Zinc deficiency in the diet promotes lung infection by the bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii -; It is the leading cause of ventilator-related pneumonia, according to a up-to-date study published Nov. 15 in the journal Nature microbiology. A team of researchers led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center discovered an unexpected link between the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-13 (IL-13) […]
Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers may need to limit the operate of makeup products and pay attention to their composition. A recent study warns that increased operate of personal care products during pregnancy and breastfeeding is associated with higher levels of harmful chemicals. Brown University researchers found higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) […]
A common but undiagnosed sleep disorder that contributes to the development of dementia in adults. especially in women, suggests the Michigan Medicine study. Researchers found this by analyzing survey and cognitive screening data from more than 18,500 adults to determine the potential impact of known or suspected obstructive sleep apnea on dementia risk. Obstructive sleep […]
Scientists have found that vaccination against Covid-19 is associated with an increased risk of facial paralysis, with the risk being particularly high within 28 days of receiving the shot. Facial paralysisalso known as Bell’s palsy, it leads to ephemeral weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, which causes drooping of one side of the face […]
Modern research from a vast Nordic cohort study suggests that long-term exposure to road and aircraft noise may augment the risk of atrial fibrillation, especially in women and people who are overweight or obese. Test: Residential exposure to traffic noise and risk of atrial fibrillation: a pooled study of 11 prospective Nordic cohorts. Photo credit: […]
Novel research reveals a dramatic boost in depression and anxiety diagnoses among American youth during the pandemic, calling for a re-evaluation of mental health services for at-risk teenage people. Test: Depression and anxiety among children and teenage adults in the United States. Image source: Overearth / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal […]
Scientists have found that taking high doses of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) medications, particularly stimulants such as amphetamines, is associated with a more than five-fold increased risk of developing psychosis or mania. ADHD is neurodevelopmental disorder which affects the ability to maintain concentration, remain still, and regulate impulses. ADHD symptoms often interfere with daily […]
In a study published in Journal of the American Geriatrics SocietyBoth chronic and fresh anxiety were associated with an increased risk of dementia. However, where anxiety subsided, there was no association with dementia risk. The study involved 2,132 people with an average age of 76 who participated in the Hunter Community Study in Australia and […]
