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Scientists discover new insight into the genetic pathway of neuroblastoma

Scientists have discovered a new insight into the genetic pathway of childhood cancer, offering new hope for tailored treatments.

15 May 2024

Study uncovers unique platelet population linked to aging and blood clotting diseases

As people age, they become more prone to blood clotting diseases, when blood cells called platelets clump together when they don't need to and can cause major issues such as strokes and cardiovascular disease.

15 May 2024

Understanding public perception of polygenic embryo screening for IVF

Three out of four U.S. adults support the use of emerging technologies that estimate a future child's likelihood of developing health conditions influenced by multiple genes -; such as diabetes, heart disease, and depression -; before an embryo is implanted during in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to a new public opinion survey led by researchers at Harvard Medical School.

15 May 2024

New PET imaging biomarker Gal-1 predicts tumor responses to immunotherapy

The protein galectin-1 (Gal-1) has been identified as a new PET imaging biomarker for immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy, allowing physicians to predict the tumor responses before beginning treatment.

15 May 2024

Research reveals effective strategies for reducing smartphone addiction

The best way to help smartphone users manage their screen time may be to make phones progressively more annoying to use, according to new University of Michigan research.

15 May 2024

Aniston Barnette leads CPR education initiative as American Heart Association's National Teen of Impact

The American Heart Association's National Teen of Impact title offers Gen Z changemakers an influential platform to fight against heart disease to improve health and well-being in communities across the country.

15 May 2024

Lactate is essential to buffering the effects of a carbohydrate meal, study shows

As a student competing in track and field at his Parlier high school, Robert Leija was obsessed with how to improve his performance and, in particular, prevent the buildup of lactic acid in his muscles during training.

15 May 2024

Research quantifies impact of childhood obesity on long-term health and life expectancy

New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) has, for the first time, quantified the impact of different aspects of childhood obesity on long-term health and life expectancy.

15 May 2024

Study proposes lower BMI cut-off for obesity in adults over 40

The internationally recognized body-mass index (BMI) cut-off point for obesity may not be appropriate for middle-aged and older men and women (aged 40-80 years), according to research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May).

15 May 2024

Technology alone insufficient for meaningful weight loss in obesity, study shows

A new Northwestern Medicine study shows that technology alone can't replace the human touch to produce meaningful weight loss in obesity treatment.

15 May 2024

Income and education linked to lower post-stroke mortality

New research, presented today at the 10th European Stroke Organisation Conference 2024, has revealed that high-income individuals have a 32% lower risk of post-stroke mortality.

15 May 2024

Study reveals privacy risks in female health apps

Apps designed for female health monitoring are exposing users to unnecessary privacy and safety risks through their poor data handling practices, according to new research from UCL and King's College London.

15 May 2024

Cardiovascular burden of TTR gene variant among Black carriers across mid to late-life

The key contribution of this study was to provide more accurate estimates of cardiovascular risk across mid to late life, compared to previously existing analyses.

15 May 2024

New study reveals brain clearance of toxins is reduced during sleep and anesthesia

The adipose-neural axis plays an important role in arrhythmogenesis.

15 May 2024

Why one New York health system stopped suing its patients

Jolynn Mungenast spends her days looking for ways to help people pay their hospital bills.

15 May 2024

Tribal nations invest opioid settlement funds in traditional healing to treat addiction

Outside the Mi'kmaq Nation's health department sits a dome-shaped tent, built by hand from saplings and covered in black canvas.

15 May 2024

After a child’s death, California weighs rules for phys ed during extreme weather

Yahushua Robinson was an energetic boy who jumped and danced his way through life. Then, a physical education teacher instructed the 12-year-old to run outside on a day when the temperature climbed to 107 degrees.

15 May 2024

Genetic link identified between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson's disease

The researchers found, as expected from prior studies that LRRK2 is associated with IBD-PD and discovered new associations as well.

15 May 2024

How AI is set to transform patient outcomes and surgical practices

Using artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery.

15 May 2024

Single measles jab up to 2.6 times more likely to be ineffective in C-section born children

The dynamics of measles immunity at birth and following vaccination.

15 May 2024

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Scientists discover new insight into the genetic pathway of neuroblastoma

Study uncovers unique platelet population linked to aging and blood clotting diseases

Understanding public perception of polygenic embryo screening for IVF

New PET imaging biomarker Gal-1 predicts tumor responses to immunotherapy

Research reveals effective strategies for reducing smartphone addiction

Aniston Barnette leads CPR education initiative as American Heart Association's National Teen of Impact

Lactate is essential to buffering the effects of a carbohydrate meal, study shows

Research quantifies impact of childhood obesity on long-term health and life expectancy

Study proposes lower BMI cut-off for obesity in adults over 40

Technology alone insufficient for meaningful weight loss in obesity, study shows

Income and education linked to lower post-stroke mortality

Study reveals privacy risks in female health apps

Cardiovascular burden of TTR gene variant among Black carriers across mid to late-life

New study reveals brain clearance of toxins is reduced during sleep and anesthesia

Why one New York health system stopped suing its patients

Tribal nations invest opioid settlement funds in traditional healing to treat addiction

After a child’s death, California weighs rules for phys ed during extreme weather

Genetic link identified between inflammatory bowel disease and Parkinson's disease

How AI is set to transform patient outcomes and surgical practices

Single measles jab up to 2.6 times more likely to be ineffective in C-section born children

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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