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Early warning signals could help monitor disease outbreaks

New research suggests early warning signals (EWSs) could help in the monitoring of disease outbreaks, such as COVID-19. The study found warnings could be detected weeks earlier than any rapid increase in cases. The findings could help governments and policy makers improve the accuracy of their decisions and allow timely interventions if needed. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DvxDk4 via IFTTT

Exercise benefits brains, changes blood flow in older adults, study finds

Exercise training alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults, though not in the way you might think. A new study showed that exercise was associated with improved brain function in a group of adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and a decrease in the blood flow in key brain regions. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SdFmzL via IFTTT

Researchers breathe new life into COPD research using mouse models

Researchers revealed that the immune cells basophils caused emphysema in mice with COPD-like features induced by intranasal administration of elastase. They showed that basophils, previously linked mainly to allergies and fighting parasites, initiated a cascade of reactions eventually leading to the release of excess MMP-12 and the destruction of alveolar walls. The team hopes that the findings will lead to breakthroughs in the treatment of COPD. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2sWAWir via IFTTT

4 Great Valentine’s Day Flower Bouquets, Delivered

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Method to 'turn off' mutated melanoma

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and notorious for its resistance to conventional chemotherapy. Approximately 25 percent of melanoma is driven by oncogenic mutations in the NRAS gene, making it a very attractive therapeutic target. However, despite decades of research, no effective therapies targeting NRAS have been forthcoming. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2G1ai0g via IFTTT

Dynamic aspirin: Molecular vibrations drive electrons over large distances

Aspirin is not only an important drug but also an interesting physics model system in which molecular vibrations and electrons are coupled in a particular way. For the first time, X-ray experiments in the ultrashort time domain make electron motions visible in real time. They demonstrate that very small atomic displacements shift electrons over much larger distances within the aspirin molecules. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GhRcCB via IFTTT

Method to 'turn off' mutated melanoma

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and notorious for its resistance to conventional chemotherapy. Approximately 25 percent of melanoma is driven by oncogenic mutations in the NRAS gene, making it a very attractive therapeutic target. However, despite decades of research, no effective therapies targeting NRAS have been forthcoming. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2G1ai0g via IFTTT

Dynamic aspirin: Molecular vibrations drive electrons over large distances

Aspirin is not only an important drug but also an interesting physics model system in which molecular vibrations and electrons are coupled in a particular way. For the first time, X-ray experiments in the ultrashort time domain make electron motions visible in real time. They demonstrate that very small atomic displacements shift electrons over much larger distances within the aspirin molecules. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GhRcCB via IFTTT

The Best Ski Resorts to Go Skinning in North America

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To sleep, perchance to heal: Newly discovered gene governs need for slumber when sick

Humans spend nearly one-third of their lives in slumber, yet sleep is still one of biology's most enduring mysteries. Little is known about what genetic or molecular forces drive the need to sleep -- until now. In a study of over 12,000 lines of fruit flies, researchers have found a single gene, called nemuri, that increases the need for sleep. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Gb4OPU via IFTTT

To sleep, perchance to heal: Newly discovered gene governs need for slumber when sick

Humans spend nearly one-third of their lives in slumber, yet sleep is still one of biology's most enduring mysteries. Little is known about what genetic or molecular forces drive the need to sleep -- until now. In a study of over 12,000 lines of fruit flies, researchers have found a single gene, called nemuri, that increases the need for sleep. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Gb4OPU via IFTTT

3 Warning Signs Your Health Is at Risk

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How 10 Patriots and Rams Players Train to Get Game-Day Ready

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Learning new vocabulary during deep sleep

Researchers showed that we can acquire the vocabulary of a new language during distinct phases of slow-wave sleep and that the sleep-learned vocabulary could be retrieved unconsciously following waking. Memory formation appeared to be mediated by the same brain structures that also mediate wake vocabulary learning. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SmH7ue via IFTTT

Learning new vocabulary during deep sleep

Researchers showed that we can acquire the vocabulary of a new language during distinct phases of slow-wave sleep and that the sleep-learned vocabulary could be retrieved unconsciously following waking. Memory formation appeared to be mediated by the same brain structures that also mediate wake vocabulary learning. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SmH7ue via IFTTT

Effectively collecting tiny droplets for biomedical analysis and beyond

In a single sneeze or a cough, as many as 40,000 tiny droplets are forcibly propelled from our mouth and nose into the air. While we cannot control our sneezing, researchers have recently developed an original method to collect micro-droplets, such as these 'precious' human dewdrops, which may shed light on applications in detecting disease-causing bacteria and preventing the spread of disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2S1ODLG via IFTTT

Pinpointing the cells that control the brain's memory flow

From the cab driver heading for Times Square to the commuter returning home on the freeway, we all carry maps in our head labeled with important locations. And a new study in mice shows that, by directing the delicate ebb-and-flow of brain activity, a small cluster of cells helps the brain's internal GPS remember which places matter most. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Rujqfb via IFTTT

