Iron is good for your health, but the source of the iron may affect your risk of diabetes, according to the study. Researchers found that heme iron, which is found in red meat and other animal products, may raise the risk of type 2 diabetes. In contrast, non-heme iron in plant-based foods does not pose […]
Babies born with a defective gene vital for well brain development, SYNGAP1, experience seizures, sensory processing disorders, speech difficulties, intellectual disabilities and autism-like behaviors. It’s a condition for which there is no cure that is challenging for both parents and children, said Gavin Rumbaugh, Ph.D., a neurobiologist at the Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for […]
We often hear about the impact of screen time on children’s brains and behaviours. But many parents give in when their little one throws a tantrum over a tablet. Scientists are now warning that this can lead to a vicious cycle, as it can weaken a child’s ability to manage anger and enhance the number […]
In 2020, about 48 million licensed drivers were over the age of 65. Among this age group, motor vehicle crashes resulted in 7,480 deaths and 149,881 nonfatal injuries. Additionally, 17% of people over the age of 65 (about 8.2 million) experience subtle cognitive impairment and are at increased risk for crashes. An correct assessment of […]
Friendships in adolescence may be crucial to mental health. Scientists are talking not only about the support they provide during hard times, but also about how their genetic makeup may affect you. The characteristics of your friends, particularly their genetic predisposition to mental health problems, may affect your mental health risks, a recent study has […]
The University of Massachusetts Amherst and Tufts Medical Center are conducting a study to provide HIV prevention, diagnosis, and treatment to people with opioid operate disorder who are incarcerated in Boston-area correctional facilities. The research is funded by a $4.74 million CONNECT grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National […]
For many women, breastfeeding is an electrifying journey that deepens their bond with their newborn while providing them with the nutrition and care they need. However, it is common for recent mothers to feel overwhelmed when they first start. Despite what some may believe, breastfeeding does not always come naturally, it takes practice, and the […]
Multiple biological pathways involving the organs and brain play a key role in physical and mental health, according to a novel study from UCL, the University of Melbourne and the University of Cambridge. A study published in Nature’s Mental Healthanalysed UK Biobank data from over 18,000 people. Of these, 7,749 had no major clinically diagnosed […]
Sugar is a known health risk for several metabolic diseases, including diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. But are sugar substitutes risk-free? A novel study by scientists provides more evidence of the increased risks associated with using sugar substitutes, indicating that erythritol, a popular low-calorie sweetener, may enhance the risk of heart attacks and strokes. A […]
The Critical Path Institute (C-Path) Translational Therapeutics Accelerator (TRxA) today announced a up-to-date research grant awarded to Daniela C. Zarnescu, Ph.D., professor of cellular and molecular physiology at Penn State University College of Medicine, in collaboration with Jon Njardarson, Ph.D., professor at the University of Arizona. This $250,000 grant will support their novel project titled […]
