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Newswise: Illegal trade and poor regulation threaten pangolins in China
Released: 3-Apr-2023 7:20 PM EDT
Illegal trade and poor regulation threaten pangolins in China
Pensoft Publishers

Pangolins, unique scale-covered mammals, are drastically declining in numbers across Asia and Africa, largely due to illegal trade. Part of the trade, both legal and illegal, supports the traditional Chinese medicine market, which has attracted conservation attention.

   
Newswise: Learning to love music
Released: 29-Mar-2023 1:10 PM EDT
Learning to love music
University of Delaware

Cross-college innovation helps children with autism while providing high-impact learning experience

Released: 28-Mar-2023 2:20 PM EDT
From the doctor's office to the operating room: Keep up with the latest in healthcare here
Newswise

From septic shock to sticker shock. Keep up with this ever-growing, changing sector. Below are some of the latest stories on healthcare on Newswise.

Released: 24-Mar-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Saint Louis University's Cannabis Science Certificate Wins Outstanding Program Award
Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University’s Cannabis Science and Operations Certificate program was named the 2023 Outstanding Program by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA). The award recognizes outstanding professional and continuing education programs allowing students to earn academic credit.

   
Newswise: Study: Spice May Improve Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Released: 22-Mar-2023 3:45 PM EDT
Study: Spice May Improve Ovarian Cancer Treatment
New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech

New research makes the case for why curcumin could help enhance treatment for ovarian cancer.

   
Released: 15-Mar-2023 5:50 PM EDT
3D-printed insoles measure sole pressure directly in the shoe
ETH Zürich

In elite sports, fractions of a second sometimes make the difference between victory and defeat. To optimize their performance, athletes use custom-​made insoles. But people with musculoskeletal pain also turn to insoles to combat their discomfort.

   
Newswise: Antidepressant Medication May Be Key to Help People Stop Use of Cocaine While in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Released: 15-Mar-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Antidepressant Medication May Be Key to Help People Stop Use of Cocaine While in Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Johns Hopkins Medicine

For some people receiving methadone for treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD), the co-use of opioids and stimulants such as cocaine is an issue. Now, a new study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers found that bupropion, an antidepressant medication also used for smoking cessation, may help people stop using cocaine while in treatment for OUD.

Released: 24-Feb-2023 2:55 PM EST
First-of-its-Kind Study Examines the Impact of Cannabis Use on Surgical Patients' Post-Procedure Healthcare Needs
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

In patients who underwent non-cardiac surgery in Boston between 2008 and 2020, those with a diagnosed cannabis use disorder more often required advanced postprocedural healthcare compared to non-users. However, patients whose use of cannabis was not classified as a disorder had lower odds of requiring advanced healthcare after surgery compared to patients who never use cannabis.

Released: 23-Feb-2023 4:30 PM EST
Researchers found that a single session of hypnosis and mindfulness meditation may be useful for managing acute pain
BIAL Foundation

Researchers compared the immediate effects of hypnosis, mindfulness meditation, and Christian prayer on pain intensity and tolerance. The results suggested that a single session of hypnosis and mindfulness meditation, but not prayer, may be useful for managing acute pain, with hypnosis being slightly more useful.

Released: 23-Feb-2023 4:20 PM EST
The benefits of olive oil for health and wellbeing
University of Seville

Oleic acid, the principal component of olive oil, has properties that help to prevent cancer and Alzheimer’s disease and to lower cholesterol.

Newswise: U.S. Study of Intravenous Mistletoe Extract to Treat Advanced Cancer
Released: 22-Feb-2023 10:00 AM EST
U.S. Study of Intravenous Mistletoe Extract to Treat Advanced Cancer
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center completed what is believed to be the first phase I trial of intravenous Helixor M in the U.S. aimed at determining dosing for subsequent clinical trials and to evaluate safety.

Newswise: American Chiropractic Association Elects New Leadership
Released: 1-Feb-2023 2:00 PM EST
American Chiropractic Association Elects New Leadership
American Chiropractic Association

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) installed new leadership during its annual meeting last week in Washington, D.C.