Effectively collecting tiny droplets for biomedical analysis and beyond

In a single sneeze or a cough, as many as 40,000 tiny droplets are forcibly propelled from our mouth and nose into the air. While we cannot control our sneezing, researchers have recently developed an original method to collect micro-droplets, such as these 'precious' human dewdrops, which may shed light on applications in detecting disease-causing bacteria and preventing the spread of disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2S1ODLG via IFTTT

Pinpointing the cells that control the brain's memory flow

From the cab driver heading for Times Square to the commuter returning home on the freeway, we all carry maps in our head labeled with important locations. And a new study in mice shows that, by directing the delicate ebb-and-flow of brain activity, a small cluster of cells helps the brain's internal GPS remember which places matter most. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Rujqfb via IFTTT

When organs start to scar: Connective tissue on the wrong road

The increased deposition of connective tissue is a problem in chronic diseases of many organs such as the lungs (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis), liver (cirrhosis), kidneys (kidney fibrosis), gut (graft versus host disease), and the skin (systemic sclerosis). Up to 40 percent of all deaths in industrial nations are caused by the deposition of connective tissue with subsequent tissue scarring. In spite of this, there are currently very few effective treatments available. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2D1xYxQ via IFTTT

When organs start to scar: Connective tissue on the wrong road

The increased deposition of connective tissue is a problem in chronic diseases of many organs such as the lungs (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis), liver (cirrhosis), kidneys (kidney fibrosis), gut (graft versus host disease), and the skin (systemic sclerosis). Up to 40 percent of all deaths in industrial nations are caused by the deposition of connective tissue with subsequent tissue scarring. In spite of this, there are currently very few effective treatments available. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2D1xYxQ via IFTTT

The Best Skinning Gear to Breeze Up Any Mountain

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Americans concerned about weight, but don't understand link to heart conditions, health

A new survey finds that while most Americans (88 percent) understand that there is a connection between a healthy heart and a healthy weight, most aren't doing enough -- or anything -- to combat their own weight issues. The survey found 65 percent are worried about getting heart disease due to extra pounds, yet less than half (43 percent) of Americans have tried to make dietary changes to lose weight. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ScUugL via IFTTT

Americans concerned about weight, but don't understand link to heart conditions, health

A new survey finds that while most Americans (88 percent) understand that there is a connection between a healthy heart and a healthy weight, most aren't doing enough -- or anything -- to combat their own weight issues. The survey found 65 percent are worried about getting heart disease due to extra pounds, yet less than half (43 percent) of Americans have tried to make dietary changes to lose weight. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ScUugL via IFTTT

How the immune system protects us against bowel cancer

Researchers have discovered a protective mechanism which is used by the body to protect intestinal stem cells from turning cancerous. The body's innate immune system was found to play a pivotal role in this regard. The researchers were able to demonstrate that, rather than having a purely defensive role, the immune system is crucial in maintaining a healthy body. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DKS80y via IFTTT

How the immune system protects us against bowel cancer

Researchers have discovered a protective mechanism which is used by the body to protect intestinal stem cells from turning cancerous. The body's innate immune system was found to play a pivotal role in this regard. The researchers were able to demonstrate that, rather than having a purely defensive role, the immune system is crucial in maintaining a healthy body. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DKS80y via IFTTT

7 of the Best Ninja Blenders You Need in Your Kitchen

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Hurricane Katrina's aftermath included spike in heart disease hospitalizations

Hospitalizations for cardiovascular disease rose precipitously in Orleans and Jefferson parishes after Hurricane Katrina. The increase in rates lasted for more than one month after landfall and rates were higher among the older black population, compared to the older white population. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DLOzas via IFTTT

High-dose radiation therapy improves long-term survival in patients with stage-IV cancers, trial finds

The first report from a phase II, multi-center clinical trial indicates that a newer, more aggressive form of radiation therapy -- stereotactic radiation -- can extend long-term survival for some patients with stage-IV cancers while maintaining their quality of life. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2S1DtXy via IFTTT

Risk aversion rises with violent crime

Fear in the wake of violent conflicts causes people to take fewer risks, which may come at the expense of bettering their lives and the economy. Researchers looked at longitudinal survey data taken before and after the onset of the Mexican war on drugs and found a causal link between the fear of violence and its impact on the risk-taking attitudes of individuals living in affected communities. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WwQ5EM via IFTTT

Hurricane Katrina's aftermath included spike in heart disease hospitalizations

Hospitalizations for cardiovascular disease rose precipitously in Orleans and Jefferson parishes after Hurricane Katrina. The increase in rates lasted for more than one month after landfall and rates were higher among the older black population, compared to the older white population. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DLOzas via IFTTT

High-dose radiation therapy improves long-term survival in patients with stage-IV cancers, trial finds

The first report from a phase II, multi-center clinical trial indicates that a newer, more aggressive form of radiation therapy -- stereotactic radiation -- can extend long-term survival for some patients with stage-IV cancers while maintaining their quality of life. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2S1DtXy via IFTTT

