Researchers from the University of California, Irvine have discovered that the absence of Adiponectin receptor 1 protein (AdipoR1), one of the principal enzymes regulating ceramide homeostasis in the retina, leads to an accumulation of ceramides in the retina, resulting in progressive photoreceptor cell death and ultimately vision loss. The team…
Bob Saget's Daughter Posted a Heart-Wrenching Tribute To Her Dad — Now We're Crying
In the weeks since his untimely death at the age of 65, famous friends and fans from around the world have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late Bob Saget. Among the silly stories and sweet memories shared sits one common theme: how Saget made sure to…
Eruption-hit Tonga enters lockdown as COVID detected
Tonga will go into COVID-19 lockdown Wednesday after the virus was detected in a fresh blow to the Pacific kingdom as it struggles to recover from last month’s devastating volcanic eruption, officials said. The remote island nation had been virus free, but Prime Minister, Siaosi Sovaleni said two men tested…
Pandemic-Fueled Shortages of Home Health Workers Strand Patients Without Necessary Care
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Frail older adults are finding it harder than ever to get paid help amid acute staff shortages at home health agencies. Several trends are fueling the shortages: Hospitals and other employers are hiring away home health…
How to help a friend struggling with body image
It’s common to feel uncomfortable with different aspects of our bodies or to want to make small changes here and there. However, sometimes this dissatisfaction can start to become a burden on our mental and physical health. Here are some tips for helping a friend who may be struggling with…
A Tale of Two Friends; Stacy Adopts #RightHorse Raphael
Like many animal lovers, Stacy had a lifelong love for a horses and a dream of building a special bond with a horse of her own. Her passion led her to volunteer at one of the ASPCA’s Right Horse Partners, This Old Horse, in Hastings, Minnesota. The organization specializes in…
Scientists describe a smell sensory map in fruit flies
The distinctive smell of a flower.. the unmistakable aroma of coffee… the dangers linked with inhaling smoke fumes. Sensory systems have evolved to provide us with immediate, finely tuned information about the world around us, whether they are colors processed through our visual system or certain pitches interpreted through our…
Certain dietary patterns may raise risk for developing IBD
(HealthDay)—Dietary patterns are associated with the risk for developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with an increased risk for Crohn disease (CD) seen in association with a Western dietary pattern and an increased risk for ulcerative colitis (UC) observed with a carnivorous pattern, according to a study published online Dec. 1…
CDC turns to wastewater data to track COVID’s spread
(HealthDay)—It’s less enchanting than reading tea leaves, but federal health officials announced Friday that they are expanding nationwide efforts to track COVID-19 by monitoring virus levels found in raw sewage. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects to add an additional 250 surveillance sites over the next few…
Statins: The side effects of the medication that could also be signalling Omicron
Statins: How the drug prevents heart attacks and strokes We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Having…