Archive: 06/08/2019

Try yellow peas for protein punch

(HealthDay)—In the quest for more plant-based protein sources, yellow peas have been getting a lot of good press. And the number of packaged foods enhanced with this "pea protein" has tripled in the last few years.

Aug 6, 2019

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Thyroid screening may not be needed in all youth with psychiatric disorders

A new study from researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Cincinnati Children's looks at the prevalence of abnormal thyroid function in youth with severe mood and anxiety disorder. It is the largest study to date ...

Aug 6, 2019

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Risk for mental health disorders up for adults with cerebral palsy

(HealthDay)—Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) have an increased prevalence of mental health disorders, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Aug 6, 2019

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Vaping likely to blame for 14 hospitalizations in two states

(HealthDay)—Possible vaping-related breathing problems have led to the hospitalization of 14 teens and young adults in two states. There were 11 cases of severe breathing problems in Wisconsin and three in Illinois, CNN ...

Aug 6, 2019

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APOE variants' effect on mortality studied in 38,000

A new study of 38,537 persons of European ancestry suggests that a rare variation of a gene called APOE may be protective and prolong life, in sharp contrast to a more widely studied APOE variant that increases risk of death.

Aug 6, 2019

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Team first to grow genetically engineered mini livers to study disease and therapeutics

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine are the first to grow genetically modified miniature human livers in the laboratory, to emulate human liver disease progression and test therapeutics.

Aug 6, 2019

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Most independent charity drug assistance programs exclude the uninsured

A new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health examined independent charity prescription drug assistance programs in the U.S. and found that nearly all—97 percent—did not provide coverage ...

Aug 6, 2019

How brain cells pick which connections to keep

Brain cells, or neurons, constantly tinker with their circuit connections, a crucial feature that allows the brain to store and process information. While neurons frequently test out new potential partners through transient ...

Aug 6, 2019

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Internal body fat is significant to the development of cardiovascular disease and diabetes

Excess internal body fat is a key driver for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type-2 diabetes (T2D), a recent position statement published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology concludes.

Aug 6, 2019

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New hormone injection aids weight loss in obese patients

An injection has helped reduce body weight and glucose levels in patients with diabetes and obesity in four weeks.

Aug 6, 2019

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