Ultra-processed foods and adverse health outcomes: other approaches and evidence needed to prove genuine causal effect
Marcus Munafò, a professor at the University of Bristol, notes that there…
Nonbinary people have hormone therapy and surgery more often than you might think
Nonbinary individuals have unmet medical needs due to fitting into a binary…
Study unveils link between oral bacteria and pancreatic cancer development in mice
A new study reveals a significant connection between oral bacteria, particularly Porphyromonas…
After Years of Sleepless Nights, an Insomnia Diagnosis
George Galioto struggled with chronic insomnia for over a decade due to…
Viking Therapeutics’ Weight-loss Tablet Shows Promise in Small Study
Viking Therapeutics' experimental weight loss tablet VK2735 showed potential in reducing weight…
Eating An Avocado Daily May Improve Overall Diet Quality: Study
Researchers at Penn State found that daily avocado consumption can improve overall…
Low exposure to antibiotics in newborns may not increase risk of early-onset sepsis: JAMA
A study published in JAMA suggests that low exposure to antibiotics in…
GenAI and Pharmacovigilance: Perfect is the Enemy of Good
The famous quote "perfection is the enemy of the good" is rarely…
Ireland marks 20 years of workplace smoking ban
Ireland's workplace smoking ban, implemented 20 years ago, saved more than 3,700…
Brexpiprazole is Efficacious in Reducing Alzheimer Dementia-Related Agitation
Treatment with brexpiprazole has shown significant reductions in agitation among patients with…
Butterfly Network secures EU MDR certification for Butterfly IQ+ products
Digital ultrasound company Butterfly Network has obtained EU MDR certification for its…
Overdosing on Chemo: A Common Gene Test Could Save Hundreds of Lives Each Year
Carol Rosen, a 70-year-old retired schoolteacher, died in excruciating pain three weeks…
GLP-1RAs associated with increased residual gastric content, despite preprocedural fasting
A study published in JAMA Surgery found that fasted patients taking once-weekly…
Eliminate the waiting period for sterilization covered by Medicaid
The law requiring a 30-day waiting period for Medicaid recipients seeking sterilization…
Scarlett McNally: Retrofitting simple education into the NHS
Scarlett McNally, a professor and consultant orthopaedic surgeon, emphasizes the importance of…
Total solar eclipse in 2017 linked to brief rise in traffic accidents
Research found a temporary rise in U.S. traffic accidents around a solar…
Emerging trends in wearable breath sensors aim at personalized healthcare solutions
Scientists conducted a study on wearable breath sensors for healthcare monitoring, focusing…
The Emotional Effects of OAB
Overactive bladder can have physical and emotional impacts, affecting social interactions, intimacy,…
Alzheimer’s Prevalence Predicted to Double by 2050
The annual report from the Alzheimer's Association revealed that approximately 6.9 million…
Cannabis Vaping Liquids May Have Toxic Metal Particles Even Before First Use: Study
Vaping is viewed as a safer way to consume substances like nicotine…
NMC warns Medical Colleges against fake letters trap
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a warning to medical colleges…
Menopause Brain Fog or Dementia? Midi Health, Neurotrack Team Up To Offer Screening
Brain fog is a common symptom of menopause that can be worrying…
RCSI introduces paid surrogacy leave for staff
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland now offers paid leave for…
Plant-Based Diets Do Not Increase Hip Fracture Risk Among Postmenopausal Women
Long-term adherence to a plant-based diet is not linked to an increased…
Midi Health partners with Neurotrack to help identify menopause brain fog
Midi Health, a women's health clinic, is partnering with Neurotrack to help…
A Mom’s $97,000 Question: How Was Her Baby’s Air-Ambulance Ride Not Medically Necessary?
Sara England's baby, Amari Vaca, needed emergency care after struggling to breathe…
Annual COVID-19 vaccine campaign with second dose reduces disease burden, costs
A study showed that an annual COVID-19 vaccination campaign with a second…
Chick-fil-A drops a ‘No Antibiotic Ever’ pledge on chicken over supply issues
Chick-fil-A is easing its commitment to using chickens raised without antibiotics due…
Sixty seconds on . . . pig kidney transplants
Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has successfully transplanted a genetically edited pig…
More must be done for depressed stroke survivors as incidence climbs, say researchers
Researchers from King's College London found that 60% of stroke survivors would…
Study explores pediatric healthcare interruptions amid COVID-19
This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pediatric health…
How to Tell Your Kids About Your Cancer
Kate, Princess of Wales, recently disclosed a cancer diagnosis and undergoing chemotherapy.…
Clinicians Remain Top Priority in Cyberattack Response
In the aftermath of a cyberattack on the Change Healthcare claims clearinghouse,…
Pregnancy Complications Affect Women’s Heart Health, Following Healthy Lifestyle Can Cut Risk: Study
A study found that women with pregnancy complications or poor heart health…
SGLT2i-associated ketoacidosis patients receive significantly lower insulin doses vs those with T1D ketoacidosis: JAMA
A study published in JAMA found that patients with SGLT2i-associated ketoacidosis receive…
AbbVie Gets Another Ulcerative Colitis Contender via $137M Landos Acquisition
AbbVie is acquiring Landos Biopharma for $20.42 per share, a 155% premium,…
Irish-born former Canadian regional CMO dies
Dr. Eilish Cleary, an Irish doctor and former chief medical officer in…
Type 2 Diabetes Medications That Induce Weight Loss
Easy-to-read fact sheets offer valuable information for clinicians to share with patients…
Neurable, Healthspan Digital to expand access to brain-computer interface tech
Boston-based Neurable has partnered with Healthspan Digital to bring its brain-computer interface…
At Stake in Mifepristone Case: Abortion, FDA’s Authority, and Return to 1873 Obscenity Law
Conservative Christian lawyers aim to restrict access to abortion pills nationwide, challenging…
Online predictive tool may not affect patients’ willingness to undergo TKA
A study found that the use of a predictive tool did not…
Vertex Pharmaceuticals may move headquarters in Boston
Vertex Pharmaceuticals moved from Cambridge to Boston's Seaport a decade ago, sparking…
Type 1 diabetes: Randox removes adverts after claims that it was using fear to sell genetic test
A diagnostics company, Randox Health, removed advertisements for its type 1 diabetes…
Study finds less obesity in 3- and 4-year-olds after the pandemic
A study conducted in Sweden found that the prevalence of overweight and…
Overweight and obesity in 3- and 4-year-olds has decreased after the pandemic
A study conducted in Sweden found that the prevalence of overweight and…
Fasting Study Under Fire After Heart Conference
Early research presented at an American Heart Association conference suggested that certain…
Europe’s Quest for Earlier Diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis
An estimated 3% of the world's population have psoriasis, with 6.4 million…
Know About Condition That Affects Many Teens
Body dysmorphia, also known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is a mental…
Tirzepatide consistently reduces bodyweight regardless of BMI before treatment, shows new analysis
A new analysis has found that tirzepatide, a drug used to treat…
Nearly Half of RN Vacancies in 2023 Were Agency Staffing Positions: Three Takeaways for Employers
The nursing industry is currently facing a crisis with a high turnover…