Astronauts spending six months or longer in space should stretch their time between trips to three years, warns new research on the impact of space travel on the brain. To study this, researchers examined the brain scans of 30 astronauts, looking at scans that depicted their brains both before and after their missions. The research… read on > read on >
The benefits of friendships and activity aren’t just for the young. Staying socially active can also help older adults age their best, according to new research that pinpoints volunteering and recreational activities as important for seniors. “Although the study’s observational nature prohibits the determination of causality, it makes intuitive sense that social activity is associated… read on > read on >
Before learning they had epilepsy, about 5% of people who have what’s called focal epilepsy had a seizure while driving, new research suggests. “Seizures while driving pose substantial risks for those experiencing them and for others on the road,” said study author Dr. Jacob Pellinen, of the University of Colorado in Aurora and a member… read on > read on >
An amino acid found in meat, fish and energy drinks might be a key regulator of aging in animals, a new study suggests. However, experts warn that no one should start seeing Red Bull as a fountain of youth. Researchers found that deficiencies in the amino acid, called taurine, seemed to be a prime driver… read on > read on >
After three hours of surgery on Wednesday, Pope Francis was recovering at Gemelli hospital in Rome on Thursday. Pope Francis had a hernia in his abdominal wall repaired, along with the removal of scar tissue in his intestine that had created a partial blockage and was causing him pain, the Associated Press reported. Doctors placed… read on > read on >
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — A cold glass of water can refresh when temperatures soar. But if your taste buds need an extra zing, a sip of agua fresca can help. Agua fresca, long ubiquitous in Mexico and other Latin American countries, is an all-natural fruit drink replete with nutrients, said… read on > read on >
THURSDAY, June 8, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — When Dawn Mussallem was little, she dreamed of having her face on a Smucker’s jar – the recognition the “Today” show gives to people who reach their 100th birthday. So, she committed herself to eating a healthy plant-based diet, eschewing junk food and many childhood staples,… read on > read on >
A new transplant method that “reanimates” donor hearts appears safe and effective, a new clinical trial has found — in an advance that could substantially expand the supply of donor hearts available in the United States. The trial tested an approach that allows doctors to transplant hearts from donors who have succumbed to “circulatory death”… read on > read on >
(HealthDay News) – A new survey of cancer centers find that chemotherapy shortages are affecting most of them, prompting last-minute changes in treatment for numerous types of cancer. About 93% of the centers surveyed said they were experiencing shortages of the drug carboplatin, while 70% were short on cisplatin. Together, these platinum chemotherapies can treat… read on > read on >
As a huge plume of smoke from over 400 Canadian wildfires swept south and turned New York City into a landscape that resembled Mars more than Earth, heart experts warned that air pollution can damage your heart as much as it damages your lungs. It’s obvious that wildfires can affect breathing and respiratory health, but… read on > read on >
