Day July 11, 2024

Loneliness strikes more than a fifth of people worldwide, a new survey warns. In the Gallup survey published Wednesday, 23% of people said they felt lonely “a lot of the previous day.” Those experiencing feelings of loneliness often felt physical…

A study investigating the effect of sleep on brain performance has found a link between an individual’s preference for morning or evening activity and their brain function, suggesting that self-declared “night owls” generally tend to have higher cognitive scores. Researchers…

Have you tried manifesting? It’s hard to escape on social media—the idea that you can will what you desire into reality through the power of belief. This could be financial success, romantic love or sporting glory. Singer Dua Lipa, who…

When it comes to determining whether a vegetarian diet is right for you, genetics are an important part of the equation, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. For many, vegetarianism leads to health benefits like lowered…

40% of cancer cases and almost half of all deaths in the US linked to modifiable risk factors. Credit: American Cancer Society A study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds four in 10 cancer cases and…

Every winning team at the European Championship since 2008 has had to succeed at a penalty shootout. It’s a harsh reality that turns dreams into nightmares. Just a single kick, a fleeting moment over in seconds, etches a player’s name…

Kidney stones often have no definite, single cause, although several factors may increase someone’s risk. While diet can be one of those factors, there are several misconceptions about what foods and drinks to avoid or consume more of in order…

Psychologists reviewed 31 studies published between 2017 and 2023 which examined the use of chatbots as mental health interventions. The evidence shows that these artificial intelligence tools are generally well-received by users and demonstrate promising potential for improving mental health,…

Predicted vs. measured whole body sweat rate (SR) values for the independent validation trials using measured environmental variables. Male (closed symbol) and female (open symbol) subject individual data points are plotted for outdoor running (left) and cycling (right) exercise. Credit:…

Credit: copyright American Heart Association Why did the experience of consciousness evolve from our underlying brain physiology? Despite being a vibrant area of neuroscience, current research on consciousness is characterized by disagreement and controversy—with several rival theories in contention. A…

Image of a neuron that was part of the dataset. Credit: Mount Sinai Health System Parkinson’s is associated with a higher risk of cognitive impairment and dementia that can severely impact quality of life. Cognitive symptoms include deficits in attention…

Blood fat profiles confirm health benefits of replacing butter with high-quality plant oils. Credit: Chalmers University of Technology | Emma Fry Switching from a diet high in saturated animal fats to one rich in plant-based unsaturated fats affects the fat…

The term “man flu” takes a humorous poke at men with minor respiratory infections, such as colds, who supposedly exaggerate their symptoms. According to the stereotype, a man lies on the sofa with a box of tissues. Meanwhile, his female…

A recent social media video highlights an unusual but potentially critical cancer indicator that often goes unnoticed—the sudden growth of fine, white hair on typically hairless areas of the body. Dr. Scott Walter, a board-certified dermatologist, recently highlighted this issue…

Compared with their urban counterparts, rural residents with head and neck cancer (HNC) have higher mortality rates and less annual improvement, according to a research letter published online June 27 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Nino Balanchivadze, M.D., from…

Three of four patients stop taking Ozempic or Wegovy two years after being prescribed the blockbuster drugs for weight loss, a new analysis shows. Conducted by Prime Therapeutics and Magellan Rx Management (MRx), the review sifted through pharmacy and medical…

Credit: Journal of Biomedical Informatics (2024). DOI: 10.1016 Duke-NUS Quantitative Biology and Medicine Ph.D. candidate Yuan Han has developed a new method to improve the accuracy of AI when it is used to diagnose a collapsed lung, or pneumothorax, by…

Credit: Journal of Clinical Investigation (2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI175616 Migraine is a chronic and debilitating neurological condition affecting women 3 to 4 more times than men. Despite an estimated 1.1 billion people being impacted by the condition, the physiological underpinnings of…

First-trimester mRNA COVID-19 vaccine exposure is not associated with an increased risk for selected major structural birth defects, according to a study published online July 1 in JAMA Pediatrics. Elyse O. Kharbanda, M.D., M.P.H., from HealthPartners Institute in Minneapolis, and…

Acoustic intensity measurements. (A) Skull attenuation and geometric deformation of acoustic temporal peak pressure recorded in water and through a sample of cadaver parietal bone (“skull”). Center of the beam and FWHM are displayed. Lateral shift displayed in (A) and…

