Psychology & Psychiatry
For kids, a pandemic of stress could have long-term consequences
Chris Dier understands how trauma can follow you for a lifetime.
May 27, 2020
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Medical research
Identification of a determining factor in luminal cancer cells
The Translational Control of Cell Cycle and Differentiation Lab at IRB Barcelona, led by ICREA researcher Raúl Méndez, has published a study in the journal Science Advances that has identified a key factor in the development ...
May 18, 2020
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Health
Hot flashes? Night sweats? Progesterone can help reduce symptoms of menopause
Intense and frequent night sweats zapped my vitality during perimenopause, the transition to menopause. I would wake in the night feeling suddenly anxious—then a wave of heat would sweep over me—a night sweat.
May 1, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
Weight fluctuations may impact long-term health
Lots of people give themselves permission to gain a few pounds during a stressful time such as COVID-19 sheltering in place. Because they know they will take it off when the new "normal" returns.
Apr 8, 2020
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Addiction
Doctor urges alcohol moderation during pandemic to maintain a healthy immune system
While it may be tempting to drink more while quarantined at home, a Loyola Medicine doctor is urging moderation, as too much alcohol can diminish the body's ability to fight off infections like COVID-19.
Apr 3, 2020
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Medical research
NICE guidelines presented for management of thyroid disease
In a summary of a recent guideline from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), published online Jan. 29 in The BMJ, recommendations are presented for the assessment and management of thyroid disease.
Mar 4, 2020
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Cardiology
Caring for your heart is critical during the winter months
We may be starting the new year with mild temperatures, but we still have a long stretch of winter months ahead. As the temperatures inevitably turn more seasonable, it's important to keep up with your health, especially ...
Feb 11, 2020
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Inflammatory disorders
Inflammation linked to thyroid dysfunction in psoriasis patients
(HealthDay)—While the rate of thyroid dysfunction among patients with psoriasis generally is not higher than expected, psoriasis in patients with thyroid dysfunction is more clinically severe and serum levels of C-reactive ...
Dec 30, 2019
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What and how much we eat might change our internal clocks and hormone responses
For the first time, a study led by researchers at Helmholtz Zentrum München and the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) shows how glucocorticoid hormones, such as cortisol, control sugar and fat levels differently ...
Nov 7, 2019
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Diabetes
Artificial pancreas system better controls blood glucose levels than current technology
A multicenter randomized clinical trial evaluating a new artificial pancreas system—which automatically monitors and regulates blood glucose levels—has found that the new system was more effective than existing treatments ...
Oct 16, 2019
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