Beyond therapy: Virtual reality shows promise in fighting depression
A recent study published in JMIR Mental Health sheds light on the promising role of virtual reality (VR) in treating major depressive disorder (MDD).
May 6, 2024
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A recent study published in JMIR Mental Health sheds light on the promising role of virtual reality (VR) in treating major depressive disorder (MDD).
May 6, 2024
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A randomized controlled trial comprised of adults with obesity and prediabetes found that both time-restricted eating and a usual eating pattern resulted in weight loss when calories were held constant in both groups. It ...
Apr 19, 2024
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For patients with locally advanced prostate cancer, combined treatment with chemotherapy and hormonal therapy offers extended control of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, compared to hormonal therapy alone, according ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Use of antibiotics provided no measurable impact on the severity or duration of coughs even if a bacterial infection was present, finds a large, prospective study of people who sought treatment in U.S. primary or urgent care ...
Apr 15, 2024
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A recent Mayo Clinic study suggests that active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and/or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without ...
Apr 4, 2024
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New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12–15 May) identifies changes in the composition of gut bacteria that may play a key role in the onset and development of obesity, ...
Apr 2, 2024
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Infant gut microbiomes oscillate with a circadian rhythm, even when they are cultivated outside of the body. Researchers report in the journal Cell Host & Microbe that the rhythm is detectable as early as two weeks after ...
Apr 2, 2024
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A community-led water-testing project made up of households relying on private well water with high arsenic levels saw on average a 47% drop in participants' urinary arsenic levels after filters were installed and a digital ...
Mar 27, 2024
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For patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, viral load rebound and symptom rebound can occur after a standard five-day course of treatment with VV116 or nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, according to a study published online March ...
Mar 20, 2024
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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a simple, web-based decision aid called My Decision/Mi Decisión that helps empower pregnant individuals who are considering tubal sterilization to make informed ...
Mar 19, 2024
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