천암한의원 노스부룩 글렌뷰 Acupuncture Center ChunAm, Northbrook, Glenview Office

천암한의원 노스부룩 글렌뷰 Acupuncture Center ChunAm, Northbrook, Glenview Office Dr. Lee is a 3rd generation Acupuncturist who treats pain and improving life naturally since 1994. Stress,Anxiety,fatigue,stroke,women,kids,immune system

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09/10/2026

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Researchers have developed an experimental pacemaker that works without wires or surgery by using ultrasound instead of electrical leads. The wearable device, about the size of a postage stamp, sits on the chest and sends focused sound waves through the body to help control the heartbeat. In laboratory studies using engineered human heart cells and tests in rats, the technology restored normal heart rhythms without implanting any hardware inside the heart.

The system works through a technique called sonogenetics, which makes heart cells respond to ultrasound. Researchers first modify specific heart cells so they become sensitive to sound waves. When the wearable patch sends ultrasound pulses, special channels in those cells open and allow calcium to flow inside. Calcium is the signal that tells heart muscle cells to contract, letting the researchers trigger each heartbeat without electrodes touching the heart.

If developed further, this approach could reduce the need for surgeries, implanted wires, and battery replacements required by conventional pacemakers. The same wearable patch may eventually monitor the heart and correct abnormal rhythms automatically, combining diagnosis and treatment into a single noninvasive device that continuously helps keep the heart beating normally.

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DOI: 10.1038/s41551-026-01673-z

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09/02/2026

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Sleep is essential for nearly every organ in the body. During sleep, the brain strengthens memories, removes waste products, and regulates hormones that control appetite, metabolism, and stress. The heart and blood vessels also recover while the immune system releases proteins that help fight infections and repair damaged tissues. Consistently sleeping too little can disrupt these processes, increasing the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and reduced cognitive function over time.

Research has also found that regularly sleeping much longer than average is associated with a higher risk of chronic illness and premature death. Scientists believe this relationship is more complex than simply sleeping too much. In many cases, unusually long sleep may reflect underlying health conditions, depression, poor sleep quality, or reduced physical activity rather than being the direct cause of disease.

For most adults, experts recommend aiming for about seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and getting enough high quality sleep is one of the most effective ways to support long term physical and mental health.

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08/15/2026

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Researchers have developed a sophisticated computer model that reveals what happens inside cartilage immediately after a joint injury. Instead of looking only at damage to the tissue, the model also tracks how cartilage cells respond to mechanical stress, inflammation, oxidative stress, and different forms of cell death. By combining these biological processes, scientists were able to recreate the chain of events that causes healthy cartilage to gradually deteriorate into osteoarthritis after an injury.

The simulations showed that severe mechanical injury causes intense damage near the injured area, while inflammation spreads harmful effects throughout the surrounding cartilage, even in regions that were not directly injured. The model also demonstrated that reducing inflammation allows cartilage to partially restore its normal composition, supporting previous laboratory findings that early control of inflammation may slow joint degeneration.

This new virtual model acts like a digital testing ground where researchers can evaluate potential drugs before moving to laboratory or animal studies. It also offers a more personalized approach by helping scientists predict which treatments, doses, and timing may work best for different patients based on the unique biological and mechanical changes occurring inside their joints.

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1010337

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08/11/2026

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Learn how complementary therapies like acupuncture, C*D, and exercise can help manage multiple myeloma symptoms and enhance quality of life.

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08/07/2026

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Researchers have discovered that the body's internal biological clock may play an important role in how the brain heals after a stroke. This internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm, regulates many processes over a 24 hour cycle, including sleep, hormone release, metabolism, and immune activity. The new study found that brain cells and immune cells respond differently depending on the time of day, which can influence how much inflammation occurs and how effectively damaged brain tissue begins to repair itself.

After a stroke, immune cells rush to the injured area to remove damaged tissue and start the healing process. The researchers found that the circadian clock helps control this response by regulating genes involved in inflammation and tissue repair. When these natural rhythms are disrupted, the brain's recovery process may become less efficient, slowing healing and affecting the restoration of lost functions.

