Many people have chronic stress and anxiety. They face symptoms such as nervousness, agitation, tension, a racing heart, and chest pain. In fact, anxiety is among the most common mental health issues. In the United States, more than 18 percent of adults are affected by anxiety disorders each year. In some cases, another health condition,
The U.S. government reportedly threatened Ecuador with trade sanctions if it didn’t water down a resolution drafted to promote breastfeeding around the world. The resolution had been expected to pass without issue at the United Nations-affiliated World Health Assembly in May, according to The New York Times. Then, without warning, the U.S. delegation requested that
Scientists have found it challenging to understand why some breast cancers become resistant to drugs. A recent study concludes that a sticky protein might be the answer. A glue-like protein may help to explain breast cancer drug resistance. The hormone estrogen plays a vital part in the development of breast cancer. An estimated 70 percent
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] It is becoming clear that environmental stressors can be transmitted across generations. Benito and colleagues show that enriching environments can modify these stressors and lead to smart kids. Stress can have huge effects on an individuals’ health, but the extent to which it can create long-lasting problems is
A large study stretching over a 4-year period challenges popular beliefs, as it finds “no evidence” that cannabis use improves the symptoms of chronic pain. Rather than improving them, cannabis may worsen symptoms of chronic pain, suggests a new study. More and more people are taking prescription opioids for pain management, making the phenomenon “an
Women who work 45 hours or more each week may be upping their risk of diabetes, new research finds. Men who work the same number of hours, however, are not affected. A new study uncovers the risks associated with long working hours. While prior research has suggested a link between a long work week and
Want to change health care? Start with employers. Seattle-based investor Dave Chase has studied health care market forces for more than a decade, and he has a background in enterprise sales. He’s not surprised that the Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and J.P. Morgan health consortium is starting with its own 1.2 million employees first. Focusing on
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] A recent study in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology investigated the association between physical activity and the onset of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. It affects the motor system, limits movement, and causes rigidity and postural instability. The
By focusing on how cancer stem cells metabolize, researchers may have uncovered a new way to defeat them: by attacking their energy supply. Tinkering with cell metabolism could help to stop cancer stem cells. Drug resistance is a sizable problem for cancer treatment. Medications that might initially work will soon become ineffective. Scientists from the
During the 2017 disaster season, three severe hurricanes devastated large parts of the U.S. The quick succession of major disasters made it obvious that such large-scale emergencies can be a strain, even in one of the world’s richest countries. As a complex emergency researcher, I investigate why some countries can better withstand and respond to
The clinical trial for an Alzheimer’s treatment from drugmakers Biogen and Eisai was “extremely encouraging” — but more still needs to be done, Biogen Chairman Stelios Papadopoulos told CNBC on Friday. The companies announced positive results on Thursday from a Phase II study with BAN2401, an anti-amyloid beta protofibril antibody, in 856 patients with early
Health care is notoriously complicated. But it’s also a mega-market rife with waste and inefficiencies. That makes it hard for big tech companies to ignore. In the past five years, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Salesforce have all made big moves into the sector, as evidenced by a string of recent hires, product announcements and
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Researchers examined brain development in babies whose mothers received folic acid supplements during the second and third trimesters of their pregnancies. Folic acid supplements of 400 micrograms per day are recommended for women before conception and throughout the first trimester of pregnancy. This dose of folic acid is
A new study, designed to estimate the harmful effects of poor air quality, revealed a significant correlation between diabetes and pollution levels. The conclusion, the authors hope, will help to shape future guidelines. The link between diabetes and air pollution grows stronger. Air pollution and diabetes are responsible for millions of death globally. According to
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] A recent editorial discusses how research and practice interact to create better fitting models for child psychology and therapy. Child psychology as a branch of study looks at the development of children and adolescents and tries to determine which processes are at play when a child develops normally
Amazon is competing with drugstores where it’s known to win: price. The e-commerce giant quietly launched a line of private label over-the counter drugs in August. Called Basic Care, the product line includes about 60 products ranging from ibuprofen to hair regrowth treatment. The products are produced by Perrigo, but serve as Amazon’s store brand.
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] In recent study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers tested a personalized cancer vaccine for treating ovarian cancer. For most advanced ovarian cancers, the current treatment is a combination of surgery and chemotherapy. Initially, patient response to this treatment is good, but most patients relapse and eventually develop
Sarcopenia, which is the loss of muscle mass, tends to happen naturally with age. So, in older people with sarcopenia, excess body fat may not be readily visible. But hidden fat, paired with muscle mass loss later in life, could predict Alzheimer’s risk, researchers warn. Sarcopenic obesity may exacerbate the risk of cognitive decline later
Many symptoms of leukemia in children are also symptoms of common, less serious childhood illnesses. Leukemia can be chronic, and the symptoms may develop slowly, or it can be acute, and the symptoms may appear very quickly. Childhood leukemia also affects teens. It is the most common type of cancer in children under the age
Oxytocin, sometimes referred to as the “love hormone,” helps to regulate social and sexual interactions. Best known for its role in romantic and mother-infant bonding, scientists are now showing that it could also influence whether we cooperate with others in a team setting. Our natural levels of oxytocin could help to determine whether or not
PARIS – The glamorous image of cool Parisians lighting up Gauloises while lingering at an outdoor cafe may soon go up in smoke. The French government is stubbing out the country’s love affair with tobacco. “In France, tobacco kills 200 people every day,” Health Minister Agnes Buzyn said in May. “We need to continue this
Cystic hygromas are fluid-filled sacs that occur most commonly on the head or neck of a baby. They are a result of blockages in the lymphatic system. Doctors can sometimes detect cystic hygromas using ultrasounds during pregnancy. They can also diagnose them after the baby is born. Some cystic hygromas may not appear until the
When a type of yeast called Candida grows out of control, a yeast infection can result. Yeast infections are common and may be painful and itchy. A yeast infection can affect adults and children, but babies and toddlers are especially susceptible. As scientists learn more about the body’s internal ecosystem, they gain more understanding of
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Investigator brochures are key documents in the regulatory approval process before initiating clinical trials. A recent study by German and Canadian researchers investigated just how effective these documents are at enabling accurate risk-benefit assessments. The main purpose of early-phase clinical research is to establish the safety and dosing
A common disorder that repeatedly interrupts breathing during sleep is tied to changes in brain structure that are also seen in early dementia. How are OSA and dementia linked? This was the main finding of new research into obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in older adults that is now published in the European Respiratory Journal. In
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] In a recent study, researchers in China compared the effectiveness of corticosteroids in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disorder caused by the compression of the median nerve sandwiched within the carpal tunnel of the wrists. This leads to pain, numbness, and tingling
We know that being social is good for us, and talking with others can be a great way to relieve stress and improve relationships. But should we favor longer, deeper conversations over small talk? A new study investigates. Do you prefer chit-chat or deep, existential conversations? A few years ago, Prof. Matthias Mehl — at
You may have heard some seniors say, “I’m 80 years young,” to suggest that their biological age does not reflect how they feel. New research backs them up, as brain scans demonstrate that people’s “subjective age” — rather than their objective age — accurately predicts how young their brain really looks. How one feels on