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Dec 6, 2024 | 
scitechdaily.com | Catherine Diamond |Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool
Depression may cause increased menstrual pain, with genetic analysis supporting this link across various populations. Sleep disturbances also play a role, emphasizing the need for holistic treatment strategies in healthcare. Genetic evidence suggests that depression causes increased menstrual pain. The study utilized Mendelian randomization to trace genetic influences, showing strong correlations in European and East Asian populations.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Catherine Diamond |Matt Drewes |Martha Rosenberg |Susan Levenstein
I didn’t know who Emmitt Smith was. I didn’t know September was Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I didn’t know what was going on in the weekend football game my husband was watching next to me on the couch. I was typing a clinic note because, in general, that is what I am doing if I am sitting down, regardless of the day or time. I am an academic physician with a large HIV clinic practice. HIV remains more common in men than in women; thus, I have a special interest in men’s health.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
newsdirectory3.com | Catherine Diamond
Researchers Find Links Between Depression and Menstrual PainWomen often experience depression at higher rates than men. This issue affects their physical health, especially during reproductive years. Previous studies noted connections between mental health and reproductive health, but research in this area has been limited. A new study from China and the UK reports that depression may increase the likelihood of menstrual pain, known as dysmenorrhea.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
phys.org | Catherine Diamond |Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool
Stress takes various shapes in our daily lives, from relentless work demands to the constant rush of the school run. But ignoring high stress levels can lead to serious health issues like depression and Alzheimer's disease. So what if checking your stress levels at home became the norm? Thanks to nanoparticles, this possibility is drawing closer.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
phys.org | Catherine Diamond |Luyao Wang |Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool
Up on the "roof of the world," one of the world's largest ecosystem restoration projects is taking place. The Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) in western China is the world's highest plateau and covers a land area roughly five times the size of France.
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Jul 5, 2024 | 
phys.org | Catherine Diamond |Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool
Worldwide, hedgerows and wild grass in field margins which previously served as semi-natural habitats are being swallowed up into agricultural production. While scientists have suggested both pesticide use and habitat loss are detrimental to pollinators, their relative impacts have been unclear. A study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology offers insight.
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May 28, 2024 | 
phys.org | Catherine Diamond |Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool
A new study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology demonstrates how the diversity and abundance of arthropods decrease when hedgerows and field margins covered by wild grass and flowers are removed.
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Jan 22, 2024 | 
howardwolinsky.substack.com | Mary Mitchell |Catherine Diamond |Howard Wolinsky
(Embattled Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin)Editor’s note: The case of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his prostate cancer rhas aised so many questions. Congress and the media questioned why Austin withheld information about his operation and hospitalization for complications from his boss, Commander-in-Chief and President Joe Biden. Reporters asked few questions about the cancer itself. The New York Times suggested that Austin had a rising PSA and was rushed for surgery.
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Jan 18, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Catherine Diamond |Matt Drewes |Martha Rosenberg |Lisa Abaid
First, a disclaimer. I do not know Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and I am not involved in his medical care. As an academic infectious disease physician, I am ignorant of the internecine hierarchy of the Defense Department. However, I listen to the news and thus am aware of his recent prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. On National Public Radio, reporters were discussing why the secretary of defense did not reveal his prostate cancer diagnosis.
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Mar 8, 2023 | 
thatsmags.com | Catherine Diamond
After three years of online teaching, virtual interactions and negotiating time zones, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University’s international students gathered on campus for the first time since China’s borders reopened. On February 22, XJTLU welcomed more than 260 international students from around the world at an onsite induction. Students were able to meet in person, explore the campus and begin enjoying the benefits of being international students in China.
