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A gastroenterologist explained why you can't "cleanse the liver"

The doctor-gastroenterologist expresses confidence that in order to achieve a quick effect in improving the condition of the liver, it is not necessary to resort to extreme methods, such as cleansing enemas and drips

15.01.2024

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Doctors have named the foods without which belly fat grows even faster

The endocrinologist warned that when trying to lose weight should not be thoughtlessly cut out of the diet a number of products, in particular, we are talking about those that are rich in fats

15.01.2024

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Greater green space was associated with a lower risk of myopia in elementary school children

Chinese scientists conducted a study using satellite imagery and found that a higher proportion of green space in a city was associated with a lower prevalence of myopia in younger schoolchildren

15.01.2024

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Experiment with newborn mice indicated a new way to fight flu

Researchers at New York University's Grossman School of Medicine have discovered a new potential method of preventing the spread of influenza in humans, based on the results of experiments conducted on newborn mice

15.01.2024

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Perinatal depression has been linked to an increased risk of death

An analysis of data from nearly one million women found that women with clinically diagnosed perinatal depression have a higher risk of death, especially within the first year after diagnosis

12.01.2024

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Testosterone found to be responsible for sensitivity to general anesthesia

American scientists conducted a series of experiments on mice and on humans, and found that sensitivity to general anesthesia is modulated by testosterone

12.01.2024

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Medics have discovered a way to significantly reduce the risk of preterm labor

Researchers tested whether the doses of calcium recommended to reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia could be lowered while maintaining efficacy

12.01.2024

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Neuropsychologists have discovered how learning a second language changes connections in the brain

A new study in Germany has found that when adults learn a second language, significant changes occur in the interneuronal connections in their brains

11.01.2024

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Early psychosis has been linked to reduced brain gray matter volume

Researchers from five countries analyzed magnetic resonance imaging scans of patients with early psychosis and found that the condition is associated with a widespread decrease in gray matter volume in the cerebral cortex of the large cerebral hemispheres

11.01.2024

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Watching television in early childhood has been linked to atypical sensory perception

A new study has found that young children who are given television or video from other media from infancy may later be more likely to have atypical sensory perception, that is, unusual reactions to sensory stimuli

11.01.2024

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Hundreds of thousands of microplastic particles found in bottled drinking water

In a new study, scientists have found that the average bottle of water contains more than 200,000 particles of dangerous nanoplastics

10.01.2024

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The oneirogen ibogaine reduced the long-term effects of brain injury

U.S. and Canadian researchers reported success in a phase I clinical trial of a combination of ibogaine and magnesium for the long-term effects of brain injury in Special Forces veterans

10.01.2024

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Migraine in older drivers has been linked to increased risk of accidents

American researchers found that people who started suffering from migraine in old age were significantly more likely to be involved in car accidents within a year of diagnosis

09.01.2024

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Semaglutide and its analogs did not increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer

Israeli scientists analyzed a cohort of more than half a million people and found no statistically significant association between taking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and the development of pancreatic cancer in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

09.01.2024

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Cannabis did not improve aerobic exercise performance

US researchers conducted a cross-sectional laboratory study and concluded that cannabis use before aerobic exercise increases motivation and enjoyment, but does not affect performance

09.01.2024

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High-fat diets are bad for health and immunity

Even vegetable fats, if consumed regularly and over a long period of time, can cause health problems

08.01.2024

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Anorexia nervosa has been linked to waking up early

An international team of scientists has found a link between one of the eating disorders, anorexia nervosa, and the tendency to get up early in the morning

08.01.2024

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A doctor has named the most common injuries in winter

Fractured ankle and sprained ankle ligaments are the most common winter injuries among household injuries

08.01.2024

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Japanese scientists have proven that coffee slows brain aging

Research by a group of Japanese scientists has proven that the plant alkaloid trigonelline contained in the drink slows aging and improves memory

08.01.2024

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Starvation before cardiac catheterization called optional

U.S. researchers conducted randomized trials and concluded that patients before routine cardiac catheterization do not need to fast before the intervention, as current guidelines dictate

05.01.2024