New research indicates that air filtration technologies, like germicidal lights and ionizers, do not effectively reduce the risk of viral infections in real-world environments, challenging…
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Prepackaged pouches of nicotine, flavoring, artificial sweetener and other chemicals are rising in popularity as an alternative to cigarettes. While oral nicotine pouches have fewer…
Canadian researchers have found that women using Combined Oral Contraceptives (COCs) show changes in brain regions related to emotion regulation, raising concerns about the potential…
A recent study reveals that asbestos cement product use commonly surpasses U.S. safety limits, exposing workers to serious health risks and highlighting the need for…
A recent study confirms the safety of amlodipine, a common hypertension drug, dispelling concerns over its potential cardiovascular risks. The study, supported by a comprehensive…
A study in Addiction shows that cytisine, a cost-effective smoking cessation aid from Eastern Europe, significantly increases quit rates compared to a placebo and might…
A new study has confirmed the effectiveness of JAK inhibitors in treating rheumatoid arthritis. The Japanese multicenter, retrospective study found high remission and low disease…
Commotio cordis is a rare but significant cause of sudden death, particularly among young individuals, and occurs without pre-existing heart disease. It can happen to…
Recent research reveals nicotine e-cigarettes, alongside medications cytisine and varenicline, as the most effective smoking cessation aids. The study, encompassing over 300 clinical trials, provides…
A study comparing COVID-19 and seasonal influenza shows both viruses can cause significant long-term health issues post-hospitalization, with COVID-19 affecting multiple organ systems and the…
Scanning electron microscopy image of a chigger. Credit: Loganathan Ponnusamy, NC State University A study in North Carolina has detected the bacterium responsible for scrub…
New research highlights the dangers of formaldehyde, a widespread chemical, on epigenetics. It disrupts key processes controlling gene activity, potentially leading to cancer and other…
The urgent crisis of antibiotic-resistant superbugs is addressed in groundbreaking research by UMass Amherst and Microbiotix. Their study, focusing on disrupting the Type 3 secretion…
A Cochrane review reveals that certain types of insulin can be stored effectively at room temperature for months, offering a practical solution for diabetes care…
A Yale study analyzing the genomes of over 1 million people has uncovered genetic factors linked to cannabis use disorder and its potential connections to…
A study by Boston University researchers has found no increased risk of miscarriage associated with COVID-19 vaccines in individuals planning to conceive. This reassuring evidence…
A recent study on over 300 chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) patients found that acupuncture might provide limited symptom relief, but the clinical significance remains unclear.…
A study by the UK Health Security Agency analyzing over 10 million COVID-19 cases revealed that vaccination significantly lowers the risk of death, with the…
A study led by Kai Ruggeri at Columbia University, with over 80 collaborators, highlights the importance of behavioral sciences in policy decisions, particularly in the…