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Penn Researcher Studies Hidden Immune Connections in Arthritis
What role does the immune system play when some people with psoriasis go on to develop inflammatory arthritis? The skin and the joints are seemingly unrelated organs. Yet abo...
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A Reminder To Take Your Blood Pressure Meds
High blood pressure, or hypertension, has been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. But taking medications to keep blood pressure in...Full Article
Pain Scores, Age Can Help Identify Patients More Likely to Use Few or No Opioids After Surgery
Patients who are younger or who haven’t taken opioid pain medication before are more likely to not need any after many common surgeries, according to new research from the Per...
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New Smartphone App Quickly Analyzes Human Motion To Aid Physical Rehabilitation
A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health has developed a smart phone app that can track and analyze a person’s ability to move from one place to another, kn...Full Article
As People Live Longer, Family Caregivers Face Financial Challenges
Many people overlook the short- and long-term costs of financial caregiving, a growing problem that financial advisors and employers can help address, according to a new repor...Full Article
Highest Honor Bestowed for Foundational Discoveries that Gave the World a Vaccine to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
The University of Pennsylvania messenger RNA pioneers whose years of scientific partnership unlocked understanding of how to modify mRNA to make it an effective therapeutic—en...Full Article
Golf, Walking And Nordic Walking May Enhance Cognitive Function In Older Adults
Playing a single 18-hole round of golf or completing 6 km of either Nordic walking or regular walking may significantly improve immediate cognitive function in older individua...Full Article
Why Yoga May Be Good For Your Brain
Need a gentle way to help relieve stress and give your memory a boost? Try yoga. A three-month program of yoga and meditation had cognitive benefits comparable to those of a m...Full Article
CTE Identified In Brain Donations From Young Amateur Athletes
In a study of 152 deceased athletes less than 30 years old who were exposed to repeated head injury through contact sports, brain examination demonstrated that 63 (41%) had ch...
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The Best Fat For Your Brain
Opting for olive oil rather than processed fats or oils may be good for your brain, according to a new report. The study found that people who consumed more than half a tables...Full Article
Embracing Life's Rhythm: Kathleen's Robotic Surgery Journey
Kathleen Tierney had always lived life at full speed. Over a career that spanned over four decades, Tierney devoted her life to coaching, and later as an athletic administrato...Full Article
Calorie Restriction In Humans Builds Strong Muscle And Stimulates Healthy Aging Genes
Reducing overall calorie intake may rejuvenate your muscles and activate biological pathways important for good health, according to researchers at the National Institutes of ...Full Article
NIH Establishes Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence
The National Institutes of Health has awarded $24 million in first-year funding to establish Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence. Part of NIH’s Implementing a Mater...
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Arterial Stiffness May Cause And Worsen Heart Damage Among Adolescents By Increasing Blood Pressure And Insulin Resistance
Arterial stiffness is a novel cause of premature heart damage among adolescents, according to a new follow-up study. The study was conducted in collaboration between Texas Chi...Full Article
Cerebellar Post-Stroke Deep Brain Stimulation Appears Safe And Feasible In A Small Trial
The results of an early-stage clinical trial indicate that deep brain stimulation (DBS) applied to the cerebellum may help recovery of upper limb function following stroke. Th...Full Article
A Reminder: Have A Regular Eye Exam
Good vision may be one important factor for good brain health, according to a new report. The findings build on mounting evidence that poor vision increases the risk of develo...Full Article
Back-to-School: How to Help Young Children Return to the Classroom
Q&A With Cesar Ochoa, MD, Director of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics The start of the school year can be tough for many children. For some, the struggle might last just ...
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Marijuana And Hallucinogen Use, Binge Drinking Reached Historic Highs Among Adults 35 To 50
Past-year use of marijuana and hallucinogens by adults 35 to 50 years old continued a long-term upward trajectory to reach all-time highs in 2022, according to the Monitoring ...Full Article
Building on the Body’s Wisdom: The Age of Immunotherapy
What if, with a little assistance, the body already possessed the means to overcome many of the diseases that afflict humanity? Whether protecting against internal or externa...
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A Little Of This Goes A Long Way
Feeling guilty about taking that afternoon nap? Don’t be. Napping may be good for the brain, according to a new report. The study, from researchers at University College Lond...Full Article
NIH Study Identifies Features Of Long COVID Neurological Symptoms
Twelve people with persistent neurological symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection were intensely studied at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and were found to have differe...Full Article
Cracking The Case Of Mitochondrial Repair And Replacement In Metabolic Stress
Scientists often act as detectives, piecing together clues that alone may seem meaningless but together crack the case. Professor Reuben Shaw has spent nearly two decades piec...Full Article
The Shape of Your Heart Matters
Curious to know if you’re at risk for two common heart conditions? Your doctor may want to check the shape of your heart. Investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Ce...Full Article
Eat Foods With This Nutrient For Better Brain Health
Eating foods rich in magnesium, a mineral found in nuts and seeds, leafy greens, whole grains, beans and other foods, may be good for the brain. Scientists in Australia report...Full Article
Why Climate Change Might Be Affecting Your Headaches
Recurring headaches are one of the most common nervous system disorders, with an estimated 45 million, or one in six, Americans complaining of headaches each year. People who ...
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