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Genomic technology used to improve understanding of Marjolin's ulcer

Researchers utilized specialized genomic technology at the University of Calgary to enhance our understanding of Marjolin's ulcer (MU), a rare, highly aggressive skin cancer that affects chronic wounds that can often arise from established scars like those caused by severe burns.

28 Oct 2024

Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may increase cancer risk

Derek Urwin has a special stake in his work as a cancer control researcher. After undergraduate studies in applied mathematics at UCLA, he became a firefighter.

28 Oct 2024

Study highlights dangers of burning incense for allergy and asthma patients

In many cultures, it is common to burn incense for religious and cultural practices, including meditations, celebrations and spiritual and ancestral worship.

24 Oct 2024

Mountain town confronts an unexpected public health catastrophe

Before Hurricane Helene, had you stopped by one of the many breweries, art galleries, or award-winning restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina, and spoken with anyone who lives in these parts — including me — most would have told you they felt pretty safe from climate disasters.

18 Oct 2024

Researchers create first single cell atlas of prenatal human skin

For the first time, researchers have created a single cell atlas of prenatal human skin to understand how skin forms, and what goes wrong in disease.

18 Oct 2024

Pilot study shows impact of infection control staffing shortages on patient safety

Inadequate infection prevention and control staffing levels are associated with higher rates of healthcare-associated infections, according to a new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control.

10 Oct 2024

University of Pittsburgh receives $100 million to enhance trauma care research

The University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences has been awarded approximately $100 million from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to continue a clinical research program that is advancing trauma care.

25 Sep 2024

A week of intense cycling may burn abdominal fat without major weight loss, study finds

A week of extreme cycling significantly decreased visceral adiposity in middle-aged cyclists, emphasizing the role of exercise in body composition management.

23 Sep 2024

Urgent need for rehabilitation services highlighted in WHO analysis of Gaza injuries

At least one quarter or 22 500 of those injured in Gaza by 23 July are estimated to have life-changing injuries that require rehabilitation services now and for years to come, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) analysis of the types of injuries resulting from the ongoing conflict in Gaza: Estimating Trauma Rehabilitation Needs in Gaza using Injury Data from Emergency Medical Teams.

12 Sep 2024

Study links PTSD to higher risk of early menopause in Gulf War female veterans

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can cause an array of adverse mental health effects, but physical side effects are also common.

10 Sep 2024

Exclusive breastfeeding aids postpartum weight loss

A KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) study[1] on breastfeeding practices revealed that among the women who exclusively breastfed, those with high body mass index[2] (BMI) before pregnancy lost more weight than women with a healthy BMI pre-pregnancy.

27 Aug 2024

New research challenges belief that weight loss drugs only reduce appetite

A study carried out in St Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) Dublin challenges the belief that weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy or Monjaro work just by promoting satiety and making you eat less.

22 Aug 2024

Python's remarkable physiology could lead to new medical breakthroughs

Researchers fed pythons who had fasted for 28 days a meal of 25% of their body weight and compared them to snakes who had not been fed.

22 Aug 2024

Gut molecule blocks fat burning during fasting in C. elegans

In a struggle that probably sounds familiar to dieters everywhere, the less a Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) worm eats, the more slowly it loses fat.

21 Aug 2024

Everyday products boost sunburn risk

It is well known that the sun's ultraviolet (UV) light can wreak havoc on the skin. But most people don't realize some commonly used products and medications can make us more susceptible to sunburn and other adverse reactions.

6 Aug 2024

Study exposes hidden dangers of indoor fireplaces on air quality in South African homes

A study reveals high particulate matter (PM2.5) levels in South African homes using indoor fireplaces, with exposure linked to colder outdoor temperatures.

4 Aug 2024

Burning ammonia for maritime fuel could lead to devastating public health impacts

As container ships the size of city blocks cross the oceans to deliver cargo, their huge diesel engines emit large quantities of air pollutants that drive climate change and have human health impacts.

11 Jul 2024

Kobe University unveils key protein variants in exercise and weight loss

Some people lose weight slower than others after workouts, and a Kobe University research team found a reason.

11 Jul 2024

Advocate Health selected for CMS GUIDE Model aimed at advancing dementia care

Advocate Health has been selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, aimed to support advanced dementia patients and their caregivers in bridging the gaps associated with inequalities in dementia care.

10 Jul 2024

Planned parenthood to blitz GOP seats, betting abortion fears can sway voters

Planned Parenthood is preparing a seven-figure campaign blitz to oust GOP incumbents from California congressional seats, part of a larger national effort by the reproductive rights group to prevent a Republican majority from passing abortion restrictions, including a national ban.

8 Jul 2024