Sleep Apnea
New survey shows 72% of adults struggle with sleepiness each day
Tired? Well, a new national survey shows that you’re not alone.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Bone-targeted estrogen delivery reverses postmenopausal osteoporosis without uterine side effects in mice
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them brittle and prone to fracture. Taking the hormone estradiol can reverse these effects, but it may also increase endometrial and uterine cancer risks. Researchers publishing […]
Addiction
Starting opioid agonist treatment after hospitalization for toxicity halves risk of repeat event
A new study led by researchers at the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and Unity Health Toronto shows that almost one-quarter of hospital-treated opioid toxicities experienced a repeat event within six months, […]
Weight & Obesity
Pea protein hydrolysates affect satiety differently based on bitterness and breakdown
Protein hydrolysates are produced by breaking down proteins into short protein fragments (peptides) and amino acids. They are playing an increasingly important role in the production of plant-based foods.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Weight & Obesity
Black cumin seeds linked to lower cholesterol and reduced fat cell formation
Nigella sativa (black cumin), the spice that boosts the flavor of curries like korma and paneer, also has another use: its seeds have long been used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for their […]
Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes cured in mice with gentle blood stem-cell and pancreatic islet transplant
A combination of blood stem cell and pancreatic islet cell transplant from an immunologically mismatched donor completely prevented or cured type 1 diabetes in mice in a study by Stanford Medicine researchers. Type 1 diabetes […]
Weight & Obesity
Weight loss to treat midlife obesity: Protecting the aging brain may be key
Obesity is a leading global health challenge, and weight loss is widely promoted to reduce its associated risks. However, emerging evidence suggests that in midlife, weight loss may not always deliver the same health benefits […]
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Muscle protein linked to exercise opens new way to treat Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a devastating cause of memory loss and cognitive decline, for which no curative treatment is available. Among lifestyle factors, physical activity stands out as possibly one of the strongest defenders of […]
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Heavy cannabis use during pregnancy linked to disruption in brain growth
McGill University researchers at the Douglas Research Center have found evidence that heavy cannabis use during pregnancy can cause delays in brain development in the fetus that persist into adulthood.This article was originally published on […]
Pediatrics
Study finds longer, more consistent addiction medication use among youth lowers risk of overdose, hospitalization
New research from Mass General Brigham finds that adolescents and young adults who stayed on the medication buprenorphine for at least a year had markedly lower risks of opioid overdose and hospitalization compared with peers […]