Risk aversion rises with violent crime

Fear in the wake of violent conflicts causes people to take fewer risks, which may come at the expense of bettering their lives and the economy. Researchers looked at longitudinal survey data taken before and after the onset of the Mexican war on drugs and found a causal link between the fear of violence and its impact on the risk-taking attitudes of individuals living in affected communities. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WwQ5EM via IFTTT

Sleep apnea creates gaps in life memories

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is estimated to affect over 936 million people worldwide, and people with OSA are known to suffer memory problems and depression. New research builds on the known links between depression and memory, finding that people with untreated OSA have problems recalling specific details about their lives. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2t07HLI via IFTTT

New knowledge could help predict and prevent depression

Researchers have demonstrated that people with the highest genetic propensity are over two and a half times as likely to be treated in a psychiatric hospital for depression compared to people with the lowest propensity. This knowledge could be utilized to strengthen preventative efforts for those who are at risk. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MGXAnW via IFTTT

Females find social interactions to be more rewarding than males, study reveals

Females find same-sex social interactions to be more rewarding than males, and females are more sensitive to the rewarding actions of oxytocin than males, according to a new research on the brain mechanisms that determine the rewarding properties of social interactions. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MORjXz via IFTTT

Going for an MRI scan with tattoos?

Tattoos are increasingly popular. Every eighth person in Germany has already felt the sting of getting a tattoo. Yet, if tattooed people are to be examined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the question often arises of how risky the procedure is for them. The first prospective study with statistically verifiable numbers has now been presented by a research team. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MJQE9q via IFTTT

Sleep apnea creates gaps in life memories

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is estimated to affect over 936 million people worldwide, and people with OSA are known to suffer memory problems and depression. New research builds on the known links between depression and memory, finding that people with untreated OSA have problems recalling specific details about their lives. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2t07HLI via IFTTT

New knowledge could help predict and prevent depression

Researchers have demonstrated that people with the highest genetic propensity are over two and a half times as likely to be treated in a psychiatric hospital for depression compared to people with the lowest propensity. This knowledge could be utilized to strengthen preventative efforts for those who are at risk. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MGXAnW via IFTTT

Females find social interactions to be more rewarding than males, study reveals

Females find same-sex social interactions to be more rewarding than males, and females are more sensitive to the rewarding actions of oxytocin than males, according to a new research on the brain mechanisms that determine the rewarding properties of social interactions. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MORjXz via IFTTT

Going for an MRI scan with tattoos?

Tattoos are increasingly popular. Every eighth person in Germany has already felt the sting of getting a tattoo. Yet, if tattooed people are to be examined with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the question often arises of how risky the procedure is for them. The first prospective study with statistically verifiable numbers has now been presented by a research team. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MJQE9q via IFTTT

Nano-encapsulation technology enhances DHA absorption for early brain development

Scientists have announced the findings on novel nano-encapsulation technology for optimizing the maternal and fetal absorption of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The research aimed to address the delivery and absorption issues of DHA that affect its potency and efficacy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Wwb4Y9 via IFTTT

Nano-encapsulation technology enhances DHA absorption for early brain development

Scientists have announced the findings on novel nano-encapsulation technology for optimizing the maternal and fetal absorption of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The research aimed to address the delivery and absorption issues of DHA that affect its potency and efficacy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Wwb4Y9 via IFTTT

Genetic causes of tumors in salivary glands

Acinic cell carcinoma is the third most common malignant form of salivary gland cancer. These tumors are similar to normal salivary gland tissue and occur most frequently in the parotid gland. Until now, the molecular causes for the illness were unknown. Researchers have now been able to shed light on them. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2sX8NHR via IFTTT

Interaction between bacteria and immune cells protects the intestinal barrier

Conditions such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, a poor diet, overuse of certain drugs and stress harm the intestinal barrier and cause inflammation. An international study on mice has discovered a new mechanism that regulates and strengthens the barrier through interaction between a group of Lactobacillus bacteria and immune system cells. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MGBVwe via IFTTT

Genetic causes of tumors in salivary glands

Acinic cell carcinoma is the third most common malignant form of salivary gland cancer. These tumors are similar to normal salivary gland tissue and occur most frequently in the parotid gland. Until now, the molecular causes for the illness were unknown. Researchers have now been able to shed light on them. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2sX8NHR via IFTTT

Interaction between bacteria and immune cells protects the intestinal barrier

Conditions such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, a poor diet, overuse of certain drugs and stress harm the intestinal barrier and cause inflammation. An international study on mice has discovered a new mechanism that regulates and strengthens the barrier through interaction between a group of Lactobacillus bacteria and immune system cells. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MGBVwe via IFTTT

New 3D imaging technique reveals how pancreatic cancers start

A new technique to study tissue samples in 3D has revealed that pancreatic cancers can start and grow in two distinct ways, solving a decades-old mystery of how tumors form. The new method could help researchers to get more information from tissue biopsies and may lead to improved treatments for pancreatic cancers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FZyj88 via IFTTT

Measuring stress around cells

Tissues and organs in the human body are shaped through forces generated by cells, that push and pull, to 'sculpt' biological structures. Thanks to a new tool, scientists will now be able to watch, and map these forces. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GgRB7Y via IFTTT

