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How associations between historical redlining and breast cancer survival changed over time
A 1930s to 1960s residential segregation policy has been linked to shorter survival time in people…
UN warns 4.5 million girls could face female genital mutilation in 2026
Some 4.5 million girls worldwide — many under the age of five — risk undergoing female…
California state court judges found to have gaps in their understanding of autism
A new study identifies significant gaps in judges’ knowledge about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which can…
Australia’s stillbirth prevention program saves lives, shows evaluation
Fewer stillbirths and reduced perinatal mortality are the key findings of the first analysis of the…
AI-enabled stethoscope demonstrated to be twice as efficient at detecting valvular heart disease in the clinic
New research shows that the use of an AI-enabled digital stethoscope more than doubled the identification…
High consumption of ultraprocessed foods may be linked to cancer survivors’ risk of death
Ultraprocessed foods can be considered unhealthy because they are often low in essential nutrients such as…
Unexpected partial recovery of natural vision observed after intracortical microstimulation in a blind patient
A patient with complete blindness caused by irreversible optic nerve damage partially recovered natural vision after…
Psychosis rates are increasing in more recent generations, large-scale Canadian study finds
People born more recently are being diagnosed with psychotic disorders (e.g., schizophrenia) more often and at…
Diagnosis of cardiomyopathy is on the rise in Sweden
The number of patients diagnosed with cardiomyopathy has increased substantially over the past two decades. This…
Non-children’s hospitals more commonly use imaging exposing children to ionizing radiation
Imaging modalities that expose children to ionizing radiation are used more frequently at non-children’s hospitals compared…
Consensus statement addresses management of skeletal fragility in patients with chronic kidney disease
In a consensus statement issued by the European Renal Association and published online Nov. 28 in…
Innovations in asthma care can improve the health of Detroiters living with this chronic disease
Researchers and doctors are beginning to modernize asthma treatment using innovative therapies.
Long COVID brain fog far more common in US than India and other nations, study finds
Patients with long COVID-19 in the U.S. report far higher rates of brain fog, depression and…
Q&A: How to protect your mental health when viewing violent ICE videos
Graphic footage of Renee Good’s fatal shooting on Jan. 7 by ICE agent Jonathan Ross and…
Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are
Your watch says you had three hours of deep sleep. Should you believe it?
Tracking health across a lifetime: Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 launches new follow-up as participants turn 60
One of the world’s most extensive birth cohorts is now entering later adulthood. At the University…
Japanese version of rPATD validated to assess attitudes toward medication reductions among patients, caregivers
Polypharmacy—the concurrent use of multiple medications—is a global challenge, and the active participation of patients and…
Breathing disruptions during sleep widespread in newborns with spina bifida, study finds
Children with spina bifida, a malformation of the spinal cord that can lead to mobility impairments…
Smartwatch use enhances detection of heart arrhythmias, increasing quality of care
Smartwatches with both PPG and ECG functionality improve the detection of atrial fibrillation in comparison with…
Trump unveils outline of new health care plan
With the end of federal health insurance subsidies, President Donald Trump has floated a new plan…
Shingles vaccine linked to slower biological aging in older adults
Shingles vaccination not only protects against the disease but may also contribute to slower biological aging…
National poll: Less than half of parents say swearing is never OK for kids
Today’s parents may be growing more relaxed about their children using curse words, according to a…
3D hybrid imaging system could address limitations of MRI, CT and ultrasound
In a proof-of-concept study, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the California…
National genomic screening program could save thousands of Australians from preventable cancer and heart disease
Leading genomic health experts from Monash University are calling for urgent government funding to progress the…
How AI is transforming health care
By recognizing patterns in test results, AI can identify patients at risk of cancer, diabetes complications,…
The stop-smoking medication varenicline may also work for cannabis use disorder
A new randomized controlled trial has found promising evidence that the smoking cessation medication varenicline (Chantix/Champix)…
Colorado ranks among the highest states in the country for flu
Colorado is in the midst of a record-breaking flu season. In the week ending Dec. 27,…
Ghanaian celebrities are dealing with mental illness stigma behind closed doors—why speaking up matters
Imagine living in a country where talking openly about depression or anxiety can cost you your…
Smartphone-based interventions show promise for reducing alcohol and cannabis use
Young adults today are digital natives—naturally fluent with devices and online platforms—so some of their most…