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Study highlights barriers to exercise for people with disabilities

An estimated 16% of people worldwide live with a significant disability that impacts their daily life. Of this population, only about 40% engage in aerobic activity.

1 Aug 2024

Aspirin may lower colorectal cancer risk for people with unhealthy lifestyles

Regular aspirin may help lower risk of colorectal cancer in people with greater lifestyle-related risk factors for the disease, according to a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham.

1 Aug 2024

Fish oil may benefit older adults with genetic Alzheimer's risk

A clinical trial at Oregon Health & Science University suggests that a subset of older adults with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease may benefit from fish oil supplements.

1 Aug 2024

Applying antifragility theory to cancer could revolutionize treatment methods

Researchers constantly seek innovative approaches to tackle cancer. One concept gaining traction is antifragility, a property where systems not only withstand stress but improve because of it.

1 Aug 2024

Indoor fireplaces linked to harmful airborne particles and health risks

During the cold winter months, it is nice to light an indoor fireplace for extra warmth or to have the occasional ‘braai’. The downside is that you may be inhaling tiny solid or liquid substances that could be harmful to your health.

1 Aug 2024

New nanosensing technique enhances quality control for gene therapy vectors

Over the past few decades, there has been remarkable progress in genetic manipulation technologies, bringing us closer to the point where genes can be modified in vivo.

1 Aug 2024

Novel electrical impedance technique enhances drug testing for cardiac safety

When developing new drugs, understanding their effects on ion channels in the body, such as the human ether-a-go-go-related gene (hERG) ion channel found in neurons and heart muscle cells, is critical.

1 Aug 2024

Study reveals how geographic origins influence tuberculosis infection risk

For some forms of tuberculosis, the chances that an exposed person will get infected depend on whether the individual and the bacteria share a hometown, according to a new study comparing how different strains move through mixed populations in cosmopolitan cities.

1 Aug 2024

Higher urinary metal levels linked to increased cardiovascular risk

Higher levels of urinary metals such as cadmium, tungsten, uranium, cobalt, copper and zinc are linked to increased cardiovascular disease and mortality in a racially and ethnically diverse U.S. population, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

1 Aug 2024

AI and three electrodes offer accurate heart condition diagnosis

To diagnose heart conditions including heart attacks and heart rhythm disturbances, clinicians typically rely on 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) - complex arrangements of electrodes and wires placed around the chest and limbs to detect the heart's electrical activity.

1 Aug 2024

Study finds shorter reproductive lifespan tied to higher multimorbidity risk

Because of the aging of the ovaries, a woman's fertility gradually declines, and she eventually enters menopause.

1 Aug 2024

A Discussion with Hologic’s Tim Simpson on the Future of Cervical Cancer Screening

Hologic’s Tim Simpson Discusses the Future of Cervical Cancer Screening.

From Hologic, Inc. 1 Aug 2024

INTEGRA Biosciences' pipettes are endorsed by ergonomics champion iHEALTH 360

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From INTEGRA Biosciences 1 Aug 2024

Continuous noninvasive blood pressure monitoring using resonance sonomanometry

Resonance sonomanometry (RSM) for noninvasive, calibration-free continuous blood pressure (BP) measurement using ultrasound imaging.

1 Aug 2024

New tool developed to assess fall risks in older adults

An aging society has posed a new global problem, the risk of falling. It is estimated that 1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 falls each year and the resulting injuries are becoming more prevalent.

1 Aug 2024

The complex relationship between diet nutrition and cancer

The existing knowledge on the beneficial and detrimental effects of dietary patterns and nutritional supplements on cancer risk.

1 Aug 2024

Single-cell RNA sequencing sheds light on stroke-induced brain damage

Strokes lead to irreversible damage to the brain and are one of the most common causes of dependency or death.

1 Aug 2024

Closing the gap: UNICEF and WHO call for improved breastfeeding support

In the last 12 years, the number of infants under six months of age globally who are exclusively breastfed has increased by more than 10%.

1 Aug 2024

India invests $85 million to boost WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre

Worldwide, traditional medicine is used by billions of people for their health and well-being. At a signing ceremony in Geneva, the Government of India committed US$ 85 million over 10 years, 2022–2032, to support the programming of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre.

1 Aug 2024

GOP charge that Harris backed taxpayer-funded care for all immigrants overlooks details

Attacking Vice President Kamala Harris on immigration, Republicans and allies of former Donald President Trump’s are saying the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate supported using taxpayer dollars to provide free health coverage to immigrants who are in the country without legal permission.

1 Aug 2024