Possessing certain personality traits increases the risk of a dementia diagnosis, while others lessen it, research has found. Credit: DepositphotosRecent studies indicate that certain personality traits can elevate the likelihood of being diagnosed with dementia, while others can mitigate this risk. Notably, there is no uniform correlation between personality and brain pathology associated with...
Researchers have developed a handheld eye-safe laser that can rapidly diagnose concussion on-site. Credit: DepositphotosThe eyes serve as more than just a glimpse into the soul; they now offer a means to identify traumatic brain injury, courtesy of University of Birmingham researchers. They have created a non-invasive, handheld device that uses a safe laser...
Harvard scientists have discovered a possible link in the brain between pain and poor sleep, and importantly a potential way to break the cycleDepositphotosMany of us have experienced waking up with a sore back after a restless night, only for that pain to then disrupt our sleep on the following night. Now, Harvard researchers...
Credit: DepositphotosRecent research indicates that individuals using the diabetes and weight-loss medication semaglutide experienced a notable reduction in symptoms associated with alcohol use disorder. While the study was limited in scope, larger investigations are in progress, suggesting the potential use of drugs like semaglutide in addiction treatment.Semaglutide, available under various names such as Ozempic,...
An unpleasant, and also unhealthy, viewDepositphotosCreeping along in heavy traffic on a highway, especially when headed to an appointment or, worse, the airport, can elevate anyone's blood pressure (BP). However, scientists have discovered that this BP surge occurs irrespective of external stressors and may be attributed to the low-quality air entering the car from...
In a significant development, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified a variant of the flu strain H1N2, known as influenza A(H1N2)v, in humans for the first time within the UK. The discovery was made through routine national flu surveillance after an individual sought medical attention for respiratory symptoms, as disclosed by the...
A study has homed in on a flavanol in red wine called quercetin as potentially being the main culprit being the dreaded red wine headache. Credit: PixaobatThroughout the history of alcohol consumption, individuals have grappled with the infamous side effects of the drug. Headaches and nausea commonly ensue after a few drinks, attributed to...
Credit: DepositphotosA recent global study, spearheaded by the University of Granada, has pinpointed the ideal number of steps for maximum health benefits and highlights the added advantages of walking at a brisk pace. Contrary to popular belief rooted in a non-scientific 1960s Japanese concept of aiming for 10,000 steps daily, the study establishes that...
Peanut allergy stands as one of the prevalent food allergies, impacting around 1 to 2 percent of the United States population. credit: Unsplash.Scientists are exploring a groundbreaking toothpaste designed to mitigate severe reactions in individuals with peanut allergies. The experimental therapy has shown promising results in its initial human clinical trials conducted by researchers...
Navitoclax knocked out pain-triggering senescent osteoclasts to relieve back painDepositphotosIn positive developments for the 80% of Americans experiencing lower back pain during their lifetime, scientists have discovered that repurposing an existing drug can effectively target dormant osteoclast cells, reducing spinal hypersensitivity.Xu Cao, a senior author and Orthopedic Surgery professor at Johns Hopkins University School...
