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A new randomized clinical trial suggests that singing therapy may be a more effective and attractive treatment option than standard breathing exercises for people with bloated stomach, a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that can have a significant impact on quality of life. The study will be published in the Journal of the American College of Gastroenterology clinical gastroenterology and hepatology; is the first randomized controlled trial to evaluate singing therapy for bloated stomach. In this condition, air repeatedly moves in and out of the esophagus instead of the stomach, causing rapid and excessive burping (sometimes hundreds to thousands of times a…
In a randomized clinical trial published in internal medicine journalingesting capsules containing fecal microorganisms from healthy donors helped treat symptoms of insomnia. One month after treatment, participants who received the fecal microbiota capsules had significantly improved sleep efficiency and decreased post-sleep awakenings, as measured by nocturnal polysomnography. Patient surveys also showed that sleep quality scores improved over two to six months in the intervention group compared to the placebo group. Our findings provide clinical evidence that targeting the gut microbiota may provide a promising new therapeutic strategy for chronic insomnia. This study also strengthens our understanding of the gut-brain…
Research suggests that more than half of children with autism spectrum disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder, experience movement disorders. analysis in Developmental medicine and child neurology Sports-based interventions may improve motor skills in children with autism spectrum disorders, with martial arts and aquatic training showing the most consistent effects. This analysis is based on data from 11 clinical trials across a variety of sports. Martial arts consistently showed significant gains in balance, gross motor skills, and object control, with tai chi and kata programs being particularly effective. Underwater training demonstrated significant improvements in balance, motor skills, and object control abilities. The…
Cachexia, characterized by progressive muscle wasting, affects both humans and dogs with chronic diseases such as cancer. In recent research, molecular oncology found that low circulating levels of certain microRNAs (small non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression) often indicate the presence of cachexia in older dogs. For this study, researchers analyzed blood levels of numerous microRNAs in 25 senior dogs. Reduced levels of miR-15a, miR-15b, miR-16, and miR-140 are indicators of cancer-related cachexia, with miR-16 being the most powerful individual marker. Gender-specific analysis revealed that miR-140, a microRNA with anti-inflammatory properties, was significantly lower in female dogs with cancer (mainly…
The mass extinction at the end of the Triassic period occurred about 201 million years ago and was associated with large-scale volcanic eruptions that accompanied the breakup of Pangea. These eruptions released large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, raising global temperatures by an estimated 5 to 10 degrees Celsius. As the Earth heated, forests dominated by trees collapsed. The ferns quickly migrated into the affected landscape and spread across much of what is now northwestern Europe, creating vast savannah-like environments. A new study by an international team led by geologists from Utrecht University suggests that these fern-covered areas…
Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and the Severo Ochoa University Hospital in Leganes, part of the Madrid City Public Health Network, have developed a methodology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze the electrical activity of the brain during sleep, facilitating early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The study, recently published in the scientific journal GeroScience, demonstrated that by analyzing nighttime brain waves using machine learning techniques, early neurological changes can be non-invasively identified and patients can be classified into three distinct biological subgroups. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease whose clinical symptoms usually appear 10–20 years…
A study investigating the effects of torso compression (achieved by wearing shapewear) showed (in an experimental game) that it reduced risky decisions. At the same time, participants who underwent torso compression became more sensitive to sensations coming from their stomach and more aware of signals coming from their heart. The paper is biological psychology. Good decisions depend not only on what is happening around us, but also on how accurately we are aware of what is happening within our bodies. The ability to detect and interpret internal signals such as heartbeat, hunger, fullness, nausea, and fatigue is known as interoception.…
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are valued by manufacturers for their ability to repel oil and water and are used in everything from nonstick cookware to batteries and clothing. But they rarely make the news now that the extent of pollution around the world is known. Due to their extraordinary persistence in the environment, they are now found in the deepest parts of the ocean and high up in the Arctic, and have been linked to a variety of health problems, including cancer and fertility problems. A recent study found that even if the EU spent €100bn (£85bn) a year,…
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