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New smell technology may open doors for medical diagnostics

Although smell has historically played an important role in the fight against diseases such as the plague and tuberculosis, the human nose is generally not sensitive enough to be used as a reliable diagnostic tool.

21 Oct 2024

Revealing the hidden role of blood leaks in Alzheimer’s and MS

The question of what causes complex neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's or multiple sclerosis continues to confound scientists and doctors, with the unknowns standing in the way of early diagnoses and effective treatments.

18 Oct 2024

Study suggests chain fertility clinics improve IVF outcomes

In the U.S., demand for in vitro fertilization (IVF) increased almost 140% between 2004 and 2018. Among other things, this trend suggests a business opportunity; in that same span of time the market share of for-profit chain clinics grew from 5% to 20%, with chains now performing over 40% of IVF treatment cycles nationwide.

17 Oct 2024

Fear of childbirth may affect duration of breastfeeding

The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth - regardless of the mode of delivery, a new study from Finland shows.

7 Oct 2024

Catholic hospital offered bucket, towels to woman it denied an abortion, California AG said

When Anna Nusslock showed up at her local hospital 15 weeks pregnant and in severe pain earlier this year, she said, a doctor delivered devastating news: The twins she and her husband had so desperately wanted were not viable.

7 Oct 2024

Identical twins study uncovers insights into multiple sclerosis mechanisms

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system.

4 Oct 2024

New study reveals growing disparities in preterm birth rates

Preterm births have increased by more than 10 percent over the past decade, with racial and socioeconomic disparities persisting over time, according to a new study analyzing more than five million births.

27 Sep 2024

"Not just a phase": Fussy eating is mainly influenced by genes and is a stable trait

This research highlights the genetic basis of food fussiness in children, with over 70% of influence from genes, informing strategies for dietary interventions.

24 Sep 2024

She was accused of murder after losing her pregnancy. SC woman now tells her story.

Amari Marsh had just finished her junior year at South Carolina State University in May 2023 when she received a text message from a law enforcement officer.

23 Sep 2024

Genetic factors drive fussy eating from toddlerhood to adolescence

Fussy eating is mainly influenced by genes and is a stable trait lasting from toddlerhood to early adolescence, finds a new study led by researchers from UCL (University College London), King's College London and the University of Leeds.

19 Sep 2024

The role of generative AI in transforming cancer detection and diagnosis

A new editorial was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on September 4, 2024, entitled, "Generative AI in oncological imaging: Revolutionizing cancer detection and diagnosis."

6 Sep 2024

Study reveals increasing influence of non-cognitive skills on academic achievement from childhood to adolescence

The study highlights the genetic basis of non-cognitive skills and their impact on academic performance, suggesting strategies for educational improvement.

28 Aug 2024

Study links fine particulate matter exposure to increased risk of gestational diabetes

Researchers assesses the relationship between exposure to fine particulate matter and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus.

22 Aug 2024

Study reveals genetic link between Alzheimer's disease, lipid metabolism, and coronary artery disease

The genetic overlap between Alzheimer's disease (AD) (a neurodegenerative disorder causing memory loss and cognitive decline), lipid profiles, and coronary artery disease (CAD).

20 Aug 2024

Kids who survived Super Bowl shooting are scared, suffering panic attacks and sleep problems

Six months after Gabriella Magers-Darger's legs were burned by sparks from a ricocheted bullet at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade in February, the 14-year-old is ready to leave the past behind.

14 Aug 2024

Small-town patients face big hurdles as rural hospitals cut cancer care

The night before her chemotherapy, Herlinda Sanchez sets out her clothes and checks that she has everything she needs: a blanket, medications, an iPad and chargers, a small Bible and rosary, fuzzy socks, and snacks for the road.

7 Aug 2024

Vegan diet may slow aging

Vegan diets showed short-term benefits on epigenetic aging compared to omnivorous diets in healthy twins, with reduced epigenetic age metrics observed in the vegan group. However, telomere length and overall mitotic clock values remained unchanged for both diets.

31 Jul 2024

Eight-week vegan diet linked to epigenetic age reduction in identical twins

Eating a vegan diet for eight weeks is associated with reductions in biological age estimations based on levels of DNA methylation - a type of chemical modification of DNA (known as an epigenetic modification) that alters gene expression but not DNA itself.

28 Jul 2024

Ventilation must go beyond open windows to prevent airborne diseases, experts urge

Proper ventilation is crucial for preventing airborne transmission of pathogens, highlighting the need for better building design and public health guidelines post-COVID-19.