Category: 8. Health

  • Adolescent Obesity Linked To Early Chronic Kidney Disease; Even Those With High-Normal BMI At Risk

    Adolescent Obesity Linked To Early Chronic Kidney Disease; Even Those With High-Normal BMI At Risk

    Maintaining a healthy weight during teenage goes a long way in a person’s future well-being. Obesity in adolescence is linked to the risk of developing early chronic kidney disease before the age of 30, a recent study has found. Chronic kidney disease is a condition in which the kidneys are damaged and result in impaired…

  • Unlocking the appetite-stimulating secrets of cannabis through rodent brain studies

    Unlocking the appetite-stimulating secrets of cannabis through rodent brain studies

    In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated how cannabinoid-1 receptor (CB1R)  expressing neurons in the mediobasal hypothalamus ( MBH) regulate the appetite-stimulating effects of inhaled cannabis in rodents. Study: Cannabis Sativa targets mediobasal hypothalamic neurons to stimulate appetite. Image Credit: TayHamPhotography / Shutterstock Background  Cannabis sativa is known to stimulate appetite, influencing the…

  • Scientists link growth hormone to anxiety and fear memory through specific neuron group

    Scientists link growth hormone to anxiety and fear memory through specific neuron group

    Growth hormone (GH) acts on many tissues throughout the body, helping build bones and muscles, among other functions. It is also a powerful anxiolytic. A study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil has produced a deeper understanding of the role of GH in mitigating anxiety and, for the first…

  • Previously unidentified protein variant shields against Parkinson’s disease

    Previously unidentified protein variant shields against Parkinson’s disease

    A previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson’s disease and offers a new direction for exploring potential treatments, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study. The variant, located in a mitochondrial microprotein dubbed SHLP2, was found to be highly protective against Parkinson’s disease; individuals with…

  • Radiographic study exposes ancient oral health of Swedish Vikings

    Radiographic study exposes ancient oral health of Swedish Vikings

    A recent PLOS ONE study reports the prevalence of dental pathologies and anatomical variations in a Swedish Viking Age population using radiographic techniques. Study: Caries prevalence and other dental pathological conditions in Vikings from Varnhem, Sweden. Image Credit: Quality Stock Arts / Shutterstock.com Background Osteoarchaeological dental examinations provide unique information about general health, oral discomfort, infections of…

  • New AI tool spotlights hidden cancers for better diagnosis

    New AI tool spotlights hidden cancers for better diagnosis

    A new artificial intelligence tool that interprets medical images with unprecedented clarity does so in a way that could allow time-strapped clinicians to dedicate their attention to critical aspects of disease diagnosis and image interpretation. The tool, called iStar (Inferring Super-Resolution Tissue Architecture), was developed by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the…

  • 84% Say ChatGPT Got Their Diagnosis Right

    84% Say ChatGPT Got Their Diagnosis Right

    Most Americans seem willing to trust AI with a bigger part of their medical needs. getty Doctors and healthcare officials can debate the value of AI in health as much as they’d like. People are already voting with their fingers, and using ChatGPT for health care insights, diagnoses, and help with understanding what their doctors…

  • Affordable Drug Offers New Hope for Hand Osteoarthritis Patients

    Affordable Drug Offers New Hope for Hand Osteoarthritis Patients

    A study led by Monash University and Alfred Health, found that methotrexate, a low-cost drug used since the 1980s, could effectively treat hand osteoarthritis. The research showed that a 20mg weekly dose of methotrexate over six months significantly reduced pain and stiffness in patients, offering a promising treatment option for a condition that severely impacts…

  • Combine mindfulness with exercise for mental health boost in 2024

    Combine mindfulness with exercise for mental health boost in 2024

    For people looking to start 2024 with a new routine to feel fitter and happier, a new study from the University of Bath suggests that combining mindfulness with exercise could be your key to success. A study, published in the academic journal Mental Health and Physical Activity, suggests that life changes which combine both physical…

  • New AI tool brings precision pathology for cancer and beyond into quicker, sharper focus

    New AI tool brings precision pathology for cancer and beyond into quicker, sharper focus

    A new artificial intelligence tool that interprets medical images with unprecedented clarity does so in a way that could allow time-strapped clinicians to dedicate their attention to critical aspects of disease diagnosis and image interpretation. The tool, called iStar (Inferring Super-Resolution Tissue Architecture), was developed by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the…