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How much plastic are you eating? This new tool finds out

Researchers developed the 24-hour dietary recall–plastic exposure (24DR-PE) tool to assess and quantify dietary plastic exposure, aiming to link it with real-world health impacts.

4 Mar 2025

School absenteeism could indicate functional GI disorders in kids

Children who frequently miss school because of abdominal complaints are far more likely to be suffering from disorders of the gut-brain axis such as irritable bowel syndrome than diseases that can be detected with medical tests, new UVA Health Children's research has found.

4 Mar 2025

Stem cell therapy for cornea injuries demonstrates remarkable results in clinical trial

An expanded clinical trial that tested a groundbreaking, experimental stem cell treatment for blinding cornea injuries found the treatment was feasible and safe in 14 patients who were treated and followed for 18 months, and there was a high proportion of complete or partial success.

4 Mar 2025

Does a vegetarian diet help or harm your brain? Here’s what the science reveals

A recent study in Nutrients examines the effects of vegetarian and vegan diets on neurological health, highlighting both benefits and potential nutrient deficiencies that impact cognitive function.

3 Mar 2025

Obesity rates among children and adolescents predicted to soar by 2050

Obesity rates are set to skyrocket, with one in six children and adolescents worldwide forecast to be obese by 2050, according to a new study.

3 Mar 2025

Breakthrough research uncovers way to maintain metabolism during calorie restriction

Many people who have tried to lose weight by cutting calories are familiar with this frustrating reality: at some point, the body stops shedding pounds.

3 Mar 2025

Novel adipose tissue biofabrication approach paves the way for enhanced skin regeneration

The adipose tissue, which serves as an endocrine organ, releases various molecules that regulate the repair of other damaged tissues, including the skin.

3 Mar 2025

Maternal stress may disrupt infant gut health, study highlights long-term risks

Perinatal maternal stress may alter gut microbiota in mothers and infants, potentially increasing inflammatory bacteria linked to health risks. A scoping review highlights the need for better stress measurement and microbiome research.

3 Mar 2025

Hallucinogen use linked to increased risk of mortality in emergency care patients

People seeking emergency care for hallucinogen use were at 2.6-fold higher risk of death within 5 years than the general population, according to a new study published in CMAJ.

3 Mar 2025

Skin organoids show promise for treating frostbite injuries

Frostbite is a severe cold injury that affects millions worldwide, often resulting in prolonged recovery, scarring, and long-term complications such as chronic pain and dysfunction.

3 Mar 2025

Targeting SSAT enzyme offers new hope for psoriasis treatment

Psoriasis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin diseases, affecting around 250,000 people in Austria.

3 Mar 2025

British Heart Foundation’s Centre of Research Excellence launches at The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester has launched the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Manchester Centre of Research Excellence following an award of £4 million to support world-class cardiovascular disease from the leading charity.

From The University of Manchester 3 Mar 2025

Medtronic receives FDA approval for BrainSense Adaptive DBS technology

For the one million people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the United States, Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, proudly announces U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of BrainSense™ Adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) and BrainSense™ Electrode Identifier (EI).

3 Mar 2025

Understanding obesity in pets and its health risks

Your 8-year-old chocolate Lab is putting on weight, and you know she should probably lose a pound or two. But when she looks at you pleadingly with those big brown eyes, how can you resist handing out just one more treat?

28 Feb 2025

Researchers discover key blood molecules impacting child development

McMaster University researchers have identified small molecules in the blood that may impact early childhood development, showing how dietary exposures, early life experiences, and gut health can influence a child's growth and cognitive milestones.

28 Feb 2025

Health organizations collaborate to address idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis on Rare Disease Day 2025

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), the PF Warriors, the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC)-a program at the Black Woman's Health Imperative-and the National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) announce their collaboration to address idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) as a chronic disease on Rare Disease Day 2025.

28 Feb 2025