Existing medication offers hope for sleep apnea sufferersDepositphotosA commonly used epilepsy medication for children may hold the key to improving the lives of millions suffering from sleep apnea, as a clinical trial has shown remarkable results in reducing symptoms and enhancing daytime alertness.Sulthiame's Unexpected BenefitsSulthiame, marketed as Ospolot, is typically prescribed to manage...
Abdominal fat has been linked to many health issues, the latest being chronic pain conditionsDepositphotosA pioneering study has linked excess belly fat to chronic pain, but the positive news is that weight loss may reduce waist size and help alleviate widespread musculoskeletal issues.Researchers from the University of Tasmania, the University of Western Australia, and...
Eating baby carrots three times a week significantly increases skin carotenoid levels in young adults, especially when combined with a beta carotene-containing multivitamin, suggesting a simple yet effective dietary strategy to boost antioxidant protection and overall health. Credit: PixabayA recent study found that snacking on baby carrots three times a week significantly increased skin...
Safely rewarming frozen organs using magnetic heat could mean donor organs can be preserved for longerDepositphotosA new two-step method that utilizes nanoscale magnetic rods to safely rewarm frozen tissues could improve the long-term preservation of donor organs. This technique offers an alternative to existing time-restricted methods and opens the door to more life-saving transplants.Vitrification...
Credit: PixabayA systematic review commissioned by the World Health Organization and published in Environment International today found no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer.The Safety of Mobile Phones and Radio WavesMobile phones, which are often held close to the head during use, emit radio waves, a type of non-ionizing radiation. This has...
Credit: PixabayBacteria are developing resistance to antibiotics more quickly than new drugs can be created, so scientists are exploring the human gut—a highly competitive environment with about 100 trillion microbes—to find potential components for combating diseases.Researchers in the US examined the gut microbiomes of 1,773 individuals, analyzing 444,054 proteins that had been previously identified...
Researchers have created a stress detector that could be used at homeDepositphotosResearchers have developed a sensor using nanoparticles that can specifically detect cortisol levels, a key stress biomarker, with greater reliability than current methods. This affordable and easily replicable device moves us closer to being able to test stress levels at home.Stress is a...
“This is the first time in three years I’ve felt like myself. It feels like my brain has been woken up,” said one patient treated with the Diadem deviceUniversity of UtahA head-mounted ultrasound device has recently undergone two human trials, demonstrating its potential to alleviate pain and depression effectively.The device, named the Diadem,...
Credit: DepositphotosAlthough genetics play a significant role in the development of type 2 diabetes, genes don't determine everything in life.Lifestyle Changes Can Defy Genetic PredispositionA new study suggests, for the first time, that even those who are genetically predisposed to diabetes can prevent the disease with the right lifestyle choices.A three-year intervention in Finland...
Credit: PixabayThe environment in which a person lives, including their home, family, and community, influences their health.Researchers examining these social determinants of health are exploring whether genetics or upbringing has a greater impact on an individual's ability to combat disease.I am a developmental physiologist researching how alcohol consumption impacts fetal development and long-term health.While...
