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Purdue technology explored as a potential tool to identify women at higher risk of preeclampsia

A researcher in Purdue University's Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering is participating in a two-year research study evaluating approaches to monitor the health of pregnant women in Africa and inform future efforts to reduce maternal mortality.

3 Dec 2025

Sugar alcohol sorbitol may increase the risk of developing steatotic liver disease

Sweeteners such as aspartame, found in Equal packets, sucralose (Splenda), or sugar alcohols are often seen as healthier alternatives to food with refined sugar (glucose).

3 Dec 2025

APIC and SHEA launch collaborative initiative to strengthen national infection prevention efforts

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) have announced a new collaborative initiative, the Healthcare Infection Prevention Advisory Group (HIPAG), to address infection prevention priorities of national importance.

3 Dec 2025

Prehabilitation helps reduce disability after surgery in frail older adults

A large clinical trial published in JAMA Surgery shows that prehabilitation (also called prehab) can reduce disability after surgery in older adults with frailty, provided they are able to fully take part in the prehab program.

3 Dec 2025

Researchers highlight blind spots in dual diagnosis of schizophrenia and personality disorder

A new study by a research team at Université de Montréal highlights a critical lack of knowledge about the cognitive profiles of people living with both schizophrenia and a personality disorder.

3 Dec 2025

Noninvasive blood-glucose monitoring method could replace finger-prick tests for diabetes

A noninvasive method for measuring blood glucose levels, developed at MIT, could save diabetes patients from having to prick their fingers several times a day.

3 Dec 2025

Americans trust AMA over CDC on vaccine safety

For decades, health-related statements by major professional health associations such as the American Medical Association (AMA) agreed with those of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) because both relied on the same body of scientific knowledge, much of it funded by the federal health sector.

3 Dec 2025

New investment aims to accelerate treatments for low-grade brain tumors

Researchers focused on accelerating and testing new treatments for low-grade brain tumors are set to receive a transformative £2.8 million to drive their future work.

3 Dec 2025

Study finds major gaps in cholesterol management among adults with cardiovascular disease

The Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, published new research in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology revealing significant gaps in cholesterol management during 2022-23 among U.S. adults with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).

3 Dec 2025

Gut bacteria produce immune-boosting compounds in response to tetracyclines

The microbes inside our bodies not only help break down food but also impact our health. Yet their precise influence is not always understood, especially in the presence of prescription drugs.

3 Dec 2025

Scientists reveal new mechanisms of electrical oscillations in neurons

Researchers at UT San Antonio have uncovered new details about electrical signals happening within nerve cells, deepening scientists' understanding of the brain.

3 Dec 2025

Study finds link between Pg-induced periapical disease and systemic metabolic dysfunction

New study examines the oral pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) and suggests its influence may extend beyond dental tissues.

3 Dec 2025

Parental permissiveness may influence binge drinking among college students

College students who binge drink may be acting on influences they brought from home, a new Washington State University-led study suggests.

3 Dec 2025

Breast cancer reshapes lymphatic vessels to support its spread

Breast cancer is able to modify the lymphatic vessels through which it travels to the draining lymph nodes. From there, it can then spread to other parts of the body.

3 Dec 2025

Human 3D brain model helps uncover mechanisms of preterm cerebral hemorrhage

In an article published in Advanced Science, the researchers identify how neural stem cells in preterm infants are injured following cerebral hemorrhage.

3 Dec 2025

Human gene maps show widespread gaps in non-European representation

Human gene maps contain major blind spots because they were built largely from the DNA sequences of people with European ancestry, according to a study published today in Nature Communications.

3 Dec 2025

Medical cannabis evidence falls short for most conditions

Medical cannabis lacks adequate scientific backing for most of the conditions it is commonly used to treat, including chronic pain, anxiety and insomnia, according to a comprehensive review led by UCLA Health.

3 Dec 2025

Recurrent strokes can be avoided with optimal prevention and follow-up

Patients who have had a stroke are prescribed medication to prevent new strokes. Nevertheless, fewer than half achieve the optimal treatment targets.

3 Dec 2025

How anger and injustice shape the course of chronic pain

We all know stress can worsen pain, but new research shows that anger and a sense of injustice may be even more powerful triggers. In a study of more than 700 people living with chronic pain, researchers uncovered four distinct "anger profiles" that help explain why some patients hurt more, and longer, than others.

3 Dec 2025

A personalized approach to treating pancreatic cancer

It's not surprising that pancreatic cancer is often referred to as a silent killer. With few early symptoms and an aggressive nature, it has one of the lowest survival rates of all cancers.

3 Dec 2025

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Purdue technology explored as a potential tool to identify women at higher risk of preeclampsia

Sugar alcohol sorbitol may increase the risk of developing steatotic liver disease

APIC and SHEA launch collaborative initiative to strengthen national infection prevention efforts

Prehabilitation helps reduce disability after surgery in frail older adults

Researchers highlight blind spots in dual diagnosis of schizophrenia and personality disorder

Noninvasive blood-glucose monitoring method could replace finger-prick tests for diabetes

Americans trust AMA over CDC on vaccine safety

New investment aims to accelerate treatments for low-grade brain tumors

Study finds major gaps in cholesterol management among adults with cardiovascular disease

Gut bacteria produce immune-boosting compounds in response to tetracyclines

Scientists reveal new mechanisms of electrical oscillations in neurons

Study finds link between Pg-induced periapical disease and systemic metabolic dysfunction

Parental permissiveness may influence binge drinking among college students

Breast cancer reshapes lymphatic vessels to support its spread

Human 3D brain model helps uncover mechanisms of preterm cerebral hemorrhage

Human gene maps show widespread gaps in non-European representation

Medical cannabis evidence falls short for most conditions

Recurrent strokes can be avoided with optimal prevention and follow-up

How anger and injustice shape the course of chronic pain

A personalized approach to treating pancreatic cancer

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

Extending the reach of Amperia™

Modular cleanrooms: Enhancing flexibility and compliance

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