The Decision to Eat May Come Down to These Three Neurons
Rockefeller University via Newswise – Speaking, singing, coughing, laughing, yelling, yawning, chewing—we use our jaws for many purposes. Each action requires a complex coordination of muscles whose activity is managed by…
Junk Food Warning: Eating Processed Food Does ‘Crazy’ Things to Your Cancer Risk
Sharon Thomas via NaturalHealth365 – NEW research: Every 10% increase in calories from junk food triggers a ‘CRAZY’ effect on cancer risk Most people “get it” that eating candy and…
Are Gender and Sexual Identity Linked to Brain Health?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) via Newswise – LGBTQ+ people may be more likely to have negative brain health outcomes, including a higher risk of dementia and late-life depression, than people…
Going Bananas for Leaves as New Source of Protein Powder
Yulia Karra via Israel21c – Day 8’s cost-effective method to extract RuBisCO protein from crop leaves could become the ultimate plant-based meat replacement. “I’ve always loved proteins,” says Michal Mayer with a…
The Value of Saving Umbilical Cord Blood
Duke Health – Jessica M. Sun, MD, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist at Duke Children’s, explains why you might want to save your child’s umbilical cord blood. What is umbilical cord blood?…
Engineered ‘Cat Parasite’ Helps Deliver Drugs to Brain
Yulia Karra via Israel21c – Researchers discover method to penetrate the blood-brain barrier and deliver therapeutic proteins via Toxoplasma gondii. Researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) recently discovered a method to deliver…
Green Warriors: 14 Overlooked Plants Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment & Prevention
Patrick Tims via NaturalHealth365 – The plants around us are more than mere greenery. Traditional healers have recognized the powerful medicinal properties of various herbs and botanicals for centuries. Now,…
Study: Key Differences in How Male & Female Brains Process Threats
McGill University via News-Medical – A new study has uncovered significant differences in how male and female mice process threats, even as they exhibit similar behavioral responses. The discovery suggests that…
Acutely Ill Patients Do Better with Hospital-At-Home Care
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Major first-of-its-kind study shows that telemedicine managed, physician-supervised home care leads to shorter treatment and lower risk of death. Telemedicine-managed, physician-supervised at-home care results in better…
Brain Cell Grafts in Monkeys Jump-Start Human Trial for New Parkinson’s Treatment
University of Wisconsin–Madison via Newswise – People with Parkinson’s disease are receiving a new treatment in a clinical trial started after University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists demonstrated the safety and feasibility of…
LASIK: What You Need to Know
Kourtney H. Houser, MD via Duke Health – Chances are, you know someone who has had LASIK surgery, or you may have considered the procedure yourself. Despite the allure of…
Evidence-Based Design or Feng Shui in Hospital Rooms Might Benefit Patients
PLOS via EurekAlert! – Image-based online study shows no benefits, however, of virtual room designs incorporating the golden ratio In an online study, virtual hospital rooms designed according to the principles…
Study Reveals Higher Breast Cancer Mortality Risk for Black Women Across All Tumor Types
Mass General Brigham via News-Medical – Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among U.S. women and the second leading cause of cancer death. Black women who develop breast cancer are…
Wearable Heart Monitor Increases Diagnosis of Irregular Heart Rhythm
Duke Health – Wearable, long-term continuous heart monitors helped identify 52% more cases of atrial fibrillation compared to usual care, but that did not lead to a reduction in hospitalizations…
Does Marijuana Affect Weight Gain or Bone Density?
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Are the apparent adverse effects of heavy cannabis use on the bone just due to users being thinner? It’s been recognized for…