   
Released: 31-Jan-2023 5:05 PM EST
The latest research news on surgery and transplants
Newswise

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Surgery and the Transplantation channels on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

Released: 17-Jan-2023 10:45 AM EST
Tips to alleviate pain and anxiety during cancer surgery
Wiley

Patients undergoing surgery for ovarian and endometrial cancers often experience anxiety and pain.

Released: 11-Jan-2023 8:00 PM EST
Using games to promote women's health and wellbeing in India
Oxford University Press

A new paper in Oxford Open Digital Health, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that it may be possible to use mobile game apps to induce young women to make active decision choices to improve their health and welfare.

Newswise: TTUHSC’s Guindon Earns International Award
Released: 11-Jan-2023 10:55 AM EST
TTUHSC’s Guindon Earns International Award
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Josee Guindon, DVM, Ph.D., has been named the 2023 William A Devane Young Investigator Award honoree by the International Cannabinoid Research Society.

   
Newswise: RUDN microbiologists obtained antimicrobial drugs from the bark of an African tree
Released: 10-Jan-2023 4:05 AM EST
RUDN microbiologists obtained antimicrobial drugs from the bark of an African tree
Scientific Project Lomonosov

For the first time, microbiologists from RUDN University have fully studied the composition of Enantia chlorantha bark extract, an African tree which is used in folk medicine in Cameroon and some other African countries. Moreover, with the help of the extract and using an eco-friendly, one-step and cost-effective method, they obtained silver nanoparticles with desirable characteristics.

   
Newswise: Actinidia arguta (sarunashi) juice inhibits lung cancer in mice
Released: 28-Dec-2022 8:15 PM EST
Actinidia arguta (sarunashi) juice inhibits lung cancer in mice
Okayama University

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in Japan and across the globe. Among all the cancers, lung cancer has one of the lowest five-year survival rates.

Released: 5-Dec-2022 4:05 PM EST
We ain't misbehavin' here. The latest news in Behavioral Science on Newswise
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Behavioral Science channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

       
Released: 28-Nov-2022 6:55 PM EST
Positive media coverage of cannabis studies regardless of therapeutic effect
Karolinska Institute

In cannabis trials against pain, people who take placebos report feeling largely the same level of pain relief as those who consume the active cannabinoid substance.

Newswise: Is ayahuasca safe? New study tallies adverse events
Released: 16-Nov-2022 7:40 PM EST
Is ayahuasca safe? New study tallies adverse events
PLOS

There is a high rate of adverse physical effects and challenging psychological effects from using the plant-based psychoactive ayahuasca, though they are generally not severe, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS Global Public Health by Daniel Perkins of University of Melbourne, Australia, and colleagues.

Released: 28-Oct-2022 12:20 PM EDT
Magic Traditional Chinese Medicine Ingredients Generated Autophagic Flux to Suppress Tumor Progression and Novel Combination Therapy Strategy in Gastric Cancer
Science China Press

This study is led by Dr. Longtao Huangfu, and Dr. Xiaoyang Wang (Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute). A diet of fresh fruits and vegetables may reduce the prevalence of cancers, including GC (Eusebi et al., 2020; Liu et al., 2021).

Released: 25-Oct-2022 2:10 PM EDT
The latest news in Opioids, Drug Abuse, and Addiction
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Drugs and drug abuse channel.

Released: 26-Sep-2022 1:50 PM EDT
Researchers inhibit cancer cell growth using compounds that protect plants from predators
Nagoya University

Researchers in Japan have succeeded in inhibiting cancer cell growth using pyrrolizidine alkaloid, a component of plant origin previously thought to be too toxic to administer.

   
Released: 13-Sep-2022 9:50 AM EDT
FSU psychologist awarded $9M to expand gamified treatments for pediatric ADHD
Florida State University

Millions of children are diagnosed each year with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. When untreated, or undertreated, children with ADHD face challenges focusing, managing time, and practicing self-control, and these difficulties can persist into adulthood.

