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Study examines the relationship between pre-existing disease and COVID-19 outcomes in the Midwest

A study of more than three-quarters of a million Indiana COVID-19 cases is one of the first to focus on the disease in the Midwest.

22 Jun 2023

New emotion recognition tool could help people with neurodiverse conditions

An emotion recognition tool - developed by University of the West of Scotland (UWS) academics - could help people with neurodiverse conditions including autism.

22 Jun 2023

Plant-based foods may be a key to preventing childhood obesity

A new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a "food is medicine" approach could increase nutrition security for families and lead to reductions in body mass index (BMI) in children.

22 Jun 2023

MD Anderson and Ochsner Health join forces to advance cancer care in Louisiana

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and New Orleans-based Ochsner Health today announced a partnership to create Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center in southeastern Louisiana.

22 Jun 2023

U.S. patent granted for novel tool designed to reliably diagnose and monitor sickle cell disease

In the United States, sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people and about 2 million Americans carry this genetic mutation.

22 Jun 2023

Emergency department capacity has not kept up with patient demand in California, study finds

Explaining why wait times can be so lengthy in the emergency room, a new study by UC San Francisco reports that emergency department capacity hasn't kept up with patient demand in California over the last decade.

22 Jun 2023

Research sheds light on continuous development of social understanding from adolescence into early adulthood

The capability to reflect on their own mental state and that of others continues to develop throughout adolescence, with mentalizing scores varying by gender and personality traits, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Alex Desatnik of University College London, UK, and colleagues.

22 Jun 2023

Study: Fertility in England and Wales hits record low for women of all education groups

Fertility in England and Wales fell to its lowest recorded level between 2010-20 - for women across all educational groups - according to a new study published today in Population Studies from John Ermisch Emeritus Professor from Oxford's Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science.

22 Jun 2023

Uncovering Hidden Diversity in Human Gut Anatomy

In this interview, we spoke to researchers involved in a recent study that found significant variation in the anatomy of human guts.

22 Jun 2023

Parental loss at a young age affects a person’s immune system later in life

When a person loses a parent or a caregiver at a young age, their immune system suffers later in life, according to University of Michigan research.

21 Jun 2023

Battling climate change allergies: Innovative approaches mitigate risks of airborne allergens

Climate change exacerbates allergic respiratory diseases by increasing airborne allergens. This review explores mitigation strategies, including real-time monitoring and smartphone apps, to reduce health impacts and improve outcomes.

21 Jun 2023

Excessive concern about infant allergies in high-income countries could undermine breastfeeding in India

A review in Clinical & Experimental Allergy highlights a problematic relationship between the infant formula industry and allergy health professionals.

21 Jun 2023

Humor therapy may reduce depression and anxiety symptoms

An analysis of published studies suggests that humor therapy may lessen symptoms of depression and anxiety.

21 Jun 2023

Optogenetics can be a promising shock-free approach to treat atrial fibrillation

New research published in the Journal of Internal Medicine demonstrates that optogenetics - which uses light-sensitive proteins to control the activity of targeted cells - is a promising shock-free approach to treating atrial fibrillation (AF), or an irregular, often rapid heart rate, for immediate restoration of regular rhythm.

21 Jun 2023

Testosterone function changes within individuals across adolescence and adulthood, study suggests

Higher testosterone levels during adolescence are associated with increased involvement of the brain's anterior prefrontal cortex (aPFC) in emotion control, but the opposite effect occurs during adulthood.

21 Jun 2023

Low-level laser therapy and associated photobiomodulation is the most effective treatment for tinnitus

Low-level laser therapy and associated photobiomodulation is the most effective of the known treatments for tinnitus, according to a study comparing the main therapies in current use, conducted by Brazilian scientists affiliated with the Optics and Photonics Research Center.

21 Jun 2023

Gestational diabetes influences diabetes risk and blood sugar control

People who develop diabetes following pregnancy were significantly less likely to be able to bring it under control if they had experienced gestational diabetes during their pregnancy, especially if they were Black or Hispanic, according to a Mount Sinai study published on June 21 in the journal Diabetes Care.

21 Jun 2023

Education News and Research

Study examines the relationship between pre-existing disease and COVID-19 outcomes in the Midwest

New emotion recognition tool could help people with neurodiverse conditions

Plant-based foods may be a key to preventing childhood obesity

MD Anderson and Ochsner Health join forces to advance cancer care in Louisiana

U.S. patent granted for novel tool designed to reliably diagnose and monitor sickle cell disease

Emergency department capacity has not kept up with patient demand in California, study finds

Research sheds light on continuous development of social understanding from adolescence into early adulthood

Study: Fertility in England and Wales hits record low for women of all education groups

Uncovering Hidden Diversity in Human Gut Anatomy

Parental loss at a young age affects a person’s immune system later in life

Battling climate change allergies: Innovative approaches mitigate risks of airborne allergens

Excessive concern about infant allergies in high-income countries could undermine breastfeeding in India

Humor therapy may reduce depression and anxiety symptoms

Optogenetics can be a promising shock-free approach to treat atrial fibrillation

Testosterone function changes within individuals across adolescence and adulthood, study suggests

Low-level laser therapy and associated photobiomodulation is the most effective treatment for tinnitus

Gestational diabetes influences diabetes risk and blood sugar control

Hypertension drug shown to prevent post-traumatic headaches

Single mutation of the hepatitis E virus stands in the way of sofosbuvir drug's effectiveness

Study finds stark racial and ethnic disparities in alcohol-induced mortality among US adults during the pandemic

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