Chronic stress is associated with sleep disturbance. In their new study, Lu Huang and colleagues identify the neural pathway behind this behavior, and at the same time, explain how bright-light treatment is able to counter it. The research was conducted in mice at Jinan University in China and published September 7th in the open access…
In experiments with mice, researchers at the State University of Campinas observed alterations in feed consumption, weight gain, anxious behavior and an increase in central nervous system, adipose tissue and liver inflammation. An article published in the Journal of Functional Foods describes a study in which mice given an oral supplement of extra-virgin coconut oil…
The vertebral bones that form the spine are derived from a distinct type of stem cell that secretes a protein favoring tumor metastases, according to a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. The discovery opens up a new line of research on spinal disorders, helps explain why solid tumors so often spread to…
Whole, unskinned almonds are just as effective in a weight-loss diet as carbohydrate-based snacks, according to a new study. Participants in the study who either ate almonds or carbohydrate-rich snacks lost the same amount of weight. However, almonds may also provide some heart-protective cardiometabolic benefits that carbohydrate-rich snacks do not. A new study from the…
Summer is almost over and the back-to-school rush has already started!! With the return to early mornings, the necessity to forgo late-night outings, and the challenge of managing an overloaded schedule, it’s no wonder that stress can easily find its way into our lives. However, amidst all this chaos, it’s important to prioritize mental health…
Scientific research published in the prestigious journal “Science Advances” has examined therapy-induced senescence in tumor cells. A new scientific study published in the prestigious international journal “Science Advances” has investigated one of the still poorly understood aspects of cancer, therapy-induced senescence in tumor cells. The study, the result of collaboration between researchers from Politecnico di…
For the first time, a study has detected tumor DNA in the breast milk of patients with breast cancer. The researchers involved propose a liquid biopsy of this fluid, as a tool for early diagnosis of the disease (l-r) Researchers of the study on liquid biopsy in breast milk, Ana Vivancos, Cristina Saura and Carolina…
Bangladesh is experiencing its most severe dengue outbreak on record, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, partly blaming climate change for contributing to the spread of such mosquito-borne diseases. Since the outbreak began in April, more than 135,000 dengue cases and 650 deaths have been recorded in the world’s eighth most populous country, the U.N.…
Taking antioxidant supplements such as vitamins C and E may cause lung cancers to grow bigger and spread by stimulating the formation of blood vessels within tumors, according to a study in mice. One researcher has stressed that people with the condition shouldn’t try to avoid these antioxidants in their diet, but getting more than…
How much is adequate screen time for a child? It is the question at the forefront of many parents’ minds. Now, a recent cohort study has found that the amount of screen time spent by one-year-old is associated with developmental delays. The amount of screen time spent by one-year-old is associated with developmental delays. This…
