A Michigan State University researcher’s new model for studying breast cancer could help scientists better understand…
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Does vitamin C help us when we’re sick? A physician explains
Vitamin C supports our immune systems, helps our bodies heal wounds, protects our joints and contributes…
A quick return to school and light exercise may help kids recover from concussions
During cheerleading practice in April, Jana Duey’s sixth-grade daughter, Karter, sustained a concussion when she fell…
Stem cells can tailor their role in gene therapy based on the underlying disease, study suggests
RCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan researchers have discovered that hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) adapt…
Medicaid covers GLP-1 meds for obesity in just 13 states, analysis finds
Poorer folks’ access to blockbuster weight-loss drugs through Medicaid remains limited, a new KFF analysis has…
Concussion history linked to 25% higher risk of severe postpartum mental illness
People with a history of concussion face a 25% higher risk of having severe mental health…
Can a mammogram identify heart disease risk?
When people check in for their annual mammogram these days, some may face a surprising question:…
The four types of systemic therapy for breast cancer
Treatment for breast cancer can come in many forms. In addition to surgery to remove cancerous…
Scientists successfully reverse liver fibrosis in mice
Cirrhosis, hepatitis infection and other causes can trigger liver fibrosis—a potentially lethal stiffening of tissue that,…
Flu-linked hospitalization rates vary across seasons, highest in adults 65+
Influenza-associated hospitalization rates vary across seasons, and only returned to recent pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels in the…
Significant mental health burden for mosque attack survivors: Study
A new University of Otago, Christchurch, study of participants from the Christchurch Muslim community has found…
Inflammatory bowel disease: The crucial period of early childhood
Breastfeeding, child nutrition and exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke at an early age may play a…
Discovery of key mechanism in Huntington’s disease could pave the way for early detection and treatment
Researchers from the University of Oxford have identified a key biochemical mechanism relevant to the development…
Playing in mud and dirt can boost your child’s immune system—here’s how
With the popularity of CleanTok on social media, we’re constantly being reminded about how dirty everything…
Study finds most people don’t gain extra sleep from clock change
A lot of people dread the clocks going back an hour in winter—but reassure themselves that…
Over 2,700 suspected new mpox cases in one week in Africa
A total of 2,729 new suspected cases of the disease mpox have been reported in Africa…
Colorado’s naloxone fund is drying up, even as opioid settlement money rolls in
On a bustling street corner one recent afternoon outside the offices of the Harm Reduction Action…
Unlocking the potential of bispecific antibody-drug conjugates for targeted cancer therapy
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have emerged as a promising approach in cancer therapy, offering a ‘magic bullet’…
People with type 2 diabetes who eat low-carb may be able to discontinue medication
Adults with type 2 diabetes on a low-carbohydrate diet may see benefits to their beta-cell function,…
Black patients less likely to receive multimodal pain management options after surgery, research reveals
While recovering from major surgery, Black patients may be less likely to receive certain multimodal analgesia…
Study explores how acoustic elements influence perceptions of music being out of tune
When we listen to a song or musical performance, out-of-tune singers or instruments are generally perceived…
World cholera vaccine stockpile empty: WHO
There are no more oral cholera vaccines left in the global stockpile, the World Health Organization…
Sleep experts advocate for permanent standard time ahead of fall time change
As the country prepares to “fall back” to standard time on Sunday, Nov. 3, the Coalition…
What causes burnout at work, and how can we prevent it?
In Europe, well over 50% of workers experience symptoms of burnout. This global phenomenon is reflected…
Ultra-processed foods: Why public health warnings could backfire
Premature warnings to consumers to avoid eating all ultra-processed food products have likely social costs and…
Promising treatment for gastrointestinal stromal tumors
About 1,200 Germans are diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumors every year—a rare type of cancer in…
Asian health center tries unconventional approach to counseling
In her first months as a community health worker, Jee Hyo Kim helped violent crime survivors…
What is pelvic organ prolapse and how is it treated?
As a urogynecologist I care exclusively for women with pelvic floor problems. These are the women…
Targeting hippocampal neurons to unlock existing Alzheimer’s drugs
A team of researchers at Kobe Gakuin University in Japan have genetically engineered insulin-fused proteins capable…
Unprotected sex boosts mpox danger for gay men as drug-resistant strain spreads
Infection with the mpox virus is five times more likely among gay and bisexual men who…