The cortisol hormone cycle is altered in pregnant women with depressive symptoms and may affect the gestation process
Women with depressive symptoms during pregnancy may experience an alteration in the circadian rhythm of cortisol — a hormone that is necessary for fetal development — which could…
Healthy diet early in life seems to protect against inflammatory bowel disease
Having a high dietary intake of fish and vegetables at 1 year of age, and a low intake of sugar beverages, seems to protect against inflammatory bowel disease….
Insulin resistance in shift workers not affected by melatonin treatment
Melatonin treatment does not affect the insulin resistance or the glucose tolerance of night shift workers, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the…
News on drug-induced skin swelling / Bonn researchers identify novel risk locus in the genome for ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema
Angioedema is a rare but potentially life-threatening adverse reaction to ACE inhibitors. In a joint analysis of eight European study collectives, researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB),…
Performance in 20-metre shuttle run test is positively associated with brain health in children with overweight or obesity
Aerobic fitness is often considered one of the best indicators of childhood health. It is also linked to better academic performance, executive function, and larger brain volume.