Preeclampsia and preterm birth risk may be reduced by calcium dose lower than current WHO standard

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo help prevent preeclampsia and preterm birth—common complications in pregnancy that can be fatal to women and newborns—low-d

Updated on: March 23,2024 20

Preeclampsia and preterm birth risk may be reduced by calcium dose lower than current WHO standard

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo help prevent preeclampsia and preterm birth—common complications in pregnancy that can be fatal to women and newborns—low-d

Updated on:March 23,2024 20

New research shows men sleep better than women, and sleep quality improves with age

by Prabhjot Sohal,University of Western OntarioCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have unveiled crucial insights into the sleep health of middle-aged and older adults in Canada, identifying so

Updated on: March 24,2024 12

New research shows men sleep better than women, and sleep quality improves with age

by Prabhjot Sohal,University of Western OntarioCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have unveiled crucial insights into the sleep health of middle-aged and older adults in Canada, identifying so

Updated on:March 24,2024 12

Scientists uncover secrets of brain development: Extensive neural migration continues after birth

byUniversity of PittsburghLarge chains of migrating cells forming braided streams break down into a shower of young migrating neurons that continue to integrate into the entorhinal cortex and ne

Updated on: December 28,2023 6

Scientists uncover secrets of brain development: Extensive neural migration continues after birth

byUniversity of PittsburghLarge chains of migrating cells forming braided streams break down into a shower of young migrating neurons that continue to integrate into the entorhinal cortex and ne

Updated on:December 28,2023 6

Brain implant successfully controls both seizures and OCD

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityOHSU neurosurgeon Ahmed Raslan, M.D., and patient Amber Pearson. Credit: OHSU/Christine Torres HicksA patient at Oregon Health & Scienc

Updated on: January 05,2024 16

Brain implant successfully controls both seizures and OCD

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityOHSU neurosurgeon Ahmed Raslan, M.D., and patient Amber Pearson. Credit: OHSU/Christine Torres HicksA patient at Oregon Health & Scienc

Updated on:January 05,2024 16

Smart brain-wave cap recognizes stroke before the patient reaches the hospital

byAmsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA special brain-wave cap can diagnose stroke in the ambulance, allowing the patient to receive appropriate treatment faste

Updated on: January 06,2024 15

Smart brain-wave cap recognizes stroke before the patient reaches the hospital

byAmsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA special brain-wave cap can diagnose stroke in the ambulance, allowing the patient to receive appropriate treatment faste

Updated on:January 06,2024 15

Digital training program improves quality of life for care residents with dementia—even during the COVID-19 pandemic

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuality of life for people with dementia living in residential and nursing home care substantially improved after staff took part in a digi

Updated on: December 28,2023 8

Digital training program improves quality of life for care residents with dementia—even during the COVID-19 pandemic

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQuality of life for people with dementia living in residential and nursing home care substantially improved after staff took part in a digi

Updated on:December 28,2023 8

Study adds to evidence that Parkinson's starts in the gut

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterAn autoimmune reaction in mice to a protein associated with Parkinson's disease damaged neurons in the GI tract, adding to evidence that the diseas

Updated on: April 02,2024 14

Study adds to evidence that Parkinson's starts in the gut

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterAn autoimmune reaction in mice to a protein associated with Parkinson's disease damaged neurons in the GI tract, adding to evidence that the diseas

Updated on:April 02,2024 14

Vertigo: A common symptom with many different causes

by Robert PreidtThe first step in treating vertigo is understanding its cause. Many conditions can trigger vertigo an expert says.Middle ear fluid, dislodged crystals in the inner ear, Meniere's d

Updated on: December 28,2023 19

Vertigo: A common symptom with many different causes

by Robert PreidtThe first step in treating vertigo is understanding its cause. Many conditions can trigger vertigo an expert says.Middle ear fluid, dislodged crystals in the inner ear, Meniere's d

Updated on:December 28,2023 19

'Biohybrid' device could restore function in paralyzed limbs

byUniversity of CambridgeIn a study carried out in rats, researchers from the University of Cambridge used a biohybrid device to improve the connection between the brain and paralyzed limbs. The

Updated on: January 21,2024 14

'Biohybrid' device could restore function in paralyzed limbs

byUniversity of CambridgeIn a study carried out in rats, researchers from the University of Cambridge used a biohybrid device to improve the connection between the brain and paralyzed limbs. The

Updated on:January 21,2024 14

Dance with me? Study uses music to soothe dementia patients and caregivers

by Zach Sweger,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe room transformed as an older woman danced around the skilled nursing care unit to rock 'n' roll hits fro

Updated on: June 07,2024 6

Dance with me? Study uses music to soothe dementia patients and caregivers

by Zach Sweger,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe room transformed as an older woman danced around the skilled nursing care unit to rock 'n' roll hits fro

Updated on:June 07,2024 6

Study: Drug significantly reduces chorea symptoms in patients with Huntington's disease

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe drug valbenazine statistically improves chorea, a movement disorder commonly associated with Huntington

Updated on: March 21,2024 11

Study: Drug significantly reduces chorea symptoms in patients with Huntington's disease

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe drug valbenazine statistically improves chorea, a movement disorder commonly associated with Huntington

Updated on:March 21,2024 11

DNA treatment could delay paralysis that strikes nearly all patients with ALS

byUniversity of California - San DiegoAn illustration of the connections between muscle fibers and a motor neuron, the latter of which relies on crucial proteins to create and send signals to th

Updated on: April 09,2024 0

DNA treatment could delay paralysis that strikes nearly all patients with ALS

byUniversity of California - San DiegoAn illustration of the connections between muscle fibers and a motor neuron, the latter of which relies on crucial proteins to create and send signals to th

Updated on:April 09,2024 0