Approximately one in five people on Earth lives with chronic pain. And the vast majority—up to two-thirds—are women. New research from Aalborg University sheds light on a possible cause: sleep.
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Prevalence of disorders of gut-brain interaction increased after pandemic
The prevalence of disorders of the gut-brain interaction (DGBI) increased from before to after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online July 30 in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. -
New excavation campaign at Trou Al’Wesse traces settlement of Homo sapiens in EU regions
Archaeologists at the University of Liège are conducting a new excavation campaign at the Paleolithic site of Trou Al’Wesse in Modave. This exceptional site provides valuable information about the settlement … -
GLP-1 receptor agonist use linked to nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
For older adults with type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), according to a research letter … -
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in New York City Linked to Cooling Towers
Fifty-eight people have been infected—and two have died—in a New York City outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease—a severe type of pneumonia caused by a bacterium commonly associated with air-conditioning systems and cooling towers -
Embracing life’s highs and lows can boost mental health in middle age
Middle-aged adults who adopt an attitude of joyful acceptance toward all of life’s experiences—both good and bad—enjoy better mental health, particularly when they feel socially connected, a new University … -
New curriculum’s focus on patient trust makes learning bedside cardiac assessment meaningful, study shows
The patient–doctor relationship is built upon trust in not only doctors’ knowledge and skills but also attitudes. Over time, notions of trust in medical education have focused increasingly on trainees … -
Boosting enzyme in brain immune cells could help treat Alzheimer’s disease
In a preclinical study, Cedars-Sinai investigators found that boosting angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) in key immune cells called microglia in the brain helped protect the brains of specially bred … -
The alliance between the immune system and reproduction in mammals
A new article in Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology examines how the immune system and reproduction interact in female mammals, especially during pregnancy, from mating to birth. -
Do elephants make deliberate gestures to ask for things? Our study says yes
Elephants are known for their intelligence, strong social bonds, and good memories. But do they communicate to show real intention? A new study suggests they do. The research showed that elephants gestured …