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Nutrient profiling systems use algorithms to simplify picking healthy groceries
Imagine a world where food on grocery store shelves is ranked by its healthiness, with simple,…
We don’t all need regular skin cancer screening—but you can know your risk and check yourself
Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates globally, with nearly 19,000 Australians diagnosed with…
Digital health care consultations not enough for safe assessment of tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is a common reason for visits to the doctor and prescriptions of antibiotics in primary…
Therapeutic-dose anticoagulation linked to lower mortality in COVID-19
For patients hospitalized for COVID-19, administration of therapeutic-dose versus prophylactic-dose anticoagulation with heparins is associated with…
Women having surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse don’t always need a hysterectomy
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects up to half of all women during their lifetime, and one…
Wearable tech takes on heart health: Exploring advancements in cardiovascular disease monitoring
Cardiovascular diseases remain a global health crisis, spurring an urgent demand for innovative diagnostic tools that…
Gene editing tool reduces Alzheimer’s plaque precursor in mice
A new gene editing tool that helps cellular machinery skip parts of genes responsible for diseases…
Coronary artery disease common in patients with cirrhosis
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is common in patients with cirrhosis, but cirrhosis itself is not significantly…
Rheumatoid arthritis associated with increased risk for new heart failure
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a higher rate of heart failure subtypes, according to a…
AI tool analyzes medical charts for ADHD follow-up care
Stanford Medicine researchers have built an artificial intelligence tool that can read thousands of doctors’ notes…
Placental genes study explores how assisted reproduction affects children’s development
Approximately one in six couples trying to have a child experiences infertility. Each year, over five…
MouseGoggles offer immersive look into neural activity
Thanks to their genetic makeup, their ability to navigate mazes and their willingness to work for…
Exploring the risks of bypassing natural selection in assisted reproduction
A Perspective published in PNAS Nexus summarizes the risks of bypassing natural selection when using assisted…
Walking away from depression: How daily steps improve mental health
Can you literally step away from depression? A new global review of data found that “increasing…
From bells to choirs, different ‘timbres’ ring in the Christmas holiday season
Concerts and radio stations at this time of year are filled with both Christmas and winter…
Chemotherapy shortage did not increase cancer patient mortality
During a shortage of the generic platinum chemotherapy drugs cisplatin and carboplatin that began in early…
AI-powered blood test can spot earliest sign of breast cancer
A new screening method that combines laser analysis with a type of AI is the first…
Key brain mechanism provides new insights into empathy
A specific brain mechanism modulates how animals respond empathetically to others’ emotions. This is the latest…
First full characterization of kidney microbiome unlocks potential to prevent kidney stones
Cleveland Clinic researchers have found definitive proof of a kidney microbiome that influences renal health and…
Exploring opioid-free pain relief in bariatric surgery
Obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery can manage without opioids, according to a thesis from the University…
Keto diet supplement could boost a cancer treatment’s effectiveness
A component of the keto diet appears to boost the powers of immunotherapy in treating cancer,…
Sensory stimulation enhances the capacity of human visual working memory, study finds
To complete tasks that require storing relevant visual details for short periods of time, such as…
Keto diet metabolite may power up CAR T cells to kill cancer
A simple dietary supplement may provide a new approach to boost CAR T cell function, according…
Doppler ultrasound reveals vitamin C can boost placental health in smokers
Previous studies by Oregon Health & Science University researchers have shown that taking vitamin C during…
End food and drink industry’s infiltration of UK children’s education, say experts
An investigation published by The BMJ reveals widespread influence of food and drink brands in schools…
Nerve regrowth findings could lead to a potential treatment for a common cause of blindness
Injured optic nerves can regrow toward the brain if treated properly, University of Connecticut scientists report…
How does the new self-serve HPV test work? A gynecologist explains
Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new human papillomavirus test that allows…
Detecting osteoarthritis before patients need joint replacement
An imaging technique currently available only at synchrotrons like the Canadian Light Source at the University…
WeightWatchers combined with weight loss medications may alter alcohol consumption, study finds
Researchers at Henry Ford Health, collaborating with WeightWatchers International, report that more than 40% of individuals…