Health
Korean Red Ginseng can alleviate addictive effects of alcohol, find Sahmyook University researchers
Alcohol is one of the most commonly used psychoactive drugs, with a growing number of users in many parts of...
Viral TikTok health videos tend to cover three topics, rely on influencers
PULLMAN, Wash. –Sexual health, diet and exercise are the three topics that steal the show when it comes to popular...
Western science catches up with First Nations’ medicinal use of ant honey
Scientists have discovered the honey produced by Australian ants possesses unique anti-microbial activity against bacteria and fungi that could make...
One simple brain hack might boost learning and improve mental health
DURHAM, N.C. – Shifting from a high-pressure mindset to a curious one improves people’s memory.Credit: Alyssa Sinclair - Duke Institute...
MSK1’s required role in cognitive benefits from enriched experiences in old age
“We show that MSK1 retains its importance in converting positive experience into tangible synaptic and cognitive benefits well into old...
Bacterial testing in kids with sinusitis could slash antibiotic use
In children with suspected sinusitis, a nasal swab to test for three types of bacteria can tell whether antibiotics are...
Mount Sinai receives significant funding to study which coronary revascularization procedure best improves survival and quality of life for women and underserved minority groups
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will help lead and launch the first clinical trial focusing on women...
Data from wearable devices shows power of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2
Data harvested from wearable devices and health apps could be valuable in public health research, according to a study. Vaccines...
Study reveals link between neighborhood environments and likelihood of metabolic syndrome
Ishikawa, Japan -- Cardiovascular diseases continue to be the leading causes of death worldwide. Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk...
Inflammation discovery could slow aging, prevent age-related diseases
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a key driver of chronic inflammation that accelerates aging. That finding could let...
New drug delivery system shows promise in treatment of life-threatening pregnancy condition
PORTLAND, Ore. – Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy have developed a drug delivery system that shows...
One way to reduce medical errors? Connect doctors with other doctors
We trust our doctors with our lives, but the sad and scary fact is that doctors can get things wrong....
Study shows positive outcomes for first three U.S. living HIV-to-HIV kidney transplant donors
Based on findings from a study published today in the journal, The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, researchers at Johns Hopkins...
Claire K. Ankuda, MD, MPH (Mount Sinai Health System) recognized with AFAR 2023 Rising Star Award in Health Services and Aging Research
New York, NY – The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to support and...
Key to preventing HIV progression lies in the gut
Restoring and improving gut health may be key to slowing HIV progression to AIDS, according to a new study by...
Successful generation of functional parathyroid glands from mouse embryonic stem cells
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) show that it is possible to generate functional parathyroid glands using mouse...
MSU study links cadmium levels in women’s urine to endometriosis
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Women with a history of endometriosis had higher concentrations of cadmium in their urine compared to those...
These eight habits could lengthen your life by decades
A new study involving over 700,000 U.S. veterans reports that people who adopt eight healthy lifestyle habits by middle age...
Opting for olive oil could boost brain health
A new study suggests that incorporating olive oil into your diet could help reduce the risk of dying from dementia....
MIND diet linked with better focus in school-aged children
A diet originally designed to help ward off cognitive decline in adults might also help improve attention in pre-adolescents, according...