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Study highlights importance of healthy eating for children's heart health
A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.
Study finds low-dose calcium as effective as the WHO's recommended high-dose in preventing preeclampsia and preterm births
Researchers assessed the noninferiority of a 500-mg daily dose of calcium supplementation compared to a 1500-mg dose in preventing preeclampsia and preterm birth in pregnant women in India and Tanzania.
New study shows how brain glucose affects fungal disease treatment
Metabolite-drug-fungal interactions in the fungal meningitis pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans.
Study reveals key role of skin microbiome in aging and skin health
Microbial taxa related to skin aging.
You rarely see them and might not even remember being bitten, but ticks can pose a serious threat, reveals study
The prevalence of common tick-borne diseases (TBDs) among Johnston County citizens.
Medicaid expansion associated with reduction in early mortality after lung cancer surgery
In a new, national, hospital-based study, researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) found that Medicaid expansion was associated with a statistically significant reduction in early mortality following surgical resection of stage I-III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Is AI the future of personalized hypertension risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment?
Artificial intelligence (AI) applications for treating hypertension (HTN) and its comorbidities.
100% orange juice proves better for blood glucose than sugary alternatives
The effect(s) of consuming 100% orange juice compared to an orange-flavored sucrose-sweetened beverage (SSB).
Medical students favor social media for health information, study shows
The preferences of medical students in selecting health messengers for acquiring health-related information.
Early adversity leads to accelerated brain development with long-term risks
A study led by researchers from A*STAR's Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS) has found evidence suggesting that children exposed to elevated levels of early life adversity (ELA) exhibit an accelerated pattern of brain development during the preschool years.
Twitter data reveals demographic insights into COVID-19 guideline compliance
A study in Scientific Reports analyzed Twitter data to identify demographic factors influencing adherence to COVID-19 public health guidelines, revealing significant variations in social mobility among different groups.
Migraine linked to increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease in new study
A nationwide cohort study reveals that individuals with migraine have a 1.3-fold higher risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), suggesting a significant connection between migraine and IBD.
Nanobots for bladder cancer treatment, promising high efficacy and targeted delivery
A study in Nature Nanotechnology reveals the potential of urease-powered nanobots to enhance bladder cancer treatment, showing a 90% tumor reduction in a mouse model using radioiodine-loaded nanobots for targeted therapy.
Study warns of increased risks in heart patients using ED drugs with nitrates
A Swedish study reveals higher risks for men with cardiovascular disease using erectile dysfunction drugs (PDE5 inhibitors) alongside nitrate medication, potentially increasing morbidity and mortality.
Research finds connection between reduced lead exposure and heart health improvements
The association between declines in blood lead levels and changes in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Revolutionary transparent graphene microelectrodes enhance brain imaging and stimulation
The decoding of single-cell and average neural activities from surface potentials.
Study finds that HIV populations in people with higher viral loads also have higher rates of viral recombination
Researchers investigated whether denser intrahost HIV populations had a higher incidence of coinfection and recombination.
Ancient genomes reveal origins of multiple sclerosis risk in Europe
Researchers investigated the variables contributing to geographical heterogeneity in multiple sclerosis prevalence and the impact of genetic and environmental factors on the disease's development.
Largest study using machine learning in neuroimaging sets new benchmark for major depression diagnosis
A benchmark classification of major depressive disorder (MDD) using machine learning (ML).
New research finds semen microbiome's impact on male fertility
The relationship between semen microbiota and changes in semen parameters.
