New research published in PLOS ONE has shown that stress impacts the brain’s responses to food cues in both individuals with obesity and individuals without obesity. The study involved 29 participants who completed experiments using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Seventeen of the participants had obesity, while the other 12 participants were considered lean. Each participant completed […]
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Johns Hopkins University College of Medicine researchers collaborated with the Lyme Disease Research Center to understand the neurological impacts of Lyme disease. They observed distinctive changes in the brain tissue physiology of patients with post-treatment Lyme disease. The findings published in the journal PLoS One suggest that memory and cognitive difficulties are linked to functional and structural changes in
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Since ancient times, scientific and anecdotal evidence has noted many health benefits associated with pomegranates propelling this fruit into the “superfood” category. Last year, Labroots discussed some of the immune-favoring properties of pomegranates, including anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory activities. While no studies have established direct connections between pomegranates and the prevention or treatment of cancer, a recent
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A study of human brain plasticity and visual perception highlighted potential treatments for patients with traumatic injury. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s capability to adapt either structurally or functionally in response to changes in the environment. The study was conducted by a University of Pittsburgh research team and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of
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In a recent study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, an international team of researchers led by Laval University in Canada examine the accuracy of electrocardiography (ECG) with the Apple Watch that could be used to detect atrial fibrillation (AF). This study holds the potential to help us better understand the benefits and drawbacks of using smartwatches
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Treating and managing diabetes can be a lot of work, and it’s a condition that affects about 10% of Americans to date. It can also be a pretty invasive process to manage this condition. People with diabetes need to maintain healthy glucose levels, which involves administering insulin on a regular basis or as needed to
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The World Health Organization has estimated that there are almost 300 million people with chronic hepatitis B infections, and there are around 1.5 million new infections each year. Hepatitis B leads to the deaths of about 820,000 people every year, primarily from cirrhosis and primary liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma. The disease is caused by
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From Association Agreement to candidate status 27-28 October 2022 Symposium at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen On 28 February 2022, on the fifth day of Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s full-scale attack, Ukraine submitted its EU membership application. On 24 June, the European Council adopted a decision to grant Ukraine candidate status. This symposium
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According to new research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, drinking 2–3 cups of coffee per day is associated with a longer lifespan and lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Other recent studies have associated drinking coffee with health benefits, and the goal of this study was to determine whether decaffeinated, ground, and instant
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In a recent study published in Science Robotics, a team of researchers led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a robotic drug capsule, which they dub “RoboCap”, designed to deliver large proteins such as insulin and small-molecule drugs to the digestive tract. The capsule is designed to spina and tunnel through the mucus barrier upon
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