Health & Wellbeing
On these pages you'll find everything from devices designed to give you a better night's sleep to the latest work being done to tackle the obesity epidemic. Live long and prosper!
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What happens when you go off weight-loss drugs?
February 21, 2024Next-gen anti-obesity drugs like injectable liraglutide, sold as Saxenda, deliver impressive results in the first 12 months. New research looks into what happens to those results once treatment stops. -
Inflammation or infection: The debate over COVID’s effect on the brain
February 18, 2024Ever since SARS-CoV-2 emerged, the virus has been known for its novel effects on the brain. But exactly how is it causing these symptoms? A new study suggests that the answer lies in the way our vagus nerve talks to the brain. -
Taylor Swift’s music could be used to save lives, heart experts say
February 13, 2024More than 50 Taylor Swift songs have an optimal tempo for delivering effective chest compressions during out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR. Researchers are hoping Swift’s music will teach fans – and others – how to save a life. -
For better sugar-reduced chocolate ... just swap in some oat flour?
February 13, 2024While chocolate will likely never be an overall healthy food, it would be good if there could at least be a lower-sugar version of it that people liked just as much as the real thing. Well, it turns out that oat flour could help make that happen. -
Standard blood testing may provide warning of impending heart attack
February 13, 2024It can be hard to motivate yourself to take preventative measures against heart attack, if you don't know if you're even at risk of having one. According to new research, however, a standard blood test can now provide that information. -
Tai chi better at reducing high BP than aerobic exercise, study finds
February 11, 2024A study has found that tai chi was more effective than aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure in 18-to-65-year-olds with prehypertension, a condition that can progress to high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases. -
1 in 10 preterm births linked to common plastic chemical
February 08, 2024Exposure to phthalates, a commonly used chemical in plastics, has been estimated to be the primary cause of one in 10 preterm births, according to a new study led by researchers from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine. -
Engineered skin bacteria fight acne by producing common drug
February 07, 2024Acne is an annoying part of pretty much everyone’s lives, and in some cases can get serious. Now, scientists have demonstrated an intriguing new way to fight it, by engineering bacteria that live on the skin to produce proteins found in acne drugs. -
Scientists fine-tune iodine and potassium levels in designer veggies
February 01, 2024With an eye toward creating food for people with certain health conditions, scientists in Italy grew radish, pea, arugula, and Swiss chard plants, precisely controlling certain nutrients. And they did it without any soil. -
Lower type 2 diabetes risk seen in lactose intolerant milk drinkers
January 24, 2024While it might run counter to conventional wisdom, if you are lactose intolerant, you might want to drink some milk every day to ward off diabetes. So says a new study that looked at a genetic variant involved in the effect. -
Anti-aging breakthrough could boost female fertility in middle age
January 23, 2024Declining fertility can make it harder to have kids in middle age. Now scientists have identified a mechanism that seems to accelerate aging of the ovaries – and found a way, in mice at least, to slow it down to boost fertility later in life. -
FDA clearance of first prescription wearable to treat low bone density
January 23, 2024The FDA has granted clearance to a novel, wearable belt that delivers targeted vibrations to the spine and hips to treat low bone density, the precursor to osteoporosis, making it the first non-drug prescription medical device to treat the condition. -
Relaxation practices may be counterproductive for insomnia
January 18, 2024CBT is a multifaceted approach recommended as a treatment for chronic insomnia. A new study looked at CBT components to determine which are most effective for improving sleep, finding that relaxation techniques may potentially be counterproductive. -
Death of a sibling in childhood increases heart disease risk by 17%
January 09, 2024Research has linked the death of a sibling early in life to a 17% increased risk of cardiovascular disease, with most being early-onset. The findings highlight the need to provide support to bereaved siblings to reduce the risk of future health issues. -
Brain-training app significantly reduces severity & impact of tinnitus
January 09, 2024A study has found that a smartphone app that uses a chatbot to deliver cognitive behavioral therapy can significantly reduce the distress caused by tinnitus, as well as the anxiety and depression that often accompanies it.
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