, 2025-05-10 08:51:00 Credit: Anna Tarazevich from Pexels The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an at-home cervical cancer screening tool as an alternative to Pap smears by a gynecologist, the company behind the device said Friday. The “Teal Wand”—a self-collection vaginal swab shaped like a tampon and developed by Teal Health—will be available…
, 2025-05-10 08:57:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) has explored the differences in how the sexes break down fat for energy. The research focused on lipolysis, the process through which triglycerides—lipids stored in fat cells—are broken down to produce free fatty acids and…
, 2025-05-10 09:05:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Women who experience infertility are more likely to develop heart and blood vessel conditions later in life, with younger women and those who undergo fertility treatments at a greater risk. The findings, presented at the first Joint Congress between the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and the…
, 2025-05-10 09:10:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain Growth patterns during the first two years of a child’s life may shape pubertal growth and adult height, but have little effect on pubertal timing, according to research presented at the first Joint Congress between the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and the European Society of Endocrinology…
, 2025-05-10 13:50:00 A research paper by scientists from Tianjin University proposed a noninvasive method for locating and decoding intracranial endogenous signals with high spatiotemporal resolution. The research paper, published on Apr. 9, 2025 in the journal Cyborg and Bionic Systems. High spatiotemporal resolution of noninvasive electroencephalography (EEG) signals is an important prerequisite for fine…
, 2025-05-10 09:20:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Women who experience menopause before the age of 50—and especially before the age of 45—are more likely to develop fatty liver disease and its related metabolic risk factors within one year after menopause, according to research presented at the first Joint Congress between the European Society of Pediatric…
, 2025-05-10 17:48:00 In neighborhoods across America, women face a daunting threat from a federal practice that, although it was outlawed decades ago, continues to negatively impact their health today. That’s according to the findings of new University at Buffalo research that examines how historical redlining – the federal policy from the 1930s where neighborhoods…
, 2025-05-10 09:30:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Men with fertility issues have lower levels of phosphate in the blood than average, according to research presented at the first Joint Congress between the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE). In addition, low phosphate concentrations in the blood were associated…
, 2025-05-10 17:41:00 More than a decade ago, researchers launched the BabySeq Project, a pilot program to return newborn genomic sequencing results to parents and measure the effects on newborn care. Today, over 30 international initiatives are exploring the expansion of newborn screening using genomic sequencing (NBSeq), but a new study by researchers from Mass…
, 2025-05-10 17:00:00 by I. Edwards Tim Friede has survived hundreds of snakebites—on purpose. For nearly two decades, he let some of the world’s most dangerous snakes sink their fangs into his arms, all for science. Now, his bold experiment could potentially help save thousands of lives. Friede, 57, from Wisconsin, has spent nearly 20…
, 2025-05-10 16:54:00 Background: Krebs von den Lungen-6 (KL-6), predominantly expressed by type II alveolar cells, is linked to the prognosis and severity of interstitial lung disease (ILD). This investigation sought to explore the relationship between KL-6 concentrations and the presence of ILD versus interstitial lung abnormalities (ILA). Methods: This single-center retrospective study included 147 patients who…
, 2025-05-10 09:50:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain Three-year-old boys are more likely to have a shorter anogenital distance when their mothers have high levels of phthalates in their urine, according to research presented at the first Joint Congress between the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE). In girls,…
, 2025-05-10 14:20:00 The marine bacterium Alcanivorax borkumensis feeds on oil, multiplying rapidly in the wake of oil spills, and thereby accelerating the elimination of the pollution, in many cases. It does this by producing an “organic dishwashing liquid” which it uses to attach itself to oil droplets. Researchers from the University of Bonn, RWTH…
Robert Herpen, MA; Ricardo Hanel, MD, PhD , 2025-05-09 13:18:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ” data-action=subscribe> Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If…
, 2025-05-10 10:00:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain Girls given antibiotics during their first year of life, especially in the first three months, are more likely to enter puberty at an earlier age, according to research presented at the first Joint Congress between the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and the European Society of Endocrinology…
