Stress Hormone Helps Control the Circadian Rhythm of Brain Cells
University of Copenhagen the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences via EurekAlert – As day turns into night, and night turns into day, the vast majority of living organisms follow…
One-Third of Reproductive Age Women Have Health Conditions That May Complicate Pregnancy
University of Utah Health via EurekAlert – Among the women at risk for complications during pregnancy are those who have a history of heart disease, breast cancer, epilepsy, high blood…
Super Agers and Youthful Brains: A Current Study
Dr. Don Colbert – This current study shows that some people, termed “super-agers” actually maintain youthful brains in structure, network communication, and in function. Have you ever noticed that some…
Anger, Anxiety, Insomnia: Tweets from Twitter Users Could Predict Loneliness
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania via Newswise – Loneliness is estimated to affect roughly one in five adults in the United States. It also stands as…
Nutrient Supplements Significantly Reduce Child Deaths
University of California Davis Via EurekAlert – Study finds 27% drop in child mortality in low- and middle-income countries. More than half of child deaths worldwide stem from preventable causes,…
Self-Cannibalizing Mitochondria May Set the stage for ALS Development
Northwestern University via EurekAlert – Powerhouses of the cell ‘eat themselves up,’ jumpstart path to neurodegenerative disease. CHICAGO — Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered a new phenomenon in the brain…
Diet Detectives: Scientists Identify New Signposts in Blood and Urine to Reflect What We Eat and Drink
McMaster University via Newswise – Researchers at McMaster University have identified several chemical signatures, detectable in blood and urine, that can accurately measure dietary intake, potentially offering a new tool…
More Electronic Device Use Tied to More Sugar and Caffeine in Teens
McMaster University via Newswise – Do young teens who spend more time with TV and electronic devices drink more sugared or caffeinated drinks than others? Yes, they do, says a…
Could Exposure to Environmental PCBs Impair Brain Function?
Georgetown University Medical Center via Newswise – Human-made toxic chemicals that linger indefinitely in the environment disrupt the performance of critical helper cells in the mouse brain, leading to impaired…
Australian Honey Has Exceptionally High Levels of Antibacterial Activity
University of Technology Sydney via News Medical-Net – Australia has at least seven Leptospermum species that produce honey with exceptionally high levels of antibacterial activity, providing the scientific basis to…
Better 3-D Imaging of Tumors in the Breast with Less Radiation
DOE Science News Source via News Wise – In breast cancer screening, an imaging technique based on nuclear medicine is currently being used as a successful secondary screening tool alongside…
Daily Exposure to Blue Light May Accelerate Aging, Even If It Doesn’t Reach Your Eyes
Oregon State University via Science Daily – Prolonged exposure to blue light, such as that which emanates from your phone, computer and household fixtures, could be affecting your longevity, even…
Losing Weight—and Keeping It Off—Linked to Cardiometabolic Benefits
Tufts University via Newswise – “If you lose weight and maintain the weight loss for a long period of time, do the benefits continue? The answer is yes and sometimes…
Brain’s Neural Activity Plays a Role in Human Aging, Life Span
Harvard Medical School via News Medical-Net – The brain’s neural activity, long implicated in disorders ranging from dementia to epilepsy, also plays a role in human aging and life span,…
Increase Health Benefits of Exercise By working Out Before Breakfast
University of Bath via EurekAlert – According to a new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, health scientists at the Universities of Bath and Birmingham found…
