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Mediterranean diet boosts quality of life—here’s how

A systematic review finds that following the Mediterranean diet is linked to better physical, mental, and social well-being, particularly in aging populations and those with chronic conditions.

10 Feb 2025

Surge in violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo leads to healthcare crisis

The recent surge in violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to significant loss of life, trauma, displacement, and the destruction of critical health infrastructure, exacerbating an already dire situation for millions of people.

8 Feb 2025

Tenecteplase injection after clot removal improves stroke recovery

Removing a blood clot from a large brain artery, then injecting the clot-dissolving drug tenecteplase into the artery resulted in stroke survivors being more likely to have better function 90 days after their stroke than those receiving standard clot removal, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

8 Feb 2025

Clot-busting drug alteplase shows promise for stroke treatment up to 24 hours after onset

The clot-dissolving medication, alteplase, improved stroke patients' recovery by more than 50% when given up to 24 hours after the beginning of an ischemic stroke, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

8 Feb 2025

$New clinical trial aims to improve outcomes for older adults with hip fractures$

New clinical trial aims to improve outcomes for older adults with hip fractures

Hip fractures in older adults can lead to serious complications, disability and even death. Traditionally, orthopaedic surgeons have repaired a common fracture of the upper part of the thigh bone, or femur, near the hip using screws and plates to piece together slightly separated pieces of bone.

8 Feb 2025

Living in disadvantaged areas reduces ALS survival time by over 30%

Living in a disadvantaged community may decrease the length of time a person can survive with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, by over 30%, a Michigan Medicine-led study suggests.

7 Feb 2025

"Healthy" food labels may reduce consumer spending, research finds

Some food labels designed to nudge Americans toward healthier food choices can have the opposite effect, new University of Florida research shows.

7 Feb 2025

Rwanda's swift response contained Marburg outbreak

In July 2024, Rwanda faced a Marburg virus outbreak among health workers in the capital Kigali, challenging the nation’s health system and testing its pandemic response capabilities.

7 Feb 2025

Brain waves help assess the effectiveness of alcohol consumption campaigns

Health campaigns, such as those against drug abuse or those promoting infection prevention measures during the coronavirus pandemic, are key public health tools and help protect the population.

7 Feb 2025

CoppaFeel!: Breast Cancer Doesn’t Discriminate, So Why Should Awareness?

The CoppaFeel! x NHS NELCA 'Check In' campaign transforms breast cancer awareness for young people, addressing health inequities and promoting self-checking.

7 Feb 2025

Comprehensive gene map of malaria parasite offers path to better treatments

A new, comprehensive map of all the genes essential for blood infections in Plasmodium knowlesi (P. knowlesi), a parasite that causes malaria in humans, has been generated by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and colleagues.

7 Feb 2025

Mild electrical brain stimulation fails to improve motor recovery in stroke survivors

Mild electrical brain stimulation did not further improve motor recovery in stroke survivors, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

7 Feb 2025

Measles outbreak mounts among children in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties

A measles outbreak is growing in a Texas county with dangerously low vaccination rates.

7 Feb 2025

On the front lines against bird flu, egg farmers say they’re losing the battle

Greg Herbruck knew 6.5 million of his birds needed to die, and fast.

7 Feb 2025

Cancer incidence and deaths still higher in Appalachia despite progress

Fewer people than before are being diagnosed with and dying from cancer in Appalachia, but cancer incidence and death rates remain substantially higher, especially in certain areas of Central Appalachia, compared to elsewhere in the U.S.

7 Feb 2025

Fear of cancer recurrence disrupts many aspects of breast cancer survivors' lives

Breast cancer is the world's most prevalent cancer. Although earlier detection and targeted treatment have resulted in high survival rates, many breast cancer survivors experience fear of cancer recurrence. For some survivors this fear is occasional, for others it is persistent and often debilitating.

7 Feb 2025

Dispensary warning signs about cannabis use during pregnancy found ineffective

Warning signs at dispensaries about the potential health effects of cannabis use in pregnancy may not be effective, according to a new report in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, based at Rutgers University.

6 Feb 2025

Childhood and adult trauma may play a role in endometriosis pathogenesis

The University of Barcelona has participated in an international study that has found new evidence linking traumatic experiences and stressful events with endometriosis, a chronic systemic inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus.

6 Feb 2025

Are school takeaway bans just a policy illusion? Students say yes

Most young people are unaware of takeaway exclusion zones near schools, and policies limiting new outlets fail to address unhealthy food access from convenience stores and delivery apps.

6 Feb 2025