I read the list of symptoms out to my husband.  ‘Always late, easily distracted, impulsive, struggling to focus, prone to emotional dysregulation. Who does that sound like?’ I’d expected him to say our daughter, but instead, he replied: ‘That’s you, Kim. That’s you to a T.’  I was researching ADHD for my eldest – it hadn’t crossed my mind that […]

More than half of survivors of critical illness treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) do not make a full recovery at one year, according to a study published online Sept. 7 in PLOS ONE. Lise F. E. Beumeler, from University of Groningen in the Netherlands, and colleagues evaluated changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in the first year […]

Affecting more than 500 million people worldwide, diabetes mellitus is a growing burden to patients’ longevity and quality of life, as well as an increasing challenge to health care systems. The disease ultimately results from the inability of pancreatic islet beta cells to produce enough insulin to meet metabolic needs. Thus, the study of pancreatic islets is critical for finding […]

Your morning coffee could now give an added immunity boost, thanks to postbiotics and Griffith University and CSIRO researchers. Coffee Roasters Australia founder Alana Beattie is behind the innovation and hopes to see coffee lovers replace one of their daily cups with a healthier alternative, without having to compromise on quality or taste. “When I got into the coffee industry, […]

Jana Kramer gave a loving snapshot of life with her two kids, 6-year-old Jolie and 3-year-old Jace. The actress and singer shared candid footage of her little ones dancing, playing music, hula hooping and having a blast on the merry-go-round, all set to the song “I Get To Love You” by Ruelle. “Today, tomorrow, forever the best thing I’ll ever […]

In a recent study published in Preventive Medicine Reports, researchers evaluated the factors associated with lower coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination rates among pregnant individuals in the United States (U.S.). Study: COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and coverage among pregnant persons in the United States. Image Credit: M M Vieira/Shutterstock Background Many studies have reported severe reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine in […]

Mandatory breath testing may promise to be an effective way to stop drunk driving. However, researchers from Japan have discovered that, without proper implementation, breath testing may make little difference to the number of alcohol-related collisions. Following several high-profile crashes in the early 2000s that ended in tragedy, drunk driving began to attract nationwide attention in Japan. Harsher penalties for […]

Many people commonly consume fiber-enriched foods to promote weight loss and prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer. However, in some individuals—particularly those with a silent vascular deformity—consumption of highly refined fiber may increase the risk of liver cancer, new research from The University of Toledo has found. The discovery, detailed in a paper published in the journal Gastroenterology, […]

Trans-auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is feasible, well-tolerated, and may improve motor function in patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), new research suggests. The field of noninvasive brain stimulation in PD is in its infancy, but emerging research shows it is a promising approach for some patients, lead study author Vanessa K. Hinson, MD, PhD, professor of neurology and director of […]

Even the best-laid plans often go awry, and adapting to changing circumstances on the fly can lead to unanticipated results. Now, researchers from Japan report that dealing with unexpected problems during surgery can also affect patient outcomes. In a study published in August in International Journal of Surgery, researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have revealed that emergency […]