Study reveals stark ethnic and social disparities in stillbirths within hospitals and health care trusts in England
, 2025-05-16 15:50:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Stillbirth rates are known to be higher for Black and Asian women than for white women, and those living in the most deprived…
Thesis investigates physical activity and physical capacity in older adults
, 2025-05-16 15:57:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Manne Godhe, Ph.D. student at the Sports Medicine research group, the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, will defend his thesis "Physical activity…
Fewer than half of women properly monitored after cervical dysplasia treatment
Erin T. Welsh, MA , 2025-05-17 21:20:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your…
Improved health has not boosted workforce prospects
, 2025-05-16 15:57:00 Advances in medical technology have led to significant health improvements in people with diabetes, but workforce participation has not improved for this population. Credit: JAMA Health Forum…
Genetic study identifies modifiable factors
, 2025-05-16 15:57:00 Multiresponse Mendelian randomization (MR2) estimates the causal associations of modifiable factors and coexisting disorders with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Credit: eGastroenterology (2025). DOI: 10.1136/egastro-2024-100126 Irritable bowel syndrome…
Sweat and saliva testing as an alternative to blood sampling
, 2025-05-16 16:10:00 Credit: Bart van Overbeeke What if we could monitor patients in the future without taking blood samples every time? TU/e researcher Sophie Adelaars investigated a promising alternative:…
From osteoporosis medication to a possible treatment for breast cancer
, 2025-05-16 16:14:00 Impact of denosumab on stromal tumor infiltrating lymphocytes. Credit: Breast Cancer Research (2025). DOI: 10.1186/s13058-025-01996-w Science and society collaboration is essential for scientific progress, especially in the…
Movement disorders tremor and myoclonus can be well distinguished using machine learning
, 2025-05-16 16:25:00 Schematic overview of the study design. A) Measurements and sensor placement. B) Data preprocessing. C) Validation, machine learning, and evaluation. Credit: Computers in Biology and Medicine (2025).…
Genetic ancestry and parental smoking linked to new genetic changes in children
, 2025-05-17 18:19:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Ancestry and lifestyle choices of parents may affect the rate and type of new genetic changes that arise in their children, new research…
Subcutaneous injection shows promise for wet AMD, DME
Michael Singer, MD; Anthony DeFino , 2025-05-16 14:00:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide…
Could personality tests help make bipolar disorder treatment more precise?
, 2025-05-17 18:20:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain People with cancer, heart disease and other conditions have come to expect treatments that their medical teams "personalize" just for them, based on…
GLP-1s tied to better survival after PCI for heart attack in patients with diabetes
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Easily distracted? How to improve your attention span
, 2025-05-17 18:21:00 A woman looks at her phone while watching the sun set in Kansas City, Mo., on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File Feel like…
‘Allergen-Free’ Sunscreen? Take a Closer Look
, 2025-05-16 10:57:00 Nearly 90% of 200 products contained allergens that could cause allergic contact dermatitis. Medscape Medical News Source link
Trial Scorecard: FRESH-UP
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Branched-chain amino acids supplements may harm male bodybuilders’ fertility
, 2025-05-16 16:27:00 Credit: Victor Freitas from Pexels A new study published in Zygote reveals that common over-the-counter supplements popular with male bodybuilders and athletes may impact their fertility. This…
‘Legal Morphine’ — The Rise of Kratom and 7-OH in the US
, 2025-05-16 11:01:00 Interest in kratom in the United States has soared in the past decade, with estimates ranging as high as 16 million users and more than $2 billion…
More women choosing permanent contraception after Dobbs in Arizona
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Dopamine and noradrenaline linked to hippocampal activation during light exercise
, 2025-05-17 16:30:00 Schematic diagram showing possible circuit mechanism for light-exercise-induced dorsal hippocampal activation. Credit: The FASEB Journal (2024). DOI: 10.1096/fj.202400418RRR Researchers at the University of Tsukuba investigated whether monoamine…
Atopic Dermatitis Linked to Higher Odds of NMSC
, 2025-05-16 11:26:00 SAN DIEGO — Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) are at a significantly higher risk for nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), although the overall risk remains low, a new…
Trial Scorecard: SOUL
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Iron deficiency anemia found to significantly increase ischemic stroke risk in young adults
, 2025-05-16 16:28:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Findings from a recent study suggest iron deficiency anemia (IDA) independently and significantly increases the odds of ischemic stroke in young adults. The…
Infection Patterns Matter in Selecting Arthritis Therapies
, 2025-05-16 11:49:00 MANCHESTER, England — The risks for infection are broadly similar regardless of the biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying drug used to treat inflammatory arthritis, but different patterns…
Trial Scorecard: WARRIOR
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Trump moves to terminate hundreds of grants to Harvard
Chris Serres and Kay Lazar — Boston Globe , 2025-05-17 15:22:00 In yet another escalation of its fight against higher education, the Trump administration has moved to terminate hundreds of research…
Texas’ measles outbreak is starting to slow. The US case count climbs slightly to 1,024 cases
