A recent study from University Hospitals (UH) Connor Whole Health has found that adults who initially visit a chiropractor to receive spinal manipulation for low back pain caused by disc herniation or radiculopathy (i.e., sciatica) are less likely to undergo discectomy (i.e., disc surgery) over the subsequent two years. This study was recently published in […]
A study on the factors driving a rise in weight gain among pregnant woman in Nepal has ruled out poor diet quality in the first trimester as one of the major causes, according to team of researchers with the Rutgers School of Health Professions. Historically, one of the greatest challenges facing pregnant women in Nepal […]
When the Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry makes a free throw, his brain draws on motor memory. Now researchers at UC San Francisco (UCSF) have shown how this type of memory is consolidated during sleep, when the brain processes the day’s learning to make the physical act of doing something subconscious. The study, published Dec. […]
A collaborative study involving Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge and the University of Exeter Medical School reveals a new gene associated with obesity and maladaptive behavior. The evidence shows that rare mutations in the gene for the serotonin 2C receptor play a role in the development of obesity and dysfunctional behaviors in […]
Researchers from the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) and the Medical University of Vienna (MedUni) have demonstrated for the first time that high doses of cholesterol-lowering statins impair bone quality in mice. The finding came as no surprise for the scientists, who observed the correlation in a big data analysis of the Austrian population in 2019. […]
A new combination of drugs slowed the growth of cancer cells by an unexpected mechanism that may one day lead to improved treatment of cervical cancer, a UT Southwestern-led study published in Molecular Cancer Research suggests. Despite advances in screening, early diagnosis, and prevention through HPV vaccination, cervical cancer remains the second-leading cause of cancer-related […]
Limbic predominate age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy or LATE is a recently recognized form of dementia that affects memory, thinking and social skills. It mimics Alzheimer’s disease or AD (and sometimes co-exists with it), but LATE is a different condition, with its own risks and causes. In a new study, published December 15, 2022 in the journal […]
It’s Rebel Wilson’s first time celebrating the holiday season as a mother, and she is ready to relax! The Pitch Perfect star shared a new photo of her newborn daughter Royce Lillian yesterday, and she looks like the cutest little snuggle bug in the snow. “Holiday time…let’s go! ❄️ R & R & R ❄️,” […]
Long Covid victim discusses daily impact of virus We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Some people only experience mild symptoms of […]
In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers assessed the functional and microstructural brain abnormalities, tiredness, and cognitive impairment after mild coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: Functional and microstructural brain abnormalities, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction after mild COVID-19. Image Credit: GEMINI PRO STUDIO/Shutterstock Studies have identified neurological symptoms of COVID-19, but […]
