Author: Michelle Korhonen
Protein and carbohydrates in breast milk vs. fat: Which have a significant impact on infant growth? According to a study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, protein and carbohydrates in breast milk play a more significant role in infant growth compared to fat. This study, which analyzed data from over 1,500 infants, found that babies who consumed breast milk with higher levels of protein and carbohydrates exhibited faster growth than those who consumed breast milk with lower levels of these nutrients. Interestingly, the study also revealed that the quantity of fat in breast milk did not have a substantial…
Even though she still qualified, Beverly Likens of Martin, Kentucky, lost her Medicaid just days before a needed surgery. It took a lawyer helping her to straighten out the red tape. Veronica Turner/KFF Health News hide caption toggle caption Veronica Turner/KFF Health News Even though she still qualified, Beverly Likens of Martin, Kentucky, lost her Medicaid just days before a needed surgery. It took a lawyer helping her to straighten out the red tape. Veronica Turner/KFF Health News The day her Medicaid coverage ended, Beverly Likens was in the hospital after a scary trip to the emergency room. The Kentucky…
Few celebrities in the aughts embodied the American dream more than the music mogul Sean “Puffy” Combs. He was one of the most powerful men in music; you could argue that he single-handedly pulled hip-hop from the fringes into mainstream pop. Now he has a very different distinction: He has been accused of what sounds like some of the most vicious domestic abuse I have ever encountered in celebrity news. On Thursday, the R&B singer Cassie, Combs’s longtime romantic partner, filed a civil lawsuit against him. Cassie (whose real name is Casandra Ventura) alleged that Combs, who was also her…
Study Explores the Link Between Microbiome And Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Outcomes – In the aftermath of traumatic stress, individuals often experience enduring negative consequences on their psychological and physical well-being. These post-traumatic neuropsychiatric sequelae (APNS) encompass conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and various somatic or physical symptoms. However, the precise mechanisms underlying these adverse effects remain elusive. A recent study published in Translational Psychiatry delved into the potential role of the microbiome-gut-brain axis in mediating this association.What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?Study Explores the Link Between Microbiome And Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder OutcomesAccording to research, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is…
As the country enters its fourth holiday season with COVID-19, experts offer advice about how Americans should navigate the risks, and what precautions still make sense.
We all just lived through our first 2-degree Celsius day.Javier Torres / GettyNovember 20, 2023, 6:25 PM ETOn Friday, November 17, 2023, the Earth appeared to have crossed a threshold into new climatic territory. That day was the first that the average air temperature near the surface of the Earth was 2 degrees Celsius warmer than preindustrial levels. Saturday was the second.The planet has been this hot before, but never in the era relevant to modern humanity. For those two days, we were the furthest we have ever been from the average climate of 1850–1900, the time just before humans…
Researchers Develop Gene Classifier to Distinguish Low-Risk from High-Risk Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)In a remarkable breakthrough, a team of researchers has created a molecular atlas for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), enabling them to predict whether these early breast pre-cancers will progress into invasive cancers or remain stable. This groundbreaking development holds immense promise for refining treatment decisions and improving patient outcomes for DCIS, a non-invasive form of breast cancer that affects a substantial number of women.The research team, spearheaded by Dr. E. Shelley Hwang of the Duke Cancer Institute and Dr. Rob West of the Stanford University Medical…
Two different brain circuits help regulate salt intake, according to a study in the journal Cell. One adjusts salt cravings, the other determines whether we find salty food delicious or disgusting.
In 2021, Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka, two of the world’s most highly lauded athletes, walked away from major competitions to protect their mental health. In a field that elevates “toughness” and “grit,” both drew major attention for candidly prioritizing wellness above achievement. Their decisions, and the headlines about them, reflected a new cultural willingness—in sports, in schools, and in the workplace—to be more genuine about mental well-being, seemingly replacing stigma with openness.But such saturated awareness of mental health doesn’t automatically translate into a robust cultural understanding of mental illness or how it’s managed. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of…
Visceral Fat’s Role in Alzheimer’s Disease Revealed – Amidst the growing global concern over Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has emerged, casting a spotlight on a previously underappreciated risk factor – visceral fat, the deep abdominal fat surrounding internal organs. This research, presented at the upcoming annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), unveils a critical link between excessive visceral fat and the development of Alzheimer’s, suggesting that this hidden belly fat may play a pivotal role in triggering Alzheimer’s-related brain changes as early as midlife.Led by Dr. Mahsa Dolatshahi of Washington University School of Medicine in…