A new study has revealed how the gut’s protective mechanisms ramp up significantly with food intake, and at times of the day when mealtimes are anticipated based on regular eating habits. Researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute found, in laboratory models, that eating sets off a hormonal ‘chain reaction’ in the gut. Eating causes a hormone called VIP […]
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Mental health is often used in political discourse and arguments. Post-traumatic stress disorder was the subject Jan. 8, when Rep. Ilhan Omar (D.-Minn.), herself a Somalian refugee who had spent years in a refugee camp in Kenya, said: “Every time I hear conversations around war, I find myself being stricken with PTSD.” Rep. Jim Banks (R.-Ind.), a veteran of the […]
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Why do BMW and Audi owners often seem to drive like idiots? Is it the car that makes them behave aggressively behind the wheel, or are specific types of people drawn to such cars as well being more likely to break traffic regulations? New research at the University of Helsinki provides some answers. Jan-Erik Lönnqvist, professor of social psychology, had […]
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The mechanism behind how HIV can develop resistance to a widely-prescribed group of drugs has been uncovered by new research from the Crick and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, with the findings opening the door to the development of more effective treatments. Today, a number of drugs are available which help to control HIV infection, including a group called integrase strand transfer […]
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How the strength of your grip can provide an insight into your overall health and the risk of developing dementia Having a poor grip has been associated with weaker overall strength and injury Grip strength can also provide valuable insight into future risk or diseases Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found poor grip was sign of cognitive impairment Grip strength can […]
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In school buildings with indoor air quality related problems, such as moisture damage, temperature problems or poor ventilation, pupils experience slightly more symptoms than in buildings in which conditions are stated to be good based on expert evaluation. However, the association between indoor air quality of the school building and the pupils’ symptoms was so weak that it is not […]
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has appointed Atefeh Riazi as its new chief Information officer, effective February 3. WHY IT MATTERS At MSK, Riazi will be tasked with developing and putting into place an enterprise-wide, long-term strategic information technology plan, and will lead the integration of digital resources across the organization. Riazi will report to MSK's Chief Digital Officer and […]
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It sizzles on the grill. But does it fizzle in terms of nutrition? That’s the question when it comes to the new plant-based burgers that are flying off grocery store shelves and restaurant tables. Consumer choices include the Beyond Burger, the Impossible Burger and even Impossible sausage crumbles, which a major pizza chain is testing in select nationwide markets. These […]
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A coronavirus known as 2019-CoV has infected more than 4,000 people as of this month, spreading through the far east from China. At least 10 other countries have either reported or suspected infections, and health officials have warned it will likely continue to spread. As 2019-CoV seems it will likely to continue to spread out of China, despite the country’s […]
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Stomach bloating usually describes the uncomfortable sensation that follows an overindulgence in certain foods. Commonly reported symptoms include a stretching sensation in the tummy and painful abdominal cramps. While bloating is commonly chalked up to eating certain foods, it is not always easy to identify the worst offenders so the problem may persist. READ MORE Stomach bloating: Five signs it […]
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