The commonly-held belief that attempting to suppress negative thoughts is bad for our mental health could be wrong, a new study from scientists at the University of Cambridge suggests. Researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC) Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit trained 120 volunteers worldwide to suppress thoughts about negative events that worried them and
The first time Heidi Sweeney began hallucinating, the voices in her head told her Orange County’s Huntington Beach was where she would be safe. There, behind the bikini-clad crowds playing volleyball and riding beach cruisers, she slept in homeless encampments, then beside a bush outside a liquor store, drinking vodka to drown out the din
LONDON, Sept. 21, 2023 . Leucid Bio (“Leucid” or the “Company”), a privately-held biotechnology company pursuing the development of innovative Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies using the Company’s proprietary Lateral CAR platform, today announced that the U.K. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted clinical trial authorization (CTA) to commence the Phase
TOPLINE: Alcohol exclusion laws (AELs) that allow health insurers to deny coverage of injuries sustained while individuals are intoxicated remain on the books in 18 states, despite evidence showing that these laws prevent people from receiving treatment for alcohol use disorder. METHODOLOGY: Systematic legal analysis using the Alcohol Policy Information System to identify states in
While members of the FDA Pediatric Advisory Committee (PAC) said much of the existing artificial womb technology (AWT) research is promising, they noted that the logistical and ethical concerns previously raised by the agency’s staff members are complicated. The committee did not vote during their 2-day meeting this week. Further discussion about first-in-human trials for
The food choices you make do not just affect your physical health, they can also impact your mental well-being. A new study has found that processed food, especially those with artificial sweeteners, can elevate the risk of depression. Ultra-processed foods are highly processed food items with additives such as sugar, salt, fat and artificial colors
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. When you’re working out from home, it helps to create a dedicated space for your home gym — but
According to 2020 statistics, Canadians have steadily reduced their intake of beef and pork in recent years. Some avoid eating meat for ethical reasons, while others are worried about negative health effects.1 Meat is a great source of protein, which is an important building block for the body.2 However, meat can also have high amounts
A supplement to the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (JPRM) published by IOS Press, presents a compendium of abstracts from the 2023 World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care. The issue not only serves as a repository, but also as a catalyst to continue the international dialog on research, practical challenges, and real-life solutions
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested another study on neffy®, a epinephrine nasal spray to treat anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction. This will delay approval of neffy by at least a year. The FDA Pulmonary-Allergy Drugs Advisory Committee (PADAC) voted on May 11 to recommend the approval of neffy for both adults and children
The FDA declined to approve an epinephrine nasal spray (ARS-1, also known as neffy), requesting that an additional premarketing study be conducted, maker ARS Pharmaceuticals announced. The company is seeking an indication for epinephrine nasal spray as the first non-injectable treatment for type 1 allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis. However, in a complete response letter,
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development awarded $3.1 million to the University of Arkansas to study a spectrum of pediatric mitochondrial disorders caused by mutations in the mitochondria. These disorders often impact different organs requiring energy and can lead to mitochondria-induced multiple organ disorder syndromes, or MIMODS. Shilpa Iyer,
September 20, 2023 Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy, Consumer September 20, 2023 — Medline Industries Recalls Hudson RCI Addipak Unit Dose Vial, 0.9% Full Normal Saline Solution Due to Being Non-Sterile. The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or
The University of Michigan is among 13 institutions that will receive funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to be part of a national network of centers focused on predicting and responding to future disease outbreaks. U-M will receive a $17.5 million grant over five years to establish the Michigan Public Health Integrated
CORAL GABLES, Fla., Sept. 20, 2023, Relmada Therapeutics, Inc., a late-stage biotechnology company addressing diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), today announced efficacy results for the de novo (or new to treatment) patients (204 patients) and safety results for all subjects (627 patients) from the Phase 3, long-term, open-label, registrational trial (Study 310) of
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TOPLINE: Nearly three-quarters of adults with alopecia areata (AA) were not receiving treatment 1 year after diagnosis, according to a retrospective cohort study using data from more than 45,000 individuals. METHODOLOGY: The study population included 45,483 adults aged 18 years and older with new diagnoses of AA between October 15, 2015, and February 28, 2020.
Prenatal exposure to common environmental chemicals may be linked to postpartum depression (PPD) symptoms, according to a prospective cohort study. In over 2,100 pregnant individuals, high-molecular-weight phthalates were associated with increased odds of PPD using both sensitive (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale [EPDS] scores ≥10 and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale [CES-D] scores ≥16) and
Yoga can not only keep your mind and body fit, but also have a positive impact on chronic inflammatory disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, a new study shows. The latest study, published in Scientific Reports, revealed that practicing yoga regularly could significantly help in managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by reducing stress and inflammation in the body.
Katie Couric penned an essay on her website about her breast cancer experience in September 2022. The journalist said that she had lost track of time and was six months late for her yearly mammogram. Couric explained that because she has dense breasts, she usually does a breast ultrasound as well as a mammogram, and
In this article PM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT In this photo illustration a Vectura Group plc logo is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen. Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Philip Morris International is considering selling off a stake in its largest pharmaceuticals unit. The tobacco company,
The rise of new anti-obesity medications could result in less alcohol consumption, impacting Club name Constellation Brands (STZ). The risk already seems to be playing out in food stocks with exposure to snacks and junk food. However, if necessary, the Mexican beer powerhouse behind Corona, Modelo and Pacifico could take action to mitigate any demand
Whether vaccinated or not, having at least four disease risk factors puts adults hospitalized due to COVID-19 at higher risk for critical outcomes, according to a 10-state study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) VISION Network. The study describes the characteristics of adults hospitalized with COVID-19 from June 2021 through March 2023
A recent eBioMedicine study found key risk factors associated with the development of melanoma in children and adolescents. Study: UV-radiation and MC1R germline mutations are risk factors for the development of conventional and spitzoid melanomas in children and adolescents. Image Credit: Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock.com Background Melanoma is a type of skin cancer mostly found in adults. Although it is
Generic name: atidarsagene autotemcelTreatment for: Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Orchard Therapeutics Announces Acceptance of Biologics License Application for OTL-200 in MLD and Receives Priority Review PDUFA date set for March 18, 2024 OTL-200 would be the first and only treatment in the U.S. for early-onset MLD Previously published data demonstrated administration of one-time gene therapy enables sustained
In a recent article published in Jama Network Open, researchers estimated the association between receipt of BNT162b2 vaccine and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related ambulatory visits in United States (US) children below the age of five years. Study: Receipt of BNT162b2 Vaccine and COVID-19 Ambulatory Visits in US Children Younger Than 5 Years. Image Credit: Ground Picture/Shutterstock.com Background In the
Use of dialectical behavior therapy significantly reduced suicide attempts in adolescents with bipolar disorder, compared with standard of care, based on data from 100 individuals aged 12-18 years. Bipolar spectrum disorder (BP) is known to substantially increase the risk for suicide in youth, but no psychosocial intervention for this population has targeted suicidal behavior in
Almost a third of patients with severe psoriasis had echocardiographic evidence of asymptomatic coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD), a prospective study showed. Doppler echocardiography showed that 31.5% of 448 patients with psoriasis had CMD. Every 1-point increase in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score and 1-year increase in psoriasis duration correlated with a 5%
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