(HealthNewsDigest.com) – In recent years, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified many different genetic variants associated with schizophrenia.
Month: May 2020
Researchers Identify Therapeutic Targets to Prevent Cancer-associated Muscle Loss
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have identified a key cell signaling pathway that drives the devastating muscle loss, or cachexia, suffered by many cancer patients.
Scientists Engineer Mosquitoes That Resist Malaria Parasite with Combination of Anti-Parasite Molecules
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Anopheles mosquitoes that have been genetically engineered with multiple anti-malaria molecules, acting at different stages of the malaria life cycle….
Bicycling Trends Show More Riders on Trails and Roadways During COVID-19
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – In recent weeks, many trails and roadways – both in the U.S. and abroad – have seen high numbers of bicyclists and pedestrians; and bicycle stores have seen skyrocketing sales.
First Fossil Nursery of the Great White Shark Discovered
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The great white shark is one of the most charismatic, but also one of the most infamous sharks.
Journey to Uncover Mysteries of the Pacific Ocean
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – On 14 February, nine National University of Singapore (NUS) researchers hopped onboard a vessel to start a 37-day expedition to explore an understudied area nestled in the Pacific Ocean known as the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ).
New Wearable Devices Set to Diagnose Medical Conditions Such as Preeclampsia, Epilepsy and Heart Attacks
(HealthNewsDigest.com) -Transforming how common health conditions are diagnosed using point-of-care and wearable bio diagnostic devices is the goal of a new $2.2 million University of South Australia project.
A Sole Mate to Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – DALLAS – A new cooling insole developed by UT Southwestern scientists reduced the foot temperature of patients with diabetic neuropathy by several degrees, diminishing a significant risk factor for diabetic foot ulcers.
New Study Finds That Access to Education and Markets Vital for Coastal Fishing Communities Adapting to a Warming and Changing World
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A new study investigating the links between coastal communities and coral reefs in Kenya and Madagascar has found that access to education and markets can help mitigate….
A Clue as to Why It’s So Hard to Wake Up on a Cold Winter’s Morning
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Winter may be behind us, but do you remember the challenge of waking up on those cold, dark days?
During COVID-19, Telehealth Reconnects Patients with Health Care Providers
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A seizure sent Danielle Lovette to the hospital where a brain scan revealed an oligodendroglioma, a cancer of the central nervous system.
Clicking with Co-workers is Key to Working Remotely, ASU Professor’s Study Finds
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many employees out of the office into their homes. A recent Gallup poll shows that 62% of employed Americans report having worked from home during the crisis, twice as many as in mid-March.
Tracking COVID-19: New Research App Will Help Trace the Spread of the Virus
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the U.S., a new free research app is hoping to slow the outbreak of the disease by tracking symptoms of millions across the country.
COVID-19: How Best to Handle Eyewear
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – If you wear contact lenses, eyeglasses or safety glasses, you may be wondering how to best handle eyewear to protect from the coronavirus (COVID-19) and other infections.
Stroke Rates Among COVID-19 Patients are Low, but Cases are More Severe
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – DALLAS, May 21, 2020 — The rate of strokes in COVID-19 patients appears relatively low, but a higher proportion of those strokes are presenting in younger people and are often more severe….
High Stress Related to Coronavirus is the New Normal for Many Parents
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WASHINGTON – Nearly half of parents of children under age 18 say their stress levels related to the coronavirus pandemic are high, with managing their kids’ online learning a significant source of stress for many
Telemedicine: How to Have an Online Visit with Your Doctor
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the way people meet with friends, family members and co-workers.
Blood Test May Help Predict Whose MS Will Get Worse
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – MINNEAPOLIS – A blood test may help predict which people with multiple sclerosis (MS) will get worse during the following year….
Global Study Finds Women Less Likely to Have Heart Disease – and Die of It – Than Men
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – HAMILTON, ON – A huge study of more than 160,000 people in 21 countries has found that women are less likely to have cardiovascular disease, and die of it, than men.
Patients with COVID-19 May Develop Thyroid Infection
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WASHINGTON—COVID-19 infection may cause subacute thyroiditis, according to a new case study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.