Every time there is a major disease outbreak, one of the first questions scientists and the public ask is: “Where did this come from?”
School closures account for half of mental health decline in mothers during pandemic
Researchers at the Universities of Surrey, Essex and Birmingham, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, have studied the dynamics of parents’ mental health during the pandemic.
Progress in the Pacific on sugary drink taxes
Pacific nations are leading the way regionally with taxes on sugary drinks in a bid to battle obesity and related diseases, new University of Otago-led research reveals.
Methods to increase cancer screening awareness in disparate populations
A study headed by Lovoria B. Williams, Ph.D., associate professor in the UK College of Nursing and assistant director for cancer health equity at the Markey Cancer Center, highlights the benefits of utilizing community health workers in educating racial minority populations in lung cancer screening.
Have trouble sleeping? You’re at higher risk of dying, especially if you have diabetes
Having trouble falling or staying asleep may leave you feeling tired and frustrated. It also could subtract years from your life expectancy, according to a new study from Northwestern Medicine and the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom (UK).
Connection between genetics, treatment outcomes in patients taking blood thinners
Genetic information stored in biobanks brings new opportunities for individualized health care. According to a new study by VTT, tailoring based on genetic information can improve treatment outcomes of blood thinner treatment. There are nearly 400,000 users of blood thinners in Finland, and so the increased understanding of the effects of genetics on the drug …
Internal compression stocking helps against varicose veins
Varicose veins are more than just a cosmetic problem: The unsightly bulges might result in serious health problems such as leg ulcers, thromboses or even pulmonary embolisms. The cause of varicose vein disease is usually a weakness in the connective tissue, which causes the vein wall to give way and thus the vein diameter to …
‘Tiny first responders’ use powers for good against skin cancer
Researchers investigating a group of microscopic cells have discovered they can put the brakes on the rapid development of melanoma lesions.
Using real neural networks to pinpoint the start of brain disease
When the symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s become clear enough to make a diagnosis, there have already been significant changes in a person’s brain. That’s why researchers believe that finding a way to identify this turning point could be the key to better treatments.
Are LGBT high school students more likely to use illicit substances?
It’s not easy being a teenager. Teens have to cope with the often chaotic onset of physical, psychological and emotional changes. For teens in high school, there’s the added pressure to perform academically. LGB (lesbian, gay, bisexual) high school students face additional stress factors, including stigma and discrimination due to their sexual orientation and gender …