Many breast cancer survivors take a hormonal drug after cancer treatment to stave off a recurrence, but new research suggests thesedrugs may be less effective in women who are obese. Breast cancer cells in hormone-positive breast cancers are fueled by the female sex hormone estrogen. Aromatase inhibitor medications lower estrogen…
Validating the role of inhibitory interneurons in memory
Memory, a fundamental tool for our survival, is closely linked with how we encode, recall, and respond to external stimuli. Over the past decade, extensive research has focused on memory-encoding cells, known as engram cells, and their synaptic connections. Most of this research has centered on excitatory neurons and the…
Public health interventions prevented transmission within Boston University of most SARS-CoV-2 cases, finds study
SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19, began impacting the U.S. in March 2020 with many schools and universities shifting to remote education by early April 2020 in response to the public health emergency. Despite public health interventions (increased ventilation, masking policies, surveillance testing, contact tracing of confirmed cases and quarantine…
Metacognition and the pandemic: how our beliefs influence our choices
In a recent study published in PNAS, researchers performed several empirical tests to evaluate the significance of human metacognition, i.e., the ability to self-reflect upon one's beliefs and behavior, during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Study: Metacognition, public health compliance, and vaccination willingness. Image Credit: Zigres/Shutterstock.com Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
Landmark study reveals critical shortage in UK prosthetic and orthotic workforce
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Renowned obesity scientist debunks bold, decades-old weight loss claim
The weight loss myth we’ve ALL been fooled by: Leading obesity scientist debunks bold, decades-old claim that you can lose weight by targeting specific areas Weight loss ads and pills often claim ‘spot reduction’ burns fat in certain areas But Dr Nick Fuller said outside factors control how our bodies…
Stroke Patients Benefit From Neurologic Music Therapy
Neurologic music therapy (NMT), a specially designed intervention targeting movement, balance, and cognitive functioning, improves depressive symptoms and increases brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), early results of a small study suggest. “We’re really happy with the results,” lead study author psychotherapist Honey Bryant, a PhD candidate and research assistant at the…
Physical therapist’s tip for getting rid of bunions – costs just £4.99
Bunions: Expert explains causes and treatments Bunions are bony lumps that form on the side of feet, and according to the NHS, surgery is the only way to get rid of them. But a well-known tool for stopping nail polish smudging, often used when someone goes for a pedicure, could…
The early symptoms of cervical cancer that are hard to spot
The early symptoms of cervical cancer that are hard to spot The main cause of cervical cancer is a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV) Cervical cancer may not cause any symptoms or the symptoms may not be obvious. The most common symptoms of cervical cancer are unusual vaginal bleeding, including…
New prediction model estimates risk of opioid relapse early in treatment
Reviewed A newly developed prediction model may be able to calculate the risk of opioid relapse among individuals in the early stages of medication treatment-;as early as three weeks into therapy. "Medication treatment for opioid use disorder, contrary to popular belief, is very effective and likely to succeed if patients…