Too much sitting after heart attack tied to greater chance of another event
, 2025-05-19 09:00:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain People who sit or remain sedentary for more than 14 hours a day, on average, may have a higher risk of a cardiovascular…
New High-Risk TNBC Subgroup Identified
, 2025-05-19 09:10:00 New data support integrating tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte levels with nodal status to improve risk stratification in women with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and pathological complete response (pCR) following…
Housing, Nutrition in Peril as Trump Pulls Back Medicaid Social Services
Angela Hart , 2025-05-19 09:00:00 During his first administration, President Donald Trump’s top health officials gave North Carolina permission to use Medicaid money for social services not traditionally covered by…
Animal models in pharma have become obsolete
Ellen P. Carlin and Jason Paragas , 2025-05-19 08:30:00 The Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to phase out animal use in preclinical testing of monoclonal antibodies — and eventually…
Animal models in medical research are more important than ever
Carole LaBonne , 2025-05-19 08:30:00 Imagine a world without lifesaving medicines, preventive care, or therapies — no insulin for diabetes, no vaccines for polio, and fewer (if any) options for…
How to Handle Noncompliant Patients on GLP-1 RAs for Obesity
, 2025-05-19 07:10:00 Primary care practices are seeing an uptick in patients inquiring about glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications due to both media hype and sizzle-reel stories…
Screening Teens, Clinicians Discover a Tampon Access Crisis
, 2025-05-19 06:13:00 Asking teenage girls about their access to menstruation products can help pediatricians gain a better understanding of the resources their patients need, whether it be more education…
Karger Publishers releases free-access eBook “Healthy Aging”
, 2025-05-19 05:04:00 Designed for doctors and health enthusiasts, "Healthy Aging" contains surprising scientific discoveries and practical guidance on nutrition, healthy sleep, maintaining a social network and physical fitness to…
USPSTF urges universal syphilis screening in pregnancy to prevent congenital infections
, 2025-05-19 02:31:00 With congenital syphilis at a 30-year high in the US, experts stress that early and universal syphilis screening in pregnancy is vital to protect both mothers and…
Rising temperatures drive global surge in obstructive sleep apnea severity
, 2025-05-19 02:31:00 Rising temperatures increase the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a large new study published at the ATS 2025 International Conference. The study also found…
Poll reveals some parents say they waited too long to stop pacifier use or thumb-sucking in children
, 2025-05-19 04:20:00 Parents report a variety of strategies to break the habits. Credit: Sara Schultz, University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, Pacifiers…
Many heart failure patients miss out on life saving specialist care
, 2025-05-19 02:35:00 If you have cancer, you expect to see an oncologist, but if you have heart failure you may or may not see a cardiologist. According to research…
World’s first-in-human bladder transplant marks milestone in urologic surgery
, 2025-05-19 02:42:00 Surgeons from Keck Medicine of USC and UCLA Health have performed the world's first-in-human bladder transplant. The surgery was successfully completed at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center…
Waist-to-height ratio emerges as strong predictor of heart failure risk
, 2025-05-19 02:43:00 Waist-to-height ratio predicts heart failure incidence, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Obesity affects a…
Repeated antibiotics in preterm infants linked to long-term lung problems
, 2025-05-19 03:13:00 A major German study finds that early repeated antibiotic use in very low-birth-weight infants can have lasting effects on lung health, highlighting the importance of antibiotic stewardship…
Korea to develop AI-driven surgery assistant robot and more briefs
, 2025-05-19 02:39:00 Korean ARPA-H to build AI-driven surgery assistant robot The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) in South Korea and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) announced…
Methotrexate found to be effective alternative to prednisone for pulmonary sarcoidosis
, 2025-05-19 02:45:00 Prednisone is recommended as the first-line treatment for pulmonary sarcoidosis, but this steroid causes a number of unwanted side effects. Now new research published at the ATS…
Telstra Health onboards Salesforce, Snowflake and more briefs
, 2025-05-19 02:29:00 Telstra Health taps Salesforce, Snowflake for its ongoing modernisation Cloud software providers Salesforce and Snowflake will integrate their solutions into Telstra Health's upcoming digital health platform. Based…
Are US girls sacrificing health to slim down?
