of Zika virus infection during pregnancy and offers promising avenues for therapeutic intervention.

Revolutionizing diabetes management with reliable blood glucose monitoring without finger pricking

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 21:56
Study introduces a novel non-invasive glucose measurement technology, DIROS, that improves accuracy by focusing on blood-rich skin areas, avoiding common pitfalls associated with interstitial fluid measurements and offering a promising tool for diabetes management

Scientists develop an mRNA technology approach to target Alzheimer’s disease

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 21:40
Scientists at The Florey have developed an mRNA technology approach to target the toxic protein tau, which builds up in patients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Antibody discovery could explain mysteries about COVID-19 and long COVID

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 21:21
UVA Health researchers have discovered a potential explanation for some of the most perplexing mysteries of COVID-19 and long COVID.

Public defibrillators rarely used during cardiac arrest incidents, research shows

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 20:58
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are a common resource in public buildings, yet a new analysis reveals that they are rarely used to help resuscitate people suffering cardiac arrest.

PROSPERITY trial reveals no negative cholesterol impact from fortified eggs

Rss Feed - Thu, 03/28/2024 - 20:46
Whether you like your eggs sunny-side up, hard boiled or scrambled, many hesitate to eat them amid concerns that eggs may raise cholesterol levels and be bad for heart health.

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