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Health
Researchers on the cusp of a new vaccine modality breakthrough
Professor Bernd Rehm and Dr. Shuxiong Chen from the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery (GRIDD) and…
Immune cells linked to anxiety, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease
Regulatory T cells—work horses of the body’s immune system—may also stabilize mood, according to a study.…
Novel research reveals existence of altered mesocortical connectivity in obesity
For the first time, researchers have discovered that the ventral tegmental area (VTA) of the brain—a…
From ‘magical’ to ‘rip it out’: different brain implant experiences
Ian Burkhart looked down at his hand and imagined closing it. To his amazement, it closed.
The race to link our brains to computers is hotting up
Brain implants have long been trapped in the realm of science fiction, but a steady trickle…
Percentage of women mohs fellows, program directors has increased
Since 1996, there has been an increase in the percentage of women in Mohs micrographic surgery…
A simple mouth rinse could spot early heart disease risk
What if we could identify the earliest warning signs of cardiovascular disease from a simple saliva…
New AI model could help screen for heart defect
Investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Keio University in Japan have developed a deep learning…
Experiencing pain after a heart attack may predict long-term survival
People who have had a heart attack often report pain about a year later. Moderate or…
What to know about meningioma and glioblastoma brain tumors
A diagnosis of a brain tumor can be frightening. Of the more than 100 types of…
New Zealand, whose pandemic response was closely watched, removes last of COVID-19 restrictions
New Zealand on Monday removed the last of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions, marking the end of…
Survey: Americans want weight loss drugs despite high cost
Many Americans really want to lose weight—and a new poll shows nearly half of adults would…
Raising awareness of long COVID ‘blue legs’ symptom
An unusual case of a long COVID patient’s legs turning blue after 10 minutes of standing…
An old antibiotic may get new life as an STI prevention pill
The United States is set to roll out a powerful new weapon in the long fight…
COVID-19 took a toll on heart health and doctors are still grappling with how to help
Firefighter and paramedic Mike Camilleri once had no trouble hauling heavy gear up ladders. Now battling…
Health experts urge clinicians to ‘remain vigilant’ about malaria cases in new commentary
Following the identification of the first locally acquired malaria cases in the US in 20 years,…
Holidaymakers be warned: Short, intense sun-seeking trips can disrupt skin’s microbiome
Skin, the largest organ of the human body, is home to a vast array of bacteria,…
Robust analysis challenges theory that depression and anxiety increase cancer risk
Depression and anxiety are thought to increase a person’s risk of developing cancer, but research results…
Association found between gut immune cells and eye damage from glaucoma
A team of medical scientists at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, working…
Cyberattack forces US hospital closures
A cyberattack on a US hospital group has forced the closure of urgent care and other…
Consuming added sugars may increase risk of kidney stones
Between 7% and 15% of people in North America, between 5% and 9% of people in…
A boost in dopamine during adolescence permanently amplifies dopamine function, impulsivity, and aggression in mice
In a breakthrough finding researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center identified a sensitive developmental period…
Irregular sleep patterns associated with harmful gut bacteria
New research has found irregular sleep patterns are associated with harmful bacteria in your gut.
E-cigarettes may be better than nicotine patches to help pregnant women stop smoking, reduce the risk of low birthweight
Smoking in pregnancy can harm developing babies, especially their growth. Current guidelines recommend that pregnant smokers…
Twenty percent with livebirth via ART go on to conceive naturally
Twenty percent of women with livebirth via assisted reproductive technology (ART) subsequently conceive naturally, according to…
Pitt study points to new opportunities for HIV treatment
Sometimes in science, answers come serendipitously, where researchers aren’t expecting to find them. That’s what happened…
Study of cadmium in pregnant women yields crucial insights into fetal development
As with many toxins, exposure to the toxic metal cadmium during pregnancy can adversely impact fetal…
Tainted love: Misinformation drives ‘vaccine-free’ dating
In a private dating group on Facebook, Renee flaunts herself to like-minded singles as a fit,…
Cannabis poisonings rise after legalization, new review concludes
A new meta-analysis published by Addiction has found that cannabis legalization is associated with increased rates…