6 Seemingly ‘Harmless’ Habits That Are Prematurely Aging Your Brain
LOADINGERROR LOADING Just like our bodies, our brains change as we age. The older we get, the harder we recall information, like the name of a restaurant we went to or where we put our keys. Or it may take longer to learn something new. But the good news is we actually have a lot […]
How pre- and postnatal B-12 vitamins improve breast milk vitamin B-12 levels, which supports infant brain development
Babies and children need vitamins, including vitamin B-12, to help their brains and bodies develop and grow. Babies get B-12 from their mothers and can have low levels of B-12 if their mothers had low vitamin levels during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The vitamin B-12 levels of infants strongly depend on maternal levels. Adequacy of vitamin […]
People with obesity burn less energy during day
Weight influences how and when bodies burn energy, new research indicates. An Oregon Health & Science University study published in the journal Obesity found people who have a healthy weight use more energy during the day, when most people are active and eat, while those who have obesity spend more energy during the night, when […]
Bacteria in donor organs complicate immune response after transplantation
Organ transplant recipients take life-long immunosuppressive drugs to prevent their bodies from mounting an immune response against the donated organ, yet a substantial number of them still reject the organs. A new study by researchers from the University of Chicago shows that transplant recipients also mount an immune response against commensal bacteria in the organ […]
If You’re Going To Clean Out Your Ears Yourself, Here’s How To Do It Right
Our bodies produce all kinds of substances, and people have different tolerance levels for them. One that can be really bothersome is earwax. But believe it or not, this substance actually serves a purpose ― and you need to be careful when it comes to removing it. Below, experts break down what you need to […]
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection: Symptoms & Treatment
Things to know about cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection Picture of owl eye inclusion bodies in kidney cells of an individual with cytomegalovirus infection; SOURCE: CDC/Dr. Haraszti CMV is a common virus in the same family as herpesvirus, and it can infect anyone. CMV spreads by direct contact with body fluids, such as saliva, blood, urine, semen, […]
Opinion | The Kids Are Not Alright
*Name has been changed for privacy protection Family finances affect children’s minds and bodies. As a pediatrician and a medical student, we witness every day how poverty makes kids sicker. The 2021 American Rescue Plan put a dent in this harsh reality by expanding the Child Tax Credit. But the credit’s expansion expired in December, […]
Microscopic view on asteroid collisions could help us understand planet formation
A new way of dating collisions between asteroids and planetary bodies throughout our Solar System’s history could help scientists reconstruct how and when planets were born. A team of researchers, led by the University of Cambridge, combined dating and microscopic analysis of the Chelyabinsk meteorite — which fell to Earth and hit the headlines in […]
How tissues form complex shapes that enable organ function
From the smooth tubes of our arteries and veins to the textured pockets of our internal organs, our bodies are made of tissues arranged in complex shapes that aid in performing specific functions. But how do cells fold themselves so precisely into such complicated configurations during development? What are the fundamental forces driving this process? […]
The sunshine vitamin that ‘D’elivers on cardio health
Free from the sun, vitamin D delivers a natural source for one of the hormones essential to our bodies, especially the bones. But when you’re down on this essential nutrient, it’s not only your bones that could suffer, but also your cardio health, according to new research from the University of South Australia. In the […]