The complex communities of microbes that live on the skin, in the mouth and in the intestine, are influenced by factors such as diet, environment, and lifestyle. This may change in the course of life. Researchers have now shown that they can determine, on the basis of Multiple, the age of a Person. With the […]
What your tongue reveals about your health
As strange as it sounds, your tongue can actually tell you a lot about your health. While merely looking at your tongue won’t automatically let you know if you’re running a fever or if you have the flu, it can help to use it as a visual aid along with any other symptoms you might […]
Brainwave activity that reveals knowledge of crime
An innovative research project that detects brain activity revealing individuals’ knowledge of criminal behavior is delivering positive results for a University of Canterbury (UC) led research team. The project team, led by UC Director of Clinical Legal Studies Professor Robin Palmer, has been working for the past three years to attempt to validate Forensic Brainwave […]
Deena Cortese Reveals Her Son Has Metatarsus Adductus, Needs Night Braces
Setting the record straight. After being criticized for her 12-month-old son CJ’s bare feet, Deena Nicole Cortese revealed that the toddler has been diagnosed with a common foot deformity. “CJ has Metatarsus Adductus and will be getting night braces to get it corrected,” the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star, 33, captioned a Tuesday, January 14, […]
Study reveals long-term benefits of weight loss surgery in adults with obesity and diabetes
Researchers recently conducted the largest study to date to evaluate the effectiveness of weight loss surgery in a Chinese population of individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes. In the study, which is published in Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews, surgery provided substantial and sustainable effects on weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol over five years. Source: […]
Study reveals increased cannabis use in individuals with depression
The prevalence of cannabis, or marijuana, use in the United States increased from 2005 to 2017 among persons with and without depression and was approximately twice as common among those with depression in 2017. The findings, which are published in Addiction, come from a survey-based study of 728,691 persons aged 12 years or older. “Perception […]
‘Bachelor’ Alum Liz Sandoz Reveals She Suffered a Miscarriage
Speaking her truth. Liz Sandoz and her husband, Vito Presta, opened up about her miscarriage on the Sunday, December 1, episode of her podcast “Miraculous Mamas.” Sandoz, 31, who previously competed for Nick Viall’s heart on season 21 of The Bachelor, shared the details of the emotional day she discovered she had a chemical pregnancy. […]
Bachelor’s Vienna Girardi Reveals Results of Multiple Plastic Surgeries
A new woman! The Bachelor alum Vienna Girardi showed off the results of her multiple plastic surgeries in new photos obtained by Us Weekly. “I love my body!” the 33-year-old tells Us. “I needed to feel like myself again.” To do so, Girardi turned to Dr. Franklin Rose, who previously gave her a nose job […]
Tetris gameplay reveals complex cognitive skills
In a fraction of a second, a colorful digital block shaped like the letter “L” falls from the top of the computer screen. In even less time, fingers float across a controller, striking the arrow keys in rapid succession to rotate the figure so it falls in line with a computerized stack of shapes. Form […]
Study reveals how drug abstinence changes gene expression, making relapse more likely
A new preclinical study by University at Buffalo researchers reveals the genetic basis of relapse, one of the most detrimental but poorly understood behaviors related to addiction. Craig Werner, Ph.D., is first author on a paper published Oct. 9 in Science Advances that demonstrates how prolonged abstinence after cocaine use drives gene changes that promote […]