Elsevier,
Brain Research, Volume 1841, 15 October 2024
This study found that female 5XFAD mice exhibit early impairments in prefrontal-dependent cognitive functions and increased activity of prefrontal PV neurons, unlike their male counterparts. These findings suggest a potential mechanism for the higher risk of Alzheimer's disease in women, highlighting sex-specific early deregulation in the prefrontal cortex.
Elsevier,
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 333, 28 October 2024
This review investigates the connection between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Alzheimer's disease, focusing on common mechanisms and the potential of traditional Indian herbs to manage both conditions. It also addresses the challenges and innovative strategies in delivering herbal formulations.
Elsevier,
The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, Volume 29, October 2024
Globalization, westernization, and urbanization over the last decades, leading to changes in dietary habits as well as food production, consequently, rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and environmental degradation. This study attempts to identify Thailand's dietary changes, considering health and sustainability aspects, and to determine correlations between these changes and NCD cases as well as environmental impacts (GHG emissions, land-, nitrogen-, phosphorus-use).
Elsevier,
Control Engineering Practice, Volume 151, October 2024
A paper highlighting innovations designed to lower the emissions of newly constructed buildings, focusing on a study of adaptive high-rise buildings which can save significant resources and reduce the emissions seen in more traditional structures. The article supports SDGs 9, 11, 12 and 13.
Elsevier,
The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, Volume 45, October 2024
Addressing the environmental impacts of lithium mining requires a multifaceted approach, from innovative recycling technologies to reducing reliance on lithium, funding research into mining alternatives, and stringent regulations on lithium mining.
Elsevier,
Applied Materials Today, Volume 40, October 2024
This text ties into SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). It focuses on the use of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for wastewater treatment, highlighting their potential to transform wastewater into a valuable resource and address water pollution challenges through innovative and sustainable methods.
Elsevier,
Contraception, Volume 138, October 2024
What methods people use and/or have heard of others using for self-managed abortion (SMA) prior to coming to a health facility for abortion care. 4.2% respondends had attempted SMA, and 25% had heard of others attempting SMA. The most frequently attempted methods for self-management were taking herbs and/or vitamins (31% each) or hitting oneself/being hit (22.5%).
Elsevier,
Heliyon, Volume 10, 15 October 2024
This study indicated that music intervention had a significant effect on alleviating perinatal depression, but the effect on anxiety was not significant. However, the results were highly heterogeneous, and large-scale, multi-center, and long-term studies are needed in the future to confirm this.
