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Heart experts have tips on staying safe in the summer heat
As Americans brace themselves for another summer of brutal heat and humidity, the American Heart Association…
Survey shows men need to do more to prevent cancer
American men are blowing their best chance to head off cancer or spot it early, when…
Unsafe neighborhoods could drive up smoking rates
It may sound far-fetched, but new research suggests that living in dangerous neighborhoods could trigger an…
UK issues guidelines for use of stem cell-based embryo models in research
Stem cell-based embryo models (SCBEMs) are three-dimensional biological structures that mimic aspects of early human embryo…
A potential game-changer for emergency medicine: Synthetic platelets
Imagine being a paramedic treating a trauma patient who’s bleeding severely. You know your patient’s life…
Study shows hairy skin does not become less sensitive with age
Our sense of touch is generally thought to decline with age, just like the other senses.…
Alzheimer’s risk higher if your mother had cognitive problems
The genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is more strongly influenced by the mother’s side than…
Compound from olives shows promise for treating obesity and diabetes
Findings from a new mouse study suggest that elenolic acid, a natural compound found in olives,…
Clinical response seen for patients with severe asthma initiating biologics
Patients with severe asthma initiating biologics exhibit clinical responses and super-responses, but 40 to 50% do…
Adults conceived by donors left behind by fertility industry
Children conceived by using egg or sperm donors have the same well-being outcomes as non-donor-conceived people.…
Use of glucose monitors by people not living with diabetes needs more regulation
A new narrative review led by researchers at UCL and Birmingham Children’s Hospital has found there…
Mouse studies reveal possible benefits of CBD and metformin for treating behavioral difficulties
Studies of mouse models of Fragile X syndrome and Phelan-McDermid syndrome show that treatment with cannabidiol…
European countries differ in their drinking styles, study finds
A new study of drinking patterns across Europe from 2000 to 2019 shows that drinking occurs…
Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and those spending time outdoors: Six tips for staying safe
When summer starts with a stifling heat wave, as many places are seeing in 2024, it…
Lawsuit could challenge trust in Ozempic and other popular weight loss drugs
The manufacturers of the most popular weight loss drugs are being challenged in court.
Study identifies first drug therapy for sleep apnea
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international collaborators have led a…
Managing gestational diabetes early in pregnancy can prevent complications, improve health outcomes, experts say
A shift in testing for and managing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) to much earlier in pregnancy…
Failure to fortify flour and rice with sufficient folic acid will lead to avoidable birth defects in UK, warns expert
The UK government’s failure to fortify all flour and rice with the vitamin folic acid “will…
Women who experience depression during pregnancy or after birth found to have higher risk of cardiovascular disease
Women diagnosed with perinatal depression are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease in the following 20…
Study finds that Americans are eating better, but disparities persist in marginalized communities
Poor diet continues to take a toll on American adults. It’s a major risk factor for…
Increasing use and awareness of oral nicotine pouches detailed
A rigorous, comprehensive synthesis of evidence from 62 studies related to the use of oral nicotine…
Research shows protein-rich diets may influence gut microbiome and body composition
New research has shed light on the effects of protein-rich diets on the gut microbiome and…
Scientists find a link between increased headaches and hotter temperatures for individuals with migraines
As temperatures rise, so do chances for migraine attacks, according to a new study from a…
Exercise in natural settings may provide more benefits than indoor exercise
Health practitioners and fitness buffs have long known that regular physical activity offers numerous health benefits,…
More people with type 1 diabetes are living longer, but global inequalities still exist
The number of people aged 65 and older with type 1 diabetes increased from 1.3 million…
Robot radiotherapy could improve treatments for eye disease
Researchers from King’s College London, with doctors at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, have successfully…
Lab-grown ‘mini-guts’ could help in development of new and more personalized treatments for Crohn’s disease
Cambridge scientists have grown ‘mini-guts’ in the lab to help understand Crohn’s disease, showing that ‘switches’…
Novel analysis methods used for Huntington’s disease
The genetic disease Huntington’s not only affects nerve cells in the brain but also has widespread…
Only 1.6% of US doctors were Black in 1906—the legacy of inequality in medical education has not yet been erased
Fueled by the Supreme Court’s June 2023 ruling that bans affirmative action in higher education, conservative…