HAMBURG, Germany – Around 86 billion nerve cells in our brain work together in complex dynamic networks to control almost every sensorimotor and cognitive process. However, the way in which the information is processed in the different regions of the brain is still unclear. There are already some promising approaches to specifically influence the dynamics of
Katie Couric is no stranger to health advocacy. In 2000, she was memorably tested for colon cancer on the Today show after her first husband, Jay Monahan, died of colorectal cancer in 1998. Fast forward 25 years and Couric is still raising awareness. In the summer of 2022, the former anchor was diagnosed with stage IA HER2-negative breast
Women with postmenopausal bleeding generally undergo an invasive biopsy to look for endometrial cancer, but only 5% to 10% of patients with this symptom ultimately have an underlying malignancy. New findings indicate that at-home screening tests can distinguish those women likely to have endometrial cancer from those who don’t and who can safely skip a
Rates of prescriptions for naloxone to people at high risk for opioid overdose, as well as co-prescribing with opioids, has increased in emergency departments throughout the United States over the past decade, providing insight on the positive impact of federal policies and regulations, according to a Rutgers study. Federal opioid prescribing guidelines in 2016 made
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. When raising strong, intelligent kiddos, you want to ensure they’re influenced by the good things in life, such as arts, and literature … and seeing some badass people get their flowers in the sporting
Dr Salim Yusuf on how to improve your cardiovascular health Peanuts are obtained from the leguminous plant Arachis hypogaea; they contain fatty acids, protein, fibre, and polyphenols. The nutrient-rich snack can contribute to a healthy lifestyle, according to research. The study, carried out by scientists at the University of Barcelona, included the participation of 63
A rapid communication in the journal Euro Surveillance assessed the progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets for tuberculosis (TB) elimination. One of the main targets outlined in the SDG was to eliminate TB as a global public health threat by 2030. Based on the World Health Organization (WHO) End TB Strategy, some of the sub-targets
I’m a doctor who has made mistakes while treating patients – here are my golden rules to protect you from medics’ errors Can you imagine the distress of going to hospital for an operation and having to return to theatre to have forceps removed because they were left inside your abdomen. Or going in for
A subset of white blood cells, known as myeloid cells, can harbor HIV in people who have been virally suppressed for years on antiretroviral therapy, according to findings from a small study supported by the National Institutes of Health. In the study, researchers used a new quantitative method to show that HIV in specific myeloid
Cardiotoxicity is a clinical condition that arises from using pharmaceutical agents such as antibiotics, which result in harmful effects on the heart, ultimately compromising its functional capacity. The left ventricle’s contractile ability is impaired, potentially leading to heart failure, a severe clinical outcome. Recently, a joint team of researchers from POSTECH and Georgia Institute of
Demonstrators hold signs during a protest against Georgia's "heartbeat" abortion bill outside of the Georgia State Capitol building in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Photo: Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg via Getty Images The future of abortion access in Georgia hangs in the balance as the state's Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a
Although the regulation of sleep—how much, when, and how sleep occurs—is mainly considered to be controlled by the brain, sleep deprivation also affects the body, and signals from the body can affect sleep. However, the ways in which the body regulates sleep are largely unknown. In a recent study published in Cell Reports, Japanese researchers
If you hate Mondays, you’re most certainly in good company. After a couple of days off, many of us have difficulty settling back into our routines and work duties. You may even have dread and anxiety that seeps into the weekend in the form of “Sunday scaries”. You can’t always change your schedule or obligations
A new study from the University of Turku and Aalto University in Finland published in the journal Cognition & Emotion reveals that art has a powerful effect on people’s bodies and emotions. People all around the world are drawn to creating and consuming art, and human emotions are often a central subject in visual artworks
Washington’s My Health, My Data Act, which prevents health-tracking apps, search engines and advertisers from collecting and sharing health data without the user’s consent, has been approved by the Washington State House of Representatives in a 57-39 vote. WHY IT MATTERS The bill, sponsored by Rep. Vandana Slatter, D-Bellevue, is designed to protect reproductive healthcare
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