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Research uncovers link between environmental contaminants and lifespan emotional happiness

If improving your outlook on life really was as simple as "don't worry, be happy," then keeping your spirits up would be a piece of cake.

1 Apr 2024

Smartphone app shows promise in detecting early signs of frontotemporal dementia

UCSF-led research shows smartphone cognitive testing is comparable to gold-standard methods; may detect FTD in gene carriers before symptoms start.

1 Apr 2024

Ministers of Health commit to accelerated action against malaria in Africa

Ministers of Health from African countries with the highest burden of malaria committed today to accelerated action to end deaths from the disease.

1 Apr 2024

Four years after shelter-in-place, covid-19 misinformation persists

From spring break parties to Mardi Gras, many people remember the last major “normal” thing they did before the novel coronavirus pandemic dawned, forcing governments worldwide to issue stay-at-home advisories and shutdowns.

1 Apr 2024

Research identifies optimal body weight to reduce cardiovascular risk in diabetes patients

New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May), identifies the optimum body weight range for adults with type 2 diabetes to minimize their risk of dying from any cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, heart disease, stroke, and chronic kidney disease.

30 Mar 2024

Enhancing patient empowerment in plastic surgery through social media

For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment – potentially leading to increased autonomy and better decision-making, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 Mar 2024

Researchers develop realistic replica of adult human ear using 3D printing

Using state-of-the-art tissue engineering techniques and a 3D printer, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell Engineering have assembled a replica of an adult human ear that looks and feels natural.

29 Mar 2024

Parents voice strong concerns about social media sharing of pediatric craniofacial patients' images

Parents voice strong concerns about social media sharing of images of children undergoing craniofacial surgery, reports a survey study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

29 Mar 2024

Study reveals protein structure similarities in Alzheimer's and Down syndrome

More than 90% of people with Down syndrome, the most common chromosomal disorder in humans and the most frequent genetic cause of intellectual disability, are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease by ages 55-60.

29 Mar 2024

Research highlights low health literacy among one-third of people with moderate to severe TBI

Low health literacy is a problem for a substantial proportion of people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to research published in The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation (JHTR).

29 Mar 2024

Research highlights health risks posed by 2,6-DHNPs in drinking water

2,6-DHNPs, a group of disinfection byproducts (DBPs), are raising alarm bells for public health. These bad actors in the water world are tougher and more toxic than many other pollutants, making it hard for typical water cleaning methods to get rid of them.

29 Mar 2024

Experts call for mandatory indoor air quality standards to boost health and economy

There should be mandatory indoor air quality standards, say an international group of experts led by Professor Lidia Morawska.

29 Mar 2024

Generative AI revolutionizes antibiotic development against resistant pathogens

With nearly 5 million deaths linked to antibiotic resistance globally every year, new ways to combat resistant bacterial strains are urgently needed.

28 Mar 2024

Bridging the gap in stroke care with virtual rehabilitation

A stroke often impacts a person's ability to move their lower body from the hips down to the feet.

28 Mar 2024

Enhancing patient empowerment in plastic surgery through social media

28 Mar 2024

Revolutionizing diabetes management with reliable blood glucose monitoring without finger pricking

Study introduces a novel non-invasive glucose measurement technology, DIROS, that improves accuracy by focusing on blood-rich skin areas, avoiding common pitfalls associated with interstitial fluid measurements and offering a promising tool for diabetes management

28 Mar 2024