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Promising new therapeutic approach for treating metastatic pancreatic cancer
A research paper published in Nature Cancer details new insights into the role of efferocytosis—the burying…
Study finds childhood bullying linked to distrust and mental health problems in adolescence
A new study, co-led by UCLA Health and the University of Glasgow, found that young teenagers…
Physical activity may lessen pain intensity for cancer survivors
People who have had cancer often experience ongoing pain, but a new study reveals that being…
Schools are trying to get more students therapy. Not all parents are on board
Derry Oliver was in fifth grade when she first talked to her mom about seeing a…
For Black patients, ‘representation matters’ in evaluating prostate cancer websites
For Black men with prostate cancer, racial representation is a key factor affecting trust in websites…
Researchers create machine learning-based classifier that could aid early diagnosis of psychosis
The onset of psychosis can be predicted before it occurs, using a machine-learning tool which can…
‘I want to rest in peace’: Ecuador decriminalizes euthanasia
Ecuador decriminalized euthanasia on Wednesday, becoming the second Latin American country to allow the procedure, in…
Chronic jet lag leads to human liver cancer in a mouse model
When asked about what could cause cancer, people most likely think of chemicals like tobacco or…
Novartis to swallow German cancer-drug maker
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis said this week it had agreed to buy German biotech firm MorphoSys…
Veterinary drug newly found in illicit opioid supply resistant to naloxone
An article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal describes five things clinicians and harm reduction…
Cape Verde is the third African country to eliminate malaria
Cape Verde has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization.
Physical activity weakly associated with better late-life cognition
Physical activity is associated with better late-life cognition, but the association is weak, according to a…
‘Rare positive result’ in trial of new support intervention for people with dementia and their family caregivers
Research led by Claudia Cooper, Professor of Psychological Medicine at Queen Mary University of London, shows…
Transgender, non-binary, gender-diverse people more likely to have a long-term mental health condition, says study
The risk of having a long-term mental health condition in England is roughly one in six…
Virtual reality treatment for palliative care shown to help patients ‘flourish’ during relaxation therapy
Palliative care is the interdisciplinary medical specialty of caring for people with serious and often terminal…
Alzheimer’s treatment roadblocks can be eased by engaging primary care providers in screenings
There is substantial geographic variation across the U.S. health care system to diagnose and treat early-stage…
Study finds organ donations after medical assistance in dying made up 14% of deceased donations in Quebec
To understand the impact of organ donation after medical assistance in dying (MAiD), Quebec researchers analyzed…
Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear
Gene therapy has allowed several children born with inherited deafness to hear.
New tool helps predict progression of Alzheimer’s
About 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. The…
2004 to 2019 saw increase in isotretinoin use in girls, women
From 2004 to 2019, there was an increase in isotretinoin use among girls and women of…
New analysis shows that disinfection is the most effective way to prevent viral contamination of restroom surfaces
A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control demonstrates that viral particles…
How does climate change affect eczema?
In an analysis of all relevant published studies that assessed atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema)…
Routine health checks associated with decreased risk of death
Attending an NHS Health Check appointment—a preventative screening program offered for free in the UK—is associated…
Digital dice and youth: 1 in 6 parents say they probably wouldn’t know if teens were betting online
As young people increasingly have access and exposure to online gambling, only one in four parents…
Study shows a computerized decision support system reduces high-risk drug combinations in ICU patients
A multicenter study led by Amsterdam UMC and conducted in nine Dutch Intensive Care Units (ICUs)…
Liver can generate palmitic acid to maintain brain health, study suggests
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that palmitic acid, one of the most common…
Study: Any remission of diabetes from weight-loss trial associated with lower rates of heart and kidney disease
While several trials have shown that substantial weight loss using diet and lifestyle can reverse type…
Genotyping study shows how COVID variants can be detected more rapidly
Genotyping technology detects COVID variants more quickly and cheaply than ever before—according to research from the…
E-cigarettes help pregnant smokers quit without risks to pregnancy, trial finds
A new analysis of trial data on pregnant smokers, led by researchers at Queen Mary University…