Study Detects Abnormally Low Levels of a Key Protein in Brains of Young Men with Autism
Massachusetts General Hospital via EurekAlert – Using cutting-edge imaging technology, researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have shown that the brains of young men with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have…
Human Gut-in-a-Dish Model Helps Define ‘Leaky Gut,’ and Outline a Pathway to Treatment
University of California San Diego Health via Newswise – 3D human gut organoids reveal molecular system that keeps intestinal linings sealed, demonstrate how the system breaks down and how it…
The Brain of Migraine Sufferers Is Hyper-Excitable, New Study Suggests
University of Birmingham via Newswise – Individuals who suffer from migraine headaches appear to have a hyper-excitable visual cortex researchers at the Universities of Birmingham and Lancaster suggest. Newswise —…
How Sleep Helps Teens Deal with Social Stress
Michigan State University via Newswise – A first-of-its-kind study from Michigan State found that a good night’s sleep does adolescents good – beyond helping them stay awake in class. Adequate…
What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?
Sara Ryding, B.Sc. via News-Medical Net – While there are a variety of reasons for adopting a vegan diet, health reasons are attracting a lot of scientific focus. Vegans tend…
Circadian Rhythm and Weight Loss
Dr. Jennifer Logan, MD, MPH via News-Medical Net – Contemporary research into the effect of circadian rhythm on body systems suggests that it may play a role in weight homeostasis.…
Western Diet Rich in Fat and Sugar Linked to Skin Inflammation
UC Davis Health via Newswise – A Western diet rich in fat and sugar may lead to inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis, a study by UC Davis Health researchers…
Could New Israeli Technique Spell the End of Dialysis?
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Study shows it is possible to rejuvenate kidneys and improve their function by using the patient’s own stem cells. A treatment using a patient’s…
Michigan Medicine Pediatric Surgeon Performs Incision-Less Hernia Repairs for Kids
Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan via Newswise – A unique procedure, created by a Michigan Medicine pediatric surgeon, is repairing inguinal hernias in children using an ultrasound and a…
Mediterranean Diet Promotes Gut Bacteria Linked to ‘Healthy Ageing’ in Older People
BMJ via EurekAlert – It may help curb advance of frailty and cognitive decline, suggest researchers. Eating a Mediterranean diet for a year boosts the types of gut bacteria linked…
FDA Approves Peanut Allergy Treatment for Children and Teens
University of Chicago Medical Center via Newswise – The immunotherapy drug for children and teens is also the first ever food allergy treatment approved by the FDA. Newswise — The…
Consider the Evidence When You Make Life-or-Death Decisions
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – In the 1940s and ’50s, the American Medical Association was not only saying that “smoking in moderation” wasn’t a problem, but that,…
Oxidative Stress Induces Sleep in Fruit Flies
Biophysical Society via News-Medical Net – Sleep-deprived fruit flies helped reveal what induces sleep. University of Oxford researchers Anissa Kempf, Gero Miesenböck, and colleagues reveal that fruit fly sleep is…
A Prescription for the Pain of Rejection: Acetaminophen and Forgiveness
University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences via EurekAlert – Research suggests the combination may alleviate the emotional and physical pains of being excluded. Most everyone experiences the pain…
Israeli Algorithm Learns to Predict Gestational Diabetes
Naama Barak via Israel21c – Weizmann Institute scientists discover nine parameters that identify women at a high risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time full of wonder…
