Tag: medical research
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Researchers Find Link Between IBS and Depression
A Tokyo University of Science study found that psychological stress and depression can contribute to IBS symptoms. That’s not surprising since the gastrointestinal system and mind are intricately connected via the gut-brain axis. Therefore, any mental distress will inevitably affect the body and vice-versa. The toxic amount of stress in today’s world contributes to numerous…
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New Research Explains How to Stimulate Immune Cells to Fight Cancer
Engineers and medical researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have found a new way to fight cancer. A groundbreaking study reveals how revolutionary cancer therapies using engineered immune cells boost a patient’s immune system. In turn, this gives the patient a better chance to fight cancer. This research could lead to improved cancer…
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New Japanese Technology Aids Doctors in Diagnosing Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, behaves, and/or acts. Diagnosing schizophrenia is now easier for doctors, thanks to new imaging technology developed by Japanese scientists. While it only affects less than one percent of the population, it is one of the most focused-on mental disorders in the scientific community.…
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New University Study Links Childhood Diet to Adult Health
New research shows that a childhood diet can affect one’s health all the way into adulthood. The UC Riverside study found that eating excess sugar and fat as a child can change your gut bacteria permanently. Researchers discovered that this held true even if a person eats healthier later in life. A paper summarizing this…