New hospitalizations for Americans with severe COVID are climbing once again. The number of patients being admitted to hospitals has grown for each of the past four weeks, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows. Southeastern states have been hit the hardest. In the week ending Aug. 5, the United States had 10,320 newly hospitalized patients. That’s a […]

Reviewers’ Notes Can you recognize someone you haven't seen in years, but forget what you had for breakfast yesterday? Our brains constantly rearrange their circuitry to remember familiar faces or learn new skills, but the molecular basis of this process isn't well understood. Today, scientists report that sulfate groups on complex sugar molecules called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) affect "plasticity" in the […]

A research team co-led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has recently made a significant advancement in spinal cord injury treatment by using genetically-modified human neural stem cells (hNSCs). They found that specifically modulating a gene expression to a certain level in hNSCs can effectively promote the reconstruction of damaged neural circuits […]

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Dwyane Wade’s daughter Zaya Wade is shouting from the rooftops how much she loves, and how grateful she is, for her superstar papa! On Aug 14, Zaya shared a series of photos honoring her father on her Instagram. She […]

Dr Hilary lists the early symptoms of dementia Dementia refers to a group of symptoms associated with the ongoing decline of the brain. More common among people aged over 65, some of the signs can be mistaken for common side effects of ageing. Well known red flags of dementia in its early stages include memory loss and difficulty with speaking […]

Two Connecticut residents have died this summer from infections linked to a bacteria found in raw shellfish or seawater, the state Department of Public Health said Tuesday. Three people in the state are known to have been infected with the Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which doesn’t make an oyster look, smell or taste any different. The state Bureau of Aquaculture said […]

Reviewers’ Notes July 2023 was the hottest month on record, with cities like Phoenix experiencing record-breaking heat waves for weeks on end. A new study finds that ongoing extreme heat can worsen cognitive decline among vulnerable groups-;particularly Black older adults and those living in poor neighborhoods. "Our research finds that cumulative exposure to extreme heat can undermine cognitive health, but […]

The Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) formally recommend mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and other integrative therapies to manage anxiety and depression symptoms in adults living with cancer. The guideline, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, reviews the effectiveness of integrative therapies such as yoga, relaxation, hypnosis, acupuncture, and music therapy in treating […]

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a form of cognitive ability loss that can precede Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. People with MCI have some trouble with memory and thinking, but can largely lead independent lives. Past research suggests that adults with MCI may have worse judgment than those without when it comes to making financial and health care […]

If you have access to it, it’s easy to take today’s contraception for granted. But key discoveries over the last century or so changed the lives of women. Before the invention of modern intra-uterine devices (IUDs) or hormonal contraception, most products had low effectiveness, and were more useful for delaying pregnancy than preventing it. When the contraceptive pill became available […]