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With global food on the rise, a new study has found new evidence that the yellow mealworm shows promise as alternative source of nutritional protein. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gFLskl via IFTTT

New research found that more attractive people are more likely to be givers, and givers are rated as more attractive. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QGX1xi via IFTTT

Researchers have clarified the roles of matrix stiffness and mechanotransduction as well as the signaling pathways in the transformation of cardiac fibroblasts into contractile cardiomyocytes and show that soft substrates comparable to native myocardium improve the efficiency of this cardiac reprogramming. This has potential for research into biomaterials and may lead to clinical advances in regenerative treatment for heart failure. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gKCaDZ via IFTTT

Small-scale poultry farmers in Vietnam tend to respond to viral outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) by rapidly selling their birds as a way to avoid financial loss, according to a new study. As these birds are commingled with other birds in markets and trading networks, this practice may increase the likelihood of widespread disease transmission. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gRfxhe via IFTTT

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Cell phone location data shows that in counties where activity declined at workplaces and increased at home, coronavirus infection rates were lower. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bb1r97 via IFTTT

Repeated exposure to influenza viruses may undermine the effectiveness of the annual flu vaccine. A team of researchers has developed an approach to assess whether a vaccine activates the kind of immune cells needed for long-lasting immunity against new influenza strains. The findings could aid efforts to design an improved flu vaccine. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EALrBw via IFTTT

Adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure were about half as likely to have serious cardiovascular events in the five years after a pharmacist-led telemonitoring program compared to those receiving routine primary care. By reducing cardiovascular events, the telemonitoring intervention saved about $1,900 over five years in overall health care costs for each individual. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hQF6Ak via IFTTT

Alzheimer's patients develop severe symptoms of spatial disorientation as the disease progresses and are unable to find even the simplest ways. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Z7gD2n via IFTTT

Researchers find an overlap in the pathogenesis of cytokine release syndrome and COVID-19, and show that the symptoms of both can be alleviated by IL-6 signaling blockade. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31HsUfi via IFTTT

New research is shedding light on the development of the brain's immune defenses - and how those defenses respond to strokes that strike one in 4,000 babies in the first month of life. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/351qTgn via IFTTT

People enjoy witnessing extraordinary individuals - from athletes to CEOs - extend long runs of dominance in their fields, a new study suggests. But they aren't as interested in seeing similar streaks of success by teams or groups. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31KuFIN via IFTTT

Mitochondria are the power plants of our cells and play an important role in providing energy for normal function of the tissues in our body. Thanks to a metabolic adjustment, cells can remain functional despite damage to the mitochondria. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QFzYmp via IFTTT

Losing weight could prevent or even reverse diabetes, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EUBUET via IFTTT

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More than 90% of babies born with heart defects survive into adulthood. As a result, there are now more adults living with congenital heart disease than children. These adults have a chronic, lifelong condition and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has produced advice to give the best chance of a normal life. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QBD5fc via IFTTT

One in five patients die within a year after the most common type of heart attack. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Gb0aDB via IFTTT

Feeling angry these days? New research suggests that a good night of sleep may be just what you need. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YLX9Qo via IFTTT

A new study published reveals that three-quarters of participants in an inpatient addiction intervention program came into the hospital using more than one substance. The findings suggests that a singular focus on opioids may do more harm than good if doctors overlook the complexity of each individual's actual substance use. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34Kx5ZZ via IFTTT

While speakers of English and other Western languages prefer using suffixes more than prefixes, a new study reveals that this preference is not as universal as once thought. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QyjE77 via IFTTT

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Breast milk strengthens a child's immune system, supporting the intestinal flora. These facts are common knowledge. But how does this work? What are the molecular mechanisms behind this phenomenon? And why is this not possible the same way with bottle feeding? The reasons were unknown until a team recently discovered the role of alarmins. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34LKlgW via IFTTT

New biomaterials reduce the risk of infection and facilitate the body's healing processes. These nanostructured materials are based on spider silk proteins. They prevent colonization by bacteria and fungi, but at the same time proactively assist in the regeneration of human tissue. They could be used for implants, wound dressings, prostheses, contact lenses, and other everyday aids. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hKzKGA via IFTTT

More patients could benefit from combinations of cholesterol-lowering drugs to reduce their risk of stroke and heart attacks. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YMpdmG via IFTTT

New research could improve the odds that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder will receive a therapy that really works for them - something that eludes more than a third of those who currently get OCD treatment. The study suggests the possibility of predicting which of two types of therapy will help people with OCD: One that exposes them to the subject of their obsessive thoughts and behaviors, or one that focuses on stress reduction and problem-solving. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32z0qUp via IFTTT

Researchers have developed a neurologically acting protein and tested it in laboratory studies. In mice, the experimental compound ameliorated symptoms of certain neurological injuries and diseases, while on the microscopic level it was able to establish and repair connections between neurons. This proof-of-principle study suggests that biologics, which act on neuronal connectivity, could be of clinical use in the long term. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QvVLwO via IFTTT

