Category: Health

A new study from Sophia University highlights the underestimated role of mental health in improving life expectancy in Japan, a nation renowned for its long-lived population. While physical health has been extensively studied in Japan, mental health has often been overlooked due to stigma, even as issues like anxiety, substance use disorders and high suicide…

A new study shows that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help many rectal cancer patients avoid invasive surgeries, potentially sparing them from lifelong side effects. The research, spearheaded by Arun Krishnaraj and his team at UVA Cancer Center, suggests that MRI can effectively predict patient outcomes and the risk of tumor recurrence or metastasis following…

Babies exposed to higher levels of air pollution are at an increased risk of developing peanut allergies that persist throughout childhood, according to a new study led by researchers from Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and the University of Melbourne. The research, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, is the first to…

A device offering noninvasive brain stimulation has the potential to revolutionize how depression is treated at home, according to recent research conducted by UTHealth Houston, King’s College London and the University of East London. The study, published in Nature Medicine, showcases the safety and efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) as a home-based therapy…

A comprehensive new study has revealed a promising 37% reduction in overdose deaths involving opioids combined with stimulant drugs, such as methamphetamine and fentanyl. This significant finding is attributed to expanded treatment options, a rise in naloxone distribution and targeted education campaigns as part of the large, federally funded HEALing Communities Study (HCS). The research,…

In a remarkable large-scale social media analysis, researchers led by Zhejiang University have shed light on the disproportionate health challenges encountered by sexual and gender-diverse (SGD) individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study, recently published in the journal Health Data Science, utilized advanced natural language processing (NLP) techniques to analyze over 471 million tweets, revealing…

In a groundbreaking study, researchers led by Florida State University College of Medicine have established a clear connection between loneliness and an increased risk of developing dementia. This extensive meta-analysis, encompassing data from over 600,000 people worldwide, is the largest of its kind. Published in the journal Nature Mental Health, the research indicates that loneliness…

A new study has uncovered the widespread presence of toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water samples sourced from around the globe, with significant implications for public health. The research, conducted by scientists from the University of Birmingham, Southern University of Science and Technology in Shenzhen (SUSTech) and Hainan University in Haikou, is published in ACS…

Higher levels of HDL-C, commonly known as “good cholesterol,” have historically been associated with better health outcomes. However, startling new research led by the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health suggests a different narrative for women as they transition through menopause. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, reveals that…