, 2025-05-10 14:31:00 Can a virtual nurse persuade people to get vaccinated? Scientists from SWPS University have proven that it is possible. Finding new forms of informing people about vaccinations is particularly important for public health while some question their validity. While the consensus in the medical and scientific community is that preventive vaccinations are…
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, 2025-05-10 13:50:00 Microscopy image of a cortical organoid, a stem cell-derived model that mimics the developing human brain. The circular rosettes are clusters of neural stem cells giving rise to neurons, shown in green. Credit: Nano et al. The human brain is known to contain a wide range of cell types, which have different…
, 2025-05-10 14:50:00 More Americans use illicit opioids such as fentanyl than previously estimated, highlighting the need for better methods to understand the depths of the opioid crisis, according to a new study. A survey of American adults found that 11% reported illicit opioid use within the past 12 months and 7.5% reported use of…
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, 2025-05-10 14:10:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Are you in pain? Are you sure? On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is no pain at all and 10 is the worst pain imaginable, how much pain is it? Invitations to rate your pain on some arbitrary scale of numerals, or on a display…
, 2025-05-10 14:00:00 Tempted to skip the floss? Your heart might thank you if you don’t. A new study from Hiroshima University (HU) finds that the gum disease bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) can slip into the bloodstream and infiltrate the heart. There, it quietly drives scar tissue buildup-known as fibrosis-distorting the heart’s architecture, interfering with electrical…
, 2025-05-09 09:56:00 TOPLINE: A nonsurgical combination treatment for keloids achieved complete resolution in over 80% of patients and was associated with high satisfaction rates in an observational study of adults in Brazil with higher skin phenotypes. METHODOLOGY: To evaluate a sequential nonsurgical approach to treating keloids, researchers conducted a longitudinal, retrospective observational study of…
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, 2025-05-10 13:20:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In 2019, reports of a rapidly progressive dementia cluster in New Brunswick raised public and media concerns about a potential new neurological syndrome. Public Health New Brunswick (PHNB) launched an epidemiological investigation to determine possible environmental or toxic exposures. In 2021, PHNB circulated the case definition term Neurological…
, 2025-05-10 11:24:00 Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Aging impairs adipose tissue function and contributes to metabolic disorders, such as obesity and insulin resistance. Chronic inflammation is mediated by cytokines, including IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α, is a pivotal factor in aging that links mitochondrial dysfunction to activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome…
, 2025-05-09 10:18:00 Individuals scheduled for total knee replacements and other implant surgeries had higher than average reactions to nickel and cobalt, which were the top causes of allergic reactions in posttransplant patients as well, according to data presented at the 2025 meeting of the American Contact Dermatitis Society. The North American Contact Dermatitis Group…
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, 2025-05-10 10:10:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Individuals taking steroid tablets for more than 3 months are over 6 times more likely to be diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency than those treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, according to research presented at the first Joint Congress between the European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) and the European…
, 2025-05-10 11:46:00 Among newly arrived immigrants studying Swedish, 17 percent reported problems hearing conversations. More than half had some form of established hearing problem, according to a study at the University of Gothenburg. Language acquisition is one of the many challenges in the process of settling in a new country, and hearing is a…
, 2025-05-09 10:18:00 TOPLINE: Although parents introduced most highly allergenic foods, along with other solid foods, to infants, many held off giving eggs and nuts until their child was at least a year old. Infants with a family history of allergy were more likely to have restricted diets, with certain foods avoided altogether. METHODOLOGY: Researchers…
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Torie Bosch , 2025-05-10 11:00:00 When I was recently at the vet’s office, I started eavesdropping a little on the conversation between two older women. When they started talking about the measles outbreak in Texas, I couldn’t help it. I joined in. One of the women, who wore thick glasses, shared that she had lost…
