Women are less happy than men—a psychologist on why and four things you can do about it

Something strange is going on in women’s happiness research. Because despite having more freedom and employment opportunities than ever before, women have higher levels of anxiety and more mental health challenges, such as depression, anger, loneliness and more restless sleep. And these results are seen across many countries and different age groups. A recent survey conducted by the American Psychological […]

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A low-cost, eco-friendly COVID test

The availability of rapid, accessible testing was integral to overcoming the worst surges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and will be necessary to keep up with emerging variants. However, these tests come with unfortunate costs. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, the “gold standard” for diagnostic testing, are hampered by waste. They require significant time (results can take up to a day […]

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Does the Mediterranean diet meet nutritional requirements during pregnancy?

In a recent article published in the Frontiers in Public Health Journal, researchers evaluated whether adopting a healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), during pregnancy could meet the unique macro- and micronutrient requirements of pregnancy. Study: Diet quality and nutrient density in pregnant women according to adherence to Mediterranean diet. Image Credit: AntoninaVlasova/Shutterstock.com Background Diet usually is not enough to meet […]

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Oral diabetes drug semaglutide fights obesity in mice: A game-changer for human treatment?

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers investigate the metabolic effects of oral semaglutide in diet-induced obese (DIO) mice. Study: Oral Semaglutide under Human Protocols and Doses Regulates Food Intake, Body Weight, and Glycemia in Diet-Induced Obese Mice. Image Credit: myskin / Shutterstock.com Background Semaglutide, an oral form of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), is one of the first type […]

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Dementia: 11 key risk factors may predict disease 14 years sooner

Researchers developed an 11-point risk factor score to predict dementia onset 14 years ahead of the typical diagnostic timeline. The score is up to 80% accurate in British populations. It could be used as an initial screening tool for dementia. Millions of people around the world currently live with dementia, a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects memory and cognitive skills. […]

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Pinpointing Key Features of Gut Dysbiosis in Melanoma

TOPLINE: Fecal microbiota profiles differ among healthy individuals and patients with melanoma as well as among people with early and late-stage melanoma, suggesting that gut dysbiosis may be a targetable element of melanoma pathogenesis and disease progression. METHODOLOGY: The gut microbiome influences response to immunotherapy in late-stage melanoma, but it’s unclear whether fecal microbiota profiles differ between healthy individuals and […]

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