Health & Medicine News
May 1, 2025
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Apr. 29, 2025 — Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 356,000 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows. While the chemicals, called phthalates, are in ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — A study analyzing data from nationally representative dietary surveys and mortality data from eight countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States) ...
Apr. 25, 2025 — It's no secret that our waistlines often expand in middle-age, but the problem isn't strictly cosmetic. Belly fat accelerates aging and slows down metabolism, increasing our risk for developing diabetes, heart problems and other chronic diseases. ...
Apr. 23, 2025 — A team of researchers has used advanced DNA sequencing to develop the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic change through generations, laying the foundations for new insights into the roots of human disease and ...
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Apr. 29, 2025 — A new study may offer reassuring news for parents whose children have a history of concussion, but want to get back to playing sports. Researchers ...
Apr. 29, 2025 — A Phase I trial involving ten patients with relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma or T-cell lymphoma has achieved a 100% overall response ...
Apr. 29, 2025 — Depression in young teens could be easier to treat than in adulthood due to the symptoms being more flexible and not yet ingrained, a study ...
Apr. 29, 2025 — Those who climb indoors are doing something for their health. But climbing shoes contain chemicals of concern that can enter the lungs of climbers ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — Scientists have developed a highly sensitive method to detect illegal opioids and a veterinary sedative in Australia's wastewater system, providing a vital early warning tool to public health ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — An infectious diseases detection platform demonstrated over a two-year trial that it stops outbreaks, saves lives and cuts costs, making the case for development of a national early outbreak ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — For almost 60 years, measuring cholesterol levels in the blood has been the best way to identify individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease. In a new study, researchers have shown ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — It is now possible to obtain three-dimensional, high-resolution images of enzyme activity in tissue samples or whole organs -- thanks to probe molecules that anchor fluorescent dyes within tissue as ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — To provide the right treatment for MS, it is important to know when the disease changes from relapsing-remitting to secondary progressive, a transition that is currently recognized on average three ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — The interaction between growth and the active migration of cells plays a crucial role in the spatial mixing of growing cell colonies. This connection will lay the groundwork for new approaches to ...
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Apr. 30, 2025 — Every second counts when it comes to detecting and treating heart attacks. A new technology may be able to identify heart attacks faster and more accurately than traditional ...
Apr. 30, 2025 — An increase in physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer's disease, while inactivity may be detrimental to brain ...
Apr. 30, 2025 — Aiming to address age-related cognitive decline, a growing global health challenge, a team of researchers has developed a VR-based smell-training system to help combat it. This innovative VR game ...
Apr. 30, 2025 — Protein sources appear to have major effects on both the population and function of the mouse gut ...
Apr. 30, 2025 — Breast cancer deaths among women ages 20-49 declined significantly between 2010 and 2020, according to a new ...
Apr. 30, 2025 — Researchers have found that drug effectiveness, alcohol tolerance, and carbohydrate metabolism change with the seasons. Their findings are based on a comprehensive seasonal gene expression map, which ...
Apr. 29, 2025 — Researchers have shown they can inexpensively nanomanufacture silk microneedles to precisely fortify crops, monitor plant health, and detect soil ...
Apr. 29, 2025 — Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for vulnerable communities threatened by humid heatwaves, which are on the rise due to climate change and can be damaging and even ...
Apr. 29, 2025 — An automated machine learning program has been able to identify potential cardiovascular incidents or fall and fracture risks based on bone density scans taken during routine clinical ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — Researchers investigated the combined effects of bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens in rat models as an alternative to ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — New research sheds light on an understudied area of science: iron levels in the blood and their relationship to cognitive performance in women transitioning into menopause. The findings are good news ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — In the past 20 years, the average rate of obesity among adults in the United States has risen by approximately 30 percent, but the rate of those with the most severe forms of obesity, or those with a ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered a unique ability of a special subtype of natural killer cells in the immune system, called adaptive NK cells, to remember ovarian tumors and effectively attack them. The ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — To help achieve more precise control of gene therapy, engineers have designed a new control circuit that can keep gene expression levels within a target range. The method could be used to deliver ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — Scientists have uncovered why vaccines can elicit a stronger immune response if they are administered in the same ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — Scientists built a model that allows them to diminish phage communities from a mouse gut microbiome -- and then bring them back -- without affecting the bacteria. On a test run of their model, ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — The influenza virus manipulates the body's gene regulation system to accelerate its own spread. A new study also shows that an already approved drug could help strengthen immune defenses -- ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — A new study offers fresh insight into trends in maternal mortality in the United States. For the first time, the study disentangles genuine changes in health outcomes from shifts caused by how deaths ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — Falling off a horse at high-speed changes the impact to the rider's head and the parameters for a quality helmet, according to new research. The findings indicate that head impacts during falls ...
