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Traffic-related air pollution may raise the risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease

Long-term exposure to low levels of traffic-related air pollution harms the liver and may raise the risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, a new study in mice suggests.

31 Jan 2025

Ventilation and air cleaners may increase aerosol spread in hospitals

Increased use of ventilation and air cleaners, designed to mitigate the spread of viral infections in hospitals, is likely to have unpredictable effects and may cause viral particles to move around more, according to a new study from researchers at UCL and UCLH.

31 Jan 2025

Huntsman Cancer Institute leads the way with advanced robotic surgery technology

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) proudly announces the addition of two da Vinci 5 robotic surgical systems.

31 Jan 2025

Study reveals how beneficial gut microbe breaks down mucus for health

A microbe found in the lower part of the gut that is associated with good health has been comprehensively analyzed and found to have a focused diet breaking down sugars locked away in mucus.

31 Jan 2025

New study challenges link between mother's health during pregnancy and autism risk

While many studies have reported a link between a mother's health condition during pregnancy and her child's risk of autism, a new study shows that nearly all of these "associations" can otherwise be explained by factors such as genetics, exposure to pollution, and access to healthcare.

31 Jan 2025

Trump’s order on gender-affirming care escalates reversal of trans rights

President Donald Trump ratcheted up his administration's reversal of transgender rights on Tuesday with an executive order that seeks to intervene in parents' medical decisions by prohibiting government-funded insurance coverage of puberty blockers or surgery for people under 19.

31 Jan 2025

TBorNotTB: A novel AI-driven tool to streamline tuberculosis evaluation in hospitals

This study presents TBorNotTB, a CDSS designed to improve TB evaluation and streamline isolation decisions, reducing labor while maintaining detection accuracy.

31 Jan 2025

Drawn-out overhaul of troubled Montana hospital leaves lawmakers in limbo

Montana lawmakers are grappling with what they can do to improve patient care and operations at the state's psychiatric hospital since realizing that the efforts underway to restore the troubled facility's good standing could take more time.

31 Jan 2025

Niger becomes first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis

The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Niger for having met the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, making it the fifth country globally and the first country in Africa to be acknowledged by WHO for interrupting transmission of the parasite Onchocerca volvulus.

31 Jan 2025

Mandatory calorie labels may worsen eating disorders

Mandatory nutrition labels may unintentionally harm individuals with eating disorders, raising concerns for public health and obesity intervention policies.

31 Jan 2025

The impact of first-time employment on young adults’ health behaviors

Researchers examine how the initial transition from school to work influences diet, physical activity, and sleep duration among adolescents and young adults.

31 Jan 2025

AI software improves detection of congenital heart defects in prenatal ultrasounds

Congenital heart defects (abnormalities of the heart that are present at birth) are the most common type of birth defect and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 4 babies born with a heart defect has a diagnosis that is severe enough to require surgery or other medical intervention within the first year of life.

31 Jan 2025

$Mental health factors key to recovery in older adults with hip fractures$

Mental health factors key to recovery in older adults with hip fractures

New research to identify factors associated with improved outcomes for older adults recovering from hip fractures found a connection with mental health and psychological resilience.

31 Jan 2025

Study finds no evidence linking sickle cell trait to sudden death

A systematic literature review found no evidence to support that physical exertion without rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) or heat injury can cause sudden death for individuals with sickle cell trait (SCT), nor is there any high-level evidence that SCT causes acute pain crises.

31 Jan 2025

Breakthrough model simulates human bone marrow function in the lab

Hidden within our bones, marrow sustains life by producing billions of blood cells daily, from oxygen-carrying red cells to immune-boosting white cells.

31 Jan 2025

3D-printed brain-like model helps unlock neuron growth secrets

Key cells in the brain, neurons, form networks by exchanging signals, enabling the brain to learn and adapt at incredible speed.

31 Jan 2025

INTEGRA Biosciences' reagent dispenser now supports SiLA-2 integration

INTEGRA Biosciences’ WELLJET reagent dispenser now supports API commands based on the SiLA-2 standardized communication protocol for lab automation. This new functionality will make it even easier to integrate the WELLJET into automated laboratory workflows, helping labs to enhance their productivity and reproducibility.

30 Jan 2025