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ThursdaySep 22, 2022 12:38 pm

New Research Finds Thinning Retina May Signal Onset of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurological disease that causes brain cells to shrink and die. It is characterized by memory problems, visual-spatial issues and impaired judgment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that around 5.8 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and similar dementias. Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, early diagnosis of the neurological condition can allow for treatment and a better quality of life. Researchers have long theorized that eyes, specifically the retina, can act as a window into the brain and allow physicians to diagnose Alzheimer’s during the early stages. Backed by a growing…

WednesdaySep 21, 2022 2:16 pm

Study Finds Using Social Media May Negatively Affect Youths’ Mental Health

In 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook, and within days, some 600 students had created their accounts on the social platform. Today, the number of users on the platform stands at 2.93 billion. Researchers theorize that the expansion of this social platform may have affected the mental well-being of youth. This is backed by CDC data, showing that between 2000 and 2007, the suicide rate among individuals aged between 10 and 24 was stable. However, in the period between 2007 and 2017, the rate increased by 57%. Given this trend, it is important to understand the relationship between the use of…

TuesdaySep 20, 2022 11:07 am

Scientists Discover Unexpected Way in Which Air Pollution Causes Cancer

Scientists have for the longest time believed that cancer begins to develop when cells in the body acquire more mutations and multiply at an abnormal rate. However, new research has shed light on how air pollution can cause cancer, a discovery that could completely change the understanding of how tumors develop. This study, which was conducted by scientists at the Francis Crick Institute in London, found that air pollution was awakening old damaged cells in the body instead of damaging healthy cells. The investigators, who are also based at University College London, were focused on finding what could trigger the…

MondaySep 19, 2022 10:42 am

New Study Finds Hypertension Accelerates Bone Aging

A new study has found that high blood pressure (hypertension) may accelerate bone aging, as observed in mice models. The research was presented during this year’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions conference, hosted by the American Heart Association. The researchers’ objective was to understand how high blood pressure contributed to osteoporosis and help find ways to decrease the risk of the bone disease and better protect individuals from experiencing fragility fractures later in life. For their study, the researchers examined inflammation linked to hypertension in mice. This led to the discovery that high blood pressure may be linked to osteoporosis. Hypertension and…

FridaySep 16, 2022 2:17 pm

The US Reaches One Million Organ Transplants

Last week, the United States clocked one million organ transplants. This historic milestone was confirmed by the United Network for Organ Sharing at 12.50 p.m. ET. This private nonprofit organization is in charge of managing the sole organ transplantation and procurement network in the United States, under contract with the federal government. Details about the patient who received this millionth organ are unknown. Additionally, it is unclear what organ brought the number to one million. The first successful organ transplant was carried out decades ago, in 1954. It was conducted at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital by Dr. Joseph Murray.…

ThursdaySep 15, 2022 12:05 pm

Focused Ultrasound May Offer Easier Way to Treat Brain Tumors Effectively

Glioblastoma is an aggressive cancer that usually occurs in the spinal cord or the brain. While this cancer can occur at any age, it is more common in adults. The average life expectancy for patients with this type of cancer is between 12 to 15 months. Figures from the Glioblastoma Foundation show that while roughly 14,000 individuals are diagnosed with glioblastomas in America annually, less than 5% survive past the five-year mark. This cancer is usually treated with chemotherapy, surgery and radiation but has a high rate of recurrence, which means the tumors have a higher likelihood of coming back.…

WednesdaySep 14, 2022 11:05 am

Study Finds Depression Symptoms in Partners Caring for Dementia Patients May Start Long Before Cognitive Decline

A new study has found that symptoms of depression among older individuals who care for partners with cognitive impairments can present up to a decade before a routine screening can detect the first signs of their partner’s dementia. The research was carried out by scientists at the University of Michigan, including Geoffrey Hoffman, an assistant professor of nursing at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. These findings don’t align with current belief that there are significant increases in care received right after dementia begins developing. Hoffman stated that while conventional thinking suggested that the burden of caregiving and poor…

TuesdaySep 13, 2022 1:53 pm

Study Finds Hepatitis C Drugs May Help Alleviate Symptoms of PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental condition that affects roughly 3.5% of American adults each year. Around 1 in 11 people will be diagnosed with the condition within their lifetime, with women being two times more likely to develop PTSD than men. PTSD is more prevalent in veterans, children and people who have been through traumatic events. But even though the condition affects millions of Americans each year, the FDA has only approved two drugs to treat it — paroxetine and sertraline — and these substances are only mildly effective against PTSD symptoms. For the past two years,…

MondaySep 12, 2022 1:31 pm

Researchers Find Cases of Osteosarcoma More Prevalent in Blacks

Osteosarcoma is a rare bone cancer that most often affects the long bones in the legs and arms. Although it occurs most often in young adults, older adults and younger children are also at risk of developing osteosarcoma. This type of bone cancer is often characterized by bone pain and swelling, with younger people usually experiencing these symptoms around the upper arms or knees. The National Organization for Rare Disorders estimates that some 750 to 1,000 individuals are diagnosed with the disease each year in the United States with some 450 of them being the age of 20. Furthermore, recent…

FridaySep 09, 2022 12:04 pm

Study Finds That Using Headgear May Reduce Concussion Risk in Lacrosse Players

Despite lacrosse being a noncontact sport, head impacts and incidental concussions are common occurrences during games. The noncontact sports rules also seep into the mandated protective equipment allowed for girls’ lacrosse, which is limited to eyewear and mouthguards. Girls’ lacrosse has increasingly grown in popularity this past decade, with figures showing that prior to the pandemic, its adoption in America grew by more than 50%. While the use of soft-shell headgear has been permitted in the game since 2017, using headgear is still a bone of contention in a number of states. Critics have even argued that the use of…