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New study reveals two-thirds of diabetic men suffer from erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects up to 66% of diabetic men globally, with risk factors like age, long-term diabetes, and obesity playing a significant role. The study emphasizes the urgent need for early diagnosis and effective diabetes management to reduce the burden of ED

17 Oct 2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia linked to reduced postpartum depression

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) delivered during pregnancy significantly reduces postpartum depressive symptoms in mothers, new research from UBC shows.

17 Oct 2024

Rising concerns over benzodiazepine prescriptions in older stroke survivors

Although there has been a slight downward trend in the prescription of benzodiazepines (depressants that relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, produce sedation and reduce seizures) among older adults over the last decade, the rate of first-time prescriptions for these medications after an ischemic (clot-caused) stroke is still sizable, according to research published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.

17 Oct 2024

A review of clinical features, diagnosis, and management of Mpox

A comprehensive review in JAMA outlines monkeypox's clinical presentation and management, stressing the need for increased surveillance and vaccination efforts.

17 Oct 2024

COVID study shows higher risk for those with multiple illnesses

Individuals with multiple long-term conditions are two and a half times more likely to die following COVID-19 infection than others. When children were assessed separately the risk for mortality among those with multiple long-term conditions increased to almost three times (2.8) the risk of those without. The mortality rates are 22% and 8% respectively.

17 Oct 2024

Tissue chips help translate respiratory disease research into clinical applications

Scientists are developing advanced tools to understand and treat neurological symptoms such as brain fog associated with respiratory diseases like influenza.

17 Oct 2024

A deeper look at COVID-19 transmission and fetal health

A new Cleveland Clinic-led study published in The EMBO Journal shows that mild and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections can trigger immune responses in a pregnant individual that may cause serious inflammatory responses in the developing fetus.

17 Oct 2024

Gut bacteria protect against PFAS-induced kidney harm

New research has revealed that the connection between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage may be tied to dysregulation of the gut microbiome, which is made up of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in the digestive tract.

17 Oct 2024

FDA strengthens AI regulation to ensure patient safety and innovation in healthcare

The FDA is adapting regulations to manage AI’s rapid development in healthcare, focusing on patient safety and the life cycle of AI tools. This review emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring to ensure AI performs effectively in clinical settings.

16 Oct 2024

Microplastics accelerate aging and inflammation in fat tissue, increasing risk of chronic disease

Researchers investigate the effects of microplastic exposure on the normal aging and function of adipose tissue.

16 Oct 2024

Study highlights health benefits of air pollution and climate policies in New York City

A new study analyzes the links between the enactment of major air pollution and climate policies in New York City and significant improvement in air quality during the period 1998-2021.

16 Oct 2024

New registry offers insights into quality of life for adults with congenital heart disease

For the first time, adults living with congenital heart disease (CHD) now have valuable insights into their long-term quality of life through data from the Congenital Heart Initiative (CHI).

16 Oct 2024

WHO confirms elimination of trachoma in South Asia

The world moved closer to eliminating trachoma this month after the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed India and Pakistan as being free of the disease, a leading cause of blindness.

16 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover distinct cell vulnerabilities in Alzheimer’s progression with novel multiomics approach

Researchers used single-cell and spatial genomics to map cell-type-specific changes in the middle temporal gyrus, identifying distinct disease phases in Alzheimer’s progression.

16 Oct 2024

Leveraging educational expertise to counter TikTok misinformation

Educational psychologists could help to fight mental health and neurodiversity misinformation on TikTok as more young people self-diagnose based on poor quality content on the platform, a new study says.

16 Oct 2024

Everyday products ranked for health impact: Which ones are harming you and which are making you healthier?

The Building H Index 2024 rates 75+ non-healthcare products on their impact on human health, identifying how daily-use items influence eating, sleep, physical activity, social interaction, and outdoor behaviors. The report pushes for company accountability in improving health outcomes through small product modifications.

16 Oct 2024

Public Health News and Research

New study reveals two-thirds of diabetic men suffer from erectile dysfunction

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia linked to reduced postpartum depression

Rising concerns over benzodiazepine prescriptions in older stroke survivors

A review of clinical features, diagnosis, and management of Mpox

COVID study shows higher risk for those with multiple illnesses

Tissue chips help translate respiratory disease research into clinical applications

A deeper look at COVID-19 transmission and fetal health

Gut bacteria protect against PFAS-induced kidney harm

FDA strengthens AI regulation to ensure patient safety and innovation in healthcare

Microplastics accelerate aging and inflammation in fat tissue, increasing risk of chronic disease

Study highlights health benefits of air pollution and climate policies in New York City

New registry offers insights into quality of life for adults with congenital heart disease

WHO confirms elimination of trachoma in South Asia

Researchers uncover distinct cell vulnerabilities in Alzheimer’s progression with novel multiomics approach

Leveraging educational expertise to counter TikTok misinformation

Everyday products ranked for health impact: Which ones are harming you and which are making you healthier?

Historical review reveals French contributions to depression research

Genetic insights transform treatment for children with developmental disorders

WHO reports alarming attacks on health care in Lebanon

Stigma in the workplace affects managers' ability to support employees

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

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