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New study on viability of donated livers and its correlation with donor demographics

In a paper to be published in a forthcoming issue of TECHNOLOGY, a group of researchers from Harvard Medical School have done a study on the viability of donated livers and its correlation with donor demographics.

14 May 2019

Political discourse about laws involving marginalized groups can increase bullying among students

Scientists have uncovered new evidence that heated political discourse over proposed laws involving marginalized groups, such as debates about the rights of LGBT people, can contribute to an increase in bullying linked to students' identity in schools. It is the largest study to date to examine the link.

13 May 2019

Newsom changes course on plan to pay for immigrant health coverage

Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration Friday reversed course on his plan to divert public health dollars from several counties to help provide health coverage to young adults who are in the country illegally.

13 May 2019

Nanoparticles present in many food items affect gut microbiota, study shows

University of Sydney research provides new evidence that nanoparticles, which are present in many food items, may have a substantial and harmful influence on human health.

13 May 2019

Quiet times in NICUs may improve infant health, study finds

Excessive noise is widely known to have negative effects on health, and children in neonatal intensive care units are among the most vulnerable.

13 May 2019

Deaths from cardiovascular disease have risen by 4 percent in the last 5 years

The number of people dying prematurely from cardiovascular disease in the UK is on the rise for the first time in 50 years, according to a new analysis.

13 May 2019

Charcoal-based toothpaste comes with 'real risks'

Scientists have concluded that there are no proven benefits for toothpaste containing activated charcoal and that it may actually increase the risk of tooth decay and staining.

13 May 2019

How Obamacare, Medicare and ‘Medicare for All’ muddy the campaign trail

The health care debate has Democrats on Capitol Hill and the presidential campaign trail facing renewed pressure to make clear where they stand: Are they for "Medicare for All"? Or will they take up the push to protect the Affordable Care Act?

13 May 2019

Study reveals health benefits of exercising into old age

People who take regular exercise into old age are better able to cope with everyday activities and for longer, retain their independence and are not reliant on outside help, thereby saving themselves and society the cost of care and support.

13 May 2019

Winter prevents the Swiss population from producing daily doses of vitamin D

A study funded by the SNSF shows that in winter, weak sunlight prevents the Swiss population from producing sufficient levels of vitamin D.

13 May 2019

Whole grain cereals can provide health benefits by altering intestinal serotonin production

Adults consuming whole grain rye have lower plasma serotonin levels than people eating low-fiber wheat bread, according to a recent study by the University of Eastern Finland and the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

13 May 2019

Timing of primary care visits associated with likelihood of physician ordering cancer screenings

The time of day of a primary care appointment was associated with the likelihood of a physician ordering cancer screenings and of patients completing those screenings in this study of 33 practices with patients eligible for breast or colorectal cancer screening.

13 May 2019

New research highlights need to decrease amount of opioid medication available for misuse

As states crack down on doctor and pharmacy "shopping" by people who misuse opioids, a new study reveals how often those individuals may still be able to find opioids to misuse in their family medicine cabinets.

13 May 2019

New global rules restrict rampant plastic waste exports

Governments at the 14th Conference of the Parties of the Basel Convention acted to restrict rampant plastic waste exports by requiring countries to obtain prior informed consent before exporting contaminated or mixed plastic waste.

13 May 2019

New tool understands and controls health and climate impacts of shipping goods

In the February 11 issue of Nature Sustainability, a multi-institution team unveiled a new tool for understanding and controlling the health and climate impacts of shipping goods - a source not only of greenhouse gases but of soot and smog threatening our health.

13 May 2019