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Rising cancer rates in younger generations signal urgent need for early-life prevention strategies

A study in The Lancet Public Health reveals rising cancer incidence and mortality among younger US birth cohorts, indicating increased early-life carcinogenic exposure.

4 Aug 2024

H5N1 avian flu found in Texas dairy cattle and milk, sparking concerns about underreported infections

Researchers at UTMB found H5N1 avian influenza virus in Texas dairy cattle and milk, highlighting potential underreporting of infections among farm workers and the need for better surveillance.

4 Aug 2024

Active immune cells discovered in brain's cranial bone marrow fighting glioblastomas

A study uncovers the presence and activity of immune cells in glioblastoma, revealing new insights into brain tumor immunology and potential treatment avenues.

4 Aug 2024

Alarming heavy metal levels found in US cocoa products

A study finds that many cocoa products in the US contain cadmium and lead levels exceeding safety limits, highlighting the need for better food monitoring.

4 Aug 2024

Study confirms cardiovascular safety of COVID-19 vaccines among millions of adults in England

A study confirms the cardiovascular safety of different COVID-19 vaccine doses, showing reduced risks of common cardiovascular events among vaccinated adults in England.

4 Aug 2024

Study exposes hidden dangers of indoor fireplaces on air quality in South African homes

A study reveals high particulate matter (PM2.5) levels in South African homes using indoor fireplaces, with exposure linked to colder outdoor temperatures.

4 Aug 2024

Behavioral interventions reduce distracted driving, promoting safer roads

A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows behavioral interventions and financial incentives effectively reduce distracted driving by limiting handheld phone use.

4 Aug 2024

New AI method accurately predicts male infertility from hormone levels, bypassing need for semen analysis

Study investigates the accuracy of an AI screening method for male infertility based on serum hormone levels, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional semen analysis.

4 Aug 2024

Redefining global health regulation: Key steps for equitable access during emergencies

Three high-impact steps could be taken by global health leaders to reshape the global regulatory framework and help address the pressing need for equitable access to diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines during public health emergencies, say a Georgetown global health law expert and a medical student.

4 Aug 2024

Patients fear judgment for sharing health misconceptions, study finds

When an individual visits their doctor, they aren't supposed to keep secrets. Unless patients are forthcoming about their symptoms, behaviors, and health-related beliefs, it's hard for healthcare professionals to effectively diagnose and treat illnesses - or to advise and educate patients about how to take better care of themselves in the future.

4 Aug 2024

Exploring long COVID: Insights into prevalence, pathophysiology, and treatment

In a new review paper, researchers from the Universities of Arizona, Oxford and Leeds analyzed dozens of previous studies into long COVID to examine the number and range of people affected, the underlying mechanisms of disease, the many symptoms that patients develop, and current and future treatments.

2 Aug 2024

Unraveling complex genetic and environmental landscape of schizophrenia

Patrick Sullivan, MD, FRANZCP, the Yeargan Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Genetics at the UNC School of Medicine, and researchers at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, have developed a comprehensive outline of the genetics of schizophrenia.

2 Aug 2024

How including young voices in family disputes can transform mediation and court outcomes

Giving children a right to be heard and taken seriously when parents separate could help couples reach sustainable child arrangements and relieve significant backlogs in the family court, avoiding unnecessary financial and emotional costs, a new study says.

2 Aug 2024

Study finds fourfold increase in risk of overt hypothyroidism after diagnosis of gestational subclinical hypothyroidism

A new study has shown that subclinical hypothyroidism diagnosed before 21 weeks of pregnancy is associated with more than fourfold higher rates of overt hypothyroidism or thyroid replacement therapy within 5 years of delivery.

2 Aug 2024

Study reveals strong associations between sleep problems, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation in teens

Rebecca Robbins, PhD, of the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Brigham and Women's Hospital, is the senior author of a paper published in Psychiatry Research, "Exploring sleep difficulties, alcohol, illicit drugs, and suicidal ideation among adolescents with a history of depression."

2 Aug 2024

Novel antibiotic compound shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria and flesh-eating infections

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a novel compound that effectively clears bacterial infections in mice, including those that can result in rare but potentially fatal "flesh-eating" illnesses.

2 Aug 2024

Groundbreaking discovery reveals novel macrophages crucial for lung repair after viral infection

Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have discovered a new population of macrophages, important innate immune cells that populate the lungs after injury caused by respiratory viruses.

2 Aug 2024

Breakthrough electronic suture enhances wound care with real-time inflammation monitoring

An announcement on July 30 (Tue) details that a research team led by Professor Jaehong Lee at the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology (DGIST; President Kunwoo Lee) and Professor Jungseung Lee at the Department of Global Biomedical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University has successfully developed an electronic suture that can monitor changes in inflammation levels around wounds in real time.

2 Aug 2024

Vanderbilt researchers illuminate white matter signals in the spinal cord

Injuries, infection and inflammatory diseases that damage the spinal cord can lead to intractable pain and disability. Some degree of recovery may be possible. The question is, how best to stimulate the regrowth and healing of damaged nerves.

2 Aug 2024

New optical neural chip technology reveals unexpected dopamine dynamics

DGIST (President Lee Kunwoo) Department of Brain Sciences Professor Lee Kwang and his team have discovered a new correlation between neural signaling in the brain and dopamine signaling in the striatum.

2 Aug 2024

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Rising cancer rates in younger generations signal urgent need for early-life prevention strategies

H5N1 avian flu found in Texas dairy cattle and milk, sparking concerns about underreported infections

Active immune cells discovered in brain's cranial bone marrow fighting glioblastomas

Alarming heavy metal levels found in US cocoa products

Study confirms cardiovascular safety of COVID-19 vaccines among millions of adults in England

Study exposes hidden dangers of indoor fireplaces on air quality in South African homes

Behavioral interventions reduce distracted driving, promoting safer roads

New AI method accurately predicts male infertility from hormone levels, bypassing need for semen analysis

Redefining global health regulation: Key steps for equitable access during emergencies

Patients fear judgment for sharing health misconceptions, study finds

Exploring long COVID: Insights into prevalence, pathophysiology, and treatment

Unraveling complex genetic and environmental landscape of schizophrenia

How including young voices in family disputes can transform mediation and court outcomes

Study finds fourfold increase in risk of overt hypothyroidism after diagnosis of gestational subclinical hypothyroidism

Study reveals strong associations between sleep problems, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation in teens

Novel antibiotic compound shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria and flesh-eating infections

Groundbreaking discovery reveals novel macrophages crucial for lung repair after viral infection

Breakthrough electronic suture enhances wound care with real-time inflammation monitoring

Vanderbilt researchers illuminate white matter signals in the spinal cord

New optical neural chip technology reveals unexpected dopamine dynamics

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Automation in cell-based workflows

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