Category Archives: Health News

New research reveals that the elderly take a longer time to recover from a concussion. Concussions are known as mild traumatic brain injuries and account for 75 percent of brain injuries that occur. Working memory may become affected after a concussion, but MRI and CT scans are unable to find abnormalities in the brains of concussion patients. Functional MRI ...click here to read more

Constipation refers to producing less than three bowel movements a week. Chronic constipation is much more severe; a person may not pass a bowel movement for weeks or potentially longer. Unfortunately, new research outlines that even in cases of severe constipation surgery may not be beneficial. Current severe constipation protocol involves the surgical removal of a part of ...click here to read more

The hedgehog gene has been found to play a role in the regeneration of adult lungs for those with lung disease. The hedgehog gene is responsible for controlling embryonic development and maintaining the normal physiological state and repair process of a healthy lung if damaged. The findings come from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine ...click here to read more

Remission of type 2 diabetes has been found to be possible with weight loss surgery, specifically gastric bypass surgery, according to new findings. Insulin is responsible for transferring glucose into the bloodstream where it can be used by tissues and cells as energy. Insulin sensitivity refers to how readily the body responds to insulin. Among those who are obese ...click here to read more

Researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Canada, have found that opioid use among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increases health risks. Dr. Nicholas Vozoris from the hospital said, “The new use of opioids was remarkably high among adults with COPD living in the community. The amount of opioid use is concerning ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that face-to-face socializing is more effective at guarding against depression in older adults in comparison to phone calls or e-mails. The seniors who were part of the study were less likely to report feelings of depression when they had regular face-to-face communications. Face-to-face communication was so beneficial that improved mental health benefits ...click here to read more

Exercise and healthy eating have both been revealed as effective ways to reduce one’s risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers at Lund University studied the effects of exercise as a preventative measure of type 2 diabetes for those who are at an increased risk of developing it and those with a close relative with type ...click here to read more

Changes have recently been made in colorectal cancer screening guidelines suggested for aging seniors. Colorectal cancer is estimated to claim the lives of up to 50,000 Americans this year alone. An effective way to reduce fatalities linked with colon cancer is through preventative screening. New research argues that scheduling colonoscopy screenings for seniors every five ...click here to read more

A cancer drug rewires Alzheimer’s or dementia affected neurons for memory improvement, according to new findings. The research comes from Rutgers University where researchers gave rats a cancer drug – RGFP966 – and saw the rats were more attentive, retained more information and developed new connections so memories could be transmitted. Lead author, Kasia M. ...click here to read more

What do circadian clocks and molecular switches have to do with sleep disorders? A lot, according to a new study. Circadian rhythms (from your circadian clock) are what help your eyes open at about the same time every morning. These rhythms help everything, from plants to humans, coordinate with the day-night cycle.  That is all ...click here to read more

Researchers from The University of Nottingham have recently discovered how the brain amino acid GABA could be used to reduce the severity of Tourette syndrome tics.  The details of the study are published in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences. Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder in which the affected person develops repetitive, stereotyped, ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that infrared thermography (IRT), the use of thermal radiation, detects joint inflammation and improves work ergonomics. The findings came from researchers at the University of Eastern Finland. Anything above a temperature of absolute zero emits infrared radiation as a result of moving molecules. Infrared thermography (IRT) detects thermal radiation and can successful ...click here to read more

With the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data heart attack damage to the left ventricle can be better analyzed. By being able to pinpoint specific damage after a heart attack, better treatment can be prescribed to encourage proper healing. The development comes from researchers at the Singapore Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR). ...click here to read more

Video games can be used to improve brain function and help better deal with real life settings. A new article suggests that specific content, dynamics, and mechanics of video games can offer brain benefits – even the ones that are action packed. The term ‘video games’ may have you thinking of adolescents sitting in front ...click here to read more