Reader Kari B. from Lincoln, Nebraska writes:
Men’s health threats and strategies for healthier living
Do you know the greatest threats to men’s health? Do you know what you can do to lower your risks and lead a longer, healthier life? June is Men’s Health Month, which makes this a good time to explore these topics.
Oral health needs among youth with a history of foster care
According to estimates from the Children’s Bureau, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there were 673,000 children in or entering foster care in the United States in 2019.
Discovery of circadian rhythm gene in mice could lead to breakthroughs
That internal nagging feeling that drives you to seek sleep at night and wake in the morning to eat, work, and play, is, it turns out, genetic, and it’s not just in people. Nearly every living organism—from animals to plants as well as several microorganisms and fungi—has an internal body clock, or a circadian rhythm.
Overcoming pandemic procrastination
Have you noticed that you put things off more during the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, you are not alone.
What diet is most likely to help ease Crohn’s disease?
People who have Crohn’s disease often seek to ease their symptoms by changing what they eat, and new research suggests the Mediterranean diet may be their best bet.
A genomic single-cell map explains neuronal death in epilepsy
A multidisciplinary team led by researchers from the Spanish Research Council (CSIC) identifies the genomic cellular map associated with hippocampal sclerosis, a major histopathological condition of temporal lobe epilepsy. The study, published in Cell Reports, identifies cell-type specific transcriptional signatures of hyper-excitability and neurodegeneration, providing grounds for improved diagnosis. While the presence of sclerosis is …
Study finds ‘significant reduction’ in GP trainee burnout following mindfulness program
Medics training to become general practitioners reported a significant positive improvement in their mental wellbeing after participating in a specially-designed mindfulness program, a study from University of Warwick researchers shows.
EU agency to rule on Moderna for teens in July
The EU’s drug watchdog said Tuesday it hoped to rule as soon as July on whether Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine can be used for 12- to 17-year-olds.
Mood matters: New app empowers moms to manage mental wellbeing
Having a baby can be one of life’s most exciting and rewarding experiences, but for a new mum it can also be an emotional rollercoaster—sometimes you’re up, and other times you’re down.