In-hospital delirium among older adults hospitalized for COVID-19 is associated with increased functional disability and cognitive impairment postdischarge, according to a study published online July 2 in JAMA Network Open. Ramya Kaushik, M.D., from the Yale School of Medicine in…

INBRX-101 is engineered to maximize the functional activity of AAT, particularly in the lung. Credit: UC Davis A multicenter safety study at UC Davis Health tested a protein drug (INBRX-101), developed to improve care for people with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency…

Testosterone is associated with a greater risk for development and progression of metabolic syndrome, particularly in transmasculine individuals, according to a study published online July 2 in JAMA Network Open. Leila Hashemi, M.D., from the David Geffen School of Medicine…

Work is frequently perceived as a risk factor rather than a source of well-being, life values, development, and health. A special issue of Work on work-related pain in collaboration with the Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation aims to challenge…

The spread of mosquito-borne illnesses is often analyzed by geopolitically defined regions such as states or counties. But researchers say there may be more power in using ecological regions instead. Credit: James Gathany via the CDC Public Health Image Library,…

An investigational medication designated TAS-303 shows efficacy and safety in treatment of women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI), reports a placebo-controlled clinical trial in the August issue of The Journal of Urology. “Our study adds new evidence that TAS-303 reduces…

A study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland found distinct signatures in CD8+ T cells in blood samples from children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes and in autoantibody-positive children who later developed type 1 diabetes. The study was…

A new study has revealed significant discrepancies in the prescription of COVID-19 antivirals, indicating that many patients may not have received the most effective treatment available. The retrospective observational study, by researchers from The University of Western Australia and Notre…

Credit: Computers in Biology and Medicine (2024). DOI: 10.1016 The artificial intelligence (AI) model GPT-4, known from its application in ChatGPT, shows impressive capabilities in biomedical research and can be used in many ways for simulations. A simulator developed at…

Psychology students usually only get to meet patients very late in their studies. Therefore, neuroscientists Ineke van der Ham and Judith Schomaker want to research whether students learn more effectively from a virtual experience with a patient with dementia than…

Risks and impacts related to COVID-19 and pandemic measures for migrants: a summary of qualitative research findings. Credit: eClinicalMedicine (2024). DOI: 10.1016 Refugees, internally displaced persons and migrants were exposed to significantly higher health risks during the COVID-19 pandemic than…

Schematic diagram illustrating possible mechanisms of APOE in trabecular meshwork degeneration with aging. Credit: Jian Wu, Chaoye Wang, Shuhui Sun, Tianmin Ren, Lijie Pan, Hongyi Liu, Simeng Hou, Shen Wu, Xuejing Yan, Jingxue Zhang, Xiaofang Zhao, Weihai Liu, Sirui Zhu,…

The Psychiatry and Mental Health research group at the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), together with the ETEP (Study and Treatment of Psychotic Episodes) group at Hospital del Mar, has published a study in the Spanish Journal of…

Credit: copyright American Heart Association Chronic pain affects approximately 20% of the United States population and 30% of the global population. Along with sensory manifestations, chronic pain conditions also are associated with high rates of comorbid depression and substance abuse.…

AAV2-SaCas9-KKH-sgRNA-4 editing on hair cell survival. Credit: Science Translational Medicine (2024). DOI: 10.1126 Mass Eye and Ear researchers restored hearing in preclinical mouse models with a specific form of inherited deafness called DFNA50 caused by mutations in microRNA, by using…

A new study from researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that LGBTQ+ youth were more likely to experience depression and thoughts and attempts of suicide than non-LGBTQ+ youth, yet the prevalence of these mental health symptoms were significantly…

Nearly 200 people in New York and New Jersey have been sickened with dengue fever amid a rise in cases across the Americas, prompting a warning from the Centers for Disease Control. At least 143 New York residents and 41…

A state board recently voted unanimously to create long-awaited indoor heat standards for California workers. After a final legal review, that will mean protections for millions of people with jobs in warehouses, kitchens and other workplaces that are getting dangerously…

A new study by researchers from the French national public health institute aimed to identify priority pathogens that could be suitable for wastewater surveillance (WWS) during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games taking place from 26 July to 11…

Credit: Eren Li from Pexels New research highlights an urgent need for more effective food policies to address rising levels of obesity in South Asia. Better food labeling, healthier school meals, and taxes on unhealthy foods are needed to address…