Apr. 28, 2025 — A newly published study indicates that prostate cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage through a simple urine sample. With the aid of AI and extensive analyses of gene activity in tumors, they ...
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Engineers Develop Wearable Heart Attack Detection Tech
- Increasing Physical Activity in Middle Age May Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease
- A Virtual Reality Game Integrating Smell to Fight Cognitive Decline
- Protein Sources Change the Gut Microbiome -- Some Drastically
- Breast Cancer Mortality in Women Ages 20-49 Significantly Dropped Between 2010 and 2020
- Seasonal Changes Affect Alcohol Tolerance and Your Waistline
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Will the Vegetables of the Future Be Fortified Using Tiny Needles?
- Rainfall Triggers Extreme Humid Heat in Tropics and Subtropics
- New Machine Algorithm Could Identify Cardiovascular Risk at the Click of a Button
Monday, April 28, 2025
- Drug Combination Reduces Breast Cancer Risk and Improves Metabolic Health in Rats
- Low Iron Could Cause Brain Fog During Menopause Transition
- United States Sees Disproportionate Increase in Body Mass Index Rates of More Than 60
- Natural Killer Cells Remember and Effectively Target Ovarian Cancer
- Gene Circuits Enable More Precise Control of Gene Therapy
- Left or Right Arm? New Research Reveals Why Vaccination Site Matters for Immune Response
- Bacteria's Mysterious Viruses Can Fan Flames of Antibiotic Damage
- Influenza Virus Hacks Cell's Internal System
- Data Collection Changes Key to Understanding Maternal Mortality Trends in the US, New Study Shows
- Updated Equestrian Helmet Ratings System Adds Racing and High-Speed Events
- Urine Test Could Reveal Early Prostate Cancer
- Study Using Simulations Highlights Power of Pooled Data in Environmental Health Research
- Largest Osteoarthritis Genetic Study Uncovers Pathways to New Therapies and Repurposed Drugs
- Trouble Hearing in Noisy Places and Crowded Spaces? Researchers Say New Algorithm Could Help Hearing Aid Users
- A Drug Dismantles a Metabolic Barrier to Anti-Tumor Immunity
- First Synthetic 'mini Prion' Shows How Protein Misfolding Multiplies
- Brain Decoder Controls Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Long-Term Survival Rates of Some Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients Could Double With Sensitive Bone Marrow Test
- High Blood Sugar in Adolescence Tripled the Risk of Premature Heart Damage Affecting Females Worse Than Males
- Move More, Think Sharper
Friday, April 25, 2025
- Are 'zombie' Skin Cells Harmful or Helpful? The Answer May Be in Their Shapes
- Cancer Research Reveals How Chemo Impact Cells at the Molecular Level
- Young Adults and Rise in Dry Eye Disease
- Global Survey Highlights the Challenges of VR-Haptic Technology in Dental Education
- New Cell Therapy Shows Promising Results in Advanced Tumor Diseases
- An Earth-Abundant Mineral for Sustainable Spintronics
- New Way to Prevent Duodenal Cancer
- Structure Dictates Effectiveness, Safety in Nanomedicine
- New Body-Fluid Biomarker for Parkinson's Disease Discovered
- AI Helps Unravel a Cause of Alzheimer's Disease and Identify a Therapeutic Candidate
- Chimpanzee Stem Cells Offer New Insights Into Early Embryonic Development
- This Injected Protein-Like Polymer Helps Tissues Heal After a Heart Attack
- In Down Syndrome Mice, 40Hz Light and Sound Improve Cognition, Neurogenesis, Connectivity
- Immune Cells Drive Congenital Paralysis Disease
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Friday, April 25, 2025
- Nudges Improve Food Choices and Cut Calories When Shopping for Groceries Online
- AI Model for Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis, With Over 90% Accuracy and Reduced Consultation Preparation Time
- Single-Dose Baloxavir Reduces Household Influenza Transmission
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- Can Technology Revolutionize Health Science? The Promise of Exposomics
