Wellness
Disruption of Blood Flow and Vessel Wall Damage in Aortic Dilation
Blood circulates through the body and is pumped by the heart into the aorta approximately once a minute. The aorta, the body's main artery, receives blood from the heart with…
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The Way Children Talk May Predict Future Mental Health Challenges
Researchers have found that the way children speak about stressful experiences may help predict their…
Unsafe Living Environments Elevate Fall Risk for Seniors
Older adults living in homes with electrical or plumbing problems, limited living space, or poor…
Can Eating Less Protein Promote Healthy Ageing?
Protein-fortified foods are now common, appearing in products ranging from breakfast cereals and coffee to…
Financial Instability Associated with Faster Brain Ageing
Persistent financial hardship is associated with faster cognitive decline and poorer brain health in later…
Wellness
Study by UNCG shows connection between selenium and COVID-19 death rates
Chemists at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro have published a paper in the journal Antioxidants, unveiling a novel…
Size Matters: Understanding the Neuroanatomy Behind Trigeminal Neuralgia’s Response to Treatment
The publication in the journal *Cephalalgia*, recognized as the official outlet of the International Headache Society, unveils groundbreaking findings on…
Investigating a possible new therapy for endometriosis
In the United States, approximately 15% of women of childbearing age have endometriosis. This condition is distinguished by symptoms such…
Fresh perspectives on the role of serotonin in governing behaviour
For several decades, the prevalence of anxiety and depression has been on a steady incline globally, a situation significantly worsened…
Young adults who experience migraines, along with other unconventional risk factors, may face an increased risk of stroke
Adults under the age of 35 to 45 may face a higher risk of stroke from less conventional risk factors…
Selenium as an indicator of metabolic syndrome in middle-aged women
A study published in the journal Aging, known in academic circles as "Aging (Albany NY)" according to MEDLINE/PubMed and as…
Why scratching intensifies itching
It seems that the age-old wisdom imparted by mothers across the globe holds a scientific truth: Scratching an itch exacerbates…
According to the brain, not all itches are the same
Itch is a protective mechanism in animals, helping to ward off parasites that might introduce harmful pathogens into the body.…