Travellers struggle to cope with family dementia Gypsies and Travellers struggle to cope with dementia in family members, and are often in denial about a loved-one's condition or try to hide it, a new research report has found. Jul 7, 2021 0 30
Killing off old cells might mean relief from persistent jaw pain Pain where the jaw hinges to the skull is both common and difficult to treat. Killing off aged cells might be the secret to healing it, UConn researchers report in the June issue of Aging Cell. Jul 7, 2021 0 100
AI predicts diabetes risk by measuring fat around the heart A team led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London has developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that is able to automatically measure the amount of fat around the heart from MRI scan images. Jul 7, 2021 0 88
Study calls for changes to treatment for Indigenous mental health A University of Queensland study is calling for changes to the way depression is treated in Indigenous communities in Australia. Jul 7, 2021 0 32
Expert advice for handling changes in adolescent mental health during COVID The vast majority of adolescents will think back to the COVID-19 pandemic and remember having to wear "those annoying masks," attend "Zoom school" and miss out on extracurricular activities. Jul 7, 2021 0 43
Adult ADHD linked to numerous physical conditions Adults with ADHD are at higher risk of a wide range of physical conditions, including nervous system, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases, according to a large register-based study from Karolinska Institutet ... Jul 7, 2021 0 332
Viruses are the most common cause of myocarditis in children, experts offer guidance Myocarditis in children is a rare yet challenging condition to treat. Diagnosis and treatment includes multiple options, and many cases of myocarditis resolve on their own, according to a new scientific statement from the ... Jul 7, 2021 0 42
'All the lonely people': The impact of loneliness in old age on life and health expectancy In 1966, The Beatles cemented the plight of lonely older people in the popular imagination with "Eleanor Rigby," a song that turned pop music on its head when it stayed at No. 1 on the British charts for four weeks. Today, ... Jul 7, 2021 0 95
Rare genetic variants confer largest increase in type 2 diabetes risk seen to date Scientists at the University of Cambridge have identified rare genetic variants—carried by one in 3,000 people—that have a larger impact on the risk of developing type 2 diabetes than any previously identified genetic effect. Jul 7, 2021 0 89
What should I eat to avoid heart disease? Plant-based foods should dominate heart healthy diets, according to a paper published today in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). This comprehensive review of research on food ... Jul 7, 2021 0 148