- Cinnamon Could Affect Drug Metabolism in the Body
- Scientists Develop New Bone Marrow Imaging Technique
- New Method Improves Survival Analysis Power in Clinical and Epidemiological Studies
- A New Way of Visualizing Blood Pressure Data Can Help Doctors Better Manage Patients With Hypertension
- Blocking a Surprising Master Regulator of Immunity Eradicates Liver Tumors in Mice
- Simple Consultations in Emergency Room Can Help Patients Manage High Blood Pressure
- New Bioactive Compound for Difficult-to-Treat Allergies
- Plant-Based Calamari That Rivals Real Seafood in Texture
- Malfunctions in Mitochondria Influence Skeletal Aging
- Artificial Intelligence Tool Helps Predict Relapse of Pediatric Brain Cancer
- AI Algorithm Can Help Identify High-Risk Heart Patients to Quickly Diagnose, Expedite, and Improve Care
- Even Light Exercise Could Help Slow Cognitive Decline in People at Risk of Alzheimer's
- Exercise Boosts Brain Health -- Even When Energy Is Low
- Prostate Cancer Discovery Opens Door to More Tailored Treatments
- Combining Signals Could Make for Better Control of Prosthetics
- Right Patient, Right Dose, Right Time
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- Breakthrough Approach for Diagnosing TB Could Significantly Improve Detection
- Age-Related Genetic Changes in the Blood Associated With Poor Cancer Prognosis
- Vision Loss Fear May Keep Some from Having Cataract Surgery
- Clinical Trials to Test Vaccine Against Alzheimer's-Promoting Tau Protein
- B Cells Found to Be Crucial for Long-Term Vaccine Protection, New Study Shows
- ATP Prevents Harmful Aggregation of Proteins Associated With Parkinson's and ALS
- The Antibiotic That Takes the Bite out of Lyme
- Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome May Be Driven by Remnants of Infection
- Researchers Identify Pathway Responsible for Calciphylaxis, a Rare and Serious Condition
- FRESH Bioprinting Brings Vascularized Tissue One Step Closer
- Smart Bandage Clears New Hurdle: Monitors Chronic Wounds in Human Patients
- New Precision Mental Health Care Approach for Depression Addresses Unique Patient Needs
- Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk of Young-Onset Dementia
- Scientists Identify Potential Treatments for Emerging Zoonotic Pathogens
- Newborns Living Near Trees Tend to Be Healthier: New Data Suggests It's Not Because Healthier People Reside Near Parks
- Link Between Heart Attack Severity and Circadian Rhythm Unveiled
- London's Low Emission Zones Save Lives and Money
- How Bacteria in Our Aging Guts Can Elevate Risk of Leukemia and Perhaps More
- Childhood Exposure to Bacterial Toxin May Be Triggering Colorectal Cancer Epidemic Among the Young
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Provide Long-Term Relief for Radiation-Induced Injuries
- Empathy Might Be Retained in Alzheimer's Disease
- New Cells in Connective Tissue Open Up Strategy Against Pancreatic Cancer
- Bacteria Killing Material Creates Superbug Busting Paint
- Statin Use May Improve Survival in Patients With Some Blood Cancers
- How DNA Self-Organizes in the Early Embryo
- Remembering the Cold: Scientists Discover How Memories Control Metabolism
- Micro-Nano-Plastics Found in Artery-Clogging Plaque in the Neck
- Family Dynamics Shape Body Image Differently Across Cultures
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- DNA Origami Guides New Possibilities in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer
- Pulmonary Fibrosis Has No Cure: Could a Cancer Drug Hold the Answer?
- New Research Points out a Promising Strategy for Treating Metastatic Medulloblastoma
- Researchers Use Machine Learning to Engineer 'bespoke Enzymes' For Gene Editing
- New Technique Expands Tissues So Hundreds of Biomolecules Can Be Seen Inside Cells
- A Repurposed Anti-Inflammatory Drug May Help Treat Alcohol Use Disorder and Related Pain
- The Most Effective Prevention Method for Complications Post Lung Transplant
- Obesity Disrupts 'reaction Time' To Starvation in Mice