Recent research has identified brief seizures as a potential cause for the sudden, unexpected deaths of young children during sleep, shedding light on over 3,000…
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A new study underscores the significant but overlooked role of malnutrition in the global tuberculosis (TB) epidemic, advocating for the inclusion of nutritional interventions in…
Researchers improved existing polygenic risk scores using health records and ancestrally diverse genomic data. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute Improved genetic tests…
Researchers discovered that DDT exposure in fathers is linked to sperm changes that could affect their children’s health, emphasizing the significance of paternal environmental exposures…
A recent study finds that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have a higher risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes than those without…
The U.S. saw a significant rise in adolescent drug overdose deaths in 2022, primarily due to fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills, despite a decline in overall teen…
A recent study by the Environmental Working Group found chlormequat, a pesticide linked to health risks in animals, in 80% of participants, indicating widespread exposure…
Researchers at UCSF found that Paxlovid does not reduce the risk of long COVID in vaccinated, non-hospitalized individuals and observed a higher rate of symptom…
A study by the University of Louisville has revealed that nicotine salts in e-cigarettes, especially at higher doses, could increase the risk of heart arrhythmias…
The global outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) presents a critical challenge, threatening swine populations, food security, and socio-ecological systems, particularly in vulnerable communities. Urgent…
A new study found that resonant breathing exercises, aided by a mobile phone app, can significantly alleviate Long Covid symptoms. The exercises, focusing on heart…
New research reveals that idiopathic hypersomnia, marked by excessive daytime sleepiness despite adequate sleep, is more prevalent than previously believed, affecting 1.5% of participants. The…
Recent research has made significant strides in treating chronic low back pain in people over 60, revealing that hip-focused therapy can effectively reduce disability and…
Researchers have found that cortical gray matter thinning is an early biomarker of dementia, detectable 5-10 years before symptoms. Their study, using MRI brain imaging…
A team of University of Michigan researchers analyzed over 80 studies to assess the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine doses beyond the primary series. Their findings,…
An investigation by The BMJ highlights the failure of UK regulatory bodies, including the MHRA and ASA, to effectively enforce laws governing prescription drug advertisements,…
Low back pain impacts over 570 million people worldwide, with significant healthcare costs and recovery challenges. Research shows that while early recovery is possible, persistent…
Research reveals that genotyping technology identifies Covid variants faster and more affordably than whole genome sequencing, enabling quicker public health responses and having broader implications…
The remains of numerous individuals unearthed on the former site of the Hospital of St. John the Evangelist, taken during the 2010 excavation. Credit: Cambridge…
Recent research from McGill University suggests a link between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people aged 50…