New 3D imaging technique reveals how pancreatic cancers start

A new technique to study tissue samples in 3D has revealed that pancreatic cancers can start and grow in two distinct ways, solving a decades-old mystery of how tumors form. The new method could help researchers to get more information from tissue biopsies and may lead to improved treatments for pancreatic cancers. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FZyj88 via IFTTT

Measuring stress around cells

Tissues and organs in the human body are shaped through forces generated by cells, that push and pull, to 'sculpt' biological structures. Thanks to a new tool, scientists will now be able to watch, and map these forces. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GgRB7Y via IFTTT

Puerto Rico's 'fear lab' mentors neuroscience rigor amid diversity

A lineage of young neuroscientists from diverse backgrounds trace their scientific roots to a 'fear lab' in Puerto Rico that the National Institutes of Health has been supporting for two decades. A crucible for studies of fear extinction, the lab has so far published 80 papers -- some the first ever from Puerto Rico for certain journals. Of 130 trainees to date, 90 percent are from Puerto Rico and Latin America and half are women. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MJGm9j via IFTTT

Puerto Rico's 'fear lab' mentors neuroscience rigor amid diversity

A lineage of young neuroscientists from diverse backgrounds trace their scientific roots to a 'fear lab' in Puerto Rico that the National Institutes of Health has been supporting for two decades. A crucible for studies of fear extinction, the lab has so far published 80 papers -- some the first ever from Puerto Rico for certain journals. Of 130 trainees to date, 90 percent are from Puerto Rico and Latin America and half are women. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MJGm9j via IFTTT

Scientists develop tool to measure success of HIV cure strategies

Scientists have developed a new assay to accurately and easily count the cells that comprise the HIV reservoir, the stubborn obstacle to an HIV cure. This advance will enable researchers who are trying to eliminate the HIV reservoir to clearly understand whether their strategies are working. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GaKBcV via IFTTT

Scientists develop tool to measure success of HIV cure strategies

Scientists have developed a new assay to accurately and easily count the cells that comprise the HIV reservoir, the stubborn obstacle to an HIV cure. This advance will enable researchers who are trying to eliminate the HIV reservoir to clearly understand whether their strategies are working. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GaKBcV via IFTTT

Calorie restriction prevents asthma symptoms linked to inflammation in mice

Experimenting with mice, researchers report that a low-calorie diet prevented asthma symptoms regardless of the diet's fat and sugar content. The researchers also say they found that obesity resulting from a high-calorie diet led to asthma symptoms in the animals by causing lung inflammation, and a drug that blocks inflammation eased those symptoms. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FZw5Wb via IFTTT

Difference in brain connectivity may explain autism spectrum disorder

Researchers have identified a possible mechanism of human cognition that underlies autism spectrum disorders, or ASD. They found there was brain overconnectivity in the unimodal-subcortical connections and brain underconnectivity in the supramodal-subcortical connections for ASD individuals, as compared to the typically developing control group, suggesting a relationship between connectivity and the expression of ASD. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Tp49hm via IFTTT

Exercise may improve thinking skills in people as young as 20

Regular aerobic exercise such as walking, cycling or climbing stairs may improve thinking skills not only in older people but in young people as well, according to a new study. The study also found that the positive effect of exercise on thinking skills may increase as people age. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RYqc22 via IFTTT

Calorie restriction prevents asthma symptoms linked to inflammation in mice

Experimenting with mice, researchers report that a low-calorie diet prevented asthma symptoms regardless of the diet's fat and sugar content. The researchers also say they found that obesity resulting from a high-calorie diet led to asthma symptoms in the animals by causing lung inflammation, and a drug that blocks inflammation eased those symptoms. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FZw5Wb via IFTTT

Difference in brain connectivity may explain autism spectrum disorder

Researchers have identified a possible mechanism of human cognition that underlies autism spectrum disorders, or ASD. They found there was brain overconnectivity in the unimodal-subcortical connections and brain underconnectivity in the supramodal-subcortical connections for ASD individuals, as compared to the typically developing control group, suggesting a relationship between connectivity and the expression of ASD. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Tp49hm via IFTTT

Exercise may improve thinking skills in people as young as 20

Regular aerobic exercise such as walking, cycling or climbing stairs may improve thinking skills not only in older people but in young people as well, according to a new study. The study also found that the positive effect of exercise on thinking skills may increase as people age. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RYqc22 via IFTTT

The 10 Best Apps for Men to Stream a Workout

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Data show no evidence that teens' social media use predicts depression over time

Longitudinal data from adolescents and young adults show no evidence that social media use predicts later depressive symptoms. However, the findings do show that relatively higher depressive symptoms predicted later social media use among adolescent girls. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Gc6nx1 via IFTTT

Sexing ancient cremated human remains is possible through skeletal measurements

Ancient cremated human remains, despite being deformed, still retain sexually diagnostic physical features, according to a new study. The authors provide a statistical approach for identifying traits that distinguish male and female remains within a population. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WsS3FX via IFTTT

