Tag: research
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Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on sleep; research finds screens aren’t the main culprit
By Brian Chin The Conversation “Avoid screens before bed” is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn’t screen time − it’s...
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UK’s colon and lung cancer research described as ‘groundbreaking’ and ‘surprising’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Researchers at the University of Kentucky looked at the differences in the colon cancer tumors from Appalachian and non-Appalachian patients as a way to...
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Kentucky invests $300,000 in space research to find cures for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The National Stem Cell Foundation, which is based in Louisville, has been awarded a $3.1 million grant from NASA to continue research on brain...
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Heavy smoking linked to unexplained stroke in young adults, particularly in men and people aged 45-49
By Liberty Gilbert and Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A recent study finds that people under the age of 50 who smoke heavily have a higher risk of experiencing an...
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UK research uncovers hidden health effects of disrupted sleep, circadian rhythms
By Erin Wickey University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky’s Julie Pendergast and a team of researchers are exploring how disruptions to the body’s natural circadian rhythms and sleep impact...
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Registration is open for the 10th Annual Appalachian Research Day: Come Sit on the Porch
Registration is open for the 10th Annual Appalachian Research Day: Come Sit on the Porch. The event is an opportunity to learn about health research conducted with communities in Appalachia. It will...
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Study finds even small amounts of exercise decrease risks of dementia
By Liberty Gilbert Kentucky Health News A new study has found that people can lower their risk for dementia through exercise and, the more exercise, the lower the risk. “Our...
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Study looks at benefits and risks to popular weight-loss drugs; Kentucky leads nation in use of them
By Melissa Patrick and Liberty Gilbert Kentucky Health News Whether it is prescribed for diabetes or weight loss, Ozempic and other weight loss drugs have found their home in Kentucky,...
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UK researchers study the use of cannabis for late-stage dementia; recruitment still underway
By Hillary Smith University of Kentucky Researchers at the University of Kentucky are part of a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring the use of medical marijuana in managing symptoms of late-stage...
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Study: Cervical cancer deaths drop in women under 25, and researchers credit HPV vaccine; Ky. ranks 44th for HPV vaccine
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A study, published in JAMA Network, shows the effectiveness of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in reducing deaths from cervical cancer in women under 25....