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ThursdayApr 14, 2022 3:46 pm

Study Finds Malnutrition Linked to Decline in Kidney Function in Older Individuals

A new study has found that malnutrition is associated with chronic kidney disease, increased risk of kidney function decline and poor kidney function in older adults who don’t suffer from advanced kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease, which is sometimes referred to as chronic kidney failure, occurs when an individual’s kidneys gradually lose function and fail to filter blood as they should. Treatment for this disease is focused on slowing the progression of damage to the kidneys, which isn’t easy to do if the disease has already advanced to end-stage kidney failure. The study was conducted by researchers at the Cheeloo…

WednesdayApr 13, 2022 1:38 pm

Research Emphasizes Importance of Screening for Unhealthy Consumption of Alcohol

New research has found that during primary care visits, screening for unhealthy consumption of alcohol by patients through the use of a validated questionnaire is rarely done. This is despite the current recommendations provided by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Figures show that between 2014 and 2016, screening was performed during only about 3% of office visits. Brittany Charrerton, a research fellow in the Department of Internal Medicine, stated that primary care physicians were usually overwhelmed with many patient health concerns and sometimes performing screening for alcohol consumption of patients was forgotten. Data from the National Institute on Alcohol…

TuesdayApr 12, 2022 1:28 pm

University of Virginia Cancer Center Helps Update National Brain Cancer Treatment Guidelines

Around 700,000 Americans are estimated to live with brain cancer, and by the end of 2022, nearly 90,000 more will have been diagnosed with the deadly disease. In 2020, brain and Central Nervous System (CNS) tumors took more than 200,000 lives worldwide. It is a debilitating condition that can significantly reduce a patient and their family’s quality of life. The most common treatment methods for brain cancer are surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. While these treatment options can allow people with brain tumors to live for years after they are diagnosed, they aren’t risk free. Chemotherapy and radiation, for instance, cause…

MondayApr 11, 2022 2:29 pm

Study Links Excessive Napping to Increased Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s

New research has found that excessive napping in the daytime for older individuals may indicate a heightened risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which involved a cohort of older individuals, was carried out by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The researchers discovered a link between cognitive aging and excessive napping in the daytime, noting that being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s accelerated the increase in daytime napping as an individual aged while excessive napping during the daytime forecasted an elevated future risk of Alzheimer’s. The study’s findings were reported in “Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.” Peng Li,…

FridayApr 08, 2022 2:46 pm

Gun Violence Survivors at Higher Risk of Being Diagnosed with Mental Health Issues

Estimates show that in the United States approximately 85,000 individuals survive gun injuries, while another 40,000 are killed by guns annually. New research has found that the consequences of gun violence extend far beyond the damage caused by the injury. Long-term repercussions include substance-use disorders, worsened mental health and increase in healthcare costs incurred for survivors as well as increased mental health conditions for their significant others and children. The study was carried out by researchers at Harvard Medical School. Its findings were reported in the “Annals of Internal Medicine.” This is the first quasiexperimental, large-scale study to look into…

ThursdayApr 07, 2022 2:43 pm

Study Finds That Mild Covid Infections May Cause Inflammation in Cells Months Later

Researchers have found evidence that the human immune system is more prone to inflammation after an individual suffers from a mild case of the coronavirus. Inflammation occurs as an individual’s body responds to infection from germs. However, in some coronavirus-infection cases, the immune response causes damage throughout an individual’s body. The study was carried out by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, as well as Germany’s Technical University of Munich and the Helmholtz Center Munich. The researchers’ objective was to learn more about the changes to the immune system that may occur in milder coronavirus-infection cases. For their research,…

WednesdayApr 06, 2022 2:46 pm

Study Finds That Exercise May Reduce Symptoms of Depression

New studies have found that exercising for 30 minutes may boost the benefits of therapy and decrease symptoms of depression for at least an hour and 15 minutes post workout. The studies were carried out by Iowa State University researchers, led by Professor Jacob Myer, who was also the lead author. The objective of the research was to find out how exercising influenced the symptoms of depression. For their first study, the researchers recruited 30 adults who experienced major depressive episodes. Each participant was required to fill out surveys, which included the scales used to measure a number of cognitive…

TuesdayApr 05, 2022 2:48 pm

Researchers Explain the Link Between Diabetes, Hypertension

A new study conducted by a team of researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Auckland has discovered why most patients with hypertension also suffer from diabetes. Hypertension is also referred to as high blood pressure and is known to increase an individual’s risk of stroke and heart disease, among other indications. It can also cause severe health complications, sometimes leading to death. On the other hand, diabetes is a chronic health condition that develops when an individual’s body can’t effectively use the insulin it produces or when their pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. The condition, which is sometimes referred…

MondayApr 04, 2022 10:54 am

Reddit Analysis Finds Similarities Between Nonsuicidal Self-Harm Experiences, Addiction

New research has found that the experiences of people who talked about and reported nonsuicidal self-injury on Reddit are similar to individuals who have been diagnosed with substance use disorder. Individuals who posted on a self-injury forum titled r/self-harm in 2010–2019 cited an increase in tolerance or severity and often referred to their activities as an addiction. These are terms that are regularly used by individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Figures estimate that about 7% of adults, 12% of young adults and 17% of adolescents report a history of nonsuicidal self-injury. Currently, there exists no standard approach for the…

FridayApr 01, 2022 2:39 pm

Timing of Food Intake Impacts Mental Health, Study Says

New research has discovered that the time at which an individual consumes food may impact their mental health. Focusing on what you eat is important for your overall health, but did you know that paying some attention to when you eat may also be good for your mental health? Research has found that abnormal eating times may contribute to poor mental health, including anxiety and depression, as well as weight gain and cardio-metabolic illnesses. Researchers believe that the circadian clock, which aligns the internal processes in our body at optimal times during the day based on environmental cues such as…

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Study Finds Malnutrition Linked to Decline in Kidney Function in Older Individuals

Research Emphasizes Importance of Screening for Unhealthy Consumption of Alcohol

University of Virginia Cancer Center Helps Update National Brain Cancer Treatment Guidelines

Study Links Excessive Napping to Increased Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s

Gun Violence Survivors at Higher Risk of Being Diagnosed with Mental Health Issues

Study Finds That Mild Covid Infections May Cause Inflammation in Cells Months Later

Study Finds That Exercise May Reduce Symptoms of Depression

Researchers Explain the Link Between Diabetes, Hypertension

Reddit Analysis Finds Similarities Between Nonsuicidal Self-Harm Experiences, Addiction

Timing of Food Intake Impacts Mental Health, Study Says

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