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MondayFeb 13, 2023 12:59 pm

Research Discovers Apathy in Mild Cognitive Impairment Patients May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s

A recent study carried out by UTHealth Houston investigators has revealed that the presence of apathy in patients suffering from mild cognitive impairments may be a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's is a debilitating mental disorder that usually causes memory loss, poor judgment, personality changes and a general decline in cognitive faculties. While it is estimated to affect more than 6 million Americans of all ages, a majority of the people with Alzheimer’s are over the age of 75. Memory problems are usually the first clear sign of Alzheimer’s in a patient, but for the most part, physicians cannot detect…

FridayFeb 10, 2023 11:05 am

Study Discovers Antidepressants Are Ineffective Against Chronic Pain

A recent study published in “The British Medical Journal” has revealed that antidepressants may be ineffective at alleviating the discomfort caused by chronic pain. Antidepressants, as their name suggests, have repeatedly proven to be effective at treating the symptoms of a myriad of mental health disorders. They are especially effective at providing quick relief for people suffering from severe depression, a condition that is thought to affect millions of people in America and around the world. The use of antidepressants among patients has been on the rise over the past couple of decades and surged during the coronavirus pandemic, when…

ThursdayFeb 09, 2023 12:44 pm

Study Links Sugary Beverage Intake to Hair Loss in Men

Male pattern hair loss is the most common type of hair loss in men. The U.S. National Library of Medicine estimates that more than 50% of men above the age of 50 will experience some level of male pattern hair loss (MPHL). While male pattern baldness can begin during the teenage years for some people, it is much more common in adult men, with its chance of developing increasing as individuals grow older. Research has indicated that rates of male pattern hair loss may be on the rise, with a Chinese survey indicating that the condition affected more than 27%…

WednesdayFeb 08, 2023 12:13 pm

Food Allergies Worsen Cost of Living for Impacted Individuals

An estimated 32 million Americans, including 26 million adults and 5.6 million minors, live with a food allergy. For many of these Americans, their day-to-day lives involve avoiding certain foods that can trigger moderate to severe allergic reactions. However, subsisting on such a restricted diet can be pretty costly, especially if affected persons are allergic to a range of foods. As the cost of living increases amid global supply chain issues and inflation, people with food allergies are experiencing even higher living costs than those without allergies. Data collected by the Allergy Team has revealed that families living on restricted…

TuesdayFeb 07, 2023 12:24 pm

New Model Sheds Light on Patterns of Infectious Illnesses

The COVID-19 pandemic was a major reminder of just how problematic infectious diseases can be, especially if we aren’t intimately aware of their spread patterns. Only a few months after the disease was discovered in Wuhan, China, significant chunks of the world were shut down to avoid mass infections that would place undue strain on their medical systems. Even though we are now out of the eye of the storm, it is important that we understand how such infectious diseases behave to prevent future pandemics. Fortunately, a new modeling approach capable of accounting for contact patterns between different age groups…

MondayFeb 06, 2023 10:53 am

Study Finds Boosting White Blood Cell Counts May Improve Treatment Outcomes

Glioblastoma is an aggressive type of brain and spinal cord cancer that typically affects brain tissues, usually the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. Treatment options for the debilitating brain cancer tend to lower white blood cell counts for six months to a year, which inadvertently impacts patient survival rates. Scientists and researchers have tried to determine the specific cause of this extended drop in white blood cell levels and its impact on survivability for years with little success. New research from the St. Louis Washington University School of Medicine has now revealed one probable reason for the lower…

FridayFeb 03, 2023 10:53 am

Global Clinical Guidelines to Prevent, Manage Cardiac Complications Among Pediatric Cancer Patients Published

Researchers from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne have recently published the first-ever clinical guidelines to help prevent and address cardiac complications in pediatric cancer patients who are currently undergoing treatment. A growing body of research has revealed in recent years that pediatric cancer patients face a significant risk of developing additional medical complications later in life. Some of the treatments used to address tumors, such as radiation therapy, can be quite damaging to healthy cells. Even grown adults suffer side effects such as anemia, appetite loss, fatigue, bruising, bleeding, and hair loss. For children, these treatments can disrupt…

ThursdayFeb 02, 2023 12:21 pm

How Emotional Support, Service Dogs Differ

Although emotional support and service dogs may seem similar to the uninformed viewer, there are several critical differences between these two types of dogs. Dogs have been man's best friend for thousands of years, sticking with humans since the early days of cave painting and stone tools, through the middle ages, the industrial revolution and into the modern age. Dogs helped to protect human settlements from dangerous animals and other people; they were also instrumental in guarding and herding livestock for thousands of years. While plenty of dogs around the world still serve this function, most people use dogs for…

WednesdayFeb 01, 2023 11:50 am

Developing Heart Disease Earlier in Life Increases Cognitive Decline Later in Life

Heart disease is one of the most prolific killers in America, taking one life every 34 seconds and affecting nearly one-half of the country’s population. According to a new study from the University of California, San Francisco, people who develop heart disease earlier in their lives have an increased risk of experiencing cognitive decline later in life. The study found that people who suffer strokes or heart attacks in middle age may have problems with thinking and memory when they grow older. More specifically, the study focused on individuals who developed heart disease or leg artery disease, or who suffered…

TuesdayJan 31, 2023 12:14 pm

Research Links Two Natural Deposits to Onset of Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is an eye disorder that commonly affects people aged 50 years and older. It occurs when the inner layers of the macula, a region of the retina that provides the eye with a clear vision in the direct line of sight, begin to break down and function less effectively. Although we don’t know precisely what causes macular degeneration, research indicates that it may be due to a combination of environmental factors, including diet and obesity coupled with family genes and age. Close to 20 million Americans aged 40 and older are currently living with some kind of age-related…