Small amounts of licorice raise blood pressure, study finds
It is known that large amounts of liquorice cause high blood pressure. A study by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, now shows that even small amounts of liquorice raise blood pressure. The individuals who react most strongly also show signs of strain on the heart. Liquorice is produced from the root of plants of the […]
Space Flights Provoke Tension Headaches, Migraine
Space flight appeared to provoke headaches in healthy astronauts, a prospective study showed. Of 24 astronauts who participated in long-haul space flights — ones that lasted at least 10 days — 91.7% experienced one or more headaches during a total of 3,596 space days, reported Willebrordus P. J. van Oosterhout, MD, PhD, of Leiden University […]
‘Study drugs’ set the stage for other drug use and mental health decline
Taking “study drugs” like Adderall without a diagnosis is not only dangerous in itself, but can lead to other drug use and a decline in mental health, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications are frequently used illicitly by college students as a study […]
Consuming refined carbs might be linked to perceived facial attractiveness
In a new study, participants’ levels of consumption of refined carbohydrates were statistically linked with their facial attractiveness as rated by heterosexual volunteers of the opposite sex. Visine and colleagues at the University of Montpellier, France, present these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on March 6, 2024. The Western diet consists of high […]
Study results show 25% of pregnant people are not getting enough omega-3 fatty acids from their diet or dietary supplements
Results from a new nationwide cohort study show that, despite strong recommendations in favor of consuming omega-3 fatty acids for optimal pregnancy outcomes and offspring health, 25% of participants reported rarely, or never eating fish during pregnancy, with fewer taking omega-3 supplements. The study, “Demographic and health characteristics associated with fish and n-3 fatty acid […]
Sinusitis Tied to Later Autoimmune Disease
A history of sinus congestion and drip may be a precursor to serious autoimmune disorders, a population-based study suggested. Rates of rheumatologic conditions including antiphospholipid syndrome and Sjögren’s disease were significantly higher in people with any experience with sinusitis, with odds up to seven times greater than in individuals with no such history, according to […]
Study urges people to think twice before going on a diet
A new qualitative study highlights the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences associated with “yo-yo dieting,” also known as weight cycling. The work underscores how toxic yo-yo dieting can be and how difficult it can be for people to break the cycle. “Yo-yo dieting — unintentionally gaining weight and dieting to lose weight only to gain […]
Role of ‘hunger hormone’ receptor in obesity-realted chronic inflammation
Texas A&M AgriLife Research study may lead to novel obesity treatment New study provides insights on role of ‘hunger hormone’ receptor in obesity-realted chronic inflammation A team comprised primarily of Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists has made an important discovery that could lead to a novel treatment for obesity and obesity-associated diseases or conditions. Details […]
Ancient ‘chewing gum’ reveals stone age diet
What did people eat on the west coast of Scandinavia 10,000 years ago? A new study of the DNA in a chewing gum shows that deer, trout and hazelnuts were on the diet. It also shows that one of the individuals had severe problems with her teeth. Some 9,700 years ago, a group of people […]
The Surprising Way Having Siblings Can Affect A Teen’s Mental Health
LOADINGERROR LOADING A recent study published in the Journal of Family Issues suggests having multiple siblings may come with a potential downside for young teens. Research based on data collected from eighth graders found that kids with a large number of siblings appear to have worse mental health traits than their peers in smaller families. […]