Pauline Campos

Insulin Resistance May Be Largely Undetected In Non-Diabetics With Parkinson’s Disease

A recent study suggests nearly two-thirds of non-diabetic patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and normal blood sugar levels may be insulin resistant, Science Daily reports. Research findings suggest that insulin resistance is much more common in PD patients than previously understood, and goes largely undetected, perhaps even more so in overweight PD patients. The exact […]

5y ago

mental health

Science Just Said We All Need Saunas: Evidence Suggests Sauna Bathing Linked To Several Health Benefits

A day at the sauna has long been associated with relaxation, self-care, and mental wellbeing. However, a new report shares emerging evidence that sauna bathing is also associated with a reduction in vascular disease and mental health disorders. The evidence, as Science Daily reports, suggests regular sauna baths and improved quality of life, are in […]

5y ago

Autism|pregnancy

Study Finds Mothers With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome More Likely To Give Birth To A Child With Autism

According to research carried out by a team at Cambridge University’s Autism Research Centre, women with polycystic ovary syndrome (referred to as polycystic ovarian syndrome in the United States) are more likely to have child with autism, Science Daily reports. The study was published in the Translational Psychiatry journal. PCOS is a condition that causes […]

5y ago

adhd|science

New Study Fills In Critical Gaps In Understanding Of How Stimulants Work To Treat ADHD

Science Daily reports on a new study from the University at Buffalo, published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and how its findings are filling in critical gaps in the understanding of how prescription stimulant medications such as methylphenidate (MPH) reduce ADHD symptoms and improve behavior. The article notes that stimulants are responsible […]

5y ago

Survival Rate Of Mice With Pancreatic Cancer Improved With Use Of Cannabidiol, New Study Finds

A new study published in the journal Oncogene found that mice with pancreatic cancer who were treated with both cannabidiol (CBD) and chemotherapy had an improved survival rate of three times those who were treated with chemotherapy alone, reports Science Daily. According to the American Cancer Society, about 55,440 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic […]

5y ago

World’s Largest Colony Of King Penguins Plummets By Nearly 90 Percent

According to Science Daily, researchers have noted a drastic drop in population size in the biggest colony of king penguins, located in the National Reserve of the French Southern and Atlantic Lands (TAAF). Researchers were able to detect the 88 percent population drop in the colony, specifically located on Ile aux Cochons, in the Iles […]

5y ago

eric johnson|jessica simpson

Jessica Simpson’s Husband Slammed On Social Media For Looking ‘Old’ & Not Working

Jessica Simpson and her husband are jetting off to somewhere. The 38-year-old singer, beauty, and fashion mogul just posted a “twofie” with her 39-year-old husband as the couple leaned in close to each other in what appears to be a regular commercial airline. Simpson has admittedly pulled in the reigns, significantly limiting what details about […]

5y ago

michigan

Mother Kiarre Curtis And Five Of Her Children Killed In Motel Fire, Husband And Youngest Child Survive

Fox17 West has reported that six people from the same family have died in a massive motel fire in southwestern Michigan early Saturday morning. The deaths have been confirmed by the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, as reported by ABC 57. Authorities have said that the Cosmo Extended Living Motel in Sodus Township, Michigan, located near […]

5y ago

star wars

Little-Known Actress Naomi Ackie Lands Huge Role In ‘Star Wars: Episode 9’

The Star Wars franchise has announced the casting of little-known actress Naomi Ackie, effectively setting the internet on fire. According to the U.K. media-outlet Express, Ackie will be only the second black female actress to appear visibly in the history of a franchise that has has often featured only white brunette female leads. The first […]

5y ago

science

Dogs Lend A Helping Paw When It Comes To Showing Empathy

A new study gives credence to the belief shared among dog owners that their furry best friends just know how to make them feel better, reports Science Daily. According to lead researcher Emily M. Sanford of Johns Hopkins University, many dogs are not only able to show empathy to humans, but sometimes are able to […]

5y ago

The Choir That Performed At Harry And Meghan’s Wedding Just Signed A Record Deal

When The Kingdom Choir sang “Stand By Me” at Harry and Meghan’s May 19 Windsor wedding, their voices were heard round the world. Just a few short months later, the group of 30 London-based singers is reveling in a new milestone after being signed by Sony Music UK. BBC News reported on the story. An […]

5y ago

Meghan Markle|prince william|Princess Charlotte

Princess Charlotte Can’t Help But Steal The Spotlight During Prince George’s Birthday Weekend

It seems that Princess Charlotte just can’t help but steal the spotlight from the other royals in her family, and she’s not even trying! According to Vogue, headlines about Princess Charlotte during her older brother’s birthday weekend were “arguably the most intriguing press coverage.” After all, Prince George just turned five and anybody can do […]

5y ago

‘Fox News’ Highlights Demi Lovato’s Most Powerful Mental Health And Addiction Moments

Pop star Demi Lovato was reportedly hospitalized on July 24 after an apparent heroin overdose, just one month after releasing a new single sharing the details of a relapse she had not intended to happen after six years sober. According to Fox News, multiple reports have stated that the opioid treatment drug, Narcan, was used […]

5y ago

British Royals|Kate Middleton|Meghan Markle|Prince Harry|prince william

Queen Elizabeth II’s Corgis Have Their Own Individual Butlers To Serve Their Freshly-Prepared Meals

Royal pets live a life of luxury, says MSN, complete with helicopter rides, private chefs, gourmet meals, official painted portraits, private air travel with their royal owners, and in the case of Queen Elizabeth II’s corgi’s, their own personal butlers. Most recently, Meghan Markle’s rescue dog, Guy, received worldwide attention when he was photographed riding […]

5y ago

smartphones

Researchers Say Distracted Walking Is On The Rise For Pedestrians With Smartphones

A new study from the University of British Columbia shows that smartphone use can be just as dangerous for pedestrians as it is for drivers, reports Science Daily. UBC engineers analyzed the movements and walking patterns of pedestrians using smartphones to determine how mobile use affects the average person while walking. The findings could possibly […]

5y ago