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People with eczema can bathe daily or weekly without worrying about flare-ups

A major study has found that people with eczema are able to bathe either daily or weekly, without any impact to their symptoms.

10 Nov 2025

More prenatal visits allow newborns with mild heart defects to receive the right level of care

In cases of mild congenital heart defects, more prenatal visits are associated with greater likelihood of appropriate delivery at a community hospital, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

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

Why talking to yourself in third person can help you feel better before big moments

Researchers studying over 20,000 daily experiences found that people mostly talk to themselves in the first person, while using third-person, distanced self-talk far less often. Yet when they do, this detached inner voice offers a small but real emotional boost, especially when preparing for upcoming actions or performances.

9 Nov 2025

Research shows reluctance among obstetricians to refer pregnant patients to allergy specialists

Many pregnant women experience allergies, asthma, or reactions to medications - conditions that can affect both mother and baby if not carefully managed. Yet new research presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting suggests a reluctance among obstetricians to refer their pregnant patients to allergy specialists, even when a referral could help improve care.

6 Nov 2025

Why health education isn’t stopping young adults from consuming energy drinks

Polish students' energy drink consumption persists despite awareness of health risks, indicating a need for enhanced education and stricter sales regulations.

6 Nov 2025

Rituximab shows remarkable success in adults with relapsing nephrotic syndrome

One monoclonal antibody, rituximab, can work wonders for the treatment of children with frequently relapsing nephrotic syndrome or steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome.

5 Nov 2025

Do gut microbes cause autism? New research says diet plays the bigger role

In a family-based study, researchers found that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) shared similar gut microbiomes with their relatives but showed distinctly different eating habits. Their preference for sweets and limited vegetable intake suggests behavior-driven dietary choices may influence, rather than result from, microbiome differences.

5 Nov 2025

Over one-third of men would rather endure stressful situations than discuss prostate health

A new survey from Orlando Health reveals that over one-third of men (38%) would rather endure stressful situations, such as watching their team lose a big game or being stuck in traffic, than discuss their prostate health.

4 Nov 2025

Mathematical models explain food movement and churning in the digestive tract

Synchronization abounds in nature: from the flashing lights of fireflies to the movement of fish wriggling through the ocean, biological systems are often in rhythmic movement with each other.

31 Oct 2025

Exploring the link between underweight status and gut microbiota composition in Japanese women

Low body weight in young women has been linked to a range of health concerns, including disrupted menstrual cycles, infertility, weakened immune function, and a long-term decline in bone density.

31 Oct 2025

Massive cross-ancestry study explains why obesity risks differ around the world

A massive cross-ancestry genetic study involving over 839,000 adults identified 13 genes linked to obesity, including five never before associated with the condition. The findings highlight how global genetic diversity can uncover new biological pathways and potential treatment targets for obesity.

31 Oct 2025

Bowhead whale’s secret to long life revealed: precision DNA repair may hold clues for human aging

Researchers discovered that bowhead whales achieve extraordinary longevity and cancer resistance through highly efficient and precise DNA repair mechanisms. A whale-specific protein, CIRBP, enhances genome stability even in human cells, revealing a potential pathway to strengthen DNA repair and slow aging.

30 Oct 2025

Home exercise alone highly effective for meniscal tear and osteoarthritis pain, says study

People with a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis prescribed home exercises with or without physical therapy reported substantial improvements in knee pain, according to a new study led by Mass General Brigham researchers.

30 Oct 2025

Diets that harm the planet also raise the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes

Diets that place greater pressure on the environment, high in meat and low in plant foods, were linked to higher risks of cancer, coronary heart disease, and type 2 diabetes in over 34,000 French adults. Sustainable, plant-rich diets were associated with better health and lower environmental impact.

29 Oct 2025

Diabetes remission possible with GLP-1 drugs, Italian study confirms

In a large real-world Italian cohort, GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy led to measurable rates of type 2 diabetes remission, depending on how remission was defined. The most pragmatic definition (Remission 3) was linked to improved glycemia, weight, and a lower risk of microvascular and cardiovascular events.

29 Oct 2025

Eating habits tied to Parkinson’s risk: sweets and processed meats raise odds, fruit lowers them

In a large Italian case-control study, researchers identified data-driven dietary patterns linked to Parkinson’s disease risk. Diets rich in sweets, red and cured meats were associated with higher odds of PD, while fruit, especially citrus, was protective.

29 Oct 2025

Systematic analysis reveals psilocybin's impact on obsessive-compulsive behaviors

A systematic review published today in Psychedelics by Mr. James Gattuso and colleagues at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health synthesizes clinical and preclinical evidence on psilocybin's effects on obsessive-compulsive behaviors, revealing consistent therapeutic potential across human patients and validated animal models.

29 Oct 2025

The real resolution limit of the human eye

Findings on human visual resolution reveal that eyes reach detail limits before 8K displays, impacting future display and video coding technologies.

29 Oct 2025

How branding and peer pressure keep kids hooked on energy drinks

Children and adolescents in North East England still find energy drinks easy to access despite a voluntary UK ban, drawn by taste, price, and powerful marketing. Hydration drinks like PRIME are viewed as “healthier,” even though young consumers often misunderstand their ingredients and health impacts.

28 Oct 2025

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People with eczema can bathe daily or weekly without worrying about flare-ups

More prenatal visits allow newborns with mild heart defects to receive the right level of care

How modern habits are reshaping the Mediterranean diet for the worse

Why talking to yourself in third person can help you feel better before big moments

Research shows reluctance among obstetricians to refer pregnant patients to allergy specialists

Why health education isn’t stopping young adults from consuming energy drinks

Rituximab shows remarkable success in adults with relapsing nephrotic syndrome

Do gut microbes cause autism? New research says diet plays the bigger role

Over one-third of men would rather endure stressful situations than discuss prostate health

Mathematical models explain food movement and churning in the digestive tract

Exploring the link between underweight status and gut microbiota composition in Japanese women

Massive cross-ancestry study explains why obesity risks differ around the world

Bowhead whale’s secret to long life revealed: precision DNA repair may hold clues for human aging

Home exercise alone highly effective for meniscal tear and osteoarthritis pain, says study

Diets that harm the planet also raise the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes

Diabetes remission possible with GLP-1 drugs, Italian study confirms

Eating habits tied to Parkinson’s risk: sweets and processed meats raise odds, fruit lowers them

Systematic analysis reveals psilocybin's impact on obsessive-compulsive behaviors

The real resolution limit of the human eye

How branding and peer pressure keep kids hooked on energy drinks

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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