, 2025-05-10 10:50:00 Administering the measles vaccine to a child at a health center in Lubbock, Texas. The United States’ measles outbreak has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases with three deaths so far, state and local data showed Friday, marking a stark resurgence of a vaccine-preventable disease that the nation once declared eliminated. The surge comes…
, 2025-05-10 02:06:00 The Trump administration must soon make a decision that will affect millions of Americans’ ability to access and afford mental health and addiction care. The administration is facing a May 12 deadline to declare if it will defend Biden-era regulations that aim to enforce mental health parity — the idea that insurers…
, 2025-05-09 10:48:00 Tiago Villanueva It was after 11 AM on what would otherwise have been a normal Monday morning. Tiago Villanueva, a general practitioner (GP), was preparing to go to his clinic in Lisbon, Portugal, when he realized he had no power. “I thought it was like a local power outage; so temporary and…
Jill Rollet; Jayme Locke, MD , 2025-05-09 13:52:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please…
, 2025-05-10 09:40:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Boys born to mothers who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or who have higher levels of testosterone during the third trimester are more likely to be less physically active at age 7, according to research presented at the first Joint Congress between the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology…
, 2025-05-10 02:07:00 State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson anticipates that California’s sprawling Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal, may need to be dialed back after Gov. Gavin Newsom releases his latest budget, which could reflect a multibillion-dollar deficit. Even so, the physician-turned-lawmaker, who was elected to the state Senate in November, says her priorities as chair…
, 2025-05-09 10:48:00 The European Union (EU) has identified training healthcare personnel in green skills as a strategic priority. This topic was recently discussed in a webinar hosted by the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies. Green skills encompass the knowledge, skills, and values that enable individuals to implement sustainable practices and promote environmental…
, 2025-05-10 09:00:00 KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed funding cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services on CBS News’ “24/7” on May 7. Click here to watch Rovner on “24/7.” Listen to this week’s episode of “What the Health?” — hosted by Rovner: “Cutting Medicaid Is Hard — Even…
Emma Bascom; Martina Ann Kelly, MBBChBAO, MA, PhD, FRCGP, CCFP , 2025-05-09 13:57:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ” data-action=subscribe> Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try…
, 2025-05-09 17:00:00 The incidence of mild intraocular inflammation (IOI) in the real world occurs more frequently after intravitreal injection of aflibercept than in clinical trials, according to a study published online May 1 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Karoline E. Binder, M.D., from the Technical University of Munich, and colleagues assessed the incidence of IOI after…
, 2025-05-10 02:23:00 A landmark study by scientists at the University of Oxford, has unveiled crucial insights into the way that COVID-19 vaccines mitigate severe illness in those who have been vaccinated. Despite the global success of COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, concerns remain around the continued spread of this disease including in vaccinated individuals. For this…
, 2025-05-09 11:11:00 Be sure to scroll down after this story to find links to extensive Medscape coverage addressing mental health and medical professionals. Any physician-in-training learns to ask patients a question at the top of their appointment: How are you doing? Mental health is as much of a vital sign as a pulse. But…
Richard Small; Anthony DeFino , 2025-05-09 15:30:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try…
, 2025-05-09 17:22:00 Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Chemotherapy is one of the most popular ways to treat breast cancer. Even though it has proven to be effective, it also has downsides, such as a higher risk of side effects, as it doesn’t only attack the cancer cells but can also affect normal cells. Chemotherapy-related…
, 2025-05-10 02:40:00 Collaborative research, led from the University of Oxford and published today in Nature Medicine, has developed a new tool called QR4 that more accurately predicts an individual’s 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases, like heart disease and stroke, particularly identifying high-risk patients that current prediction tools miss. Key findings at a glance: …
, 2025-05-09 11:16:00 Germany, Hungary, and Slovakia reported cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in livestock in early 2025, prompting Medscape Medical News to ask if healthcare practitioners need to be alert to the human consequences of the disease. In addition to the potentially devastating economic impacts of control measures on farmers and those living and…