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Gastric bypass surgery more effective for long-term diabetes control

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 21:43
Adults who have obesity and Type 2 diabetes are much more likely to see their diabetes stay in remission if they undergo gastric bypass surgery rather than sleeve gastrectomy, even after regaining weight, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).

Pain screening could improve care for youth with sickle cell disease

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 21:27
A recent study from researchers at University Hospitals (UH) Connor Whole Health and UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital describes a quality improvement project where pain screening procedures were embedded within an outpatient pediatric sickle cell disease (SCD) clinic.

Can low-income communities be happy? Indigenous insights say yes

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 21:09
Study reveals that indigenous and local communities across 18 countries report high life satisfaction despite low monetary incomes, challenging the strong association between wealth and happiness observed in industrialized societies.

Hormonal steroids found to boost drug resistance in gonorrhea bacteria

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 20:38
Study uncovers how Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a major sexually transmitted infection pathogen, utilizes host-produced hormonal steroids to enhance its drug resistance and survival, revealing a complex interaction between bacterial resistance mechanisms and human hormonal environment.

Mediterranean and vegetarian diets boost heart health by improving novel CVD markers

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 20:17
Study reveals that both lacto-ovo vegetarian and Mediterranean diets positively impact apolipoprotein levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors, with Mediterranean diet showing a more substantial effect on apolipoprotein levels, particularly in women and older individuals with fewer CVD risk factors.

Study provides insight into potential mechanisms underlying diabetes-related disc tissue damage

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 20:01
Type 2 diabetes alters the behavior of discs in the vertebral column, making them stiffer, and also causes the discs to change shape earlier than normal.

Genes dictate taste: Study finds genetic links to food preferences

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 19:58
Study reveals the significant impact of genetic variations on adult dietary preferences, highlighting the complex interplay between genetics and food choices.

Study demonstrates chemo-preventive properties of alpha-santalol against prostate cancer development

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 19:49
Extracted from the core of sandalwood trees (santalum album tree), sandalwood oil has been used for many centuries by several cultures throughout the world for perfume, soaps, incense and candles.

Scientists discover how oxytocin influences memory in animals

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 19:39
Oxytocin (OXT) is a hormone that is known for its effects on psychological well-being and emotional bonding in animals.

Diabetes management program cuts dementia risk in type 2 patients

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 19:00
A recent study highlights the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary diabetes management program in reducing the risk of dementia in type 2 diabetes patients, emphasizing the importance of glycemic control for dementia prevention.

Glial fibrillary acidic protein levels pinpoint future dementia risk a decade in advance

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 18:41
Researchers identify GFAP as a potent biomarker for predicting dementia risk over a decade before clinical diagnosis, underscoring its potential for early screening and intervention in asymptomatic individuals.

New study reveals inconsistent care in EMS systems across the United States

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 13:30
Emergency medical service (EMS) systems are not consistently providing optimal care based on new national standards of quality to patients who call 911, according to a new study from the Icahn School of Medicine of Mount Sinai.

Infants of non-White ethnicities are at greater risk of death in England

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 12:40
Twelve percent of infant deaths in England could be avoided if all infants in England had the same risk of death as White infants, a new University of Bristol-led study shows.

Study reveals high rates of intellectual disabilities among youth in foster care

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 11:41
Youth with foster care involvement have an increased risk for mental health diagnoses, trauma and worse outcomes in adulthood than their peers.

URI study explores consumer perceptions and nutrition of processed foods

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 11:27
Ultra-processed foods make up more than half the food average Americans eat. Including frozen and prepared meals, most packaged snacks, desserts and carbonated soft drinks-;but also including more innocuous foods-;they are often considered the bane of healthy eating, containing little to no nutrition to fuel healthy bodies.

The effect of wealth-related inequality on undernutrition in children under five

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 09:46
A new study in Scientific Reports examines this area, looking at how the two are related in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

Interpersonal distrust from childhood bullying linked to mental health problems in teens

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 06:54
A new study, co-led by UCLA Health and the University of Glasgow, found that young teenagers who develop a strong distrust of other people as a result of childhood bullying are substantially more likely to have significant mental health problems as they enter adulthood compared to those who do not develop interpersonal trust issues.

Plant-based diet linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 06:35
A diet that limits meat and dairy but is rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts is linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and other common side effects seen in prostate cancer patients, a new study shows.

Proteomic biomarkers in blood plasma as predictors of dementia in healthy individuals

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 04:44
The predictive power of plasma proteomic profiles for future dementia onset in adults without dementia.

Supportive parenting and screen time link maternal depression to child self-control, research finds

Tue, 02/13/2024 - 04:35
The potential association between depression among mothers and behavioral self-regulation.

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