Data show no evidence that teens' social media use predicts depression over time

Longitudinal data from adolescents and young adults show no evidence that social media use predicts later depressive symptoms. However, the findings do show that relatively higher depressive symptoms predicted later social media use among adolescent girls. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Gc6nx1 via IFTTT

Sexing ancient cremated human remains is possible through skeletal measurements

Ancient cremated human remains, despite being deformed, still retain sexually diagnostic physical features, according to a new study. The authors provide a statistical approach for identifying traits that distinguish male and female remains within a population. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WsS3FX via IFTTT

The 10 Best Apps for Men to Stream a Workout

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The 10 Best Apps for Men to Stream a Workout

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Industrial chemicals pass from mother to fetus throughout pregnancy

Researchers show how PFAS industrial chemicals, which are used in many consumer products, pass through the placenta throughout pregnancy to accumulate in fetal tissue. Further research is now needed to ascertain the effect that highly persistent PFAS chemicals have on the fetus. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SbxCOJ via IFTTT

New study shows how vegans, vegetarians and omnivores feel about eating insects

Many non-vegan vegetarians and omnivores are open to including insects in their diet. For vegans, however, that is not an option, a new study shows. Researchers examined consumers' intentions to consume foods of insect origin among vegans, non-vegan vegetarians and omnivores. They examined the attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and food neophobia toward the consumption of foods of insect origin, as well as the conditions for eating insect-based foods among these dietary groups. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RWAuzw via IFTTT

Industrial chemicals pass from mother to fetus throughout pregnancy

Researchers show how PFAS industrial chemicals, which are used in many consumer products, pass through the placenta throughout pregnancy to accumulate in fetal tissue. Further research is now needed to ascertain the effect that highly persistent PFAS chemicals have on the fetus. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SbxCOJ via IFTTT

New study shows how vegans, vegetarians and omnivores feel about eating insects

Many non-vegan vegetarians and omnivores are open to including insects in their diet. For vegans, however, that is not an option, a new study shows. Researchers examined consumers' intentions to consume foods of insect origin among vegans, non-vegan vegetarians and omnivores. They examined the attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control and food neophobia toward the consumption of foods of insect origin, as well as the conditions for eating insect-based foods among these dietary groups. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RWAuzw via IFTTT

The important decision about your health you need to make today

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This is how a beauty editor gets ready in the morning

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Yes, you can drink alcohol without ruining your diet, here’s how

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7 signs magnesium deficiency is sabotaging your body goals

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Yes, you can drink alcohol without ruining your diet, here’s how

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7 signs magnesium deficiency is sabotaging your body goals

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15 Incredible Winter Getaways That Won’t Break the Bank

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Polar Explorer Eric Larsen on His Favorite Winter Camping Spots

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You Can Still Get A Home Theater Sound System Delivered In Time for the Big Game

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These marbled blueberry coconut panna cottas are dairy-free (and delish)

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These marbled blueberry coconut panna cottas are dairy-free (and delish)

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Some gut cells slow down metabolism, accelerate cardiovascular disease

Researchers have discovered how specific cells in the guts of mice slow down metabolism and eventually contribute to obesity, diabetes, hypertension and atherosclerosis. The findings, scientists say, could have important implications for the prevention and treatment of these kinds of metabolic diseases in humans. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Tiosgu via IFTTT

Some gut cells slow down metabolism, accelerate cardiovascular disease

Researchers have discovered how specific cells in the guts of mice slow down metabolism and eventually contribute to obesity, diabetes, hypertension and atherosclerosis. The findings, scientists say, could have important implications for the prevention and treatment of these kinds of metabolic diseases in humans. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Tiosgu via IFTTT

The Best Workout to Prepare Your Legs, Lungs, and Core for Skinning

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Layered cocktails inspire new form of male birth control

For decades, women have shouldered most of the burden of contraception. However, long-term use of female birth control pills could increase the risk for side-effects such as blood clots or breast cancer. Now, inspired by colorful layered cocktails, researchers have developed a medium-term, reversible male contraceptive. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RWfSaG via IFTTT

Layered cocktails inspire new form of male birth control

For decades, women have shouldered most of the burden of contraception. However, long-term use of female birth control pills could increase the risk for side-effects such as blood clots or breast cancer. Now, inspired by colorful layered cocktails, researchers have developed a medium-term, reversible male contraceptive. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RWfSaG via IFTTT

The Best Workout to Prepare Your Legs, Lungs, and Core for Skinning

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Mental health disorders common following mild head injury

A new study reveals that approximately 1 in 5 individuals may experience mental health symptoms up to six months after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), suggesting the importance of follow-up care for these patients. Scientists also identified factors that may increase the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or major depressive disorder following mild mTBI or concussion through analysis of the Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in Traumatic Brain Injury (TRACK-TBI) study cohort. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Sh2HjZ via IFTTT

