In a recent study published in the Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology journal, researchers assessed the impact of hormonal contraceptives (HC) on the brain and stress. Hormonal contraceptives have enabled unprecedented levels of reproductive control and various health benefits, including a reduction in premenstrual symptoms and protection from certain cancers. These alterations, including those on mood, are […]
Implementing lung cancer screening at four diverse healthcare systems resulted in an 8.4 percent increase in the number of Stage I lung cancers detected and a 6.6 percent decrease in Stage IV disease, according to research published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology. According to lead investigator Anil Vachani, M.D., University of Pennsylvania, despite the […]
Black and Latino people experience higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias than non-Hispanic white people, but scientists have never known why. Now a new study shows that experiences with discrimination may be playing a role in disproportionate experiences of cognitive decline. In a first-of-its-kind study, published recently in the journal Social Science & […]
Regular exercise helps prevent and delay the development of type 2 diabetes and its complications. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, together with a team of international scientists, have discovered that activation of the immune system in skeletal muscle during exercise may underlie the difference in how individuals with type 2 diabetes perceive and respond to exercise. […]
It’s been known for decades that astronauts’ immune systems become suppressed in space, leaving them vulnerable to disease, but the exact mechanisms of immune dysfunction have remained a mystery — now a Cornell undergraduate has found a potential solution. A biological and mechanical engineering double major in the College of Engineering, Rocky An ’23 published […]
Omicron sub-variant discussed by infectious disease expert 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 Speaking on Zoe’s YouTube channel, Professor Tim Spector […]
Healthy eating and exercise habits before or after diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease (PD) could cut mortality risk significantly, new research suggests. Association of Diet, Physical Activity on All-Cause Mortality in Parkinson’s In a population-based prospective cohort study, participants with the healthiest eating and exercise regimen prior to diagnosis reduced their all-cause mortality risk by 49%, […]
Invented by a 3-Michelin star chef, this single ingredient, protein-packed pancake has everything you need for a quick post-workout snack. Another day, another viral TikTok recipe. But this one is a little more mind-blowing than the usual fare. A pancake made from just one ingredient: milk. An invention of the 3-Michelin star restaurant Noma, the […]
On August 31, the FDA authorized updated “bivalent” COVID-19 boosters for the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. Bivalent boosters offer better protection against COVID-19 variants, including the dominant Omircon variants, which are predicted to circulate this fall and winter. Moderna and Pfizer’s bivalent boosters will replace the current monovalent boosters for eligible individuals — Moderna is […]
The recent influx of monkeypox cases in the U.S. has put residents on high alert during their daily routines. Dr. Thomas Giordano, professor and chief of infectious diseases at Baylor College of Medicine, provides insight on best practices for transmission prevention at the gym. “The short answer is yes, it is possible to get monkeypox […]
