In a study published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital shed new light on the evolving nature of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnoses in early childhood. Diagnosing ASD at a young age is important for early intervention and treatment, but this new study suggests that not all kids continue to meet the criteria […]
Using zebrafish as a model, investigators have determined a suitable combination of chemical compounds in which to store hearts, and potentially other organs, when frozen for extended periods of time before transplantation. The work, which is published in The FASEB Journal, involved a variety of methods, including assays at multiple developmental stages, techniques for loading […]
Nearly 44,000 new cases of thyroid cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and more than 2,000 people will die of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate […]
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Revealed: The science-backed diet said to slash your risk of dementia Eating foods rich in antioxidants could cut your risk of getting Alzheimer’s Dietitians suggest eating wholegrains, fruits and vegetables for a healthy brain It’s a cruel disease that affects millions of people across the world. But four in 10 dementia cases can be prevented through lifestyle […]
Miracle celebrity weight loss jab semaglutide causes ‘increase in suicidal thoughts’, NHS watchdog reveals Cases of suicidal thoughts or self harm have quadrupled, regulators fear Drugs such as Ozempic or Wegovy have been described as a ‘game-changer’ The number of people plagued by thoughts of suicide or self-harm while taking a popular weight-loss jab has […]
Karina Antram spent ‘a decade being absolutely exhausted’ and has dedicated herself to battling the ‘pandemic of tiredness’ she says is plaguing our society. With a mantra of ‘what I do today impacts how I think and feel tomorrow’, Karina is an advocate of taking micro-actions every single day to give herself energy. The difference […]
Reviewed Numerous studies have shown that leading a fulfilling and satisfying life may improve cognitive function by encouraging health-protective behaviors such as physical activity and reduced stress. Many of these studies assess this relationship from a population level, rather than among individuals. But a closer look within the general population suggests that life satisfaction may […]
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Vaccine Research Center have developed an improved way to test potential vaccines against bird flu. The report was published this week in the journal iScience. Concerning reports about avian flu outbreaks at poultry facilities across the country and abroad highlight the increasingly […]
