The robot hand extends toward a small cube, guided by signals from electrodes implanted in the brain of partially paralyzed patient Nathan Copeland. In surprisingly smooth fashion, Copeland’s mind directs the robot hand to pick up the cube and move it to another part of the table. The process works so well — at speeds… read on > read on >
People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) had milder symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown, possibly due to reduced stress levels and more control over their diet, Argentine researchers report. “We think the results have something to do with people staying at home,” said study author Dr. Juan Pablo Stefanolo. “They were not exposed to outside stress,… read on > read on >
New insight into why you don’t remember your earliest years of life is provided in a new study. “A fundamental mystery about human nature is that we remember almost nothing from birth through early childhood, yet we learn so much critical information during that time — our first language, how to walk, objects and foods,… read on > read on >
So-called yo-yo dieting may increase a woman’s risk of insomnia, sleep apnea and other sleep problems, a new study suggests. Yo-yo dieting — formally called weight cycling — is defined as losing and regaining 10 pounds or more when not pregnant. The study included more than 500 women in every stage of adult life, including… read on > read on >
Hoarseness is common and there are many causes, an expert says. “About one-third of us will develop some sort of voice problem in our lifetime,” said speech language pathologist Carrie Ruggiero, who sees patients at Penn State Health Lime Spring Outpatient Center in Lancaster. Those at most risk for hoarseness include folks who use their… read on > read on >
A rash of gasoline-related poisoning calls has led U.S. poison experts to warn against gas siphoning. Gasoline hoarding and siphoning in some East Coast states has led to a significant increase in gasoline-related emergencies, the Association of Poison Control Centers said. Recent concerns about limited gasoline supplies due to the shutdown of a major pipeline… read on > read on >
A U.S. presidential election can be hard on your heart. That’s the takeaway from two new studies that look back on the 2016 race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton. For one, researchers investigated heart rhythm disorders in more than 2,400 adults in North Carolina (average age: 70.8 years) who had implanted defibrillators… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, May 21, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Children with obstructive sleep apnea who don’t outgrow it by adolescence have nearly three times the risk of high blood pressure as teens compared to those without the breathing issue, a new long-term study shows. But children whose sleep apnea disappears in adolescence don’t have any… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, May 21, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Hispanic adults who experience perceived discrimination are more likely to have changes in the structure of their heart that may lead to cardiovascular disease, according to new research. In the past, scientists have uncovered possible links between discrimination and cardiovascular disease, including higher blood pressure in… read on > read on >
Going gluten-free is a trend that touts benefits for the mind and body, but a new study finds no evidence that gluten is bad for your brain. Among nearly 13,500 middle-aged women, researchers found no connection between eating wheat, barley or rye (the sources of gluten) and mental ability. According to the study authors, the… read on > read on >