A new study finds that people who have antibodies to the mosquito-borne Zika virus are more vulnerable to developing dengue disease. This immune interaction, called antibody-dependent enhancement, could complicate the search for a safe and effective vaccine that protects against Zika without also increasing the risk of dengue. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31DIWHh via IFTTT

Princeton Chemistry labs collaborate to demonstrate the ability of photoredox catalysis to take traditionally static stereocenters and render them dynamic by continuously and controllably breaking and re-forming molecular bonds. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QwViur via IFTTT

Scientists have created the first cell atlas of mosquito immune cells, to understand how mosquitoes fight malaria and other infections. Researchers discovered new types of mosquito immune cells, including a rare cell type that could be involved in limiting malaria infection. The findings offer opportunities for uncovering novel ways to prevent mosquitoes from spreading the malaria parasite to humans and break the chain of malaria transmission. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31A5UPs via IFTTT

Scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how the enteric nervous system forms, which could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31AIr0z via IFTTT

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Children and teenagers are less likely than adults to develop severe COVID-19 or die from the disease, according to the world's largest study of hospital patients with COVID-19. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32wvDaI via IFTTT

'One day at a time' is a mantra for recovering alcoholics, for whom each day without a drink builds the strength to go on to the next. A new brain imaging study shows why the approach works. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EzRNkr via IFTTT

A study of pancreatic beta cells has found a link between a commonly found protein, a subset of switched-off genes and the development of diabetes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hQcoj3 via IFTTT

A survey of nurses caring for children with heart problems has revealed that more than half are emotionally exhausted. The analysis also found that good working environments were linked with less burnout. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3b3e0TX via IFTTT

Influenza and pneumonia vaccinations are associated with fewer hospital deaths in patients with heart failure. That's the result of a study in nearly 3 million Americans. One out of five individuals will develop heart failure in their lifetime. An estimated 26 million people are affected worldwide. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3luGmLk via IFTTT

An international study reveals how future climate change could affect malaria transmission in Africa over the next century. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gFPPMi via IFTTT

Research has identified a small molecule compound that can activate the Wnt pathway in non-Wnt subtypes of medulloblastoma, making these aggressive forms of cancer more responsive to therapies. The work also found the Wnt pathway, which has historically been considered cancer-promoting, to function as a cancer inhibitor in certain contexts. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3b39C7c via IFTTT

Elderly patients suffering the most common type of heart attack may benefit from more invasive treatment, new research has shown. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ezs3ER via IFTTT

The risk of cognitive impairment increased from 1996 to 2014. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jrVw27 via IFTTT

A new study found that the fear of being out of mobile phone contact -- 'nomophobia' -- is extremely common among college students and is associated with poor sleep health. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D814Q7 via IFTTT

Scientists have recently helped clarify the contributions to an ion channel's temperature - dependent activation. This in turn should aid in the development of new types of non-addictive pain therapies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QtZ4oe via IFTTT

A new study found that teen drivers and drivers 65 years and older - two age groups at a higher risk of being involved in an automobile accident - are more likely to be driving vehicles that are less safe, putting them at even higher risk of injury. The findings underscore the need for these groups to prioritize driving the safest vehicle they can afford. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QzMpjO via IFTTT

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Adults in the United States believe children should be almost 5 years old before talking with them about race, even though some infants are aware of race and preschoolers may have already developed racist beliefs, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YCjboI via IFTTT

N95 respirators, which are widely worn by health care workers treating patients with COVID-19 and are designed to be used only once, can be decontaminated effectively and used up to three times, scientists report. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lpRidn via IFTTT

A new study looked at how pharmacogenomics could improve the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 drug therapies. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32sdZF4 via IFTTT

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common muscle disease in children and is passed on by X-linked recessive inheritance. Characteristic is a progressive muscular atrophy. Researchers have found a connection between dystrophic muscles and the lymphatic system in mice with Duchenne disease. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gAnY09 via IFTTT

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Researchers can predict how tightly a cell's protein synthesis machinery will bind to RNA sequences - even when dealing with many billions of different RNA sequences. This binding plays a key role in determining how much of a specific protein is produced. The scientists are developing their prediction model using a combination of synthetic biology experiments and machine learning algorithms. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aZrXlM via IFTTT

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Simple exercises can help to make people more playful and consequently feel more satisfied with their lives. This has been revealed in a new study by psychologists. The researchers had participants in an experiment perform a week of exercises to boost their playfulness. They found that the trait can be stimulated and trained - and that this improves a person's mood. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gDgFES via IFTTT

Vegetarian foods are not equally healthy, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QwkbGo via IFTTT

Bacteria and other microorganisms in the digestive tract are linked with dozens of health conditions including high blood pressure, high blood lipids, and body mass index (BMI) according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FWt2iE via IFTTT

