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 […]
A multidisciplinary team of UC Davis Health experts is urging health systems to create wildfire preparedness action plans to support patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions. They are urging providers to proactively implement interventions to mitigate the effects of impoverished air quality caused by smoke. Their article published in COPD Foundation Magazineidentifies the needs of high-risk […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a review article published in the journal NutrientsThe authors summarized the results of previous research on the importance of saffron and its by-products in the prevention and treatment of a number of human diseases. Review: Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and its by-products: health effects in internal medicine. Photo source: ZhakYaroslav / Shutterstock Background Saffron, […]
An dynamic lifestyle is key to physical and mental well-being, and scientists have revealed the best way to incorporate it into your daily routine: through your daily commute to work. Recent test suggests that daily dynamic travel, such as walking or cycling to work, is one of the most practical and sustainable ways to escalate […]
A recent study found that early removal of the ovaries, especially before the age of 40, can impact a woman’s brain health. Researchers have found that women who have their ovaries removed before menopause may be at greater risk of developing reduced white matter integrity in the brain as they age. White matter integrity refers […]
