Cannabis exposures in suspected suicide attempts are on the rise

Suspected suicidal cannabis exposures have increased 17% annually, over a period of 12 years, according to a Washington State University-led analysis of U.S. poison center data. The vast majority of the attempts, more than 92%, involved other substances in addition to cannabis, and the data cannot show a direct causal link between cannabis and suicide attempts. Still, the findings are […]

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Refined carbohydrates such as white bread raise miscarrying risk

Diet high in fruit and vegetables can slash miscarriage risk by almost two-thirds, study finds Those with a diet high in processed foods had double the risk Experts believe anti-inflammatory foods can help maintain a healthy pregnancy  READ MORE: Three-quarters took avoidable health risks before pregnancy Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables can slash the chances of miscarriage by up to […]

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The study covered in this summary was published on medrxiv.org as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaway Age and anemia status should be incorporated into standard fecal immunochemical test (FIT) screening to better predict the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) and the need for an urgent colonoscopy.  Why This Matters The British National Institute for […]

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Study finds heightened risk of cardiovascular disease among cancer survivors

Cancer survivors may be at long-term heightened risk of subsequent cardiovascular disease, irrespective of traditional underlying risk factors, suggest the findings of a large UK Biobank study, published online in the journal Heart. Those with previous breast or blood cancers may be at greatest risk, the findings indicate. Shared vascular risk factors as well as the treatments and biological processes […]

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Wegovy side effects laid bare: From weird dreams to sagging skin

The VERY bizarre (and scary) side effects of Ozempic: From insanely lucid dreams about Matthew McConaughey riding a llama to spontaneous phobias of ground beef, sagging skin and rapid muscle loss Millions of Americans are currently taking Wegovy and Ozempic, studies show But amid its growing popularity more and more people are reporting side-effects READ MORE: Ozempic could cause you […]

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Could laughter yoga be a therapeutic approach for type 2 diabetic glycemic control?

A recent study published in the Frontiers in Endocrinology Journal investigated the effects of laughter yoga on glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes. Study: Laughter yoga as an enjoyable therapeutic approach for glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial. Image Credit: AboutLife/Shutterstock.com Background Diabetes is a chronic condition requiring lifelong self-management for metabolic control and […]

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Young adults with cancer at greater risk for HPV-related cancers

A team of researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah (the U) found that human papillomavirus-related cancer diagnoses are more common in adolescent and young adults (AYAs) who have previously had cancer. The team is led by Anne Kirchhoff, Ph.D., MPH, investigator in the Cancer Control and Population Sciences Research Program and associate professor of pediatrics at […]

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Study reveals DCAF1 protein's role in colon cancer development through EZH2 phosphorylation

Initially, the DDB1 and CUL4 Associated Factor 1 (DCAF1) was identified as a protein that interacts with human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) virion-associated protein (Vpr) and regulates cell cycles and cell proliferation. Although most research related to DCAF1, also known as HIV-1 Vpr binding protein (VprBP), has reported on its adaptor function in the Cullin 4 A E3 ubiquitin ligase […]

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In a recent study published in the journal Nature Microbiology, researchers investigated whether intestinal microbial alterations contribute to anorexia nervosa (AN) pathogenesis. AN, a disorder associated with altered eating, has caused considerable mortality, especially among women. However, chloramphenicol wound healing therapies based on scientific evidence are scarce. AN pathogenesis likely involves several environmental and genetic factors. Studies have reported intestinal […]

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