Adverse cognitive effects linked to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) exposure, a type of endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC), have…
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Men died of overdose at 2-3 times greater a rate than women in the US in 2020-2021: Study
Men were significantly more vulnerable than women to overdose deaths involving opioid and stimulant drugs in…
Study finds that during lockdown, children played on, despite being stuck at home
Children displayed a resilient capacity to continue playing during peak COVID-19, a study has found, even…
Immune cell movement worse in older females, mice study finds
According to a new study, older female mice had more immune cells entering areas of the…
Researchers uncover new insights into why individuals are affected differently by COVID-19 infection
A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, led by Associate Professor of Biology Youssef Idaghdour…
Genetic counseling for familial colorectal cancer can provide significant improvements in patient empowerment
Genetic counseling is essential when dealing with individuals who are affected by, or at risk of,…
The use of AI in eye scans may help improve diagnosis of inherited disease of the retina
Inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), single-gene disorders affecting the retina, are very difficult to diagnose since they…
LGB adults found to be at higher risk of suicidal thoughts and self-harm
Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people are more than twice as likely than their straight peers…
Clinical trial: Daily beetroot juice reduces rate of repeat procedures, heart attacks in angina patients with stents
Drinking beetroot juice every day for six months after having a stent fitted reduced the chance…
Breastfeeding for longer may be linked to better exam results in later life
Children who are breastfed for longer appear to be more likely to gain slightly better results…
The first line of vaccines was highly effective at restricting COVID-19’s damage
After more than three years of COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that over 763…
Novel FolRα-targeting antibody drug conjugate shows promise in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer
Updated dose expansion data of the phase I STRO-002-GM1 study have been presented today by Ana…
Children with drug-resistant epilepsy live longer after cranial surgery, large study finds
Survival rate beyond 10 years in children with drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) was highest after cranial epilepsy…
Alcohol dependency in adolescence, but not consumption, linked with later depression risk
Adolescents who show signs of alcohol dependence are more likely to develop depression by their mid-20s,…
More than 1 in 6 unvaccinated people report health effects of COVID two years after confirmed infection
Around 1 in 6 unvaccinated individuals say they are still experiencing health effects of COVID-19 up…
More depressed patients than previously estimated could have increased activation of their immune system
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has…
Low dose colchicine associated with lower incidence of total knee and hip replacements
An exploratory analysis of the LoDoCo2 (Low-Dose Colchicine 2) randomized, controlled, double-blind trial found that daily…
Medical row in France over unauthorised COVID trial
French medical bodies on Sunday called on authorities to punish researcher Didier Raoult for “the largest…
US study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms
About 10% of people appear to suffer long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate…
WHO backs farmers to grow food instead of tobacco
The World Health Organization said Friday it was helping a growing number of farmers turn away…
Are emergency departments unsafe? Patients and professionals think so
Emergency departments (EDs) are currently unsafe places for both professionals and patients, according to the results…
New study finds diet, in particular pro-inflammatory diet increases relapse rate for multiple sclerosis patients
A new study published this month in Multiple Sclerosis Journal found a pro-inflammatory diet is associated…
Study finds common complication of pacemakers four times higher than previously thought
About 3 million Americans live with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices—commonly known as pacemakers. These small electronic…
GPR141 regulates breast cancer progression via oncogenic mediators and the p-mTOR/p53 axis: Study
A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, titled “G-protein-coupled receptor 141 mediates breast cancer proliferation…
WHO chief hopes for ‘historic’ pandemic accord
A new pandemic accord under negotiation must be a “historic agreement” marking a dramatic shift in…
New clinical practice guideline on cardiac physiological pacing
Today, the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS), and Latin American Heart…
Study explores correlates of pain associated with sickle cell
Correlates of pain associated with sickle cell disease (SCD) include depression, age, sex, and employment status,…
One scientist has spent 30 years trying to understand and treat Gulf War Illness
Dr. Robert Haley still has questions.
Trans identification not tied to worse pregnancy outcomes
Transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse (trans) identification at the time of delivery is not significantly associated with…
Novel antibiotic succeeds in trial against hospital-acquired pneumonia
A Rutgers researcher leading a trial found that the novel combination antibiotic sulbactam-durlobactam combats dangerous pneumonia…