Released: 8-Sep-2022 12:40 PM EDT
Garlic chives hold 'therapeutic promise' against heart disease and other obesity-related illness
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Nebraska researchers seek to identify the bioactive molecules that give chive nanoparticles their "very strong anti-inflammatory function."

Released: 8-Sep-2022 11:10 AM EDT
How can you explain the pain? Get the latest research on pain management in the Pain channel
Newswise

The latest research and expert commentary on pain management.

Released: 22-Aug-2022 3:45 PM EDT
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Newswise

The latest research and expert commentary on the monkeypox outbreak.

Released: 15-Aug-2022 1:05 PM EDT
UCI-led study shows Rhodiola rosea root might be beneficial for managing type 2 diabetes
University of California, Irvine

A team of researchers led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered that treatment with an extract from the roots of the Rhodiola rosea plant might be effective for helping manage type 2 diabetes, showing promise as a safe and effective non-pharmaceutical alternative. The study, recently published online in Scientific Reports, found that in a mouse model of human type 2 diabetes, Rhodiola rosea lowered fasting blood sugar levels, improved response to insulin injections, modulated the composition of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract and decreased several biomarkers of inflammation.

Newswise: Traditional Chinese Medicine Reduces Side Effect of Cancer Treatment
9-Aug-2022 9:05 PM EDT
Traditional Chinese Medicine Reduces Side Effect of Cancer Treatment
University of Adelaide

For tens of thousands of Australians who receive radiotherapy as part of their cancer treatment, mucositis is a serious side effect that may cause inflammation, ulcers, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain and bloating. Currently there is no effective treatment for mucositis, but researchers from the University of Adelaide have found that a type of traditional Chinese medicine reduces the severity of radiation-induced gastrointestinal mucositis (GIM) in rats.

Newswise: Mangosteen Peel as Medicine – CU’s Faculty of Veterinary Science is Successful in Replicating Mangosteen Peel Extract! Treatment for Intestinal Inflammation in Humans and Animals
Released: 10-Aug-2022 8:55 AM EDT
Mangosteen Peel as Medicine – CU’s Faculty of Veterinary Science is Successful in Replicating Mangosteen Peel Extract! Treatment for Intestinal Inflammation in Humans and Animals
Chulalongkorn University

The Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University has researched and replicated “hydroxy-xanthones”, the vital extracts rich in antioxidants found in mangosteen peels that kill germs and halt infections in the intestinal mucosa. It hopes to expand to include health products for humans and animals in the future.

   
Released: 9-Aug-2022 1:45 PM EDT
Consider yourself a foodie? Dig into these latest headlines from the Food Science channel
Newswise

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Food Science channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

       
Released: 29-Jul-2022 2:05 PM EDT
Don't give up the fight. Read the latest news about drug and antibiotic resistance
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Drug Resistance channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

Newswise: Yoga App Can Reduce Urinary Incontinence
Released: 26-Jul-2022 4:05 PM EDT
Yoga App Can Reduce Urinary Incontinence
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

People with loss of urinary control who used the Yoga of Immortals mobile app – a globally-used app that combines specific yogic postures in the Sanatan tradition with breathing exercises, sound therapy and meditation – found significant improvement in the frequency and severity of urine leaks at four weeks of practice, according to a Rutgers study.

Newswise: Poll: Many older adults look beyond conventional medicine for help, but few talk to their doctors about it
22-Jul-2022 4:30 PM EDT
Poll: Many older adults look beyond conventional medicine for help, but few talk to their doctors about it
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Nearly 40% of older adults currently use at least one integrative medicine strategy to try to ease symptoms of a physical or mental health issue, or to help them relax, a new poll finds. But only 18% of them have actually talked about it with a health care provider.

Newswise: Hypnosis, meditation are viable alternatives for pain relief
Released: 25-Jul-2022 8:05 AM EDT
Hypnosis, meditation are viable alternatives for pain relief
University of Washington School of Medicine and UW Medicine

Adults who pursued pain relief through mindfulness-focused meditation and hypnosis had better long-term effects than those who received education in pain management, according to one of the largest studies of its kind on nonpharmaceutical pain control and relief.

