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Children's oral health remain very poor despite improvements from government interventions

Children's access to NHS dentists and rates of tooth decay remain very poor despite improvements from national government interventions, oral health experts say.

10 Nov 2025

Exploring cost-effective approaches to detecting familial hypercholesterolemia in children

In the United States, one in every 250 people has inherited a genetic variant that leads to dangerously high cholesterol levels from birth.

10 Nov 2025

Drinking coffee can protect against atrial fibrillation

Drinking coffee can protect against atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes rapid, irregular heartbeat and can lead to stroke and heart failure.

10 Nov 2025

How modern habits are reshaping the Mediterranean diet for the worse

Nearly all children and adolescents in five Mediterranean countries consume unhealthy ultra-processed foods daily, according to the DELICIOUS Project. The study links higher intake to obesity, older age, screen time, eating out, and exposure to food advertising.

9 Nov 2025

A scalable, human-centered strategy for employee resilience

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the publication of a new white paper, "Recovering from Burnout Through Mentoring," authored by Carla M. Harris, Ed.D., and Sandra Sessoms-Penny, Ed.D, both Fellows at the University of Phoenix Center for Organizational Wellness, Engagement, and Belonging (CO-WEB).

8 Nov 2025

Study shows record surge in reduced kidney function worldwide

Record numbers of men and women globally are now estimated to have reduced kidney function, a new study shows. Figures rose from 378 million people with the disease in 1990 to 788 million in 2023 as the world population grew and aged, making it for the first time a top 10 cause of death worldwide.

8 Nov 2025

OSU researchers design a highly effective, low-dose, manganese-MOF MRI agent

Scientists at Oregon State University have filed a patent on a design for a new magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent with the potential to outperform current agents while being less toxic to patients and more environmentally friendly.

7 Nov 2025

Experts detail how deportation and detention fuel fear, illness, and community instability

Current U.S. immigration enforcement and deportation policies are producing widespread harm to physical and mental health, with family separation and the specters of fear and intimidation affecting the well-being of immigrant and non-immigrant communities.

7 Nov 2025

Mismatch in kidney tests may reveal hidden health risks

A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows.

7 Nov 2025

American College of Cardiology and OpenEvidence partner to bring AI into cardiovascular care

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and OpenEvidence are entering a strategic partnership to accelerate the translation of cardiovascular clinical guidance and research into clinical implementation at the point of care.

7 Nov 2025

Weaning hospitalized patients from dialysis may restore kidney function

Weaning patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) from dialysis while they are still hospitalized may save them from remaining on the treatment for the rest of their lives, according to a new study led by UC San Francisco.

7 Nov 2025

Study reveals structural and cellular clues behind cancer-linked GnT-V enzyme selectivity

Glycans are important complex carbohydrates found on cell surfaces that serve crucial roles in cell-to-cell communication, structure, and protection.

7 Nov 2025

Study highlights growing mental health concerns among U.S. international student population

Despite international students in U.S. higher education facing significant mental health challenges, national patterns of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and mental health service use among this group remain poorly understood.

7 Nov 2025

Genomic mapping of resistance mutations in A. baumannii

The bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) is a haunting presence in many hospitals in the United States, where more than one in 100 patients are treated for A. baumannii infections.

7 Nov 2025

New project aims to reduce addiction through prevention infrastructure development

Researchers at Wayne State University will work with Michigan agencies and education partners to improve access to school-based substance use prevention and treatment programs for adolescents who are at risk of substance misuse and substance use disorders (SUDs).

7 Nov 2025

Who is willing to trust home-care robots in Japan?

Research in Japan shows that openness and trust are key to accepting home-care robots, impacting willingness to share personal data for development purposes.

7 Nov 2025

Researchers refine tools to map DNA’s 3D structure inside cells

DNA isn't just a long string of genetic code, but an intricate 3D structure folded inside each cell. That means the tools used to study DNA need to be just as sophisticated-able to read not only the code itself, but how it's arranged in space.

6 Nov 2025

Engineered biomaterial promotes formation of cancer-fighting immune cell clusters

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have developed a novel biomaterial-based system that induces the formation of tertiary lymphoid-like structures, or TLSs.

6 Nov 2025

COVID-19 vaccination linked to lower long COVID risk in adolescents

Adolescents who were vaccinated against COVID-19 were less likely to develop long COVID after their first SARS-CoV-2 infection than unvaccinated peers, finds a new study.

6 Nov 2025

Major gaps found in cholesterol management for young adults

Fewer than half of young adults with severely high low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), or "bad" cholesterol, levels start taking a statin within five years of first high LDL-C measurement, according to a study published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology, and presented at the American Heart Association's 2025 Scientific Sessions.

6 Nov 2025

Education News and Research

Children's oral health remain very poor despite improvements from government interventions

Exploring cost-effective approaches to detecting familial hypercholesterolemia in children

Drinking coffee can protect against atrial fibrillation

How modern habits are reshaping the Mediterranean diet for the worse

A scalable, human-centered strategy for employee resilience

Study shows record surge in reduced kidney function worldwide

OSU researchers design a highly effective, low-dose, manganese-MOF MRI agent

Experts detail how deportation and detention fuel fear, illness, and community instability

Mismatch in kidney tests may reveal hidden health risks

American College of Cardiology and OpenEvidence partner to bring AI into cardiovascular care

Weaning hospitalized patients from dialysis may restore kidney function

Study reveals structural and cellular clues behind cancer-linked GnT-V enzyme selectivity

Study highlights growing mental health concerns among U.S. international student population

Genomic mapping of resistance mutations in A. baumannii

New project aims to reduce addiction through prevention infrastructure development

Who is willing to trust home-care robots in Japan?

Researchers refine tools to map DNA’s 3D structure inside cells

Engineered biomaterial promotes formation of cancer-fighting immune cell clusters

COVID-19 vaccination linked to lower long COVID risk in adolescents

Major gaps found in cholesterol management for young adults

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