Mental health disorders common following mild head injury

A new study reveals that approximately 1 in 5 individuals may experience mental health symptoms up to six months after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), suggesting the importance of follow-up care for these patients. Scientists also identified factors that may increase the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and/or major depressive disorder following mild mTBI or concussion through analysis of the Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in Traumatic Brain Injury (TRACK-TBI) study cohort. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Sh2HjZ via IFTTT

Eat Like You Train With Trifecta Meal Delivery

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We Tried the New Macallan 72, the Distillery’s Oldest Whisky Release

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Researchers ID, treat faulty brain circuitry underlying symptoms of schizophrenia

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have determined the underlying anatomical cause of certain symptoms of schizophrenia, then ameliorated them with non-invasive brain stimulation. The scientists reported that these symptoms arise from a breakdown in a network between the brain's prefrontal cortex and the cerebellum, and that non-invasive brain stimulation restored network function, which in turn improved schizophrenia's most debilitating symptoms. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TlRBrh via IFTTT

New strategy expands the benefits of Internet-delivered CBT

at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have experimented with a new adaptive treatment strategy for Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) that identifies patients within the first month who face a major risk of treatment failure. The results also suggest that such patients may nevertheless benefit if their treatment is adjusted to accommodate their specific needs and challenges. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TnizhY via IFTTT

Researchers ID, treat faulty brain circuitry underlying symptoms of schizophrenia

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have determined the underlying anatomical cause of certain symptoms of schizophrenia, then ameliorated them with non-invasive brain stimulation. The scientists reported that these symptoms arise from a breakdown in a network between the brain's prefrontal cortex and the cerebellum, and that non-invasive brain stimulation restored network function, which in turn improved schizophrenia's most debilitating symptoms. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TlRBrh via IFTTT

New strategy expands the benefits of Internet-delivered CBT

at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have experimented with a new adaptive treatment strategy for Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) that identifies patients within the first month who face a major risk of treatment failure. The results also suggest that such patients may nevertheless benefit if their treatment is adjusted to accommodate their specific needs and challenges. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TnizhY via IFTTT

Faster weight loss no better than slow weight loss for health benefits

Losing weight slowly or quickly won't tip the scale in your favor when it comes to overall health, according to new research. Health researchers found that people who lose weight quickly versus those who lose it slowly don't get any additional health benefits and it's the amount of weight lost overall that can have an impact. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FXTAif via IFTTT

Faster weight loss no better than slow weight loss for health benefits

Losing weight slowly or quickly won't tip the scale in your favor when it comes to overall health, according to new research. Health researchers found that people who lose weight quickly versus those who lose it slowly don't get any additional health benefits and it's the amount of weight lost overall that can have an impact. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FXTAif via IFTTT

Counties with dirtier air have more stroke deaths

Counties with higher levels of fine particulate (PM2.5) air pollution have more stroke deaths and shorter life expectancies among their citizenry. About half of US counties have annual air pollution levels that exceed guidelines from the Environmental Protection Agency. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ME91Nh via IFTTT

Counties with dirtier air have more stroke deaths

Counties with higher levels of fine particulate (PM2.5) air pollution have more stroke deaths and shorter life expectancies among their citizenry. About half of US counties have annual air pollution levels that exceed guidelines from the Environmental Protection Agency. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ME91Nh via IFTTT

Genetics Home Reference: Smith-Kingsmore syndrome

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Collective nostalgia makes people prefer domestic products

Nostalgia for events experienced by members of your own group can make you prefer domestic products over foreign ones, concludes the first systematic investigation into the effects of collective nostalgia on consumer decisions. The results could help countries bolster domestic industries without resorting to hard interventions, such as tariffs or international trade re-negotiations. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MGFgLu via IFTTT

Collective nostalgia makes people prefer domestic products

Nostalgia for events experienced by members of your own group can make you prefer domestic products over foreign ones, concludes the first systematic investigation into the effects of collective nostalgia on consumer decisions. The results could help countries bolster domestic industries without resorting to hard interventions, such as tariffs or international trade re-negotiations. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MGFgLu via IFTTT

This two-step tropical sorbet bowl is what hump day dreams are made of

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This two-step tropical sorbet bowl is what hump day dreams are made of

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Bowel cancer is on the rise among young Australians – here’s how to reduce your risk

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Scientists explore tick salivary glands as tool to study virus transmission, infection

The salivary glands of some tick species could become important research tools for studying how viruses are transmitted from ticks to mammals, and for developing preventive medical countermeasures. Tick salivary glands usually block transmission, but a new study focuses on the role of salivary glands in spreading flaviviruses from black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) to mammals. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DFv6rG via IFTTT

Scientists explore tick salivary glands as tool to study virus transmission, infection

The salivary glands of some tick species could become important research tools for studying how viruses are transmitted from ticks to mammals, and for developing preventive medical countermeasures. Tick salivary glands usually block transmission, but a new study focuses on the role of salivary glands in spreading flaviviruses from black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) to mammals. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DFv6rG via IFTTT

What women should know about ruptured ovarian cysts

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Shellfish could revolutionize human health research

