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Survey reveals high demand for health care and exercise gerontechnology, respondents urge government funding
In order to understand Hong Kong citizens’ views on the development of gerontechnology, Lingnan University recently…
Do marathons damage your heart? Decade-long study shows no long-term cardiac harm
A marathon pushes the human body close to its limits. Legs tire, lungs burn and the…
‘Don’t use them’: Tanning beds triple skin cancer risk, study finds
When Heidi Tarr was a teenager, she used a tanning bed several times a week with…
No, your brain doesn’t suddenly ‘fully develop’ at 25. Here’s what the neuroscience actually shows
If you scroll through TikTok or Instagram long enough, you’ll inevitably stumble across the line: “Your…
Worried about statins? Here’s what the evidence shows
Few medicines have sparked as much debate as statins. Cardiologists often describe them as life-saving, while…
Why so many young people in China are hugging trees
In Beijing’s central district, trees are everywhere: in parks, along roadsides and in courtyards inside people’s…
Call 911 or risk losing the baby? Raids force some immigrants to avoid care
As immigrants in southeastern Louisiana and Mississippi braced for this month’s U.S. Homeland Security operation, Cristiane…
Can eating high fat cheese and cream reduce dementia risk, as a new study suggests?
A large Swedish study reported a lower risk of dementia among middle-aged and older adults who…
The world risks forgetting one of humanity’s greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication
It was like a horror movie. The invisible polio virus would strike, leaving young children on…
After Canada legalized cannabis, police caught more drunk drivers
When Canada legalized cannabis in October 2018, there were many concerns about its potential impacts. One…
Natural protein drug may slow neuron death linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz have discovered that while brain neuron changes, including cell…
Florida vaccine debate: explaining chickenpox, Hep B, Hib and pneumococcus shots
MIAMI – Florida’s surgeon general wants to do away with all state vaccine mandates. But the…
Patient-specific models can help guide complex pelvic cancer surgeries
When surgeons remove an aggressive bone tumor from the pelvis, saving a patient’s life can mean…
Illinois should recommend hepatitis B vaccines for all newborns, committee says, despite federal guidance
Illinois should continue to recommend that nearly all newborns be vaccinated against hepatitis B, a state…
Researchers demonstrate breakthroughs in cancer treatment quality through AI-enhanced data analytics
Cancer researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center have published three new studies demonstrating…
Saving lives, not raising birthrates, may be Eastern Europe’s best hope against population decline
European governments worried about population decline often focus on policies to encourage people to have more…
Large-scale study provides real-world data on rare side effect of cancer immunotherapy
Researchers led by investigators at Mass General Brigham have published valuable information about a rare but…
Circular single-stranded DNA molecules for safer genetic medicine
To our immune system, a potentially lifesaving gene therapy can look a lot like a dangerous…
Lowering blood sugar can halve heart attack risk in people with prediabetes
Lowering blood sugar levels halves the likelihood of serious heart problems in people with prediabetes.
New clinical guidelines address gap in Adult-onset Still’s disease
Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare inflammatory disorder. Thanks to a new initiative, AOSD is…
Health savings accounts, backed by GOP, cover fancy saunas but not insurance premiums
With the tax-free money in a health savings account, a person can pay for eyeglasses or…
Simple ways to reduce inflammation and protect your heart
If you’ve ever fought off an infection or iced a sprained knee, you know something about…
Immigrant women careworkers keep Ontario’s home care afloat under exploitative conditions
Despite recent provincial investments, Ontario’s home-care system is still in crisis. Underfunding, rationed care and ideological…
Lower doses of immunotherapy for skin cancer give better results, study suggests
According to a new study, lower doses of approved immunotherapy for malignant melanoma can give better…
Study maps how psilocybin reshapes brain circuits linked to depression
An international collaboration led by Cornell researchers used a combination of psilocybin and the rabies virus…
New therapies for advanced shoulder issues
Wear and tear, injury, certain medical conditions, and age can take a toll on shoulder function.…
Autistic children born preterm often show more complex needs—but share similar genetic background
A new study shows that children born preterm who are later diagnosed with autism often present…
Airplane and hospital air is cleaner than you might think
When it comes to the air in public places, germophobes can breathe a bit easier. According…
New evidence questions the benefit of calcium supplements in pregnancy for preventing pre-eclampsia
Researchers from Stellenbosch University have found strong evidence from large trials that calcium supplementation during pregnancy…