The findings suggest that future stroke treatments may become more effective by working with the body's natural biological rhythms rather than ignoring them. Understanding when the brain is most prepared to respond to therapy could help doctors choose the best timing for medications, rehabilitation, and other treatments, improving recovery while making better use of the body's own repair mechanisms.

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DOI: 10.1172/JCI201800

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07/31/2026

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Many people reduce sugar to improve their health, but a new mouse study suggests that eliminating it completely may have unexpected effects. Researchers compared mice fed a low fat diet containing sucrose with mice given a similar diet that contained no sucrose at all. After 16 weeks, the sugar free group developed insulin resistance, poorer blood sugar control, changes in their gut bacteria, inflammation in the colon and liver, and early signs of fatty liver disease, even though both groups consumed similar calories and maintained similar body weights. The findings were presented at a scientific conference and have not yet undergone peer review.

The researchers found that removing sucrose altered the balance of beneficial gut bacteria. Levels of helpful microbes fell, while bacteria associated with inflammation became more common. This disruption of the gut microbiome was accompanied by changes in hormones involved in metabolism and reduced the body's ability to respond normally to insulin, increasing the risk of metabolic problems.

Because this research was conducted in mice, the findings cannot be directly applied to people. The study does not suggest that eating more sugar is healthier. Instead, it highlights that balanced nutrition may be more important than completely eliminating a single nutrient, and further human studies are needed to determine whether the same effects occur in people.

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Sucrose-Free Low-Fat Diet Induces Metabolic Dysfunction through Gut Dysbiosis and Colonic Inflammation in Mice

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07/08/2026

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Scientists have revealed new insights into the endolymphatic sac, a small, previously overlooked structure in the inner ear that appears to act as a natural pressure release valve. This sac is located at the end of a thin tube connecting the utricle and saccule, which sense head position, and plays a key role in regulating fluid levels. Excess fluid in this sac is linked to Ménière disease, a condition causing vertigo, tinnitus, and balance issues.

Using zebrafish models, researchers visualized the sac’s function with dyes and high‑resolution microscopy. They discovered overlapping flap‑like projections called lamellae lining the sac, which act as plugs under normal conditions but slide apart when fluid pressure builds, allowing excess liquid to escape. Mutant zebrafish with enlarged sacs demonstrated how improper regulation can lead to dysfunction, offering a model to understand human inner ear fluid balance.

These findings illuminate the biological mechanism by which the endolymphatic sac maintains equilibrium in the inner ear and provides a potential target for therapeutic interventions. Understanding its pressure‑release function could improve treatment of vestibular disorders and inform future research on hearing and balance regulation.

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07/02/2026

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Neuroscientists at the University of Oxford have found evidence that sleep may play a critical role in modulating tinnitus, a condition in which individuals perceive ringing or buzzing sounds without external sources. Tinnitus is the most common “phantom percept,” affecting around 15 percent of the global population, and has long lacked effective treatments. Researchers observed parallels between tinnitus and spontaneous brain activity during sleep, particularly non‑rapid eye movement (non‑REM) stages, which appear to dampen overactive auditory circuits responsible for the phantom sounds.

Experiments in ferrets, whose auditory systems resemble humans, demonstrated that animals exposed to loud noise developed tinnitus alongside disrupted sleep patterns. During non‑REM sleep, however, the hyperactivity linked to tinnitus was reduced, suggesting that sleep temporarily masks its effects. Subsequent human studies support similar mechanisms, showing that individuals with tinnitus have difficulty suppressing hyperactive auditory responses when awake, but activity decreases during deep sleep.

These findings highlight the potential for targeting sleep as a therapeutic approach to tinnitus, breaking a cycle in which poor sleep worsens phantom sounds and vice versa. Understanding how sleep interacts with abnormal brain activity may also provide broader insights into the functions of spontaneous brain activity and its role in sensory perception.

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