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  • Weight loss surgery boosts household independence for 20 years, data show
    on June 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    People who undergo bariatric surgery and see substantial weight loss are better able to cope with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping. The improvements are also sustained over a long time, according to a study at the University of Gothenburg.

  • Talking about trauma doesn’t always help: Brain scans show one reason why
    on June 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    After trauma, some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can involve intrusive nightmares, flashbacks, and physical reactions when reminded of the traumatic event, such as a racing heart or difficulty breathing.

  • Baby brain myth fades as 300 new parents match non-parents on cognition
    on June 1, 2026 at 3:40 pm

    The largest and most comprehensive study of memory and cognition in new parents has found no evidence for “baby brain” in mums and dads. New mums often complain about having “baby brain,” where memory and cognition become vague and unreliable. Now a Monash University study—the largest ever done comparing cognitive ability in new mums and dads—has unequivocally found no evidence that “baby brain” reflects underlying problems with cognition that result from becoming a parent.

  • Teamwork, technology streamline feeding tube placement
    on June 1, 2026 at 3:40 pm

    Inova, the leading nonprofit health system in the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, developed a novel dietitian-led program for the bedside placement of feeding tubes for critically ill patients. The goals were to reduce nursing workload and optimize patient safety. In addition, the system adopted an electromagnetic sensor-guided feeding tube (EMFT) system that allows clinicians to visualize the tube’s path on a monitor for real-time positioning at the bedside.

  • Major surgery may accelerate memory loss in 1 in 7 older adults
    on June 1, 2026 at 3:20 pm

    Going through surgery can take a significant toll on a patient’s physical health and capabilities, especially if they are elderly. A recent study found that the effects extend far beyond mobility and pain management, as the operation may also lead to a significant loss of overall cognitive sharpness.