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Mapping how major organs communicate during physiological stress in humans

How major organs work together to manage extreme physiological stresses such as lack of oxygen and sleep has been mapped for the first time by researchers from UCL and the University of Portsmouth.

12 Jul 2025

Social media analysis reveals emotional burden of children with multiple health conditions

Children with multiple long-term health issues undergo severe emotional stress at the same time as they are trying to cope with the physical challenges of their condition, a study has found.

12 Jul 2025

New microchip tracks antibody-virus interactions from a single drop of blood

A new microchip invented by Scripps Research scientists can reveal how a person's antibodies interact with viruses-using just a drop of blood.

12 Jul 2025

Nearly one-third of UK maternal deaths tied to involvement of children's social care services

The involvement of children's social care services was a common factor in nearly a third of UK maternal deaths occurring during, or within a year of, pregnancy between 2014 and 2022, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.

12 Jul 2025

Socioeconomic gaps revealed in emergency visits for concussion among youth

A new study finds socioeconomic disparities in rates of emergency department (ED) visits for concussion among children and youth.

11 Jul 2025

Powerful new AI tool help doctors read chest X‑rays better

Can artificial intelligence, or AI, potentially transform health care for the better?

11 Jul 2025

Early-onset diabetes rates soar among young adults in Sweden

Early-onset type 2 diabetes nearly doubled in Sweden between 2006 and 2021, with the sharpest increases among young adults, ethnic minorities, and those with lower education. Projections show early-onset T2D could triple by 2050, posing a major public health challenge.

10 Jul 2025

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Digesting Trump’s big budget law

As he had wanted, President Donald Trump signed his big budget bill into a big budget law in a White House ceremony on July 4, cementing, among other things, billions of dollars in cuts to health programs such as Medicaid.

10 Jul 2025

The Proteoform Puzzle: Unlocking the Next Frontier

In the interview, Lloyd M. Smith discusses proteoforms, an area of research worthy of the next Human Genome Project.

From Pittcon 10 Jul 2025

Coffee ring effect inspires breakthrough in rapid at-home tests for disease detection

Got a sore throat and the sniffles? The recent rise of rapid at-home tests has made it easier to find out if you have a serious illness like COVID-19 or just a touch of spring allergies.

8 Jul 2025

Research on centenarians sheds light on cellular mechanisms of longevity

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview, postdoctoral researcher Dr. Mateus Vidigal de Castro shares his contributions to longevity research at the University of São Paulo.

8 Jul 2025

Lasting COVID-19 vulnerability in childhood cancer survivors

The study finds childhood cancer survivors at higher risk for severe COVID-19, stressing the importance of tailored interventions for vulnerable populations.

8 Jul 2025

Synthetic Biology and the Pursuit of Living Diagnostics and Therapeutics

In this interview, Professor James J. Collins, founder of the field of Synthetic Biology, discusses his journey to founding the field of synthetic biology and the potential of living diagnostics.

From Pittcon 7 Jul 2025

Multicenter study supports cautious use of low-dose HCQ in severe COVID-19 cases

This multicenter study investigates the association between hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) dosage and COVID-19 mortality among hospitalized patients in China, aiming to clarify conflicting evidence from prior research.

7 Jul 2025

Study provides a molecular snapshot of Tanshi constitution's immunological landscape

The study aims to uncover the immunological basis of Tanshi (phlegm-dampness) constitution—a subhealth type in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)—using single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).

7 Jul 2025

AI transforms healthcare for faster, smarter care in emergency crises

AI technologies are transforming humanitarian healthcare, enhancing crisis response with improved decision-making, resource allocation, and timely aid delivery.

4 Jul 2025

States brace for reversal of Obamacare coverage gains under Trump’s budget bill

Shorter enrollment periods. More paperwork. Higher premiums. The sweeping tax and spending bill pushed by President Donald Trump includes provisions that would not only reshape people's experience with the Affordable Care Act but, according to some policy analysts, also sharply undermine the gains in health insurance coverage associated with it.

3 Jul 2025

New global guidelines aim to make clozapine safer and more accessible

The most effective antipsychotic drug for people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia is clozapine.

3 Jul 2025

What’s behind the rising accident risk for Americans overseas?

Over the past two decades, US citizens traveling abroad have become relatively more likely to die from vehicular and non-vehicular accidents, even as absolute fatalities declined. Rising proportional mortality ratios highlight persistent regional risks, especially in lower-income destinations.

3 Jul 2025