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Service Dogs Benefit Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Nov 29, 2024 08:11AM

A study of veterans with PTSD found those with trained psychiatric service dogs showed reduced symptoms, lower anxiety, and better social functioning.

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Acupuncture for Shingles

Nov 29, 2024 08:11AM

Acupuncture shows promise as a safe, effective treatment for shingles, easing pain and reducing skin lesions, according to a review of 59 trials with nearly 4,000 patients.

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Wet Cupping Therapy for Asthma

Nov 29, 2024 08:11AM

Wet cupping therapy may improve respiratory symptoms in mild to moderate asthma, offering a complementary option alongside standard treatments, a Turkish study suggests.

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Stem-Cell Treatment To Reverse Type 1 Diabetes

Nov 29, 2024 08:11AM ● By Kris Urquhart

A phase 1 trial shows promise for reversing Type 1 diabetes: a patient produced insulin independently after stem-cell therapy, remaining injection-free for a year.

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Mindfulness App Helps Intensive Care Patients

Nov 29, 2024 08:11AM

A mobile app-based mindfulness program, including guided meditations and symptom management, significantly eased psychological distress in ICU survivors, a study finds.

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Artificial Beaver Dams Protect Wildlife

Nov 29, 2024 08:01AM

Artificial beaver dams, mimicking nature’s designs, are revitalizing the Northern Great Plains, restoring ecosystems, improving soil and water, and even attracting real beavers.

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Sweat Monitor Measures Overexertion

Nov 29, 2024 08:01AM

A smart elastic band from Northwestern University tracks muscle exertion by analyzing sweat acidity, helping users optimize workouts and prevent soreness.

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Linking Biodiversity to Human Health

Nov 29, 2024 08:01AM

Biodiversity loss has human costs: a study links declining bat populations to increased pesticide use and higher infant mortality, highlighting nature's role in health and agriculture.

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Funny but Serious Science

Nov 29, 2024 08:01AM

The Ig Nobel Prizes celebrated quirky science: researchers showed mammals can breathe through their anuses, and a plant that mimics plastic leaves, sparking laughter and curiosity.

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Microplastics Found in Part of the Brain

Oct 31, 2024 08:11AM

A study published in JAMA Network Open found microplastics in the olfactory bulb of the brain in eight out of 15 individuals. This raises concerns about the potential for plastics to reach the brain.

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Cardiometabolic Benefits of Caffeine

Oct 31, 2024 08:11AM

A study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that moderate caffeine intake (200-300 mg daily) significantly lowers the risk of cardiometabolic disease, with coffee drinkers experiencing up to a 50 percent risk reduction.

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Homeopathy for Arm Fracture

Oct 31, 2024 08:11AM

A case report in Integrative Medicine Reports describes a 53-year-old patient who healed a fractured humerus using homeopathy with Symphytum officinale. X-rays showed healing after two weeks, and full recovery occurred in six weeks.

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Physiological Response to Spirituality

Oct 31, 2024 08:11AM

A 2023 study in Integrative Medicine Reports found that an eight-week wellness program improved heart rate variability (HRV) in college students, suggesting enhanced stress recovery and spiritual well-being. Further research is needed.

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E. coli Linked to Urinary Tract Infections

Oct 31, 2024 08:11AM

A 2023 study by George Washington University links 640,000 U.S. UTIs to E. coli in meat. Proper kitchen hygiene and cooking meat to recommended temperatures can reduce the risk of foodborne infections.

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New Findings About Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid

Oct 31, 2024 08:01AM

Scientists in Europe and the U.S. discovered that the asteroid responsible for the dinosaur extinction 66 million years ago likely originated beyond Jupiter's orbit. Rich in water and carbon, it was unique among Earth-impacting asteroids.

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Female Sharks Found Sleeping on a Seabed

Oct 31, 2024 08:01AM

Scientists from the University of Tasmania discovered thousands of female Port Jackson sharks sleeping on the seabed in Beagle Commonwealth Marine Reserve. The reason for their gathering is unclear, but one theory suggests they were feeding on scallops before laying eggs.

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Decreasing Birth Rates Concern Countries

Oct 31, 2024 08:01AM

The 2022 World Bank data shows declining birth rates, with South Korea's at less than 0.8, the lowest among wealthy countries. Rising dog ownership and declining childbirth prompted President Yoon to declare a "demographic national emergency."

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Construction Blocks Marine Life Movement

Oct 31, 2024 08:01AM

Karissa Lear, an aquatic ecologist, observed that manmade structures in Western Australia disrupted young green sawfish migration. She suggests that marine animals need assistance navigating human infrastructure, similar to wildlife bridges and fish ladders, to support ocean sustainability.

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Making Hospice Care Sustainable

Oct 31, 2024 08:01AM

The hospice industry is embracing sustainability, with providers like Agrace Hospice and Amedisys aiming for carbon neutrality and reduced emissions. These initiatives align with hospice missions, enhancing community impact and promoting long-term ecological responsibility.

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Forever Chemicals Linked to Metabolic Disease

Sep 30, 2024 08:15AM

A study linked early-life exposure to the chemical TCFD in mice to permanent gut microbiome changes and increased risk of metabolic diseases like obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

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