Qigong shows promise in reducing chronic back pain in veterans
Chronic pain is widespread in the United States, particularly among military veterans, affecting between 40 to 70% of this population ...
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UTHealth project aims to improve clinical trials for underserved people with neurological conditions
In an effort to close the gap in neurological outcomes for underserved populations, a UTHealth Houston project funded with $2.9 ...
Sweet drinks, sour outcomes: a global health wake-up call
Sugary drinks are fueling rising rates of diabetes and heart disease worldwide—and what must be done to curb their devastating ...
The role of phytochemicals in combating metabolic diseases
Research highlights the potential of plant-derived compounds in addressing chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease by targeting inflammation, ...
Pioneering study shows promising results for cognitive treatment in Down syndrome
The ICOD (Improving Condition in Down syndrome) project, a pioneering study in addressing the cognitive difficulties associated with Down syndrome, ...
Women face greater barriers to accessing mobility aids despite higher need
Women are more likely than men to experience mobility limitations that could benefit from the use of mobility aids but ...
Study: Brain volume changes correlate with social behavior differences in psychiatric conditions
A study published in Molecular Psychiatry found that brain volume changes correlate with social behavior differences in psychiatric conditions such as autism ...
Antiseizure medications during pregnancy linked to neurodevelopmental risks in children
Children born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased risks ...
Bystander CPR within 10 minutes of cardiac arrest increases survival chances and brain recovery
The sooner a lay rescuer (bystander) starts cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a person having a cardiac arrest at home or in public, up to ...
$1 million grant supports research on groundbreaking therapies for MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease of the brain and spinal cord that impacts millions worldwide. In MS, the ...
