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The effect of wealth-related inequality on undernutrition in children under five

A new study in Scientific Reports examines this area, looking at how the two are related in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

13 Feb 2024

Interpersonal distrust from childhood bullying linked to mental health problems in teens

A new study, co-led by UCLA Health and the University of Glasgow, found that young teenagers who develop a strong distrust of other people as a result of childhood bullying are substantially more likely to have significant mental health problems as they enter adulthood compared to those who do not develop interpersonal trust issues.

13 Feb 2024

Combination therapy offers breakthrough in NSCLC treatment

A specific combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy may better help patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) overcome inherent immune resistance and reinvigorate anti-tumor activity, according to a new study led by a researcher from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

13 Feb 2024

Plant-based diet linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients

A diet that limits meat and dairy but is rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts is linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and other common side effects seen in prostate cancer patients, a new study shows.

13 Feb 2024

‘Behind the times’: Washington tries to catch up with AI’s use in health care

Lawmakers and regulators in Washington are starting to puzzle over how to regulate artificial intelligence in health care — and the AI industry thinks there's a good chance they'll mess it up.

13 Feb 2024

In fight over Medicare payments, the hospital lobby shows its strength

In the battle to control health care costs, hospitals are deploying their political power to protect their bottom lines.

13 Feb 2024

Proteomic biomarkers in blood plasma as predictors of dementia in healthy individuals

The predictive power of plasma proteomic profiles for future dementia onset in adults without dementia.

13 Feb 2024

Supportive parenting and screen time link maternal depression to child self-control, research finds

The potential association between depression among mothers and behavioral self-regulation.

13 Feb 2024

Study shows ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir remains effective against new omicron variants in the U.S

The effectiveness of ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir (NMV-r) against Omicron variants.

13 Feb 2024

Microgreens: Superfoods for the future, packed with nutrients and easy to grow

Review in Heliyon highlights the nutritional superiority, cultivation methods, and health benefits of microgreens, emphasizing their potential as a sustainable functional food amidst global health and environmental challenges.

12 Feb 2024

Beyond just a berry: The multifaceted health benefits of black chokeberry

Review highlights the potential of black chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) in disease control and prevention, focusing on its rich polyphenol content and the diverse mechanisms through which it exerts anti-disease properties on the human body.

12 Feb 2024

Exploring UK teenagers' concerns about future parenthood and their reproductive health education

Nearly half of teenagers are worried about having children and many lack knowledge about their reproductive health, find two new studies by UCL researchers.

12 Feb 2024

Study links symptomatic dizziness to higher mortality risk

Study explores the link between symptomatic dizziness and increased all-cause mortality, particularly highlighting the association with diabetes and cardiovascular disease mortality, underscoring the need for effective management and further research.

12 Feb 2024

Smoking, drinking, and dietary habits linked to head and neck cancer risk, study finds

Study in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery examines the link between smoking, drinking, and dietary habits and the risk of developing head and neck cancer (HNC), highlighting the significant impact of lifestyle choices on cancer risk.

12 Feb 2024

Digital remote monitoring technology in care homes reduces hospital admissions

The use of a digital remote monitoring technology in care homes has been found to reduce hospital A&E attendances by 11% and emergency admissions by 25% in a new study from the Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) Better Care programme, published today in Age and Ageing - the official journal of the British Geriatrics Society.

12 Feb 2024

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The effect of wealth-related inequality on undernutrition in children under five

Interpersonal distrust from childhood bullying linked to mental health problems in teens

Combination therapy offers breakthrough in NSCLC treatment

Plant-based diet linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients

‘Behind the times’: Washington tries to catch up with AI’s use in health care

In fight over Medicare payments, the hospital lobby shows its strength

Proteomic biomarkers in blood plasma as predictors of dementia in healthy individuals

Supportive parenting and screen time link maternal depression to child self-control, research finds

Study shows ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir remains effective against new omicron variants in the U.S

Microgreens: Superfoods for the future, packed with nutrients and easy to grow

Beyond just a berry: The multifaceted health benefits of black chokeberry

Exploring UK teenagers' concerns about future parenthood and their reproductive health education

Study links symptomatic dizziness to higher mortality risk

Smoking, drinking, and dietary habits linked to head and neck cancer risk, study finds

Digital remote monitoring technology in care homes reduces hospital admissions

Gene editing gets a boost with new CRISPR-COPIES

COVID-19's lasting impact on smell and brain health unveiled

Study: 1 in 10 pregnant COVID survivors face long-term symptoms

Gardening and foraging associated with improved food security during the pandemic in rural states

Oral azithromycin reduces maternal sepsis and healthcare costs in low-resource settings

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

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