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Household rules on use of electronics have uncertain benefit on teens’ sleep

16 Jan 2022

While household rules regarding adolescents’ use of devices and technology are common, their impact on bedtime appears to be mixed, suggesting the need for further investigation, a recent study has found. Nevertheless, many adolescents report having inadequate sleep.

Household rules on use of electronics have uncertain benefit on teens’ sleep

16 Jan 2022

Low-dose vitamin D improves lipid profile in children

16 Jan 2022

Supplementation with vitamin D, particularly at the lower dosage of 600 IU/day, appears to confer positive effects on high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and total cholesterol, with significant changes persisting after the supplementation period, a study has shown.

Low-dose vitamin D improves lipid profile in children

16 Jan 2022

Spice diet lowers proinflammatory cytokines, alters monocyte function in adults

16 Jan 2022

Adherence to medium-dose spice diet (MSD) for 4 weeks results in a reduction of fasting plasma interleukin (IL)-6 and postprandial plasma IL-11β, IL-8, and tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) as well as changes in monocyte function in adults at risk of cardiometabolic disease, a study has shown.

Spice diet lowers proinflammatory cytokines, alters monocyte function in adults

16 Jan 2022

$Arthroplasty boosts neck fracture survival, especially in women$

Arthroplasty boosts neck fracture survival, especially in women

16 Jan 2022

Arthroplasty is an effective intervention for femoral neck fractures, improving short- and midterm survival in patients older than 90 years, and especially in women, a recent study has found.

Arthroplasty boosts neck fracture survival, especially in women

16 Jan 2022

Stair stepping helps improve blood sugar, insulin levels

16 Jan 2022

Moderate-intensity stair walking, even bouts as short as 3 minutes, can lower postprandial blood glucose and insulin levels, as shown in a study. However, longer bouts are needed to be beneficial for insulin sensitivity.

Stair stepping helps improve blood sugar, insulin levels

16 Jan 2022

Metastatic invasive lobular carcinoma highly heterogeneous

16 Jan 2022

Patients with de novo metastatic invasive lobular carcinoma display unique and heterogeneous clinicopathological characteristics, metastasis patterns, and responses to treatment, a recent study has found.

Metastatic invasive lobular carcinoma highly heterogeneous

16 Jan 2022

Sexual dysfunction, depression affect cognition of menopausal women

15 Jan 2022

Among menopausal women, severe depression and sexual dysfunction appear to have a negative impact on cognitive performance, as suggested in a study.

Sexual dysfunction, depression affect cognition of menopausal women

15 Jan 2022

Severe COVID-19: Who is at risk even after full vax?

15 Jan 2022 by

Individuals with risk factors such as pre-existing comorbid conditions, in addition to old age and being immunosuppressed, may still be at increased risk of developing severe COVID-19 illness even after completing their full vaccination, according to a study by the US CDC.

Severe COVID-19: Who is at risk even after full vax?

15 Jan 2022

Study throws light on vaccine hesitancy in Singapore

15 Jan 2022 by

COVID-19 vaccine acceptance is high in Singapore, but there are still a reluctant few who prevent the nation from getting a higher immunization coverage against the infection.

Study throws light on vaccine hesitancy in Singapore

15 Jan 2022

High selenium concentrations may reduce death risk in diabetics

15 Jan 2022

Greater concentrations of selenium appear to lower all-cause and heart disease mortality among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), suggests a study.

High selenium concentrations may reduce death risk in diabetics

15 Jan 2022

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Household rules on use of electronics have uncertain benefit on teens’ sleep

Household rules on use of electronics have uncertain benefit on teens’ sleep

Low-dose vitamin D improves lipid profile in children

Low-dose vitamin D improves lipid profile in children

Spice diet lowers proinflammatory cytokines, alters monocyte function in adults

Spice diet lowers proinflammatory cytokines, alters monocyte function in adults

Arthroplasty boosts neck fracture survival, especially in women

Arthroplasty boosts neck fracture survival, especially in women

Stair stepping helps improve blood sugar, insulin levels

Stair stepping helps improve blood sugar, insulin levels

Metastatic invasive lobular carcinoma highly heterogeneous

Metastatic invasive lobular carcinoma highly heterogeneous

Sexual dysfunction, depression affect cognition of menopausal women

Sexual dysfunction, depression affect cognition of menopausal women

Severe COVID-19: Who is at risk even after full vax?

Severe COVID-19: Who is at risk even after full vax?

Study throws light on vaccine hesitancy in Singapore

Study throws light on vaccine hesitancy in Singapore

High selenium concentrations may reduce death risk in diabetics

High selenium concentrations may reduce death risk in diabetics