Debunking the Myth: Drinking a Glass of Wine a Day Does Not Help You Live Longer, Says New Analysis
A new analysis of alcohol research has found that drinking a glass of wine a day will not help you live longer, debunking a longstanding belief about the possible health benefits of drinking alcohol moderately.[0] The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, reviewed 107 studies and found that there is no evidence that […]
Continue reading The Transformative Power of Art: How Engagement in Artistic Activities Affects the Brain and Enhances Well-Being
Art has long been considered a lie, a form of deception that is meant to evoke emotions or convey a message. However, a growing body of research suggests that art has a measurable effect on the brain and its structure. This idea is supported by a number of scientific studies, which have identified changes in […]
Continue reading Childhood Virus AAV2 Linked to Acute Unexplained Hepatitis in New Study
A new study published in the journal Nature has found that a common childhood virus, adeno-associated virus type 2 (AAV2), is present in a range of different samples taken from children with acute unexplained hepatitis. The study was led by researchers at the University of Glasgow and analysed blood, stool and liver biopsies from 16 […]
Continue reading New Study Links Common Virus Co-Infections to Acute Severe Hepatitis Outbreak in Children After Covid-19 Lockdowns Eased
A new study published in the journal Nature has shed light on the causes of a peculiar outbreak of acute severe hepatitis in otherwise healthy children that began appearing after Covid-19 lockdowns eased in the United States and 34 other countries in the spring of 2022.[0] The disease has been associated with the simultaneous co-infections […]
Continue reading Study Finds Pre-Vaccination Expectations Linked to Adverse Events in COVID-19 Vaccination, Highlights Importance of Contextualizing Vaccine Information and Treatment with Nirmatrelvir in Acute Phase
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open explored the relationship between pre-vaccination expectations and systemic adverse events among individuals receiving their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.[0] The study found that expectations of low benefit, high adverse effects, and prior negative experiences were associated with COVID-19 vaccination adverse effects. Additionally, the tendency to catastrophize […]
Continue reading DeepGlioma: A Revolutionary AI-Based Diagnostic Screening System for Rapid Molecular Characterization of Gliomas
A team of neurosurgeons and engineers at Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan, in collaboration with investigators from New York University, University of California, San Francisco and others, have developed an AI-based diagnostic screening system called DeepGlioma that uses rapid imaging to analyze tumor specimens taken during an operation and detect genetic mutations more […]
Continue reading Babesiosis on the Rise in Northeastern & Midwestern US: CDC Report
Babesiosis, a tick-borne illness, is on the rise in the northeastern and midwestern United States, according to a new report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).[0] The prevalence of the illness has increased significantly in states including Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, and Connecticut, with the largest increases reported in Vermont (1,602%), Maine […]
Continue reading Alarming Increase in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: What You Need To Know
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States, and it is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the country. Unfortunately, the incidence of CRC in young adults is increasing rapidly, with some experts predicting that by 2030, it will be the leading cause of cancer-related deaths […]
Continue reading The Link Between Sleep Deprivation and an Increased Risk of PAD
A new study published in the European Heart Journal Open has found a link between sleep deprivation and a higher risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD).[0] Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, led by Dr. Shuai Yuan, studied the link between sleep duration and daytime napping and the risk of PAD in 53,416 adults […]
Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Ozempic: A Diabetes Drug Used For Weight Loss
Ozempic, otherwise known as semaglutide, is a medication developed to help manage Type 2 diabetes, but has recently gained attention for its drastic side effect: weight loss.[0] Ozempic was approved by the FDA in 2017 to help improve glycemic control in adults with diabetes, and more recently, a higher dose of semaglutide was approved under […]
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