Shellfish like oysters and mussels have the potential to revolutionize human health research, according to a new article. The study reveals how using bivalves as model organisms offers numerous promising avenues for medical research -- from pharmaceutical development to bone regeneration. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SdoF7l via IFTTT

Progress against hepatitis C by 2030 is possible

A comprehensive package of prevention, screening, and treatment interventions could avert 15.1 million new hepatitis C infections and 1.5 million cirrhosis and liver cancer deaths globally by 2030 -- equal to an 80 percent reduction in incidence and a 60 percent reduction in deaths compared with 2015, according to the first study to model hepatitis C interventions globally. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2sTAn8V via IFTTT

Shellfish could revolutionize human health research

Shellfish like oysters and mussels have the potential to revolutionize human health research, according to a new article. The study reveals how using bivalves as model organisms offers numerous promising avenues for medical research -- from pharmaceutical development to bone regeneration. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SdoF7l via IFTTT

Progress against hepatitis C by 2030 is possible

A comprehensive package of prevention, screening, and treatment interventions could avert 15.1 million new hepatitis C infections and 1.5 million cirrhosis and liver cancer deaths globally by 2030 -- equal to an 80 percent reduction in incidence and a 60 percent reduction in deaths compared with 2015, according to the first study to model hepatitis C interventions globally. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2sTAn8V via IFTTT

Lower obesity rates linked with public transportation use, study shows

Public transportation systems provide numerous economic benefits for a community. An added public health bonus provided by such systems may be lower obesity rates. A new study compared and analyzed county data from 2001 and 2009. They found that a single percentage-point increase in mass transit ridership is associated with a 0.473 percentage-point lower obesity rate in counties across the United States. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DHey2u via IFTTT

Lower obesity rates linked with public transportation use, study shows

Public transportation systems provide numerous economic benefits for a community. An added public health bonus provided by such systems may be lower obesity rates. A new study compared and analyzed county data from 2001 and 2009. They found that a single percentage-point increase in mass transit ridership is associated with a 0.473 percentage-point lower obesity rate in counties across the United States. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DHey2u via IFTTT

Jennifer Lopez reveals the secret to her enviable physique

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7 Sweaters and Jumpers We’re Picking Up From the Topman Sale

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Mikey February on Apartheid-Era Surfing and His Quirky Signature Style

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Does the 'buddy system' approach to weight loss work?

One of the more common self-improvement goals, particularly in the winter months before 'beach body' season, is to lose weight. How people attempt to achieve their goals may vary by individual, but one of the more popular approaches is enrollment in a commercial weight loss program that uses a 'buddy system' approach to weight loss. But does it work? According to some new research, it does, but possibly not in the ways most people assume. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Utl0jr via IFTTT

Does the 'buddy system' approach to weight loss work?

One of the more common self-improvement goals, particularly in the winter months before 'beach body' season, is to lose weight. How people attempt to achieve their goals may vary by individual, but one of the more popular approaches is enrollment in a commercial weight loss program that uses a 'buddy system' approach to weight loss. But does it work? According to some new research, it does, but possibly not in the ways most people assume. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Utl0jr via IFTTT

Sleep, mood affect how 'in control' older adults feel

Psychology researchers have found another reason that sleep, mood and stress are important: they affect the extent to which older adults feel they have control over their lives. The findings can inform efforts to improve an individual's sense of control, which has ramifications for physical, mental and emotional health. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GaRMBR via IFTTT

Sleep, mood affect how 'in control' older adults feel

Psychology researchers have found another reason that sleep, mood and stress are important: they affect the extent to which older adults feel they have control over their lives. The findings can inform efforts to improve an individual's sense of control, which has ramifications for physical, mental and emotional health. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2GaRMBR via IFTTT

How to Make Crispy, Irresistible Chicken Wings for Your Super Bowl Party

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Cells that destroy the intestine

In spite of tremendous advances in treating the chronic inflammatory bowel diseases Morbus Crohn and ulcerative colitis with medication, the chronic inflammation still cannot be kept sufficiently in check for a number of patients. Researchers have now proven that certain cells in the intestines have a key role to play in inducing acute inflammatory episodes. It is hoped that this discovery will lead to innovative approaches to treating the diseases in future. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DGe4Kd via IFTTT

Cells that destroy the intestine

In spite of tremendous advances in treating the chronic inflammatory bowel diseases Morbus Crohn and ulcerative colitis with medication, the chronic inflammation still cannot be kept sufficiently in check for a number of patients. Researchers have now proven that certain cells in the intestines have a key role to play in inducing acute inflammatory episodes. It is hoped that this discovery will lead to innovative approaches to treating the diseases in future. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2DGe4Kd via IFTTT

Poor sleep at night, more pain the next day

After one night of inadequate sleep, brain activity ramps up in pain-sensing regions while activity is scaled back in areas responsible for modulating how we perceive painful stimuli. This finding provides the first brain-based explanation for the well-established relationship between sleep and pain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WqZo98 via IFTTT

Poor sleep at night, more pain the next day

After one night of inadequate sleep, brain activity ramps up in pain-sensing regions while activity is scaled back in areas responsible for modulating how we perceive painful stimuli. This finding provides the first brain-based explanation for the well-established relationship between sleep and pain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WqZo98 via IFTTT

