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Excess deaths in Maui highlight hidden impact of wildfires

New research unveils the true death toll of the deadly August 2023 wildfires which took place in Lāhainā, Maui, Hawaiʻi - and which temporarily made wildfire a leading cause of death in Maui.

25 Aug 2025

Gut bacteria provide key to identifying colorectal cancer from stool samples

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. If detected early, it can be efficiently treated, but the cost and discomfort of colonoscopies - the main diagnostic method currently in use - often result in delayed diagnosis.

25 Aug 2025

Genetic testing of IVF-created embryos could help more women over 35 have a baby sooner

Genetic testing of IVF-created embryos could help more women over 35 have a baby in less time, a clinical trial by researchers from King's College London, King's College Hospital, and King's Fertility has found.

25 Aug 2025

New guideline offers effective options to help Canadians quit smoking

Tobacco smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death in Canada; it is highly addictive and hard to stop.

25 Aug 2025

New molecular mechanism offers hope for treating depression in the elderly

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common psychiatric illnesses worldwide, but its molecular causes have still not been clearly identified.

25 Aug 2025

Many people unaware that knee and groin pain could signal hip problems

Having a hard time bending over to put your shoes on? Experiencing pain in the knees, groin, thigh or back? A new survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reveals many people don't realize these symptoms can mean there's a problem in the hip.

25 Aug 2025

Strategic tips for early-stage animal health companies facing regulatory challenges

Karen Greenwood shares practical advice for early-stage animal health companies navigating FDA CVM processes.

From DSI, a PLG Company 25 Aug 2025

New patient-reported outcome tool offers reliable way to monitor sleep apnea symptoms

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has developed and validated a patient-reported outcome tool for use in a clinical setting to monitor treatment response and longitudinal symptom progression in adults who have obstructive sleep apnea.

25 Aug 2025

Mediterranean-style diet may reduce dementia risk in individuals with high genetic risk

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard suggests that a Mediterranean-style diet may help reduce dementia risk.

25 Aug 2025

Next-gen sequencing reveals the regulatory potential of the non-coding genome

The non-coding genome, once dismissed as "junk DNA", is now recognized as a fundamental regulator of gene expression and a key player in understanding complex diseases. Following the landmark achievements of the Human Genome Project (HGP), scientists have increasingly focused on deciphering the non-coding regions of the human genome, which comprise approximately 98% of the genetic material.

23 Aug 2025

SOX2 drives progression and therapy resistance in advanced prostate cancer

Prostate cancer remains a global health challenge, ranking as the second most common malignancy among men.

22 Aug 2025

CHI3L1 emerges as a powerful biomarker for liver disease diagnosis and management

The identification of Chitinase-3-like protein 1 (CHI3L1) as a crucial biomarker in liver disease is revolutionizing how clinicians approach the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of various liver conditions.

22 Aug 2025

Working-age adults with disabilities face much higher rates of loneliness

Working-age adults with disabilities experience far higher rates of loneliness than those without, according to a new study from researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health and the Warren Alpert Medical School.

22 Aug 2025

Researchers identify molecular mechanism behind tamoxifen-related uterine cancer

In a preclinical study, researchers found tamoxifen encourages uterine cell growth; the findings could change how some breast cancers are treated in the future.

22 Aug 2025

New 3D bioprinting method can customize protein-based emulsion gels for dysphagia diets

In rapidly aging societies like Japan, the simple act of swallowing meals can be challenging for many. This condition, known as dysphagia, affects millions of people worldwide and can significantly deteriorate a person's quality of life.

22 Aug 2025

Urban heat and pollution linked to behavioral changes in children

Individuals living in urban cities are experiencing the combined effect of increasing temperatures and poor air quality, often referred to as the urban heat dome.

22 Aug 2025

Carriers of colibactin-producing E. coli face threefold increase in colorectal cancer risk

Researchers from Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine and collaborating Japanese institutions found that patients carrying colibactin-producing Escherichia coli (pks+ E. coli) in their colon polyps were more than three times as likely to have a history of colorectal cancer compared to those without the bacterium.

22 Aug 2025

New method enables comprehensive analysis of metabolites in biological samples

Researchers from the McCullagh Group in Oxford University's Department of Chemistry have published an innovative method in Nature Protocols today (22 August) that provides comprehensive analysis of metabolites found in cells, tissues and biofluids.

22 Aug 2025

Insights into the clinical presentation and management of sellar chondrosarcomas

Chondrosarcomas are a malignant form of bone cancer that is composed of cartilage-forming tumor cells. Sellar chondrosarcomas, which occur in the sellar region at the base of the skull, are a very rare manifestation of chondrosarcoma, making up only around 0.2% of all tumors found in the skull.

22 Aug 2025

Study finds that new AI-enabled tool, TriageGO, is associated with improved triage performance and ED patient flow

TriageGO enhances emergency healthcare with AI-driven triage decision support, improving accuracy and efficiency in patient flow and triage performance.

From Radiometer Medical 22 Aug 2025

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Excess deaths in Maui highlight hidden impact of wildfires

Gut bacteria provide key to identifying colorectal cancer from stool samples

Genetic testing of IVF-created embryos could help more women over 35 have a baby sooner

New guideline offers effective options to help Canadians quit smoking

New molecular mechanism offers hope for treating depression in the elderly

Many people unaware that knee and groin pain could signal hip problems

Strategic tips for early-stage animal health companies facing regulatory challenges

New patient-reported outcome tool offers reliable way to monitor sleep apnea symptoms

Mediterranean-style diet may reduce dementia risk in individuals with high genetic risk

Next-gen sequencing reveals the regulatory potential of the non-coding genome

SOX2 drives progression and therapy resistance in advanced prostate cancer

CHI3L1 emerges as a powerful biomarker for liver disease diagnosis and management

Working-age adults with disabilities face much higher rates of loneliness

Researchers identify molecular mechanism behind tamoxifen-related uterine cancer

New 3D bioprinting method can customize protein-based emulsion gels for dysphagia diets

Urban heat and pollution linked to behavioral changes in children

Carriers of colibactin-producing E. coli face threefold increase in colorectal cancer risk

New method enables comprehensive analysis of metabolites in biological samples

Insights into the clinical presentation and management of sellar chondrosarcomas

Study finds that new AI-enabled tool, TriageGO, is associated with improved triage performance and ED patient flow

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