Vaccination
With cases rising, what you need to know about whooping cough
Whooping cough is on the rise in the United States, with cases surging across the nation.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Month: October 2024
Sleep Apnea
Election fears are keeping Americans awake at night, survey shows
If anxiety over this year’s presidential election is keeping you up at night, you’re not alone.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Weight & Obesity
Risk of post-COVID symptoms linked to body mass index in children
A study by the University of Pennsylvania and researchers from 26 U.S. children’s hospitals has linked elevated body mass index (BMI) to a significantly higher risk of developing post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) among […]
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Glaucoma drug shows promise against neurodegenerative diseases, animal studies suggest
A drug commonly used to treat glaucoma has been shown in zebrafish and mice to protect against the build-up in the brain of the protein tau, which causes various forms of dementia and is implicated […]
Medications
Taking five or more medications daily can negatively impact older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias
Polypharmacy, commonly defined as taking five or more medications daily, is a significant health care concern impacting over 30% of older adults. It is associated with poor health outcomes like falls, medication interactions, hospitalizations and […]
Weight & Obesity
Large follow-up study demonstrates long-term benefits of weight-loss surgery in young people
Ten years after undergoing bariatric surgery as teens, over half of study participants demonstrated not only sustained weight loss, but also resolution of obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high […]
Genetics
Study finds link between genetic markers and neuropathic pain
Neuropathic pain is a severe clinical condition caused by damage to the nervous system. It often feels like a burning, shooting, tingling ice or stabbing sensation. Conditions such as diabetes or nerve injury can cause […]
Genetics
Key mechanism in human lung development identified
Researchers from the University of Barcelona and the August Pi y Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS) have shown that the IGFBP3 protein plays a relevant role in human lung development.This article was originally published on […]
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Specific inhibitors protect nerve cells from dying in mouse models for Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia, affects over 55 million people worldwide. The disease is characterized by the buildup of amyloid-beta plaques and tau protein tangles in the brain, which disrupt cell communication and […]
Genetics
Genetic risk, sexual trauma associated with mental illness: Study shows need for routine screening in clinical settings
A research team exploring how genes and environmental factors interact in psychiatry has discovered that a history of sexual trauma and a genetic tendency to develop mental illness are associated with increased risk for schizophrenia, […]