Newswise: Mindfulness Meditation Reduces Pain by Separating it from the Self
Released: 8-Jul-2022 3:25 PM EDT
Mindfulness Meditation Reduces Pain by Separating it from the Self
UC San Diego Health

Mindfulness meditation is effective in reducing pain relief; UC San Diego study reveals the underlying neural circuitry.

Newswise: National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation Funds TTUHSC El Paso Research
Released: 30-Jun-2022 3:05 PM EDT
National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation Funds TTUHSC El Paso Research
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Assistant Professor Ramadevi Subramani Reddy, Ph.D., received $25,150 from the foundation to study a plant-based chemical compound called 2, 3-dehydrosalanol (DHS) as a potential treatment for pancreatic cancer. In studies, DHS has been noted for its ability to suppress tumor growth.

Released: 28-Jun-2022 4:35 PM EDT
Many Pain Medications Can Be Used for Spine-Related Pain in Older Adults
Boston University School of Medicine

Medications should be coupled with physical therapy, exercise programs and treatment of the underlying degenerative disease process and medical illness.

Newswise: Karallief Announces Granted Patent for Easy Climb Fast Acting Formula Clinically Shown to Improve Joint Comfort
Released: 27-Jun-2022 9:00 AM EDT
Karallief Announces Granted Patent for Easy Climb Fast Acting Formula Clinically Shown to Improve Joint Comfort
Karallief

Karallief® Inc., a leading nutraceutical ingredient company that researches, develops, and distributes clinically studied herbal extract ingredient formulas, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted U.S. Patent No. 11,364,255 for Karallief® Easy Climb®.

   
16-Jun-2022 3:30 PM EDT
Can Acupuncture Reduce Headaches?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Acupuncture may reduce headaches for people who have chronic tension-type headaches, according to a study published in the June 22, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Released: 22-Jun-2022 10:30 AM EDT
Amid Surgical Mesh Concerns, Surgeons Are Asked: What Treatment Would You Choose for Yourself?
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

There is a long history of confusion and controversy regarding the use of polypropylene mesh materials for pelvic floor disorders in women, such as stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or pelvic organ prolapse (POP). So what option would specialist surgeons choose if they were to undergo these procedures themselves? That's the question asked in a survey study in Urology Practice®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 14-Jun-2022 3:15 PM EDT
"Yes, optimists live longer" and more research news on Aging for media
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Aging channel on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

       
Released: 9-Jun-2022 8:05 AM EDT
Traditional native Indian medicine is effective in treatment of type 2 diabetes, says new study
University of Nottingham

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that several traditional medicines commonly used in South Asia, are effective in maintaining blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Released: 17-May-2022 1:45 PM EDT
Stress could make us more likable, and other Behavioral Science news tips
Newswise

Here are some of the latest articles added to the Behavioral Science channel on Newswise.

       
Released: 16-May-2022 5:05 PM EDT
Take herbal supplements with a dose of caution
Elsevier

Herbal supplements may be natural, but that does not mean they are always safe.

Released: 9-May-2022 5:05 PM EDT
Study Finds Duloxetine Added to Multimodal Pain Management Reduced Opioid Use After Knee Replacement
Geoffrey Westrich, MD

A study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) found that the antidepressant duloxetine reduced the use of opioid medication when added to a multimodal pain management regimen after knee replacement surgery. The study appeared in The Journal of Arthroplasty.

Newswise: Oregon State research helps provide scientific framework for psilocybin use in therapeutic settings
Released: 11-Apr-2022 4:25 PM EDT
Oregon State research helps provide scientific framework for psilocybin use in therapeutic settings
Oregon State University

A new paper by an Oregon State University-led research team provides a scientific framework to help shape the rollout of a program in Oregon that will legally permit the use of psilocybin for therapeutic reasons.


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