MONDAY, May 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have unearthed new details about how astronauts’ brains are affected by extended trips in space. “These findings have important implications as we continue space exploration,” said study co-author Dr. Juan Piantino. He is an assistant professor of pediatrics (neurology) at Oregon HealthContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A serious bout of COVID-19 can prompt a serious loss of brain power, new research warns, triggering a drop in IQ that’s equivalent to aging from 50 to 70 in a matter of months. “Previous research has indicated that people who have recoveredContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults are no more likely to believe fake news than younger adults, with the exception of the very oldest, a new study finds. Falling for fake news can have significant physical, emotional and financial consequences, especially for older adults who may haveContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As the Biden Administration weighs the possibility of broad student loan forgiveness, a new study finds that people mired in student debt face a heightened risk of heart disease by middle age. The findings are not the first to suggest that student debtContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A diet rich in the antioxidants that leafy, green vegetables and colorful fruit deliver is good for your body, and now new research shows it also protects your brain. In the study, people whose blood contained the highest amounts of three key antioxidantsContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Long-term survival after a heart attack has improved significantly overall among Medicare beneficiaries, although poorer people and Black Americans have been left behind, a new study claims. “Our results demonstrate some accomplishments and some work ahead; we are making progress on improving long-termContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Survivors of teen and young-adult cancers may feel they’ve dodged a bullet, but they’re not totally in the clear. A new study reveals a high risk of developing and dying from new cancers later on. These young people require close monitoring, according toContinue Reading
THURSDAY, May 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Ever wonder where your cat wanders when you let it out? New research suggests your kitty most likely sticks close to home. Scientists used GPS (global positioning system) to track the movements of nearly 100 pet cats in a small town in EasternContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, May 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Despite what you may have heard, rats and other city wildlife aren’t likely to trigger future pandemics in people, according to a new study. The COVID-19 pandemic has scientists trying to determine where future outbreaks are most likely to start. It’s long beenContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Maybe you ask the barista for cream with your coffee, and possibly sugar as well. But new research shows that paper cup of joe you grab off the coffeehouse counter contains another ingredient, and it’s one you might not care for — trillionsContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Babies born to women who are stressed out during pregnancy may be more likely to experience social, emotional and learning problems as they grow up, new research suggests. “Mom’s elevated psychological distress affects not just her, but her unborn baby’s brain development,” saidContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Are you over 40 and wonder what the magic amount of sleep every night might be? A new study arrives at an answer. It turns out that seven hours of sleep a night may be the ideal amount for keeping your brain inContinue Reading
TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For some children with autism, there’s a connection between gastrointestinal problems and stress, anxiety and social withdrawal, a new study suggests. The findings could help efforts to develop personalized treatments for autism patients with gastrointestinal problems such as stomach pain and constipation, theContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Mom’s voice may be music to a young child’s brain, but the teen brain prefers to change the station, a new study finds. Past research using brain imaging has revealed how important a mother’s voice is to younger children: The sound stimulates notContinue Reading