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Gut bacteria protect against PFAS-induced kidney harm

New research has revealed that the connection between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage may be tied to dysregulation of the gut microbiome, which is made up of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in the digestive tract.

17 Oct 2024

FDA strengthens AI regulation to ensure patient safety and innovation in healthcare

The FDA is adapting regulations to manage AI’s rapid development in healthcare, focusing on patient safety and the life cycle of AI tools. This review emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring to ensure AI performs effectively in clinical settings.

16 Oct 2024

Microplastics accelerate aging and inflammation in fat tissue, increasing risk of chronic disease

Researchers investigate the effects of microplastic exposure on the normal aging and function of adipose tissue.

16 Oct 2024

Immunotherapy sets new standard for Hodgkin lymphoma care

A treatment that rallies the immune system to destroy cancer raised the survival rate for advanced Hodgkin lymphoma patients to a remarkable 92 percent, suggesting a new standard therapy for the disease.

16 Oct 2024

Clot-busting drug tenecteplase shows promising results for stroke recovery

For people with ischemic stroke, treatment with the clot-busting drug tenecteplase is associated with a slightly higher likelihood of an excellent recovery and reduced disability three months later than the drug alteplase, according to a meta-analysis published in the October 16, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

16 Oct 2024

Folic acid supplementation during pregnancy mitigates neurotoxic effects of lead in children

New research gives another reason to take folic acid supplements while pregnant.

16 Oct 2024

WHO confirms elimination of trachoma in South Asia

The world moved closer to eliminating trachoma this month after the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed India and Pakistan as being free of the disease, a leading cause of blindness.

16 Oct 2024

Zebrafish could be used to explore the underlying mechanisms of Nager syndrome

Nager syndrome, or NS, is a rare genetic disease that affects the development of the face and limbs, usually causing anomalies in the bone structures of the jaws, cheeks, and hands.

16 Oct 2024

Induced resistance as a path to sustainable food security

As the climate crisis alters familiar growing conditions, we urgently need to find ways of protecting the world against famines.

16 Oct 2024

Harris backs slashing medical debt. Trump’s ‘concepts’ worry advocates.

Patient and consumer advocates are looking to Kamala Harris to accelerate federal efforts to help people struggling with medical debt if she prevails in next month's presidential election.

16 Oct 2024

More mobile clinics are bringing long-acting birth control to rural areas

Twice a month, a 40-foot-long truck transformed into a mobile clinic travels the Rio Grande Valley to provide rural Texans with women's health care, including birth control.

16 Oct 2024

Structural biology uncovers the molecular basis of b1 vitamin transport and deficiency

Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is essential for the survival of our cells. The human body can't produce it, but we can maintain healthy levels of this vitamin by eating foods like salmon, legumes, and brown rice.

16 Oct 2024

Everyday products ranked for health impact: Which ones are harming you and which are making you healthier?

The Building H Index 2024 rates 75+ non-healthcare products on their impact on human health, identifying how daily-use items influence eating, sleep, physical activity, social interaction, and outdoor behaviors. The report pushes for company accountability in improving health outcomes through small product modifications.

16 Oct 2024

Excess body fat significantly increases risk of postmenopausal breast cancer

Around 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive breast cancer cases may be linked to excess body fat, suggests Spanish research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.

16 Oct 2024

Surface contamination, not air, poses nut allergy threat

There is no evidence for the commonly held belief that nut allergens can be spread through aircraft ventilation systems, say allergy and aviation medicine specialists in an evidence review published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

15 Oct 2024

Efforts to increase diversity in cancer clinical trials fall short

In the U.S., millions of people experience cancer every year but don't have an equal opportunity to access experimental treatments in clinical trials, or to receive treatments that were shown to be effective in patients like them.

15 Oct 2024

Social isolation linked to micronutrient deficiencies in older adults

Older adults in the UK who are socially isolated are more likely to have an insufficient intake of key micronutrients such as vitamin C and vitamin B6, increasing their risk of health problems, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

15 Oct 2024