Health

A healthy eating plan is one of the cornerstones of blood sugar management.  Experts say there are also simple habits that can keep blood sugar in check. These include regular movement, prioritizing sleep and managing stress. Whether you’re living with prediabetes or diabetes—or just want more balanced blood sugar—what you eat is pivotal. However, it’s not the only thing that …

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The COVID-19 pandemic was supposed to serve as a wake-up call, making the value of scientific expertise, medical research, and public-health preparedness impossible to ignore, let alone deny. But the opposite has happened in the US, and Donald Trump and his supporters bear much of the blame. CAMBRIDGE – US President William McKinley died in 1901 from gunshot wounds that …

Cats with cancer may hold the key to new human therapies  The Times California cancer drug trial for cats shows potential for human treatment  KCRA Cats may hold key to treating human cancer, scientists say  The Independent First-of-Its-Kind Drug Shrunk Oral Tumors in Pet Cats  the-scientist.com First clinical trial in cats tests targeted therapy for deadly head and neck cancer  News-Medical Source link

Summary: Researchers analyzing post-mortem brain tissue found two cell types altered in people with depression: excitatory neurons that regulate mood and stress, and microglia that manage inflammation. The findings highlight how depression is tied to measurable brain changes, not just emotional symptoms. By mapping gene activity alongside DNA regulation, scientists identified key cellular disruptions unique to depression. This breakthrough could …

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Department of Health confirmed detections of West Nile virus in Johnston, East Providence and Cranston. Officials said other samples collected across the state showed no signs of EEE or additional West Nile virus. The sample was collected on Aug. 18. The state’s risk for West Nile virus is now high. Source link

Doctors have long relied on measurements like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratios to assess health risks. However, researchers are increasingly focusing their attention on an unexpected indicator: neck circumference. A thick neck might project strength, like that of heavyweight boxers or rugby players, but studies suggest it could signal a concerning health issue. BMI, which divides weight by …

Millions of Britons could be blunting the effect of their daily medicines by taking them at the wrong time, a leading pharmacist has warned. Peter Thnoia, of online pharmacy PillTime, said: ‘Too often, people don’t read or fully follow the instructions that come with the medication—and that can have a real impact on how well it works. ‘Something as simple …

Cohen, J. D., McClure, S. M. & Yu, A. J. Should I stay or should I go? How the human brain manages the trade-off between exploitation and exploration. Phil. Trans. R. Soc. B 362, 933–942 (2007). PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Daw, N. D., O’Doherty, J. P., Dayan, P., Seymour, B. & Dolan, R. J. Cortical substrates for exploratory decisions …

A small randomized controlled trial suggests that regularly blowing a conch shell, an ancient yogic breathing practice known as shankh blowing, may ease symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Credit: Shutterstock Conch shell blowing eased sleep apnea symptoms and improved sleep quality. The practice may provide a simple alternative to machines or medication. A small randomized controlled trial published in …