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IL-6 and CRP offer limited boost for predicting infections after lung cancer surgery

Early postoperative levels of IL-6 and CRP are independently associated with infection risk after pulmonary cancer surgery. However, adding these biomarkers to standard clinical predictors provides only limited improvement in infection prediction.

25 Jun 2025

New study reveals health risks from metals in popular disposable e-cigarettes

Brightly colored inexpensive and disposable electronic cigarettes and vapes continue to gain popularity.

25 Jun 2025

Simpler virus testing approach could reduce unnecessary PCR tests in high-risk settings

The COVID-19 pandemic yielded important advances in testing for respiratory viruses, but it also exposed important unmet needs in screening to prevent the spread of infections in high-risk settings.

24 Jun 2025

Smartwatches could help stop pandemics before they start

Smartwatch features that measure heart rates, oxygen levels, fitness levels and sleep quality have been marketed as valuable tools for people who are eager to monitor their health.

23 Jun 2025

Scientists warn of rising threat as poultry disease shows signs of jumping to humans

Avian Intestinal Spirochaetosis (AIS) is a chronic, underreported poultry disease caused by Brachyspira spp., with rising concern over its zoonotic risk to humans. This review highlights key challenges in diagnosis, antibiotic resistance, transmission, and the urgent need for improved surveillance and new prevention strategies.

23 Jun 2025

Many older people embrace vaccines. Research is proving them right.

Kim Beckham, an insurance agent in Victoria, Texas, had seen friends suffer so badly from shingles that she wanted to receive the first approved shingles vaccine as soon as it became available, even if she had to pay for it out-of-pocket.

23 Jun 2025

UK heatwave expected to cause 570 deaths by end of weekend

About 570 people in England and Wales are expected to die as a result of high temperatures from Thursday 19 June 2025 to Sunday 22 June 2025, a rapid study has estimated.

21 Jun 2025

New RSV guideline aims to standardize pediatric care across China

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections (ALRTIs) in children under five and poses a persistent threat to child health worldwide.

20 Jun 2025

Monitoring airborne fungal spores predicts flu and COVID-19 surges

Monitoring fungal spores in the outdoor air can predict surges in flu and COVID-19 infections, especially during the fall, according to a new study.

20 Jun 2025

Iodine fortification urged as plant-based milk rise in popularity

Iodine content in plant-based milks is often insufficient, risking deficiencies that affect metabolism and public health, especially in reproductive-age women.

20 Jun 2025

Pandorabactins help pathogenic bacteria compete for iron in the lungs

An interdisciplinary research team led by the Leibniz-HKI in Jena has discovered a new group of bioactive natural compounds in pathogenic bacteria of the genus Pandoraea: pandorabactins.

19 Jun 2025

New 3D model reveals how nose stem cells support sense of smell

Using a newly devised, three-dimensional model to study the regeneration of nerve tissue in the nose, researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) and colleagues have discovered that one type of stem cell thought to be dormant may play a more significant role in preserving the sense of smell than originally believed.

19 Jun 2025

Global guideline released by WHO on managing sickle cell disease in pregnancy

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its first-ever global guideline on the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy, addressing a critical and growing health challenge that can have life-threatening consequences for both women and babies.

19 Jun 2025

New data show COVID-19 triggers spike in new diabetes cases

A large cohort study in California state prisons found that COVID-19 infection modestly but significantly increases the risk of developing new-onset diabetes. The elevated risk persists for months after infection, even when accounting for confounding factors and diagnostic intensity.

18 Jun 2025

OU researchers launch innovative study to track e-cigarette habits in young adults

Electronic cigarettes, or vapes, are widely used and available in hundreds of different types and flavors, yet researchers lack information about the everyday e-cigarette habits of young adults.

18 Jun 2025

Digital inhalers show promise in predicting COPD flare-ups

Digital inhalers may help predict impending acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study.

17 Jun 2025

COVID-19 triggers metabolic signatures in kids that mirror adult heart risk

Children with acute COVID-19 and MIS-C show significant disruptions in lipid metabolism, including patterns resembling adult severe COVID-19. These findings highlight potential long-term cardiovascular risks in pediatric SARS-CoV-2 cases and underscore the need for follow-up care.

16 Jun 2025

Night shift work increases risk of severe asthma in women

Women who work night shifts are more likely to suffer with moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime, according to a study published today (Monday) in ERJ Open Research.

16 Jun 2025

New insights into gout management strategies and cardiovascular outcomes

The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology - recommends that serum urate should be maintained at <6 mg/dL (360 µmol/L) and <5 mg/dL (300 µmol/L) in those with severe gout.

15 Jun 2025

Arts-based body-maps reveal the complex lives of nail salon workers

There is a growing body of evidence on the occupational health experiences of nail technicians, which can include musculoskeletal aches and pains (linked to poor ergonomic design), adverse respiratory, dermal, and ocular health impacts (linked to chemical exposures), worries about cancer and reproductive health (linked to long-term chemical exposures), and various digestive and neurological symptoms (linked to workplace stressors).

14 Jun 2025