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PFAS presence confirmed in blood of children in northern Spain
An EHU study has concluded that the levels of PFAS chemicals found do not pose a…
Opinion: Philosophers and a psychiatrist consider what we lose when we outsource struggle to AI
Creative output has traditionally required effort—hours spent staring down the empty page, crumpled drafts tossed in…
What is the ‘kissing bug’ disease, and should Texans be worried?
Kissing bugs may sound charming, but with one bite, these insects can spread a dangerous parasitic…
Novel PET tracer detects synaptic changes in spinal cord and brain after spinal cord injury
A new PET tracer can provide insights into how spinal cord injuries affect not only the…
Warm and consistent parenting can lead to meaningful changes in brain function and learning style
Recent research, published in Biological Psychiatry, provides the first proof that evidence-based parenting programs are accompanied…
Inflammation during pregnancy may prime offspring for anxiety
Increased risk for anxiety may begin before birth, shaped by infection or stressful events during pregnancy,…
Fathers’ drinking plays role in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, study shows
It’s a well-known fact that fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in children is caused by mothers…
How cancer misinformation exploits the way we think
When TV personality Danielle Lloyd was diagnosed with melanoma earlier this year, she faced not only…
What actually happens in your brain when you change your mind?
Imagine a game show where the host asks the contestant to randomly pick one option out…
AI lung cancer risk model validated in predominantly Black population at hospital
A new study presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2025 World…
New radiotheranostic targets identified for diagnosis and treatment of endometrial cancer
Two molecular targets—human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2) and cluster of differentiation 24 (CD24)—are highly promising…
Inflammation jolts ‘sleeping’ cancer cells awake, enabling them to multiply again
Cancer cells have one relentless goal: to grow and divide. While most stick together within the…
Delta-8 THC use highest where marijuana is illegal, study finds
Researchers from University of California San Diego have found that Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8 THC), a psychoactive…
Immune molecule long tied to inflammation may benefit the aging brain
Inflammation in the brain is usually seen as harmful in the aging process—it’s thought to contribute…
Worse outcomes with aspirin in high-risk chronic coronary syndrome patients requiring long-term anticoagulation: Trial
Adding aspirin increased the risk of cardiovascular events, death and major bleeding in high-risk patients with…
Researchers train AI to diagnose heart failure in rural patients using low-tech electrocardiograms
Concerned about the ability of artificial intelligence models trained on data from urban demographics to make…
Can vitamin D supplements really slow aging, as a recent study suggests?
Vitamin D supplements could help protect the caps on our chromosomes that slow aging, sparking hopes…
At least 95 sickened in salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs
At least 95 people in 14 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak tied to…
Review and meta-analysis show an association between shingles vaccination and lower risk of heart attack, stroke
A new global systematic literature review and meta-analysis has shown that herpes zoster vaccination, used to…
Scientists uncover brain network controlling stress and social behavior in mice
A UCLA study has mapped a critical brain hub in mice that regulates stress responses and…
Overweight older adults face lower risk of death after major surgery: Findings challenge current weight guidelines
Older adults who are overweight may face a lower risk of death in the first 30…
New recommendations on core datasets to be used in systemic lupus erythematosus care
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex and potentially life-threatening autoimmune disease. Part of the complexity…
What does an IBD diagnosis mean?
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is an umbrella term for a group of chronic conditions that…
Is it too late to get a flu shot?
It’s almost spring. And while respiratory infections seem to have passed their peak many people are…
Predictive simulations seek to minimize the risk of falls in older age
A German-Dutch research team, including scientists from the University of Bayreuth, has investigated how age-related changes…
Industrial pollution’s imprint on cognitive health can last generations
University of Utah researchers found strong evidence that exposure to industrial pollution during pregnancy can shape…
AI hybrid strategy improves mammogram interpretation
A hybrid reading strategy for screening mammography, developed by Dutch researchers and deployed retrospectively to more…
DNA repair enzyme Polβ shields developing brain from harmful mutations, study reveals
A research group led by the University of Osaka has discovered that the DNA repair enzyme…
A rare ‘brain-eating amoeba’ has been detected in Queensland water. Is tap water safe?
One of the world’s most dangerous water-borne microorganisms, commonly called a “brain-eating amoeba,” has recently been…