Double shifts disrupt normal cortisol patterns
Working double shifts is associated with alterations in normal cortisol patterns, according to a study published online April 8 in Nursing Open.
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Gut microbes reveal a surprising tie to cortisol spikes during acute stress
The gut microbiome influences numerous physiological processes. Researchers at the University of Vienna have now demonstrated for the first time that, in healthy adults, the diversity of gut bacteria and their capacity to ...
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Worrying about weight stigma at the doctor's office
A routine component of many medical appointments—stepping on the scale to be weighed—may be a stigmatizing experience that raises patients' blood pressure and potentially impacts their health care, according to new research ...
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Waking at 3 am every night? Here's what may be going on
It's 3am. The room is dark, the house is silent, but your brain is suddenly wide awake. Many people find themselves waking at roughly the same time each night and start to wonder whether something is wrong with their sleep.
Apr 15, 2026
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Why sugar may undermine meditation and massage, even when you feel calm
A bit of sugar before a class test, a piece of chocolate before an important negotiation, a muesli bar before a marathon—the important role glucose plays in coping with stressful situations has been well researched. When ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Stress tested, testing stress: Novel organoid models how the adrenal gland develops
Sitting above each kidney are two small endocrine glands about the size of walnuts. These are the adrenal glands, responsible for producing hormones that help control some of the body's most critical functions. Among these ...
Apr 4, 2026
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Cycling desks can drive students to the vending machine
Cycling desks, which let users pedal while typing, are gaining traction as a way to increase daily physical activity and reduce the health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle. In recent years, they have become increasingly ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Lost under stress? Study shows cortisol can scramble the brain's internal map
The stress hormone cortisol disrupts the brain's navigational system. It impairs the function of the grid cells that play a crucial role in orientation. This has been verified by researchers from Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, ...
Mar 13, 2026
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Natural anti-inflammatory protein could save lives of sepsis patients, mouse study suggests
A naturally occurring protein in the human body could protect people from one of the world's biggest killers—sepsis. The protein's ability to reduce inflammation in a preclinical study raises hopes that it could be the first ...
Mar 3, 2026
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Early hydrocortisone treatment can protect extremely premature babies from lung disease
Early hydrocortisone treatment of extremely premature babies increases their chances of survival without lung disease, according to a study led by Linköping University. The study also shows that the treatment is safe to give. ...
Feb 19, 2026
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