Fiber intake is associated with a lower risk of developing cognitive decline in those old people with the Apolipoprotein E ApoE ε4 genotype, regarded as a genetic risk factor linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease. This is stated in a study conducted by the Research Group on Biomarkers and…
Early receives research mentoring award
Dayna S. Early, MD, a professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, will receive the 2023 Distinguished Endoscopic Research Mentoring Award from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. The annual award recognizes outstanding career achievement on the part of research…
Is bone health linked to brain health?
People who have low bone density may have an increased risk of developing dementia compared to people who have higher bone density, according to a study published in Neurology. The study does not prove that low bone density causes dementia. It only shows an association. “Low bone density and dementia…
Super Mom Maren Morris Introduced Her Son to Drag Queens & Dared Tennessee to Arrest Her For It
We are giving Maren Morris a round of applause for a performance on Sunday that was a defiant (and well-deserved) middle finger to the right-wing state legislators in Tennessee who are working to restrict LGBTQ+ rights. They have already banned drag shows where children could be present and banned gender-affirming…
Tooth Loss and Diabetes Together Hasten Mental Decline
Both tooth loss and diabetes can lead to accelerated cognitive decline in older adults, most specifically in those 65 to 74 years of age, new findings suggest. The data come from a 12-year follow-up of older adults in a nationally representative US survey. “From a clinical perspective, our study demonstrates…
Despite scientific squabbles, the decade-long Human Brain Project benefited neuroscience collaboration
Recent years have seen both impressive advances in computational technologies and neuroscience and increasing prevalence of mental disorders. These forces sparked the launch of brain science initiatives worldwide. In the past decade, a “brain race” between Europe, the U.S., Israel, Japan and China has taken off with the goal of…
How AI can ease the burden of stressed-out teletriage nurses
Photo: Stephen Dean Teletriage nurses often face intense pressure as they work in fast-paced situations while assessing patients, employing critical thinking and delivering high-quality care. This can lead to staff burnout – contributing to an already existing exodus among healthcare professionals. Adopting automation within teletriage services can make all the…
Can increasing nut intake prevent frailty in older women?
Frailty is an accompaniment of aging, being defined as “an increasing vulnerability to stressful events because of the depletion in functional reserves.” Older adults living in the community at large are often frail, with a prevalence of over 10% in wealthier countries. A recent study explored the potential for reducing…
Your fluffy faeces could indicate 4 serious health conditions – when to visit GP
Most of us don’t think twice about our toilet antics, but health experts have warned that floating poos could be a sign of a more serious underlying medical condition. In most cases, floating faeces indicates that your body is not digesting and absorbing fats properly. When your body is not…
Depression: Might matcha may help improve symptoms?
Depression is a widespread mood disorder. Researchers are working to understand alternative treatment options for depression, and their underlying mechanisms. Levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine may play a role in the development of depression. A new study found that matcha tea may have antidepressant-like effects in mice mediated through the…