, 2025-05-19 02:17:00 Despite national guidelines, most American teen girls chase weight loss, often at the expense of healthier habits. New research shows that intent to slim down doesn’t always…
Newly discovered Cat1 protein halts viral infections by depleting cellular fuel
, 2025-05-19 01:59:00 Every living creature on Earth needs to protect itself from things that would do it harm. Bacteria are no different. And despite their relative simplicity, they deploy…
Rising diabetes prevalence poses a growing threat to the labor market
, 2025-05-19 01:40:00 Advances in medical technology over the last 30 years have made it easier to detect and treat diabetes, leading to significant health improvements in people with the…
Electromagnetic waves disrupt SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and lower infectivity
, 2025-05-19 01:18:00 A new study reveals how targeted electromagnetic waves can disrupt the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, potentially opening doors to innovative disinfection and infection control strategies. Study: Electromagnetic waves…
Children with asthma have fewer exacerbations with dupilumab despite disease duration
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Preference for sweetness drives snack choices and diet quality, study reveals
, 2025-05-19 00:52:00 Study: Sweet taste preference on snack choice, added sugars intake, and diet quality– a pilot study. Image Credit: Mesve79 / Shutterstock.com A recent study published in the journal BMC…
Cleveland Clinic Digital Chief: Pick AI Problems That Clinicians Actually Care About
Katie Adams , 2025-05-18 23:43:00 When it comes to achieving AI success, ensuring buy-in from clinicians and other operational end-users is the one of the trickiest and most important parts…
Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
Associated Press , 2025-05-18 20:56:00 WASHINGTON — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. Biden was seen last week by doctors after urinary…
Dupilumab helps patients with COPD, type 2 inflammation avoid negative outcomes
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Platform linked to ring pulse oximeter monitors, analyzes night-to-night sleep metrics
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Noninvasive prenatal testing identifies twice as many Down syndrome cases as second-trimester serum screening
, 2025-05-18 18:30:00 Credit: BGI Genomics A novel study has analyzed the cost-effectiveness of different Down syndrome (DS) screening strategies. The result confirms that noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) outperforms second-trimester…
Large-scale analysis reveals distinct genetic patterns in veterans with metastatic prostate cancer
, 2025-05-18 17:19:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In the largest clinical genomic profiling study of non-Hispanic Black men with metastatic prostate cancer to date, researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center, University…
Waitlist deaths drop under new lung transplant allocation system
, 2025-05-18 16:20:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Two years ago, the United Network for Organ Sharing implemented new allocation guidelines for lung transplants that prioritize medical urgency. Now new research,…
Methotrexate as effective as prednisone in pulmonary sarcoidosis, research finds
, 2025-05-18 16:20:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Prednisone is recommended as the first-line treatment for pulmonary sarcoidosis, but this steroid causes a number of unwanted side effects. Now new research,…
Wearable sensor could be used to monitor obstructive sleep apnea treatment response
, 2025-05-18 16:20:00 System overview. Credit: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm.2025.211.Abstracts.A1059 A wearable pulse oximeter and connected software platform show promise for monitoring obstructive…
Alzheimer’s Disease Now Has Its First FDA-Cleared Blood Test
Frank Vinluan , 2025-05-18 16:00:00 Alzheimer’s disease is currently diagnosed with expensive medical imaging or invasive methods that require a spinal tap. Patients now have an alternative. The FDA has…
New research shows astrocytes are active players in neuromodulation
, 2025-05-18 15:30:00 Credit: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Once thought to play a supporting function in the brain, new research published in Science shows non-neuronal astroglial cells perform a leading…
Connected Care, Shared Goals: Designing Whole-Person Care for Complex Patient Populations
Vatsala Kapur , 2025-05-18 14:39:00 The decision to withdraw more than $11 billion in public health funding, including support for substance use disorder and mental health programs, is a stark…
Why WeightWatchers Filed for Bankruptcy
Marissa Plescia , 2025-05-18 14:43:00 WeightWatchers has long been a household name, boosted by celebrity endorsements from Oprah Winfrey and Jennifer Hudson. Jean Nidetch founded the New York City company…
So your primary school child has a ‘boyfriend’ or ‘girlfriend’. Should you be worried?
, 2025-05-18 14:10:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain If you have a child in primary school, you may not be expecting to help them manage romantic relationships. Surely this is an…
Glial cells may play key role in managing sleep and metabolism, fruit fly study suggests
, 2025-05-18 13:40:00 Behavior in freely moving flies and long-term calcium imaging in EG during behavior. Credit: Nature Neuroscience (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-025-01942-1 Homeostasis is the ability of living organisms to…
Clinical Trials Have a Research Site Demand and Supply Crisis. Here is How to Solve it
Bree Burks , 2025-05-18 13:45:00 Clinical research sites face an information challenge that hinders efficiency and collaboration. As trial complexity increases, the multiple logins, devices, and spreadsheets site staff use…
High times for German cannabis firm amid medical boom
, 2025-05-18 10:05:00 Medical cannabis has been a boon for the Berlin-based company whose website slogan says 'we love cannabis' and whose Frankfurt Stock Exchange ticker symbol is 'HIGH' At…
Waist-to-height ratio predicts heart failure incidence, study indicates
, 2025-05-18 10:50:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain Waist-to-height ratio predicts heart failure incidence, according to research presented at Heart Failure 2025. Obesity affects a substantial proportion of patients with heart…
Key gene found to control liver’s choice between sugar and fat storage
, 2025-05-18 10:09:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new study published in Science Advances reveals that a single gene plays a big role in how the liver stores energy, a…
Matching mindfulness methods to anxiety symptoms may boost mental well-being, study finds
, 2025-05-18 10:12:00 Credit: Kelvin Valerio from Pexels If you're anxious about work, finances, the state of the world, or anything else, you might try a moment of mindfulness. Paying…
Rising temperatures associated with increasing severity of obstructive sleep apnea
, 2025-05-18 09:20:00 Credit: Kristin Vogt from Pexels Rising temperatures may increase the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a large new study presented at the ATS 2025…
Patients with heart failure who do not see a cardiologist even once a year are more likely to die: Study
, 2025-05-18 07:20:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain If you have cancer, you expect to see an oncologist, but if you have heart failure you may or may not see a…
FDA approves Novavax Covid vaccine after delay
Helen Branswell , 2025-05-18 00:12:00 Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach…
New discovery about how acetaminophen works could improve understanding about pain relievers
, 2025-05-16 15:41:00 Credit: Cell Reports Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2025.102139 A new study from Indiana University scientists may aid the pharmaceutical industry in better understanding a popular over-the-counter pain reliever:…
Study shows infant immune systems respond differently to severe COVID-19
, 2025-05-16 15:42:00 a) Study design. b) Viral load quantification across the three pCoV groups. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-59411-z Infants hospitalized with severe COVID-19 have significantly different immune…
Lithuanian scientists present a smart system for integrated post-stroke monitoring
, 2025-05-16 15:47:00 A smart system for integrated post-stroke monitoring developed by Lithuanian scientists. Credit: Kaunas University of Technology Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide.…