July 6, 2022
COVID-19 vaccine acceptance increased 3.7% between 2020 and 2021, according to a new study. In a June 2021 survey of over 23,000 individuals across 23 countries, the researchers found that more than three-quarters (75.2%) of respondents reported vaccine acceptance, up from 71.5% one year earlier.
Study shows increase in COVID-19 vaccine acceptance around the world
July 6, 2022
By the time someone reaches out for addiction care, they may have already suffered numerous painful losses in their lives. Addiction can steal a person’s happiness, job, friends and family, and can erode their freedom.
July 5, 2022
A study from the National Institutes of Health describes the immune response triggered by COVID-19 infection that damages the brain’s blood vessels and may lead to short- and long-term neurological symptoms. In a study published in Brain, researchers from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) examined brain changes in nine people who died suddenly after contracting the virus.
Small NIH study reveals how immune response triggered by COVID-19 may damage the brain
July 5, 2022
There are many reasons you might wait to have kids. You may want to focus on your career. Or save some money first. About 20% of women in the U.S. now have their first child after age 35.You may have heard that getting pregnant can be more difficult as you age. Or that it’s riskier for both the mom’s and the baby’s health. While these can be issues when having children later in life, many concerns are manageable.
July 5, 2022
Opioid use disorders (OUD) now threaten the health and lives of far too many young and adult Americans. While getting treatment is a key first step to recovery, overcoming an opioid addiction often comes with brutal withdrawal symptoms, including bad bouts of insomnia that are often untreatable with traditional prescription sleep medications. These medications act as sedatives, making them unsafe for people in OUD recovery.
Small Study Suggests Approved Insomnia Drug Can Aid in Opioid Recovery
July 5, 2022
Scientists have taken a promising step towards a new generation of accurate, affordable and portable devices to detect concussion, epilepsy and dementia.
Discovery could inspire new way to detect brain abnormalities
July 5, 2022
Researchers found that in mice how much they ate and when altered the nature of their gut microbiome: too much food too frequently resulted in poorer microbial and metabolic health.
A rhythmic small intestinal microbiome prevents obesity and type 2 diabetes
July 5, 2022
Eating one avocado a day for six months was found to have no effect on belly fat, liver fat or waist circumference in people with overweight or obesity, according to a new study. However, it did lead to a slight decrease in unhealthy cholesterol levels.
Daily avocados improve diet quality, help lower cholesterol levels, study finds
July 5, 2022
Taking Vitamin D supplements during pregnancy could substantially reduce the chances of babies up to a year old suffering from atopic eczema, according to a new study.
Taking Vitamin D during pregnancy could lower the risk of eczema in babies
July 3, 2022
New breastfeeding guidelines show there are many benefits for a mother and child, but there’s now a push to create more widespread support.
Lactation expert explains new breastfeeding guidelines which reduce health risks
