Scientists find combo of 14 genes that improve results …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestScientists have found genetic links to enhanced weight loss. The Laundry Room/StocksyWhile eating healthy and exercising are important for maintaining a healthy weight, so are some non-modifiable factors such as genetics. Researchers from the University of Essex found 14 “skinny … Read more
Is it an effective therapeutic tool? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew evidence supports the notion that acupuncture can help relieve the pain caused by sciatica. Image credit: Nabi Tang/Stocksy.Acupuncture successfully reduced pain and disability for people with chronic sciatica in a randomized clinical trial in China.Their improvement, compared to those receiving sham acupuncture, … Read more
Can intrauterine devices increase it? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestIntrauterine devices (IUDs) can increase breast cancer risk by a similar margin compared to contraceptive pills, a recent study found. Image credit: Martí Sans/Stocksy. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are the third most common form of modern birth control used around the world. There are two … Read more
Pulse Oximeters Are Less Accurate on Darker Skin—And There’s No Good Alternative …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways Pulse oximeters may provide less accurate readings for individuals with darker skin tones, which can lead to delayed care.Black patients were found to be three times more likely to experience undetected low blood oxygen levels than White … Read more
These Plant Compounds May Slow Aging and Improve Immunity, Research Shows …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways Research shows that plant polyphenols have anti-aging properties.Polyphenols can be found in many plant foods, like berries, coffee, green tea, and walnuts.Nutrition experts recommend getting polyphenols from plant foods instead of supplements. Fruits and vegetables rich in plant … Read more
Why Is It Still So Hard To Diagnose Adult ADHD? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Growing up, Jia Sung struggled in class. Her reports card contained notes like “intelligent but doesn’t apply herself” or “has a really hard time focusing,” she said. Those early signs of ADHD were dismissed as laziness or lack of motivation. Then, … Read more
Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain in 2 distinct phases …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearchers have found that Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain in two distinct phases: a silent one, and a more aggressive later stage. Pictured, crane lifting the most powerful magnetic resonance tomograph in Europe. Image credit: Klaus-Dietmar Gabbert/picture alliance via Getty … Read more
This Supplement Combo May Be the Recipe for a Good Night’s Sleep …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Key Takeaways Magnesium and L-theanine are often recommended for sleep and stress relief, but there isn’t enough data to prove their combination works for everyone.Research shows magnesium may reduce anxiety, stress, and sleep, while L-theanine may aid relaxation but … Read more
What impact does it really have on heart health? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestSemaglutide drugs aid weight loss and heart health but does that come at the expense of gut health? Image credit: Douglas Cliff/Getty Images.Diabetes medications based on semaglutide deliver important cardiovascular benefits, according to a new meta-analysis.Untangling different health benefits resulting … Read more
Which clot-dissolving drug leads to the best outcomes? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestA new study has found that between tenecteplase and alteplase treatment, the former leads to slightly better stroke recovery. Image credit: Mihajlo Ckovric/Stocksy.Ischemic strokes occur when there is blocked blood flow to the brain, something that can result in permanent disability.Doctors … Read more