Health
A ‘low dose aspirin’ for dementia? Drug ready for first in-human testing
Credit: University of Kentucky Office of Research Communications LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 2, 2019) -- Alzheimer's disease wreaks emotional havoc on...
Counselors may find that focusing on the human-nature connection may help clients
The concept of "ecowellness" encompasses a sense of appreciation, respect, and awe of nature that can contribute to holistic wellness....
Sleeping pill use linked to greater need for blood pressure medications
In a Geriatrics & Gerontology International study of 752 older adults with hypertension followed from 2008-2010 through 2012-2013, using sleeping...
Difficulty hearing may keep older patients from participating in their health care
In a Journal of the American Geriatrics Society study of 13,940 adults age 65 years and older, nearly half reported...
Discrimination may affect adolescents’ sleep quality
In a Child Development study of daily diary descriptions of discrimination by minority adolescents, experiencing discrimination during the day was...
Inflammatory arthritis may negatively affect intimate relationships and sexual function
A systematic review and analysis of published studies found consistent links between inflammatory arthritis and impacts on intimacy and sexual...
Are healthcare providers ‘second victims’ of medical errors?
Editorial argues that term promotes the belief that patient harm is not preventable LEXINGTON, Ky. (Apr. 3, 2019) -- When...
‘NarcoLogic’ computer model shows unintended consequences of cocaine interdiction
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Efforts to curtail the flow of cocaine into the United States from South America have made drug...
$2 million NIH grant for treating disease linked to APOL1
Credit: Children's National Children's researcher Zhe Han, Ph.D., has received a $2 million award from the National Institutes of Health...
Digital device overload linked to obesity risk
If your attention gets diverted in different directions by smartphones and other digital devices, take note: Media multitasking has now...
Study identifies potential fix for hospital star rating program
Credit: Henry Ford Health System DETROIT - Allowing for more quality measures in the federal government's Quality Star Rating program...
New role for a driver of metastatic cancers
Salk scientists uncover the mechanism of a gene to better target cancer therapyCredit: Salk Institute LA JOLLA--(April 2, 2019) Metastatic...
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements, hypothyroidism could lower risk of T-zone lymphoma in dogs
Credit: Sallie Cox Dogs that receive omega-3 fatty acid supplements or have hypothyroidism may be less likely to develop T-zone...
Acetaminophen may increase stroke risk for those with diabetes
While safe for most older adults, acetaminophen may increase stroke risk for diabetics Acetaminophen (otherwise known by brand names such...
GSA advances initiative to change ‘conventional wisdom’ on aging
On behalf of eight national aging organizations, The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has secured multi-year grant funding from several...
Berkeley’s soda tax election changed drinking habits months before prices went up
The contentious 'Berkeley vs. Big soda' campaign may have been enough to drive down soda sales in the city Sticker...
Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation launches new research initiative for digital tools
NEW YORK, NY, April 2, 2019 - As part of its Diagnostics Accelerator research program, the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation...
UTA researcher investigating link between cardiovascular disease, depression
NIH-funded research could lead to more effective prevention and therapiesCredit: The University of Texas at Arlington One University of Texas...
UMN researchers study effect of chronic opioid therapy on pain and survival in sickle cell disease
MINNEAPOLIS, MN- April 2, 2019- New UMN research recently published Blood Advances, Kalpna Gupta, PhD, Professor of Medicine, University of...
Transplanted bone marrow endothelial progenitor cells delay ALS disease progression
A new preclinical study finds that the regenerative cell therapy boosts motor neuron survival by repairing the blood-spinal cord barrierCredit:...
