Children who go to bed early have a richer gut microbiome and better sleep efficiency, paving the way for potential interventions that leverage the gut-brain connection to improve sleep quality and overall health. Test: Characteristics of intestinal flora in children going to bed early and behind schedule. Image source: Africa Studio / Shutterstock In a […]
UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (ASTRO) researchers and physicians specializing in treating patients with radiation therapy will present data on the latest radiation therapy research and clinical trial results at the 66th annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), which will be held on September 29 in Washington. until October 2. […]
As a child, EJ Beck was treated at NYU Langone Health for a scarce pediatric thyroid cancer. About 10 years after testing revealed she was cancer-free, Beck was accepted into medical school No. 1: Modern York University’s Grossman School of Medicine. Her transformation from pediatric patient to aspiring physician provides insight into NYU Langone’s influence […]
A recent follow-up study to the MAVIDOS study confirmed that vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy improves bone mineral density in offspring, and these benefits persist up to seven years of age. Test: Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy and childhood bone mineral density in offspring. Follow-up of a randomized controlled trial. Photo source: April / Shutterstock.com […]
Can’t start your day without coffee? A recent study reveals that a morning ritual can do more than just wake you up, it can also benefit your heart health. Studies have shown that moderate caffeine consumption, or three cups of coffee a day, significantly reduces the risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity. Cardiometabolic multimorbidity refers to having […]
Environmental factors such as pollution contribute to decreased fertility in both men and women. A recent study examined this issue further and found that while long-term exposure to particulate matter from air pollution adversely affects male fertility, noise pollution poses a earnest threat to the reproductive health of women over the age of 35. It […]
The demand for pliant, comprehensive healthcare solutions has never been greater. While classic point-based solutions—those that address specific, isolated aspects of patient care—have their place in solving specific challenges, they often fall compact of meeting the broader needs of current healthcare systems. Designed to solve individual problems, these solutions can inadvertently create silos within healthcare […]
When it comes to our health, the venerable saying is true: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Early detection of potential health problems can make a huge difference in your overall well-being and quality of life down the road. That’s why regular preventive care is so essential for people of all […]
A recent $20 million research initiative will engage people most impacted by health inequities in developing solutions that can lend a hand improve their overall health and well-being. The American Heart Association, celebrating 100 years of life-saving service as the world’s leading nonprofit focused on heart and brain health for all, and the Robert Wood […]
Smoking during pregnancy is known to raise the risk of premature birth, low birth weight, and restricted growth of the fetus. But can delicate smoking during pregnancy, just one or two cigarettes, still harm the newborn? A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health suggests that “there is no secure period or […]