Weight loss is most successful in heart attack survivors when partners join in the effort to diet, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lnlw0p via IFTTT

A clinical trial at four pediatric diabetes centers in the United States has found that a new artificial pancreas system -- which automatically monitors and regulates blood glucose levels -- is safe and effective at managing blood glucose levels in children as young as age six with type 1 diabetes. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EEXPQq via IFTTT

Women live longer than men with Alzheimer's because their sex chromosomes give them genetic protection from the ravages of the disease. Women get two 'doses' of a gene that only exists on the X chromosome. And some people, both male and female, have an especially potent variant of this gene. Long-term studies of older people, many of whom already had mild cognitive impairment, showed women with one or two copies of the variant progressed more slowly toward Alzheimer's. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34GOfYe via IFTTT

New mathematical modeling shows that U.S. political parties are becoming increasingly polarized due to their quest for voters -- not because voters themselves are becoming more extremist. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hug0XA via IFTTT

A Seattle fishing vessel that departed port in May returned 18 days later with an unusual haul: the first human evidence that neutralizing antibodies provide protection from reinfection by SARS-CoV-2. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qvunz6 via IFTTT

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Molecules known as tRNAs are often overlooked in studies of disease processes. Researchers have found that a mutation in a tRNA gene called n-Tr20 -- expressed only in the brain -- can disrupt the landscape of entire cells, leading to chain reactions that alter brain function and behavior. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32tolo3 via IFTTT

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Unlike ART-treated individuals, elite controllers' viral reservoirs appear to be incapable of being reactivated. This likely helps the elite controllers maintain spontaneous, drug-free control of HIV. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31xfLFP via IFTTT

A new study shows that, when pairs of friends swapped bodies in a perceptual illusion, their beliefs about their own personalities became more similar to their beliefs about their friends' personalities. The findings suggest that this tie between our psychological and physical sense of self is involved in memory function: when our mental self-concept doesn't match our physical self, our memory can become impaired. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34B9VVC via IFTTT

Despite new treatments such as modern medicines and defibrillators, the mortality rate with heart failure is still high and the prognosis worse than for certain cancers. A new study now shows a link between cognitive impairment and an increased risk for rehospitalization, or an early death, in heart failure patients. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YBnJvr via IFTTT

Effective wound care requires the maintenance of optimal conditions for skin and tissue regeneration. Hydrogels provide many of these conditions, but not an alkaline environment. Now, in a breakthrough study, scientists have developed a new method that requires no specialized equipment and can be performed at room temperature to produce an alkaline hydrogel in five minutes, allowing its easy implementation in any medical practice for superior wound healing. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EyB7JV via IFTTT

In addition to helping protect players from COVID-19, the NBA 'bubble' in Orlando may be a competitive equalizer by eliminating team travel. Researchers analyzing the results of nearly 500 NBA playoff games over six seasons found that a team's direction of travel and the number of time zones crossed were associated with its predicted win probability and actual game performance. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jtvoUX via IFTTT

Scientists have detected genetic material from SARS-CoV-2 in untreated wastewater samples collected in April 2020 from two wastewater treatment plants in Louisiana. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hwEyiN via IFTTT

Many believe that lying down for a snooze is a harmless activity. But in newly presented research, scientists show that drifting off for more than one hour could be risky. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QxO2y9 via IFTTT

From COVID-19 risk to recovery, the odds are stacked against those with obesity, and a new study raises concerns about the impact of obesity on the effectiveness of a future COVID-19 vaccine. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aZg6UE via IFTTT

In all social animals, gaining valuable information requires physical contact among individuals, an action that risks spreading contagion. New research describes the opposing evolutionary forces that give rise to the social networks of which we are a part. They developed a dynamic theoretical framework where individuals constantly update their social behaviors to reflect both the benefits and costs of interaction. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32puWjC via IFTTT

More frequent seizures during the menstrual cycle in women with genetic generalized epilepsy have been linked for the first time to drug-resistant epilepsy, when anti-seizure medications don't work, according to a new study that may help lead to tailored treatments. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YzzgLQ via IFTTT

The social anxiety that other people are having fun without you, also known as FoMO, is more associated with loneliness, low self-esteem and low self-compassion than with age, according to a recent study. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qnxau2 via IFTTT

A research team highlights the mechanisms underlying memory and learning capacity -- specifically, how our brains process, store and integrate information. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32sHfvl via IFTTT

Hispanic/Latinx adults exposed to burning wood, vehicle exhaust, pesticides or metals while at work may have abnormal heart structure and function. The longer workers are exposed at their jobs, the more likely they are to have heart structure and function abnormalities. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gtfl7C via IFTTT

Depression or anxiety in adolescence is linked with a 20% greater likelihood of having a heart attack mid-life, according to new research. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34zXEB1 via IFTTT

New research has highlighted a preventative treatment gap in patients prone to bone fractures who are otherwise healthy. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32n3Edw via IFTTT

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