“How running first thing in the morning makes me feel more mentally resilient”
When it comes to reaping the mental health benefits of running, one runner says that heading out first thing in the morning offers unparalleled positives. Those of us who are sober can often be found telling hungover mates that “giving…
Read MoreHand-fed dementia patients see 40% lower risk of pneumonia than those who are tube-fed
A collaboration study led by researchers from the Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has found that advanced dementia patients with feeding problems initiated on…
Read MoreLegal marijuana, but Uruguayans still prefer black market
Uruguay was a pioneer in the legalization of recreational cannabis use, a move that helped to push many drug traffickers out of the domestic market. But a bland and insufficient state supply has meant most consumers still prefer the diversity…
Read MoreRace gap seen in US infant deaths after fertility treatment
Black-white disparities exist in fertility medicine, reflected in life-and-death outcomes for babies, according to a large study of U.S. births. The study, published Wednesday in the journal Pediatrics, is the broadest look yet at racial gaps for women who use…
Read MoreOnline arts and culture engagement can have a positive impact on young peoples mental health
Engaging with arts and culture online can improve mental health in young people, according to a study from researchers at the University of Oxford. Published in the Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, the paper is a collaboration between…
Read MoreUnder a Fifth of PCPs Exchange Data Online With Public Health
Only 18% of primary care physicians (PCPs) and 12% of all doctors exchanged data electronically with public health agencies in 2019, according to a new report from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC). However, the percentage…
Read MorePopular pharmaceutical target in cells may prove even more useful: G protein-coupled receptors are already leveraged in hundreds of diverse drugs; the discovery that they function in a way not previously known suggests untapped potential
Researchers at University of California San Diego have identified a new signaling process involving G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), a cellular target already exploited by hundreds of diverse drugs. The discovery, published in the October 26, 2022 issue of Nature, opens…
Read MoreOn the trail of missing genes and cancer clues
Genetic mutations kick start cancers. Some mutations shuffle the genetic code, others come from the deletion of key genes. At La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI), researchers have made a major breakthrough in understanding how deletion of the genes that…
Read MoreAn Inside Look into a Recent ASPCA Rescue Response
The ASPCA has been on the ground providing care for hundreds of dogs rescued from alleged cruelty in Pahrump, Nevada, since early September. Caring for so many dogs takes an incredible amount of manpower and resources. As our work continues, we wanted…
Read MoreSimple tips for getting a good nights sleep during menopause
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