Cart is empty According to a recent study published in BMC Public Health, the tendency to experience positive affectivity contributed to people being physically active or even increasing their activity during the COVID-19 restrictions. In contrast, depressive feelings were linked to lower physical activity. The results suggest that mental well-being can help maintain a physically active lifestyle. Mental well-being and physical activity may thus form a positive cycle.
Could small repeated head hits cause major damage?
The impact makes us cringe—the sound of two helmets making contact during a football game, a player down on the field. Questions swirl: “How badly is he hurt?” “Are his limbs moving?” “Does he have a concussion?” “Will this take him out of this game or many?”
Public policies are needed to improve brain health, researchers urge in commentary
An estimated 3.4 billion people—43% of the world population—had a condition affecting the nervous system in 2021, leading to 11.1 million deaths. Increasing numbers of people affected by stroke, dementia and late-life depression—the three major disorders of the aging brain—foreshadow a “gray tsunami” that requires a new national commitment to address brain health, according to a new commentary published this week in Circulation.
Team develops weight loss app that tracks fiber, protein content in meals
Many people struggle to maintain a healthy weight, and choosing the optimal meals for weight loss can be challenging. A research team at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has developed a weight management program that helps individuals plan meals with the assistance of a web application and support from a registered dietitian. In a study published in JMIR Formative Research, they discuss the app’s features, development, and implementation.
Guidance developed for diagnosis, management of eosinophilic esophagitis
In a clinical guideline issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published in the January issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).
Autism practitioners move beyond traditional demographics toward adaptive environments
At the grocery store, a mother guides her child down the cereal aisle. Nearby, a man studies a list on his phone while a cashier rings up a customer’s order with precision. Amid these ordinary scenes, there is likely someone who is autistic. One in 36 people have a diagnosis of autism, a prevalence higher than many realize. Contributing to this gap in understanding are outdated perceptions and limited diagnostic frameworks.
Personalized therapy for rare genetic diseases: Patient-derived organoids offer new hope
Children’s Mercy Kansas City has achieved a significant advancement toward the treatment of rare genetic diseases through the use of personalized antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs). This innovative approach has shown promising results in preclinical evaluations, which offers new hope for patients with previously untreatable conditions and validates personalized therapies for patients in only eight weeks, significantly faster and more cost-effective than the industry average.
FDA formaldehyde ban in hair products on hold once again
A proposed ban on formaldehyde in chemical hair straightening products—linked to cancer and other health risks—has hit a roadblock after an executive order from President Donald Trump paused all new regulations.
Neurons in amygdala found to regulate social behavior with strangers
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have identified neurons that are essential for mice to engage in social interactions with novel individuals.
Experts discuss progress and challenges in brain implants, urge special ethical and scientific care
In a viewpoint paper recently published in the journal The Lancet Digital Health, a team led by Stanisa Raspopovic from MedUni Vienna looks at the progress and challenges in the research and development of brain implants.