Daylight Saving Time: A Medical Nightmare? A Neurologist Weighs In
Springing forward into daylight saving time is a step back for health – a neurologist explains the medical evidence, and why this shift is worse…
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11 Tips To Help You Adjust to Losing an Hour of Sleep With the Start of Daylight Saving Time
As clocks march ahead and daylight saving time begins, there can be anxiety about losing an hour of sleep and how to adjust to this…
Excessive Screen Time in Preteens Linked to Suicidal Behavior
Engaging in activities such as watching videos, playing video games, texting, and video chatting has been linked to an increased risk of suicidal behaviors. A…
Weight Loss Surgery – A Promising Treatment Option for Type 2 Diabetes
Results have shown that bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for individuals who have both type 2 diabetes and morbid obesity, with almost 50% of…
New Research Explains Why Children Avoid Severe COVID-19 Symptoms
According to new research, children exhibit a robust initial immune response to the coronavirus, however, they are unable to transfer this response to long-lasting memory…
Warning: Sleep Medications May Increase Your Chances of Dementia
Do Sleep Medications Increase Your Chances of Dementia? University of California, San Francisco-Led study shows benzos, antidepressants, and Ambien may impact cognition. A new scientific…
New Study Finds That People Living in Rural Areas Have a Much Greater Risk of Heart Failure
A large study supported by the National Institutes of Health also revealed that Black men residing in rural areas are at the highest risk. According…
Unlocking the Secret to Maintaining Muscle Function During Aging: New Study Sheds Light on Cellular Mechanisms
The results suggest potential methods for enhancing muscle function in older adults. Exercise has been demonstrated to shield against numerous diseases and is considered a…
Scientists Discover That Strong Social Connections Can Improve Your Health
New research suggests that the time spent with family during the holiday season may have had a positive impact on health. The study investigated the…
“I’ve Never Seen Anything Like That Before” – Pill for Skin Disease Also Curbs Excessive Drinking
A study conducted by OHSU and other research institutions nationwide has yielded promising results for a new treatment of alcohol use disorder. A team of…
Killing Even Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: A New Infection-Fighting Wound Spray
The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed antibiotic resistance as a top ten global health threat, making it imperative to find new ways to combat…
Revolutionary Approach To Tackle the “Root Cause” of Diabetes and Obesity-Related Conditions
Research published in the scientific journal Clinical and Experimental Immunology on March 9 shows that a peptide (small protein) called PEPITEM could provide a revolutionary…
New Sensor Can Diagnose Cancer Using Urine
A research team has succeeded in developing a strip-type urine sensor that can amplify the light signal of metabolites in urine and in diagnosing cancer…
Warning: Nitrate in Tap and Bottled Drinking Water May Be a Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer
Nitrate is present in tap water and bottled water, largely due to the use of fertilizer in agriculture and the manure produced by intensive livestock…
An Unrecognized Factor: How Male Alcohol Consumption Impacts IVF Success
Research from Texas A&M highlights the importance of broadening pre-pregnancy messaging to stress the reproductive risks associated with alcohol consumption by both prospective parents. According…
Disturbing Truth: Opioids Dominate as Primary Cause of Poisoning Deaths in Children
Researchers find rate of fatal opioid poisonings among children more than doubled over 13-year span Over-the-counter drugs also continue to pose fatal risks to young…
Silicon, Gold, and Copper – Scientists Discover New Weapons Against COVID-19
A recent study from Curtin University has discovered that the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2, the strain of coronaviruses responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, can become…
What Makes Brown Rice Healthy? Scientists Unveil the Secrets to Its Nutritional Wealth
The researchers have discovered that the ester compound cycloartenyl ferulate is the primary contributor to the health benefits of brown rice. In Asia, rice is…
