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Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers hope for preventing hydrocephalus before it even occurs. Also known as water on the brain, hydrocephalus is caused by an excess of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that increases pressure inside the skull and can damage brain tissue. About 40 percent of hydrocephalus cases are caused by single gene mutations that affect the brain’s ability to reabsorb CSF fluid. The most common treatment for hydrocephalus is surgery to create a drain that drains the fluid. This is…

Jude Evans-McCarthy tenía dificultados con sentimientos de desperaciónpero no lo contó a nadie para que no la calificaran de “loca” and incluso ocultó información de sus doctors. Then, one day, después de años de difficulties, he almost crashed his car against a truck.”Lo único que me tuvo fue que mis mascotas estaban en el carro. Y no queria [suicidarme] y que mi hijo lidie con las consequencias y se pregunte si no le amaba”, he said. A later Evans-McCarthy diagnostic depression. He described the sensation of having an elephant on his chest. “El elefante tiene su trompa alrededor de mi…

Your Health Starts Here: January Reset January is my favorite month to talk about gut health. After the holiday season—with its indulgences, rich foods, irregular sleep, and stress—your body often calls for a reset. And gut reset isn’t about deprivation or hard purging. It’s about gently bringing your body back homeostasiswhere digestion runs smoothly, energy returns and inflammation calms down.If there’s one thing I’ve learned after years of physical practice, it’s this:A healthy gut is the foundation of a healthy life.When digestion is compromised, no supplement, diet or lifestyle adjustment will work as it should. It all starts here.Why your…

John F. Kelly, PhD, of the Recovery Research Institute and Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is lead author of a paper published in Frontiers in Public Health”Long-term relapse: markers, mechanisms, and implications for disease management in alcohol use disorder.” Q: What challenges or unmet needs make this study important? Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is one of the leading preventable causes of death in the United States and worldwide, and leads to significant morbidity and medical complications. While there are treatments available that can help patients with this disorder achieve stability and initial remission, relapses are common as people…

From hen food to human health, researchers are uncovering the biological pathways that turn everyday eggs into powerful nutrient delivery systems. Study: Egg-based nutrient delivery system: advances in omega-3, antioxidant and micronutrient enrichment. Image credit: sergey kolesnikov/Shutterstock.com Eggs are nutrient-dense and nutrient-dense foods. A recent review published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition examines egg enhancement approaches that could lead poultry farmers and poultry feed producers to produce functional eggs. Import Eggs are a very popular, relatively cheap food of animal origin with increasing global consumption. They are an excellent source of high-quality, easily digestible protein, as well as lipids,…

Cleaners it’s the most underrated part of a skin care routine, mostly because people assume they don’t matter. They do. A cleanser can either make your skin look soft and calm, or it can quietly sabotage whatever you apply next. If your skin feels tight after washing, gets irritated randomly, or breaks out even when you’re “using good products,” the problem is often your cleanser. The best cleansers leave skin feeling clean and comfortable, without feeling scratchy, stripped or dry. Here’s how to choose cleansers that really make a difference, based on your skin type and your actual routine. 1.…

🍲 Why do healthy Pakistani recipes matter? Pakistani cuisine is rich, flavorful and varied – from the spicy curries of Punjab to the slow-cooked dishes of Sindh and the meaty kebabs of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. But there is one common ingredient in almost every kitchen: oil, and often a lot of it. While oil enhances flavor and texture, excessive consumption is associated with heart disease, obesity and diabeteswhich are raising health concerns in Pakistan. The good news? You don’t have to give up your favorite dishes. Doing simple low oil exchangesyou can enjoy it same favorite flavors with much more sustenance…

Spending time outside sharpens your mental focus, builds resilience and supports long-term well-being. Hikers, bikers, paddlers, and anyone who trains or travels outdoors knows that vision affects your safety and confidence in unfamiliar terrain. Clear vision helps you read terrain, judge distance and react quickly to changing conditions. Protecting your vision outdoors is part of your health strategy. Prescription sunglasses are at the intersection of performance and prevention. They correct vision while protecting your eyes from environmental stressors that build up over time. When outdoor wellness is the goal, the right glasses become essential equipment. The link between exposure…

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling in tissue around oral cancers increases nerve sensitivity and makes opioids less effective, according to new research published in Scientific Signaling. The findings point to a common mechanism underlying both oral cancer pain and opioid tolerance—and a potential new therapeutic strategy for both. Repurposing existing anticancer drugs that block EGFR may be a promising way to manage oral cancer pain and prevent or reverse opioid tolerance.” Yi Ye, PhD, Associate Professor at NYU College of Dentistry and Associate Director of Clinical Research Operations at NYU Dentistry’s Translational Research Center The need for a new…

With Sophie KevanyFeeling Do your New Year’s resolutions include eating better without breaking the bank? If the answer is yes, there is good news ahead. Eating better for you and the planet doesn’t have to be complicated. A new study shows that a healthy, planet-friendly diet doesn’t have to require expensive substitutes or dramatic lifestyle changes. The solution: buy cheaper products from each of the major food groups. The study models are based on the main food groups listed in Healthy food basket: starchy staples, vegetables, fruit, meat, fish and dairy, legumes, nuts and seeds and oils and fats.…