Consumer Health: What is glioblastoma?

More than 14,490 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2023, according to…

Research shows clear benefits of cooling on physical health of older populations

The impact of extreme heat is being felt around the globe this summer, with record-setting temperatures…

Study: Gastric bypass surgery associated with non-alcohol substance use disorder

Researchers have discovered a link between gastric bypass surgery and an increased risk of non-alcohol substance…

Use of law enforcement strategies to curb underage drinking has decreased over past decade: Study

Despite the harm that excessive alcohol consumption can cause in a community, use of some alcohol-related…

Study finds proportion of smokers’ duty free tobacco purchases in England have tripled since 2019

The proportion of smokers’ duty free tobacco purchases in England has tripled since 2019, rising from…

Toothpaste containing synthetic tooth minerals can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride: Clinical trial

Brushing twice a day keeps the dentist away—but can we improve on the toothpaste we use…

Growing evidence supports prescribing psychostimulants for people at risk of overdose, say researchers

Growing evidence supports prescribing psychostimulant medications to help reduce use of illegal stimulants such as methamphetamine,…

AI tool ‘reads’ brain tumors during surgery to help guide decisions

Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of deciphering a brain tumor’s genetic code…

Viral caffeine-heavy drink raises concerns for US kids

With its extremely high levels of caffeine, a hip new soft drink is raising fears in…

Soda sweetener aspartame now listed as possible cancer cause. But it’s still considered safe

The World Health Organization’s cancer agency has deemed the sweetener aspartame—found in diet soda and countless…

Study reveals new mechanism for rapid evolution of multi-drug resistant infections in patients

A research study led by the University of Oxford provides a transformational new insight into how…

Bacteria in kitchen may not be as harmful as you think

Bacteria found in 74 kitchens spread among five European countries were mostly harmless according to new…

Acute kidney injury not associated with worsening kidney function in persons with CKD: Study

A study of hospitalized persons with chronic kidney disease (CKD) found that acute kidney injury (AKI)…

Maternal deaths in the US more than doubled over two decades. Black mothers died at the highest rate

Maternal deaths across the U.S. more than doubled over the course of two decades, and the…

Study highlights limitations of BMI in predicting death

People classified as overweight though not obese are not at a higher risk of death, according…

Study finds NPP-billed imaging increased 27% from 2016–2020

A new study by the Harvey L Neiman Health Policy Institute found that rates of diagnostic…

Not eating enough of these six healthy foods is associated with higher cardiovascular disease and deaths globally

A study led by McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences researchers at the Population Research Health…

Investigating links between tacrolimus dosage and intestinal microbiota to combat organ transplant rejection

Every year in Belgium, 1,600 people wait for a transplant. Of these, in 2021, only 939…

Endometriosis linked to reduction in live births before diagnosis of the disease

Endometriosis is linked to a reduction in fertility in the years preceding a definitive surgical diagnosis…

CDC data amplifies calls for funding hepatitis plan

Only one-third of individuals diagnosed with hepatitis C have been cured in the decade since cures…

Fewer teens now perceive themselves as overweight, finds international study of more than 745,000 adolescents

A study involving more than 745,000 adolescents from 41 countries across Europe and North America identified…

Australia is the first country to let patients with depression or PTSD be prescribed psychedelics

Australia is now the first country to allow psychiatrists to prescribe certain psychedelic substances to patients…

Study finds we articulate more when speaking to babies and puppies

Babies and puppies have at least two things in common: aside from being newborns, they promote…

Loneliness linked with elevated risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes

Loneliness is a bigger risk factor for heart disease in patients with diabetes than diet, exercise,…

New review finds benefits of widely used treatment for gambling problems may be overstated

A new meta-analysis published in the journal Addiction presents important findings that shed light on the…

That essential morning coffee may be a placebo

For many people, the day doesn’t start until their coffee mug is empty. Coffee is often…

Updated guidance shows how hospitals should protect patients from resistant infections

A group of five medical organizations has released updated recommendations for the prevention of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus…

Collect race, Indigenous identity on health card renewal to address health inequities, study suggests

To address health inequities that Indigenous and racialized patients can experience, collect data on racial and…

Study: Expanded Child Tax Credit led to improved health and nutrition among adults

The Child Tax Credit expansion, which expired at the end of 2021, has not been renewed…

Researchers identify subtype of depression using surveys, cognitive tests, and brain imaging

Scientists at Stanford Medicine conducted a study describing a new category of depression—labeled the cognitive biotype—which…