Social isolation is directly associated with later dementia
Social isolation is directly linked with changes in the brain structures associated with memory, making it a clear risk factor for dementia, scientists have found.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Postpartum Depression
Despite increase stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study did not find a higher incidence of postpartum depression among women who gave birth during the pandemic. There…
Repeated weight loss attempts do not guarantee the best outcome
Individuals who had repeatedly attempted to lose weight had higher body mass index than those without prior weight loss attempts, according to a recent study from the University…
RAAS inhibitors may decrease the aneurysm rupture risk for people with high blood pressure
A multi-center study of more than 3,000 people with high blood pressure and brain aneurysms found that the use of RAAS inhibitors, reduced the risk of an aneurysm…
Study of more than four million pregnant women and their offspring links exposure to antiseizure medication in pregnancy with increased risk of autism and intellectual disability
Women with epilepsy often need medication to prevent seizures during pregnancy. Previous studies have found an association between exposure to the antiseizure medication valproate during pregnancy and risk…