Category: Lifestyle

A new analysis provides substantial evidence that paramagnetic rim lesions drive disability in MS and are targetable with a blood-brain barrier-penetrating therapy. Medscape Medical News

Portuguese researchers identified a type of immune cell that appears to travel to the pancreas to stimulate glucagon secretion, in the first evidence of a complex neuroimmune-hormonal circuit. Medscape Medical News

New research by Flinders University has uncovered a potential marker that could provide valuable insights into the overall health of older adults living in long-term aged care facilities.

Positron emission tomography (PET) is a nuclear imaging technique used to diagnose conditions such as cancer. An innovative advance from scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is enhancing the technique’s ability to check for signs of neurological disease.

A study of people of African ancestry confirmed myopia raises the risk for conversion to primary open-angle glaucoma, but hypertension appeared to lower the risk. Medscape Medical News

A naturally occurring molecule identified by Stanford Medicine researchers appears similar to semaglutide – also known as Ozempic – in suppressing appetite and reducing body weight.

Cancer cells have an insatiable appetite for energy as they multiply more rapidly than normal cells. Greedy cancer cells hijack various cellular functions to find and exploit energy and other resources, including a group of enzymes that help normal cells maintain a balance of energy.

For nearly five years, people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder have had the option of getting their stimulant medications prescribed and renewed by doctors they see only over a computer screen, despite the risks that these stimulant drugs can pose if misused.

Antimalarial drug resistance is a pressing issue in combating the spread of malaria worldwide. In a new study, researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discovered a key process where malarial parasites take up a human blood cell enzyme, which could provide a new approach for antimalarial treatment.

Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National Institutes of Health, have discovered a strategy to fight back against norovirus, a leading cause of gastroenteritis worldwide.

A Stanford-led team has found two antibodies that can work together to defeat all SARS-CoV-2 variants. More research is needed, but the approach could help in the development of treatments to keep pace with evolving viruses.

Insulin resistance in T1D is more common than you think, and without early intervention, these patients face increased risks of stroke, nephropathy, and diabetic foot. Medscape Medical News

Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind how aspirin could reduce the metastasis of some cancers by stimulating the immune system.

By assessing how “sticky” tumor cells are, researchers at the University of California San Diego have found a potential way to predict whether a patient’s early-stage breast cancer is likely to spread.

A neuroscientist explains how CO2 engages the sight, sound, taste, and even pain receptors in the brain. Medscape News UK

More than half of England’s integrated care boards plan real-terms funding cuts for eating disorder services, despite rising demand and staff shortages, the Royal College of Psychiatrists has warned. Medscape News UK

Researchers examined screening rates for three kinds of cancer before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Medscape Medical News

A systematic review finds that red and blue light-emitting diode (LED) devices significantly reduce acne lesions with minimal side effects. Medscape Medical News

In middle-aged and older adults, inadequate sleep duration and late sleep onset are linked to increased glycemic variability, and addressing sleep patterns may help optimize glycemic control. Medscape Medical News

Future research will show whether the change in the availability of hallucinogens affects the risks associated with these drugs. Medscape Medical News

In older inpatients at risk for malnutrition, low plasma lipase levels are linked to an increased risk for adverse outcomes and difficulty meeting nutritional targets. Medscape News UK

Physical activity may slow p-tau181 buildup in adults with memory complaints, but the benefits are limited at elevated p-tau181 levels, a study finds. Medscape News UK

The diets of European children do not meet dietary guidelines, with a high intake of unhealthy foods, especially among those with obesity, a study finds. Medscape News UK

It could help when dealing with chronic sleep loss.

It might be time for an eye cream.

Systemic reform and better coordination is needed to solve the hospital discharge logjam, experts have argued. Medscape News UK

Double board-certified doctor Amy Shah, M.D., specializes in combining eastern and western medicine to help busy folks take charge of their well-being—but it wasn’t always that way.

All about the gut-skin-brain axis.

Your body may crave certain nutrients.

Given at 30 through 33 weeks, the oxytocin receptor antagonist atosiban was linkegestation time but nod to longer t better overall outcomes for threatened preterm birth. Medscape Medical News

A must-have for shared pleasure.

But don’t stress—understanding your symptoms can empower you to take action.

Warning: Unexpected skin foods.

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome are more likely to benefit from a diet that eliminates any food triggering an IgG reaction than from a sham elimination diet. Medscape Medical News

Compared with other ablative therapies, stereotactic body radiotherapy might offer a ‘particularly advantageous option’ for treating larger RCC tumors, researchers reported. Medscape Medical News

Researchers identify a history of GI bleeding and three other factors as elevating variceal bleeding risk in patients receiving atezolizumab-bevacizumab for hepatocellular carcinoma. Medscape Medical News

Before active surveillance, 6 out of 10 maternal deaths were missing from official records; a new system is changing that. Medscape News UK

Meta-analysis maps the safety landscape of a novel lymphoma therapy, indicating a manageable risk profile. Medscape Medical News

No shame in their game.

They each have their telltale qualities.

My results were mixed at best.

Here’s how to get your sleep—and gut—back on track.

Everyone can be a barista.

You can probably guess Gemini’s.

Here’s how to nail the beloved beauty trend of the moment.

Nobody is immune to natural skin aging.

Have you ever noticed your fine lines looking more pronounced than usual?

When celebrity makeup artist Jenna Anton’s clients walk the red carpet or appear in photoshoots, they’re wearing clean skin makeup. Here’s how. 

My honest review.

Have you heard of the 20-20 rule?

It’s not what you think.

That’s called efficiency.