Beth JoJack
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Cannabis and asthma: How the legalization may be affecting cases in children
Researchers say U.S. states that have approved cannabis use have seen a slight increase in childhood asthma rates. Secondhand smoke may be one factor. → Read More
Parkinson's: Most forms of exercise equally helpful in managing symptoms
A large new review and meta-analysis has assessed evidence around different forms of exercise and their effect on Parkinson's disease symptom management. → Read More
Parkinson's: Most forms of exercise equally helpful in managing symptoms
A large new review and meta-analysis has assessed evidence around different forms of exercise and their effect on Parkinson's disease symptom management. → Read More
Vitamin D supplements may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
A higher intake of vitamin D may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 15% in adults with prediabetes, a new review finds. → Read More
Endometriosis: Could an altered gut microbiome have a role?
The gut microbiome and certain gut metabolites may contribute to the progression of endometriosis and lesion growth, a new study finds. → Read More
Atherosclerotic cardiac disease (ASCVD): Are people receiving appropriate treatment?
A study found that a large number of people with atherosclerotic cardiac disease (ASCVD) don't receive recommended treatments such as prescriptions for statins, aspirin, or lifestyle counseling. → Read More
Why do researchers think a cough medicine could help treat Parkinson's?
Researchers are about to start a phase 3 clinical trial in the United Kingdom, testing the potential of a common cough medication, ambroxol, in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. → Read More
Type 2 diabetes: Researchers identify gut bacteria linked to insulin sensitivity
Cedars-Sinai researchers analyzed associations between 36 bacteria found in the gut and healthy insulin levels and found 10 bacteria associated with a lower rate of blood sugar levels fluctuating abnormally. → Read More
Heart disease: Almost 1 in 100 deaths linked to extreme hot and cold days
More people with cardiovascular disease died on days with extreme temperatures—both hot and cold, according to a new multinational analysis. → Read More
Women and men may receive different advice for heart disease prevention
New research suggests that women and men receive different medical advice for heart disease prevention. Men are 20% more likely to be prescribed statins and women are 27% more likely to be advised to lose weight. → Read More
Cancer: 'Single-step' CRISPR treatment may provide lifelong protection
A small human trial has tested CRISPR gene editing technology in the treatment of solid cancer tumors, including breast, colon, and lung cancer, with promising results. → Read More
Metastatic cancer risk reduced by as much as 72% with high intensity exercise
A new study found that high intensity exercise increased glucose consumption by internal organs, reducing the energy needed for tumors to spread. Researchers say regularly engaging in aerobic exercise could reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by as much as 72%. → Read More
Cardiac arrest study describes 5 types of near-death experiences
A new study working with cardiac arrest survivors delves into the issue of near-death experiences, asking how lucid people really are on the brink of death. → Read More
Eating time and weight gain: Why might late meals increase risk?
A small new study delves into why late meals may be tied to weight gain. While it provides some possible answers, it is difficult to generalise the findings. → Read More
Loneliness may be linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes
* A new, 20-year follow-up study found that individuals who feel lonely face a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. * Of all the participants, 1,179, or 4.9%, developed type 2 diabetes over the course of the study. * About 13% of the participants reported experiencing loneliness. * The individuals who felt the most lonely had a two-fold higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those… → Read More
Stress sniffing dogs can detect human distress with nearly 94% accuracy, study shows
In a new study, dogs detected human psychological stress with an accuracy of 93.75%. The results indicate that stress-related physiological processes produce changes in breath, sweat, or both, which are detectable by dogs. → Read More
Alzheimer's: Older people who've had COVID-19 may be at significantly higher risk
A study found that the risk of older people developing Alzheimer's disease over a one-year period nearly doubled following a COVID-19 diagnosis. → Read More
1-hour walk through nature lowers stress, new research shows
A new study found that a 60-minute walk in nature decreases activity in brain regions involved in stress processing. Brain activity in those regions remained stable after a 60-minute walk in an urban environment. → Read More
Children more likely to disclose mental health issues to a robot, study shows
A new study by University of Cambridge researchers shows that a "child-like robot" was able to detect mental health concerns in children with more accuracy than self-reported or parent-led questionnaires. → Read More
2.5 hours of moderate exercise per week linked to reduced risk of COVID-19
New research shows that 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise each week offer the best protection against COVID-19. → Read More