, 2025-05-17 11:18:00 A sign is seen outside of Seminole Hospital District offering measles testing, Feb. 21, 2025, in Seminole, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez), File) Texas' measles outbreak shows signs…
New auditory brainstem implant shows promise for patients with Neurofibromatosis type 2
, 2025-05-17 01:15:00 A new study co-led by Mass General Brigham researchers points to a promising new type of auditory brainstem implant (ABI) that could benefit people who are deaf…
Sotagliflozin Lowers A1c, Weight Even in Kidney Impairment
, 2025-05-17 14:20:00 ORLANDO, Florida — Sotagliflozin (Inpefa) reduces A1c and body weight in people with type 2 diabetes, although the degree of improvement was attenuated in those with moderate-to-severe…
82-year-old woman with a periprosthetic distal femur fracture
Harold I. Salmons, MD; Charles P. Hannon, MD, MBA , 2025-05-16 14:40:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted…
AI-enabled ECG algorithm performs well in the early detection of heart failure in Kenya
, 2025-05-17 12:30:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An artificial intelligence-enabled electrocardiogram-based algorithm performed well in the early detection of heart failure among health-care-seeking individuals in Kenya, according to late-breaking research…
Midlife carbohydrate quality linked to healthier aging in women
, 2025-05-17 01:19:00 Intakes of dietary fiber, high-quality and total carbohydrates in midlife were favorably linked to healthy aging and other positive health outcomes in older women, according to a…
7 T MRI Matches 3 T for Diagnosing Wrist Ligament Injuries
, 2025-05-16 12:00:00 TOPLINE:MRI at 7 tesla (T) and 3 T field strengths showed similar accuracy in detecting triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) and scapholunate ligament (SLL) injuries, according to a…
After decades of research, ‘we don’t fully know’ how GLP-1s work
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Experts predict rising use, acceptance of AI in cancer treatment
Jonathan Wosen , 2025-05-16 08:30:00 SAN FRANCISCO — Leading oncologists said this week that artificial intelligence will one day be as integrated into cancer care as it is in smartphones…
Researchers develop biocompatible patch for soft organ injuries
, 2025-05-17 12:30:00 Immunofluorescent staining for macrophages (CD68, green) and nuclei (DAPI, blue) on the hydrogel-tissue interface seven days after artery incisions in rats. Credit: Dr. Mahsa Ghovvati University of…
Cardiac ‘digital twins’ provide clues to more personalized heart treatments
, 2025-05-17 01:25:00 For the first time, researchers from King's College London, Imperial College London and The Alan Turing Institute, have created over 3,800 anatomically accurate digital hearts to investigate…
Age Matters in Gallbladder Surgery Success
, 2025-05-16 12:00:00 TOPLINE:Undergoing cholecystectomy at a younger age (< 40 years) was associated with higher long-term mortality, potentially influenced by higher alcohol use and smoking.METHODOLOGY:This nationwide Swedish cohort study…
Academic medical researchers face the reality of federal cuts
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Reed Jobs warns Trump’s science cuts will set back cancer research
Mario Aguilar , 2025-05-16 08:30:00 Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth, and digital therapeutics. His stories explore how tech is changing…
US approves first blood test for Alzheimer’s
, 2025-05-17 11:20:00 Credit: Karolina Grabowska from Pexels The United States on Friday approved the first blood test for Alzheimer's, a move that could help patients begin treatment earlier with…
New fruit fly study shows the whole-body impact of Alzheimer’s disease
, 2025-05-17 01:48:00 While Alzheimer's disease is mostly considered a disorder of the brain, emerging evidence suggests that the condition also affects other organs of the body. Working with the…
Postpartum Mental Illness Common in Year 2
, 2025-05-16 12:00:00 TOPLINE:A large UK cohort study found that the prevalence of women experiencing moderate to severe mental illness in the second postpartum year increased from 3.1% to 7.4%…
Infant with rare disease receives world’s first personalized gene-editing therapy
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As company struggles, Novo Nordisk CEO Jørgensen to step down
Andrew Joseph , 2025-05-16 11:35:00 Andrew Joseph covers health, medicine, and the biopharma industry in Europe. You can reach Andrew on Signal at drewqjoseph.45.LONDON — Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, who led…
No cardiac safety concerns reported with a pharmaceutically manufactured cannabidiol formulation
, 2025-05-17 08:50:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A pharmaceutically produced cannabidiol formulation had a good overall safety profile, including cardiac safety, according to research presented at Heart Failure 2025. Currently,…
Study reveals how acetaminophen may actually relieve pain
, 2025-05-17 01:53:00 A new study from Indiana University scientists may aid the pharmaceutical industry in better understanding a popular over-the-counter pain reliever: Tylenol. Michaela Dvorakova, a postdoctoral researcher at…
Why Aren’t More PCPs Ordering Allergen Tests?
, 2025-05-16 12:00:00 Few primary care providers (PCPs) are testing patients with asthma who have suspected allergen triggers, which may delay treatment that could improve outcomes, new data suggested.Mridula Sree…
Journalists Unpack Drug Prices, Threats to Medicaid, and the Fluoridation of Water
, 2025-05-17 09:00:00 Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed the FDA’s phasing out of fluoride drops and tablets for children on CBS’ “CBS Mornings” on May…
Unstable tear film can significantly sway IOL power calculation
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FDA eyes additional Covid vaccine trials, as WHO suggests no update to Covid shot
O. Rose Broderick , 2025-05-16 13:02:00 Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. I’ve been re-reading one of my…