Autoimmune disease and stress: Is there a link?
Researchers consider why those with autoimmune diseases are more likely to have a previous diagnosis of stress-related disorders. ... Read More...
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From the overuse of antibiotics to anti-vaxxers, why we need to work together to create a stronger culture of public health
From anti-vaccine rhetoric to the over-prescription of antibiotics, researchers suggest we should try to work together to improve public health, rather than socially shun those who ignore scientific evidence.... Read More...
Don’t overdo omega-6 fat consumption during pregnancy
Consuming too much omega 6 during pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental issues in babies and pregnancy complications. In mice who had higher levels of linoleic acid in their diets, researchers noted altered concentrations of inflammatory proteins and a decrease in hormones that regulate fetal growth and development. Researchers stress the effects of a high linoleic acid concentration in diet are the same for both animal models and humans.... Read More...
If you could learn every disease your child could possibly develop in life, would you?
Including genomic sequencing with routine newborn testing could reveal the risk a child has of developing numerous conditions later in life. Researchers weigh up the pros and cons of genetic sequencing in newborns.... Read More...
Nerve stimulation could provide new treatment option for most common type of stroke
Sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation increased cerebral blood flow, stabilized the blood-brain barrier and reduced infarct size in preclinical models of ischemic stroke. The stimulation also showed benefit in randomized human trials and improved functional outcomes.... Read More...
Aspirin green light for brain bleed stroke patients
Aspirin may help reduce further bleeding in those who have suffered a stroke.... Read More...
Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease
Researchers report one method to help combat anti-vaccine information and reduce vaccine hesitancy is to introduce those with negative views about immunizations to someone who has suffered a vaccine-preventable disease. The study reports 70% of students who were exposed to someone with a vaccine-preventable disease moved from vaccine hesitancy to pro-vaccine. Overall, 75% of those who were anti-vaccine increased their vaccine attitude scores, with 50% moving to a pro-vaccine stance.... Read More...
CBD reduces craving and anxiety in people with heroin use disorder
CBD reduces craving and anxiety in those with heroin use disorder during withdrawal from the drug. There were no serious adverse reactions, or impairments to cognition noted with the administration of CBD. Researchers suggest cannabidiol may be useful in helping to combat opioid addiction.... Read More...
CBD clinical trial results on seizure frequency in dogs ‘encouraging’
Dogs with epilepsy who received cannabidiol as part of a clinical trial had a reduction in the frequency of seizures. ... Read More...
Current vaccination policies may not be enough to prevent measles resurgence
Current vaccination policies are not sufficient to eliminate measles or prevent against future epidemics in the developed world, researchers report. Introducing compulsory vaccinations before entering school would allow the US, UK and Ireland to reach stable levels of herd immunity in the next ten years, thus helping to avoid future epidemics of the most lethal vaccine-preventable disease.... Read More...
Adult-onset inflammatory bowel disease linked to higher mortality
Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis during adulthood has been linked to a 50% higher mortality rate and shorter life expectancy in those over 50. The increased risk of death remained after the introduction of therapies aimed at treating the conditions but decreased over time.... Read More...
Natural Compound Found in Broccoli Reawakens the Function of Potent Tumor Suppressor
Targeting the gene WWP1 with indole-3-carbinol, a compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, suppressed tumor growth in animal models of cancer.... Read More...