Gut in a capsule – the microbiome as medicine
The human body plays host to hundreds of diverse species of microbial life that have an enormous impact on human health and longevity. These microscopic organisms make up the human…
How the smell of food can enable “time travel”
Older people exposed to food flavours from their youth were able to “time travel” back to the past with an enhanced memory of the event. The research entitled “It took…
Multiple health benefits of b-type procyanidin-rich foods like chocolate and apples consumed in right amounts
B-type procyanidins, made of catechin oligomers, are a class of polyphenols found abundantly in foods like cocoa, apples, grape seeds, and red wine. Several studies have established the benefits of…
Study: Glass microspheres won’t save Arctic sea ice
A proposal to cover Arctic sea ice with layers of tiny hollow glass spheres about the thickness of one human hair would actually accelerate sea-ice loss and warm the climate…
Study links omega-3s to improved brain structure, cognition at midlife
SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 5, 2022) — Eating cold-water fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids may preserve brain health and enhance cognition in middle age, new evidence indicates. Having at…
CACTUS launches PhrasePerfect: A first-of-its-kind academic sentence search engine for researchers
Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a science communications and technology company, recently launched PhrasePerfect, a new academic linguistic search engine for researchers. The first-of-its-kind online writing assistant helps find relevant words, phrases, reference papers,…
Prenatal acetaminophen use linked to sleep, attention problems in preschoolers
HERSHEY, Pa. — Acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with sleep and behavior problems consistent with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.…
Study: Decreased proteins, not amyloid plaques, tied to Alzheimer’s disease
New research from the University of Cincinnati bolsters a hypothesis that Alzheimer’s disease is caused by a decline in levels of a specific protein, contrary to a prevailing theory that…
Incidence of myocarditis/pericarditis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination among children and younger adults in the United States
In this population-based surveillance, the authors found that myocarditis/pericarditis 0 to 7 days after mRNA vaccination in persons aged 5 to 39 years occurred in approximately 1 in 200,000 doses…
Weighted blanket increases melatonin
A new study from Uppsala University shows that using a weighted blanket at bedtime increases melatonin in young adults. This hormone increases in response to darkness, and some evidence suggests…
Masks saw more than 90% of deaf people struggle to communicate during pandemic
Mandatory mask wearing saw more than 90% of deaf people struggle to communicate during the pandemic, University of Essex research has revealed. It also discovered that 76% missed vital information…
Folic acid treatment associated with decreased risk of suicide attempts
https://youtu.be/Y1CfsfDTdg0 Folic acid treatment associated with decreased risk of suicide attempts The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry on September 28th, used data from the health insurance claims of 866,586 patients…
Exposure to air pollution worsens COVID-19 outcomes, even among the fully vaccinated
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness, so it’s not surprising that exposure to poor air quality worsens patient outcomes. But how does air pollution affect people who are vaccinated? To answer…
Positive effects of omega-3 on the immune system in cases of severe COVID-19
Intravenous treatment with omega-3 fatty acids in elderly hospitalised patients in intensive care due to COVID-19 seems to have positive effects on the ability of the immune system to cope…
Omega-3 fatty acids, and in particular DHA, are associated with increased attention scores in adolescents
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is associated with a greater capacity for selective and sustained attention in adolescents, while alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is associated with lower impulsivity, according to a study co-led…
Study finds folic acid treatment is associated with decreased risk of suicide attempts
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the US, with more than 45,000 people dying by suicide in 2020. Experts recommend many strategies and treatments to decrease…
Cystic fibrosis patients can benefit from vitamin supplements, Oregon State research shows
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Cystic fibrosis patients who supplement their diet with vitamin C can also derive greater benefit from another antioxidant, vitamin E, resulting in a reduction in damaging inflammation,…
Did the pandemic change our personalities?
Despite a long-standing hypothesis that personality traits are relatively impervious to environmental pressures, the COVID-19 pandemic may have altered the trajectory of personality across the United States, especially in younger…
Coffee drinking is associated with increased longevity
Sophia Antipolis, 27 September 2022: Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day is linked with a longer lifespan and lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with avoiding coffee,…
Being lonely and unhappy accelerates aging more than smoking
Molecular damage accumulates and contributes to the development of aging-related frailty and serious diseases. In some people these molecular processes are more intense than in others, a condition commonly referred…
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