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Why repetitive wrist use in esports could lead to long-term injuries

The study highlights wrist extensor fatigue in esports, emphasizing the role of game genre and the need for preventive measures to combat musculoskeletal risks.

4 Sep 2025

Weight loss medication semaglutide reduces cocaine seeking behavior in animal study

Scientists have found that the diabetes/weight loss drug Semaglutide, sold commercially under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy, significantly reduces cocaine-seeking behaviour in rats.

4 Sep 2025

Hidden protein particle in COVID virus may lead to longer-lasting vaccines

A protein particle hidden within the SARS-CoV-2 virus could lead to longer-lasting, more protective vaccines for COVID-19.

4 Sep 2025

Single antibody causes a rare but dangerous reaction to widely-used blood thinner

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered that a rare but dangerous reaction to a widely used blood thinner is caused by a single antibody – overturning decades of medical misunderstanding and opening the door to more precise ways of diagnosing and treating this medical complication.

3 Sep 2025

Daily probiotic reduces pouchitis risk after colon removal surgery but may not be cost-effective

A new UCLA Health study found that taking an 8-strain probiotic daily may reduce the risk of pouchitis, a common inflammatory condition that occurs after colon removal surgery for ulcerative colitis, but the treatment may not be worth the cost depending on a patient's likelihood of flare-ups.

3 Sep 2025

Extreme morning sickness found to carry heavy emotional and physical burden

A new study reveals the profound emotional and physical toll of extreme morning sickness, with more than half of affected women reporting they considered terminating their pregnancy, and 9 in 10 saying they had thought about not having more children.

3 Sep 2025

Single penicillin injection found to be as effective as three doses for early syphilis

Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that a single injection of the antibiotic benzathine penicillin G (BPG) successfully treated early syphilis just as well as the three-injection regimen used by many clinicians in the United States and elsewhere.

3 Sep 2025

UCLA Health receives NIH grant to expand innovative chronic pain therapy for veterans

UCLA Health has received a $7.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to expand research into a newer form of psychotherapy that has been shown to more significantly alleviate chronic pain among older adults compared to traditional cognitive behavioral therapy.

3 Sep 2025

Living in food deserts linked to higher stroke and death risk in atrial fibrillation patients

Patients with atrial fibrillation who live in neighborhoods with poor access to full-service grocery stores face sharply higher odds of stroke and death, according to a new study from Tulane University.

3 Sep 2025

Study finds universal rise in cholesterol after menopause among Bolivian Tsimane women

Deep in the Bolivian Amazon exists a forager-horticultural community called the Tsimane. Researchers look to them for insights on how the human body functioned prior to modern technologies, as their lifestyles remain the closest to that of our ancestors.

3 Sep 2025

Study links high intake of artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive decline

Some sugar substitutes may come with unexpected consequences for long-term brain health, according to a study published in the September 3, 2025, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

3 Sep 2025

Penn State team develops wearable sensor to track health through minimal sweat

Available on-demand, in abundance and containing multiple biomarkers, sweat is an increasingly appealing medium for monitoring health, according to researchers at Penn State.

3 Sep 2025

Penn State researchers reveal new function of antibody-producing cells

The body has an intricate system to defend against infections where each type of immune cell plays a distinct role. Now, a study led by researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine has uncovered a new function of the immune cells that are known for making antibodies.

3 Sep 2025

Apple juice has temporary effects on saliva but no lasting damage

A new study led by the University of Portsmouth suggests our saliva is stronger than we thought.

3 Sep 2025

Colorectal cancer identified by its unique microbial fingerprint

Colorectal cancer is unique in having its own microbial 'fingerprint' – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

3 Sep 2025

Watch: How controversies over vaccine changes affect you

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News' editor-at-large for public health, appeared on CBS News' "Face the Nation With Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 31 to discuss leadership changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and vaccine policy concerns.

3 Sep 2025

Trial compares the use of blood thinners after stenting in patients with acute coronary syndromes

Noninferiority was not demonstrated for death and ischemic events between P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy and dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) given for 12 months after stenting in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2025 and simultaneously published in New England Journal of Medicine.

3 Sep 2025

Impaired spatial orientation found in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease

Individuals with an increased risk for dementia due to Alzheimer's disease can have impaired spatial orientation skills.

3 Sep 2025

Loneliness linked to higher NHS healthcare costs and poorer health in the UK

Lonely people incur an extra £850 in annual healthcare costs to the NHS, as well as experiencing worse mental and physical health

3 Sep 2025

Dual antiplatelet therapy shows no benefit over aspirin after CABG in patients with acute coronary syndrome

Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) was not more effective than aspirin alone for the prevention of major adverse cardiovascular events and increased major bleeding in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 20251 and simultaneously published in New England Journal of Medicine.

3 Sep 2025

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Why repetitive wrist use in esports could lead to long-term injuries

Weight loss medication semaglutide reduces cocaine seeking behavior in animal study

Hidden protein particle in COVID virus may lead to longer-lasting vaccines

Single antibody causes a rare but dangerous reaction to widely-used blood thinner

Daily probiotic reduces pouchitis risk after colon removal surgery but may not be cost-effective

Extreme morning sickness found to carry heavy emotional and physical burden

Single penicillin injection found to be as effective as three doses for early syphilis

UCLA Health receives NIH grant to expand innovative chronic pain therapy for veterans

Living in food deserts linked to higher stroke and death risk in atrial fibrillation patients

Study finds universal rise in cholesterol after menopause among Bolivian Tsimane women

Study links high intake of artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive decline

Penn State team develops wearable sensor to track health through minimal sweat

Penn State researchers reveal new function of antibody-producing cells

Apple juice has temporary effects on saliva but no lasting damage

Colorectal cancer identified by its unique microbial fingerprint

Watch: How controversies over vaccine changes affect you

Trial compares the use of blood thinners after stenting in patients with acute coronary syndromes

Impaired spatial orientation found in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease

Loneliness linked to higher NHS healthcare costs and poorer health in the UK

Dual antiplatelet therapy shows no benefit over aspirin after CABG in patients with acute coronary syndrome

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Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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