More than a third of parents say their child doesn’t regularly brush teeth twice a day, many kids don’t follow other dental recommendations like flossing More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or tooth pain over the past two years, a national poll suggests. And these problems were linked to children’s oral care routine, more commonly experienced among those who skipped dental hygiene recommendations or followed them…
SPECCIAL study suggests bariatric surgery favorably influences progression of cirrhosis Weight-Loss Surgery Lowers Risk of Developing Complications of Liver Disease in Patients with Cirrhosis and Obesity SPECCIAL study suggests bariatric surgery favorably influences progression of cirrhosis UNDER EMBARGO Monday, January 27, 2025, at 05:00 AM (US Eastern Time) CLEVELAND: A Cleveland Clinic study shows that patients with obesity and fatty liver-related cirrhosis who had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery significantly lowered their future risk of developing serious liver complications compared with patients…
Fueled by ongoing increases in high blood pressure, obesity and other major risk factors, heart disease continues to kill more people in the U.S. than any other cause, according to the American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistic Highlights DALLAS, Jan. 27, 2025 — Heart disease kills more people than any other cause as many of the risks factors that contribute to it remain on the rise, according the data reported in the 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report…
A large proportion of babies born very early need intensive care, which can be painful. But the healthcare system fails to provide pain relief to the full extent. This is shown by the largest survey to date of pain in neonatal care, now published in the journal Pain. Every day for 4.5 years, neonatal care staff have recorded the occurrence of pain, the causes of pain, and how pain is assessed and treated in premature babies in Sweden. The study…
The first randomized control trial of the school-based intervention called Supporting Transition Resilience of Newcomer Groups (STRONG) shows significant reductions in depression, anxiety and behavior problems among refugee and immigrant students. The study, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, was co-led by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Loyola University, in partnership with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Results were published in the American Journal of Community Psychology. Key findings are summarized in an infographic. STRONG is…
Researchers from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (HRS) recently published a study that found a link between impairments in physical function and hospital readmission risk among adults 50 years of age and older. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 17% of Medicare beneficiaries in the United States returned to the hospital within 30 days of discharge between 2016 and 2020, posing burdens on healthcare systems and patients, alike. “Physical…
Study confirms positive effects of exercise on insulin signaling proteins from the brain A study led by scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick has shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds to insulin are activated in the brain after exercise, suggesting that physical activity may directly improve brain function. A study, published in Aging Cell, a journal focused on the biology of aging, indicates that therapies targeting this insulin action may be developed to offset or even prevent dementia progression. “We…
Preparing for pandemics: EU research consortium awarded 7.5 million euros for new antiviral drugs Pandemics threaten both human health and the global economy. Vaccines are an essential part of the fight against pandemics, but they are only available months after the outbreak. Broad-spectrum drugs, on the other hand, could limit the spread of a pathogen at an early stage and save many lives. While broad-spectrum drugs are available to treat bacterial infections, there are no comparable drugs for viruses. The…
Research team clarifies molecular basis for cachexia Chemotherapeutic agents are often used to treat cancer. They combat tumour growth, but also have a number of undesirable side effects. One of these is severe muscle wasting, known as chemotherapy-induced cachexia. This chronic disease causes uncontrollable breakdown of fat and muscle tissue as well as weight loss. However, in order to improve treatment strategies, the molecular basis must first be understood. This is where PD Dr Arnab Nayak, a scientist at the…
Advanced scientific instruments allow scientists to build a map of brain receptors, opening the door to possible novel ways to treat epilepsy and mental disorders Certain proteins found in the human brain have long been known to be critical to controlling how brain cells communicate with each other. So-called GABAA receptors are proteins that control the flow of ions into and out of cells. As they play such a vital role in how neurons slow down or stop firing, they have…
His work helps to pave the way to major contributions to improvements to the facility, and to data analysis and interpretation by means of theory or modelling. Three excellent posters were also honoured. “Patrick Heighway deserves the prestigious prize for his pivotal role in measuring X-ray diffraction at extreme pressures and temperatures at the HED-HiBEF Instrument”, says Emma McBride from Queen’s University, Belfast and chairperson of the User Organization Executive Committee (UOEC). His work combines experimental data with molecular dynamics…
NIH grant to UCR School of Medicine could improve treatments for metabolic disorders and helminth infections RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Biomedical scientists at the University of California, Riverside have received a $3.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the role of sex-specific immune responses in obesity and parasitic worm infections — both significant global public health concerns. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than two in five American adults have obesity, a common and…
MSU has a satellite uplink/LTN TV studio and Comrex line for radio interviews upon request. EAST LANSING, Mich. – Researchers from Michigan State University’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies revealed that sleep patterns may vary across different racial and ethnic groups — notably for non-white and multiracial children. Yijie Wang is an associate professor of human development and family studies in the College of Social Science, and her research team published a study in JAMA Network Open that explores these variations and the…
Artificial photosynthesis technology was developed with the addition of the biocatalyst L-alanine dehydrogenase, which combines ammonia with pyruvate to produce L-alanine, to the photoredox system composed of a dye and a catalyst. Image Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityTechnology uses biomass-derived compounds and ammonia to produce an eco-friendly alternative plastic Nylon, the durable and elastic material, is like other plastics made from chemicals found in fossil fuels. Biodegradable plastics based on biomass-derived compounds are attracting attention as an alternative to conventional plastics,…
Greifswald Publication in the International Journal of Surgery A research team from Greifswald was able to demonstrate that spinal surgeries can not only restore daily functions, for example by alleviating restricting pain. This can subsequently lead to an improvement in cognitive performance – even in older individuals. The study examined 79 patients with an average age of 71 years who underwent spinal surgery. The interdisciplinary team from neurology, neurosurgery, as well as anesthesia, intensive care, emergency, and pain medicine has…
Long-term study on wild monkeys in Thailand reveals health risks and opportunities for intervention Maternal stress hormone levels during early pregnancy can have a lasting effect on the stress system of the offspring. The results of a long-term study on wild Assamese macaques in Thailand indicate that maternal stress in the first half of pregnancy is particularly relevant. Elevated stress hormones later during pregnancy or after birth did not have the same effects. The long-term study conducted by the University…
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