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Eating in a 10-Hour Window Linked to Increased Mood and Energy

King's College London — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 01:33:50 +0000

Eating within a ten-hour window is linked to increased energy and mood, along with reduced hunger, according to findings from the UK’s largest community science...

Diet’s Hidden Enemy: The Snack Attack That’s Undermining Your Healthy Meals

King's College London — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:34:10 +0000

A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition shows that many people counteract the benefits of healthy meals with unhealthy snacks. The type of...

Scientists Discover “Startling” Levels of Hidden Mental Health Symptoms Among Autoimmune Disease Patients

University of Cambridge — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:29:35 +0000

Experts urge immediate mental health assistance for patients with autoimmune diseases. Over 50% of patients with autoimmune disorders suffer from mental health issues like depression...

Fact vs. Fiction – Scientists Debunk 6 Popular Hypnosis Myths

Binghamton University — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:20:20 +0000

A mysterious figure waves a pocket watch to and fro, repeating the phrase, “You’re getting sleepy, very sleepy,” seemingly seizing complete control over their subject....

Reversing Hearing Loss – A New Promising Genetic Treatment

King's College London — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:26:42 +0000

Researchers at The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London have successfully reversed hearing loss in mice. Their findings, published in...

Is Your Sleep Schedule Making You Sick? New Research Links Irregular Sleep to Harmful Gut Bacteria

King's College London — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 01:46:18 +0000

Recent research has discovered a link between inconsistent sleep schedules and the presence of harmful gut bacteria. The findings, recently published in The European Journal...

New Study: People With Alzheimer’s Disease Perceive Pain Differently

King's College London — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:31:48 +0000

Recent findings from King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) suggest differences in the way pain signals are processed in a mouse...

Haunting Echoes: Memories of Childhood Abuse and Neglect Has Greater Impact on Mental Health Than the Experience Itself

King's College London — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 16:42:38 +0000

A study published in JAMA Psychiatry has discovered that the way individuals remember and process childhood abuse and/or neglect holds more weight on their mental...

The Unseen Impact of Mental Illness: Biological Age Acceleration

European Psychiatric Association — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:52:45 +0000

New research indicates that individuals with prior mental health conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety disorders have certain blood indicators that suggest they are...

New Study: Immune Activation in Depression More Common Than Previously Thought

King's College London — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:39:08 +0000

New findings from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London suggest that the number of patients with Major Depressive Disorder...

Peering Into the Womb: Fetal Brain Scans Reveal Autism Clues

King’s College London — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:29:42 +0000

Researchers have used MRI brain scans of children with isolated fetal ventriculomegaly to measure neurodevelopment and investigate the presence of autism traits at school age....

New Blood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Disease 3.5 Years Before Clinical Diagnosis

King's College London — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:22:10 +0000

A blood-based test could be used to predict the risk of Alzheimer’s disease up to 3.5 years before clinical diagnosis according to new research from...

Fatty Liver Disease: A Hidden Danger to Your Brain?

King's College London — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 06:17:55 +0000

A study conducted by the Roger Williams Institute of Hepatology, affiliated with King’s College London and the University of Lausanne, found a connection between non-alcoholic...

For the First Time – Researchers Finally Classify All of Earth’s Ecosystems

University of New South Wales — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 22:56:42 +0000

The research will help improve biodiversity conservation. An international multidisciplinary team of scientists led by University of New South Wales researchers has created the world’s...

Research Shows Being Around Birds Is Linked to Lasting Mental Health Benefits

King’s College London — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:00:36 +0000

Seeing or hearing birds is associated with an improvement in mental well-being that can last up to eight hours, according to new research from King’s...

It’s Simple: Snacking on Almonds Boosts Gut Health

King's College London — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:19:01 +0000

Eating a handful of almonds a day substantially boosts the production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that promotes gut health. A team of scientists...

Does Marijuana Make You Lazy? Scientists Find That Cannabis Users Are Just As Likely To Be Motivated

University of Cambridge — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 21:31:52 +0000

The study demonstrated that cannabis users are no less likely to be motivated or able to enjoy life’s pleasure. According to a new study, cannabis...

How Does Belly Fat Increase Your Risk of Metabolic Diseases?

King's College London — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:58:17 +0000

A new study investigates the link between belly fat and the risk of metabolic illness. Changes in the body in reaction to an increase in...

Omicron Variant Less Likely To Cause Long COVID

King's College London — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 05:30:05 +0000

The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant is less likely to cause long COVID than the Delta variant, new research has found. Analysis by researchers from King’s College...

New Hope for Hearing Loss Treatment: Researchers Identify 48 Genes Linked to Hearing Loss

King's College London — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 02:40:38 +0000

Researchers identified 48 genes that are associated with hearing loss, including 10 new variants. Hearing loss is a common problem caused by noise, age, disease,...

Heart Healthy Food: Eating Cranberries Daily Improves Cardiovascular Health

King's College London — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:22:16 +0000

A new clinical trial found daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men. The new study, published on March 22,...

Genetic Screening Shows a Causal Link Between Blood Group and Severe COVID-19

King’s College London — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 19:00:21 +0000

A new study has analyzed over 3000 proteins to identify which are causally linked to the development of severe COVID-19. This is the first study...

New Genetic Discovery Could Help Scientists Understand Obesity – And Deliver Personalized Weight Loss Treatments

NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:00:05 +0000

A new study has helped to shine light on the genetic pathways underlying obesity. The findings could help develop more personalized ways to help people...

Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Improve Symptoms in People With Psychosis

King’s College London — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:29:42 +0000

New research involving 149 participants found no evidence that vitamin D supplementation taken over six months improves mental or physical health symptoms in people with...