Sociology researchers seek to understand the link between social stigma and self-esteem in those on the autistic spectrum. There has been a shift in contemporary thought surrounding people with autism and its respective variants including Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism (HFA). Adults with autism spectrum disorder receive less than 1% of autism research funding
A recent study looked at connections between cancer and the risk of shingles in a group of Australians adults. The Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a member of the herpes virus family and the cause of chickenpox. Chickenpox is a contagious disease that most commonly affects children. Signs of the illness are the typical itchy blisters,
Psychologists questioned youth about the effects of the Netflix show 13 Reasons Why on peers dealing with teen suicide as well as future implications of mature suicide-related content. The Netflix show 13 Reasons Why debuted on March 31, 2017, amidst a firestorm of controversy aimed at the show’s subject matter of teen suicide. A character
The HUNT Fitness Study investigated whether cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with the risk of coronary heart disease in healthy, low-risk men and women. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is caused by the narrowing of the coronary arteries which supply oxygen and blood to the heart and can lead to a heart attack. While recent advances in
A recent study explored how parental alcohol use disorder relates to the marital status and relationship of their children. Alcohol use disorder is a serious condition, estimated to have affected 4.1% of the world’s population in 2010. It is one of the most dangerous, debilitating addictions. Often characterized by a dependency on alcohol, it is
A study published in Science Advances in April 2018 discussed how researchers from the US have developed a new nanosensor to screen ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is the third most common female reproductive cancer in Canada, with 2,800 new cases diagnosed in 2017. Annually, about 1,800 women die from the disease. Ovarian cancer happens when
In this study, researchers examine the pupillary responses of those who are stressed out in multi-tasking simulations versus simpler simulations. Stress in high-demand jobs is a well-researched topic. Many effective tools exist to examine several factors in stressed-out workers that engage in work requiring multitasking, including the Subjective Workload Assessment Technique and the Workload
In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, researchers explored the effects of weight regain on various health outcomes. Obesity, the excessive accumulation of fat, is a major worldwide health concern. Obesity is often associated with other conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. Losing weight through diet
Researchers analyzed the relationship between supermarkets’ checkout food policies and the sales of unhealthy snacks. It is not uncommon to stand in line at the supermarket and decide to buy a candy bar on impulse. A recent survey determined that 70.5% of impulse buys are food, much of which are unhealthy snacks. Supermarkets have a
A recent study investigated whether a cancer diagnosis was associated with worsened clinical outcomes in patients undergoing a heart procedure. While ongoing diagnostic and therapeutic advances have improved survival rates in cancer and cardiovascular disease patients, the prevalence of these complications remain quite high. In recent years, researchers have shown that chemotherapy against cancer can
A recent Brazilian study published in PLOS One demonstrated how diet can impact the benefits of resistance training exercise. Exercise and diet have been shown to be effective markers of overall health. Many studies have demonstrated the ability of exercise to prevent and treat a number of diseases. Specifically, diet and physical activity can act
In a study published in the Californian Journal of Health Promotion, researchers examined dietary choices the night of and morning after drinking. The use of alcohol in North America is widespread. This is why the effects of alcohol consumption have been studied for countless years. While multiple publications on drinking and diet exist, there
A study published in the British Journal of General Practice sought to identify clinical features that can help clinicians with a faster prediction of testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in males between the ages of 15-29 in Canada. However, it has a very good prognosis and is one the
In a study published in the BMJ, researchers analyzed the likelihood of a heart attack on major holidays and football events. Ischaemic heart disease, which can lead to heart attacks, is the leading cause of death worldwide. Albeit the disease may involve several causes, previous research depicts that external factors, such as sports events, increase
Scientists at the University of Washington, USA have developed a genetically-modified form of a common houseplant that cleans the air around it. The air in our homes is often more polluted than outdoor air. Cooking residues, paints, furnishings, and chlorinated water are all sources of potentially hazardous air pollutants in our home. Of these indoor
Researchers followed a large number of people with varicose veins to see if they had an increased risk of developing other blood vessel abnormalities. Varicose veins occur when veins, most commonly in the legs, fail to properly deliver blood back to the heart. Throughout the entire body, the function of veins is to return blood
Are food cravings caused by genetics or are they a case of mind over matter? Researchers recently reviewed food craving interventions to determine if they can be controlled. Food cravings are more than typical hunger pains. They are a frequent, intense desire to eat a specific food. Because cravings are responsible for more than
A Canadian research group used mass spectrometry to better understand how brain cancer cells communicate and promote metastasis. How does cancer spread? Glioblastoma remains a deadly form of brain cancer with just a 4% five-year survival rate. This poor prognosis is largely attributed to the spreading of tumor cells to the surrounding tissues in
Scientists discovered an enzyme used by the human papillomavirus (HPV) that can potentially be targeted to fight cervical, mouth, and anal cancers. Although there is a vaccine for HPV prevention, it is not available everywhere and some people refuse to take it due to religious sensitivity and cost. As a result, HPV continues to be
A recent study investigated a unique signaling pathway that might contribute to exercise intolerance in chronic heart failure. Chronic heart failure occurs when a weakened or damaged heart is unable to pump blood effectively throughout the body. The primary cause of chronic heart failure is myocardial infarction, commonly referred to as a heart attack, which
Researchers from the United States utilized ribosome display technology to generate six antibodies that could diagnose and treat Zika virus. Zika virus disease, also known as Zika fever or Zika virus infection, is primarily caused by a bite of an infected mosquito from the Aedes genus. The disease can also be transmitted through different forms of
Results from a large international study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology reports new prediction criteria for evaluating fracture risk in older individuals. Many older individuals are at an increased risk of increase of sustaining a fracture due to a progressive worsening of bone strength with age (fragility fractures). A clinical way of determining bone
A research group in the United States has found that genetic modification of the gene NRF2 sensitizes tumor cells to drug treatment, providing insight for future development of lung cancer treatment strategies. Lung cancer remains a leader in cancer-related deaths. According to The Cancer Atlas, “lung cancer is responsible for nearly one in five cancer
In a study published in PNAS, researchers in Denmark examined the effects of folate deficiency on changes to DNA during cell division. Folate, also known as folic acid or vitamin B9, is an important vitamin found in many fruits and green leafy vegetables. Research has linked folate deficiency to a variety of diseases, including anemia,
Bone marrow cancer is very difficult to treat. A recent study tested if prolonged treatment with the drug lenalidomide can help treat the disease. Multiple myeloma is a serious type of bone marrow cancer. It occurs when large numbers of a specialized type of blood cell, called plasma cells, start to grow inside the bone
A new study based in China and published in the International Journal of Cancer examined the link between work stress and the chance of developing cancer. Cancer remains a top-ten leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Over recent decades, studies have identified important links between cancer and lifestyle that may
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Institute in Maryland, USA studied the effectiveness of essential oils in eradicating the Lyme disease bacteria. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is spread to humans through the bite of infected deer ticks. The early manifestation of Lyme disease is a localized skin rash. It is named after the
The rising cost of insulin poses a significant barrier for people with diabetes, as many resort to limiting their use of the drug. A recent study at the Yale Diabetes Center reveals that cost-related insulin underuse may be more common than expected. Over the past ten years, the cost of insulin has tripled in the
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