Increasing ketones in the blood through a keto diet or supplements may help put irregular menstrual cycles back on schedule or even restart a period that appears to have stalled for good, new research suggests. In a study comparing weight loss results on low-fat and ketogenic diets with and without the addition of ketone supplements,…

New research uncovers a surprising link between dietary zinc and endometriosis, raising questions about zinc’s role in women’s health and its potential influence on this painful, chronic condition. Study:  Exploring the link between dietary zinc intake and endometriosis risk: insights from a cross-sectional analysis of American women. Image Credit:…

While pancreatic cancer rates are rising in people under age 50, a new survey conducted by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) shows most people continue to believe that pancreatic disease affects only the elderly – and that there…

Physical activity of any intensity after a diagnosis of dementia is associated with around a 30% lower risk of death, finds research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The findings prompt the researchers to conclude that those affected should be encouraged to keep up or start an exercise routine, especially as average life…

Just one or two sessions of physical activity at the weekend-;a pattern of exercise dubbed 'weekend warrior'---may be just as likely to lower the risk of cognitive decline, which can often precede dementia, as more frequent sessions, concludes research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. And it may be more convenient and achievable…

As multiple health threats from climate change break dangerous new records, the 2024 Report of The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change calls for the trillions of dollars spent funding fossil fuels to be redirected and used to drive a rapid and fair transition to a net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) economy, instead of harming…

Getting older brings certain expectations, from gray hair and wrinkles to more bouts of forgetfulness. While these beliefs may seem harmless, whether a person views these changes in a positive or negative light may influence how they perceive their cognitive abilities, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State College of Nursing.…

NewsMedical spoke with Susan Magsamen, Executive Director of the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University, during SfN 2024. In this interview, Susan shares insights into her groundbreaking work in neuroaesthetics, discussing how the arts can measurably influence brain function and well-being, while also highlighting the transformative potential of arts-based interventions in healthcare,…

A study from researchers at National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people from Ghana and Nigeria. Their study demonstrated that having just one risk variant in a gene known as APOL1 can significantly increase the risk of developing kidney disease. APOL1 is important…

Vigorous exercise suppresses hunger more effectively than moderate activity, particularly in females.  In a recent study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, researchers explored the effects of exercise intensity on levels of ghrelin (a hormone produced in the stomach associated with hunger) and appetite. Their results indicate that high-intensity exercise could…