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ChatGPT delivers the most accurate vasectomy information, outperforming Copilot and Gemini

Research shows ChatGPT outperforms Google Bard and Bing Chat in accurately answering vasectomy-related questions, highlighting its potential in healthcare education.

27 Aug 2024

NIH funds study on psychedelics' potential to treat methamphetamine addiction

John McCorvy, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology, and Anatomy at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW); Adam Halberstadt, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and Director of the UCSD Center for Psychedelic Research; and Kevin Murnane, PhD, Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Neuroscience and Director of Basic Science Research for the Louisiana Addiction Research Center at LSU Health Shreveport, were recently awarded a five-year, $2.4 million research grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to uncover critical insights into how psychedelics could be used as a therapeutic to treat methamphetamine addiction.

27 Aug 2024

Study reveals high failure rate for tubal sterilization as birth control

Tubal sterilization is thought to be a permanent form of birth control and is the most common method of contraception nationally.

27 Aug 2024

NIDDK Catalyst Award funds research on mammary gland's role in metabolic diseases

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Catalyst Award program has awarded a $4 million, five-year grant to Prashant Rajbhandari, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease) at the Mount Sinai Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism Institute, to investigate a new frontier in understanding metabolic diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes.

27 Aug 2024

New ESC atlas data highlights disparities in cardiovascular disease mortality

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the most common cause of death across Europe but while CVD mortality rates are generally decreasing, the decline is much less in middle-income than in high-income countries, according to new data from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Atlas of Cardiology, published in the European Heart Journal.

27 Aug 2024

Global health experts reveal widespread concerns about drinking water safety

A new study finds more than half of adults surveyed worldwide expect to be seriously harmed by their water within the next two years.

27 Aug 2024

New insights on how melanoma cells resist cancer immunotherapy

Immune checkpoint inhibitors are cancer fighting drugs that help the immune system do its job of detecting and attacking tumor cells.

27 Aug 2024

New center established to take the lead in enhancing living environments for all ages

The College of Design and Engineering (CDE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has established the Centre for Environment and Ageing Well (ENgAGE) to take the lead in enhancing living environments that foster the physical, psychological and social well-being of individuals across all age groups, particularly in response to the challenges brought about by demographic shifts and climate change.

27 Aug 2024

Study identifies Gα13 as a key tumor suppressor in ER+ breast cancer

In looking for new ways to fight breast cancer, scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School have unmasked a surprising role of a protein generally associated with cancer growth. They have discovered that in estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer, this protein acts as a tumor suppressor instead. ER+ breast cancer constitutes about 80 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses, yet nearly 50 percent of women diagnosed with it experience a relapse after initial treatment.

27 Aug 2024

Over half of the world's population fears harm from drinking water within two years, study reveals

Over half of the global population anticipates harm from drinking water within the next two years, influenced by past experiences, economic status, and government corruption. Addressing these concerns is crucial for improving public trust in water safety.

27 Aug 2024

Grandparental education predicts grandchildren's biological age

Eating well, exercising and attending regular doctor appointments can support a long healthy life, but a new study identified one possible factor beyond our control: whether you had a grandparent who went to college. The study, from researchers at Drexel University and colleagues from the University of California and the University of North Carolina, was recently published in the journal Social Science and Medicine.

27 Aug 2024

Exclusive breastfeeding aids postpartum weight loss

A KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) study[1] on breastfeeding practices revealed that among the women who exclusively breastfed, those with high body mass index[2] (BMI) before pregnancy lost more weight than women with a healthy BMI pre-pregnancy.

27 Aug 2024

Brief periods of light-intensity exercise can boost children's cerebral blood flow

Cognitive functions, also known as intellectual functions, encompass thinking, understanding, memory, language, computation, and judgment, and are performed in the cerebrum.

26 Aug 2024

How common is irritability in U.S. adults and what factors are linked to it?

Higher irritability levels in U.S. adults are linked to increased risks of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, with significant implications for mental health assessments.

26 Aug 2024

The new covid vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it.

The FDA has approved an updated covid shot for everyone 6 months old and up, which renews a now-annual quandary for Americans: Get the shot now, with the latest covid outbreak sweeping the country, or hold it in reserve for the winter wave?

26 Aug 2024

Diabetes rates surge 18.6% in the U.S., highlighting racial and economic disparities

Researchers evaluate national trends and disparities in the prevalence of diabetes among adults in the United States.

25 Aug 2024

New method determines optimal timing for cancer treatment based on circadian rhythm

How effective medications are depends on various factors, including the time of day when they are administered.

23 Aug 2024

Socioeconomic factors shape children's connection to nature more than urban or rural living

The income and education levels of a child's environment determine their relationship to nature, not whether they live in a city or the countryside.

23 Aug 2024

IU researchers secure $4 million for veterans' health research

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have cumulatively been awarded nearly $4 million in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Merit Review Award and Career Development programs to support research on diabetes, skin inflammation, cancer and aging.

23 Aug 2024

Study highlights unequal exposure to tobacco promotion on streaming platforms

Tens of millions of Americans are being exposed to tobacco content on streaming services, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

23 Aug 2024

Education News and Research

ChatGPT delivers the most accurate vasectomy information, outperforming Copilot and Gemini

NIH funds study on psychedelics' potential to treat methamphetamine addiction

Study reveals high failure rate for tubal sterilization as birth control

NIDDK Catalyst Award funds research on mammary gland's role in metabolic diseases

New ESC atlas data highlights disparities in cardiovascular disease mortality

Global health experts reveal widespread concerns about drinking water safety

New insights on how melanoma cells resist cancer immunotherapy

New center established to take the lead in enhancing living environments for all ages

Study identifies Gα13 as a key tumor suppressor in ER+ breast cancer

Over half of the world's population fears harm from drinking water within two years, study reveals

Grandparental education predicts grandchildren's biological age

Exclusive breastfeeding aids postpartum weight loss

Brief periods of light-intensity exercise can boost children's cerebral blood flow

How common is irritability in U.S. adults and what factors are linked to it?

The new covid vaccine is out. Why you might not want to rush to get it.

Diabetes rates surge 18.6% in the U.S., highlighting racial and economic disparities

New method determines optimal timing for cancer treatment based on circadian rhythm

Socioeconomic factors shape children's connection to nature more than urban or rural living

IU researchers secure $4 million for veterans' health research

Study highlights unequal exposure to tobacco promotion on streaming platforms

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