Study finds adults with hearing loss using hearing aids have reduced dementia risk
Adults with hearing loss (HL) with hearing aids have a reduced risk for dementia, according to a research letter published in JAMA Neurology.
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Gone but not forgotten: New research shows the brain’s map of the body remains unchanged after amputation
The brain holds a “map” of the body that remains unchanged even after a limb has been amputated, contrary to the prevailing view that it rearranges itself to compensate for the loss, according to new research from scientists in the UK and US.
Vaginal estrogen tablets may be safe for postmenopausal women who have had a stroke
Using vaginal estrogen tablets was not associated with an increased risk of recurrent ischemic stroke among postmenopausal women in a registry in Denmark, according to research published in Stroke.
Key genes that act as a brake on blood cancer growth reveal potential treatment targets
Australian researchers have used an innovative genome-wide screening approach to identify genes, and their encoded proteins, that play critical roles in the prevention of lymphoma development, revealing new potential treatment targets for these blood cancers.
Fat-trapping microbeads provide drug-free weight loss in rats
Weight-loss interventions, including gastric bypass surgery and drugs that prevent dietary fat absorption, can be invasive or have negative side effects. Now, researchers have developed edible microbeads made from green tea polyphenols, vitamin E and seaweed that, when consumed, bind to fats in the gastrointestinal tract.
LGBTQIA+ students in conservative states face higher rates of depression and anxiety, national study suggests
LGBTQIA+ college students living in conservative US states have reported far worse mental health than their counterparts in more liberal areas in a national study.
AI model simultaneously detects multiple genetic colorectal cancer markers in tissue samples
A multicenter study has analyzed nearly 2,000 digitized tissue slides from colon cancer patients across seven independent cohorts in Europe and the US. The samples included both whole-slide images of tissue samples and clinical, demographic, and lifestyle data.
Glass half empty? Nutrition studies shouldn’t just focus on what parents do wrong
If it takes a village to raise a child, it also takes a village to care for children’s food needs.
Gut microbiota linked to autism spectrum disorder progression in mice
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects an estimated 1 in 31 children in the United States by 2025, and prevalence in East Asian countries, such as South Korea, Singapore, and Japan, may be even higher than those in the United States. Despite its increasing prevalence, the underlying causes of ASD remain poorly understood, and there are currently no curative, preventive, or treatment options available.
Investing in preventive care—especially for the disabled—could be key to healthier aging
A new cross-national study reveals that older adults with disabilities are significantly less likely to receive preventive care, such as flu vaccinations, eye exams, and dental checkups. This gap remains the same for eye exams and dental care but is eliminated for flu vaccinations in countries that invest more in public health care.