Common test for mental health understanding is biased, study finds

The National Institute for Mental Health recommends a test, called the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Task (RMET), for assessing a person's mental health understanding -- that is a patient's ability to understanding what other people are thinking and feeling. But there's a problem. Using data from more than 40,000 people, a new study concludes that the test is deeply flawed. It relies too heavily on a person's vocabulary, intelligence, and culturally-biased stimuli. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MKxFvP via IFTTT

Creating a blueprint for cortical connectivity

Taking the first step towards actualizing a blueprint of the brain, researchers have developed a novel technique capable of tracing intricate neural connections with unprecedented sensitivity. By innovatively combining cutting-edge genetic tools with the established technique of monosynaptic tracing, scientists have created a powerful new tool named intersectional monosynaptic tracing (iMT), capable of unraveling the elaborate circuits within the brain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Wv1ghh via IFTTT

Common test for mental health understanding is biased, study finds

The National Institute for Mental Health recommends a test, called the Reading the Mind in the Eyes Task (RMET), for assessing a person's mental health understanding -- that is a patient's ability to understanding what other people are thinking and feeling. But there's a problem. Using data from more than 40,000 people, a new study concludes that the test is deeply flawed. It relies too heavily on a person's vocabulary, intelligence, and culturally-biased stimuli. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MKxFvP via IFTTT

Creating a blueprint for cortical connectivity

Taking the first step towards actualizing a blueprint of the brain, researchers have developed a novel technique capable of tracing intricate neural connections with unprecedented sensitivity. By innovatively combining cutting-edge genetic tools with the established technique of monosynaptic tracing, scientists have created a powerful new tool named intersectional monosynaptic tracing (iMT), capable of unraveling the elaborate circuits within the brain. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Wv1ghh via IFTTT

Collaborative video games could increase office productivity

Move over trust falls and ropes courses, turns out playing video games with coworkers is the real path to better performance at the office. A new study by information systems professors found newly-formed work teams experienced a 20 percent increase in productivity on subsequent tasks after playing video games together for just 45 minutes. The study adds to a growing body of literature finding positive outcomes of team video gaming. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UqkBOu via IFTTT

Collaborative video games could increase office productivity

Move over trust falls and ropes courses, turns out playing video games with coworkers is the real path to better performance at the office. A new study by information systems professors found newly-formed work teams experienced a 20 percent increase in productivity on subsequent tasks after playing video games together for just 45 minutes. The study adds to a growing body of literature finding positive outcomes of team video gaming. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2UqkBOu via IFTTT

Engineers translate brain signals directly into speech

In a scientific first, neuroengineers have created a system that translates thought into intelligible, recognizable speech. This breakthrough, which harnesses the power of speech synthesizers and artificial intelligence, could lead to new ways for computers to communicate directly with the brain. It also lays the groundwork for helping people who cannot speak, such as those living with as ALS or recovering from stroke, regain their ability to communicate with the outside world. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WpCJKg via IFTTT

Whopping big viruses prey on human gut bacteria

Sequencing gut microbiomes typically turns up new microbes and other denizens of the intestinal tract, including viruses or phages that prey on these microbes. A new study has discovered the largest phages every found in humans, with genomes 10 times the average and larger than the genomes of the smallest bacteria. They target bacteria found primarily in people eating non-Western diets. Their large size seems to blur the line between life and non-life. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Sk8HIV via IFTTT

Tiny eye movements affect how we see contrast

Researchers previously believed contrast sensitivity function -- the minimum level of black and white that a person needs to detect a pattern -- was mainly dictated by the optics of the eye and processing in the brain. Now researchers explain that there is another factor at play: contrast sensitivity also depends on small eye movements that a person is not even aware of making. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HE2qUf via IFTTT

Engineers translate brain signals directly into speech

In a scientific first, neuroengineers have created a system that translates thought into intelligible, recognizable speech. This breakthrough, which harnesses the power of speech synthesizers and artificial intelligence, could lead to new ways for computers to communicate directly with the brain. It also lays the groundwork for helping people who cannot speak, such as those living with as ALS or recovering from stroke, regain their ability to communicate with the outside world. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2WpCJKg via IFTTT

Whopping big viruses prey on human gut bacteria

Sequencing gut microbiomes typically turns up new microbes and other denizens of the intestinal tract, including viruses or phages that prey on these microbes. A new study has discovered the largest phages every found in humans, with genomes 10 times the average and larger than the genomes of the smallest bacteria. They target bacteria found primarily in people eating non-Western diets. Their large size seems to blur the line between life and non-life. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Sk8HIV via IFTTT

Tiny eye movements affect how we see contrast

Researchers previously believed contrast sensitivity function -- the minimum level of black and white that a person needs to detect a pattern -- was mainly dictated by the optics of the eye and processing in the brain. Now researchers explain that there is another factor at play: contrast sensitivity also depends on small eye movements that a person is not even aware of making. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HE2qUf via IFTTT