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Jul 26, 2021 … VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Childhood respiratory illnesses have become a rarity during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, as many regions start to scale back their COVID safety restrictions, researchers say doctors should expect a sudden rise in children getting sick. A team from the University of British Columbia report that cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)…

Jul 19, 2021 … SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Can COVID-19 really make its way into the human brain? It’s a question that’s been on scientists’ minds for over a year. Now, a new study reveals that it is indeed possible for SARS-CoV-2 to infect certain brain cells. The revelation could go a long way to explaining the seemingly never-ending symptoms…

Jul 19, 2021 … ST. LOUIS — Regular sleep disruptions take a toll on the body’s circadian rhythm, a key part of our biological clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle in individuals. A study by researchers at Washington University shows that a protein produced by circadian rhythm genes is linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists believe that the debilitating disease…

Jul 18, 2021 … TORONTO —  A drug that typically is used to treat high cholesterol may be quite useful in the fight against breast cancer. According to recent research, the cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins may boost the survival rates of breast cancer patients. Breast cancer is diagnosed in over 330,000 women in the U.S. each year, and…

Jul 16, 2021 … NEW YORK — MIS-C, or multisystem inflammatory syndrome, is an inflammatory condition in children which doctors believe may be a symptom of COVID-19. In some cases, MIS-C can lead to life-threatening problems in the heart. On a positive note, however, researchers from Columbia University report that children with MIS-C-related heart problems see these issues clear up…

Jul 15, 2021 … SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Experts believe it will take about 80 percent of the population getting the COVID-19 vaccine to reach “herd immunity” level. Unfortunately, a new study by researchers at the University of California-San Francisco reports that vaccine hesitancy among young adults may make the notion of herd immunity more of a fantasy than…

Jul 13, 2021 … MEDFORD, Mass. — Eating brown breads or other whole grain foods are not only good for your waist line, but may also defend against heart disease and diabetes, a new study finds. Researchers from Tufts University add older adults who eat at least three servings of whole grains a day enjoy a lower blood pressure…

Jul 12, 2021 … STANFORD, Calif. — An “aging clock” that can predict a person’s likelihood of death and disease may be sitting in the human immune system. Researchers at Stanford Medicine say the natural timing device diagnoses life-threatening illnesses years before symptoms develop. It’s even more accurate than the number of candles on your birthday cake and can…

Jul 08, 2021 … ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Is sneezing really something doctors can cure? In a new paper, scientists at the University of Washington School of Medicine in St. Louis have uncovered what makes us go, “AH-CHOO.” This discovery represents progress towards what the team believes is a “treatment” for sneezing. Controlling the sneeze reflex can help prevent…

Jul 07, 2021 … BOULDER, Colo. — A five-minute workout that scientists call “strength training for your breathing muscles” is proving to lower blood pressure as well as or even better than traditional exercise and prescription drugs. Researchers from the University of Colorado-Boulder say this groundbreaking exercise makes use of a hand-held device which provides resistance as the user breathes.…

Jul 03, 2021 … NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A groundbreaking microchip that can measure stress hormones in real-time from a drop of blood has been developed. Researchers believe the innovation could drastically change the daily health of people without the need for cumbersome laboratory set-ups. Cortisol, and other stress hormones, regulate many aspects of physical and mental health including…

Jul 01, 2021 … BALTIMORE, Md. — Omega-3 fatty acids have become something of a wonder treatment for all sorts of ailments. Studies show getting this nutrient from foods like fish or through dietary supplements may help fight off everything from inflammation, to asthma, to heart disease. Now, scientists say sticking to a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may…

Jun 23, 2021 … BOSTON, Mass. — Inflammation in the brain is generally not something you want to hear when it comes to good health. In fact, studies over the years point to inflammation being a key driver of cognitive decline in old age. However, in a “totally unexpected” discovery, researchers say it appears that not all of the proteins…

Jun 23, 2021 … PERTH, Australia — If your job is always putting you in a bad mood, you’ll be doing your brain a favor if you take up a career that makes you happier. A new study concludes that having a stressful job may lead to Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at Curtin University in Australia say that work stress…

Jun 22, 2021 … GLASGOW, Scotland — The idea that people can be “fat but fit” is one that’s been long debated among health experts. But according to a new study, the ability to be in good shape and obese really is just wishful thinking. Researchers at the University of Glasgow say obese people with a healthy metabolic profile…

Jun 20, 2021 … HOUSTON, Texas — Anti-aging treatments are a popular field of study these days, as more and more people are living into their 70s and 80s. However, a new study reveals the answer to preventing cognitive decline as we age may have been sitting in our blood all along. Researchers have discovered a protein in red blood…

Jun 19, 2021 … NEW YORK — If you think COVID quarantine may have been no big deal for the average couch potato, think again. A new study finds nearly three in five Americans have transformed from “indoor people” to “outdoor people” during the pandemic. The survey of 2,000 respondents over the age of 21 reveals that “indoor people” have…

Jun 18, 2021 … SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France — Tai chi, the ancient Chinese martial art, is a common practice among people all over the world looking for a less strenuous way to exercise. Now, a new study finds this technique could also help the mental health of people suffering from a stroke. Researchers from the University of Arizona find…

Jun 14, 2021 … CLEVELAND — There is certainly no shortage of reporting about the toll that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can take on the lungs. But its impact on the mind can also be devastating for patients too, a new study shows. Researchers say there is an overlap between COVID-19 and brain changes often seen in Alzheimer’s…

Jun 10, 2021 … QUEBEC CITY, Quebec — Obesity can act as a trigger for a number of health issues and diseases. Now, a new study is adding more evidence that prostate cancer risk has a concerning connection to a patient’s waistline. Researchers from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) report that their findings suggest abdominal obesity…

Jun 09, 2021 … TAIPEI, Taiwan — Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, can be an extremely painful condition to have to manage as we age. Although patients typically feel its effects in the hands, back, knees, and hips, a new study reveals osteoarthritis may also lead to incurable damage in the brain. Researchers in Taiwan say older adults suffering from…