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AI models challenge humans in understanding minds, but struggle with subtleties, study finds
A study in Nature Human Behaviour compares the theory of mind capabilities of GPT-3.5, GPT-4, and LLaMA2-70B against humans, finding that AI models show varying degrees of success across different tasks.
New study reveals how genes can alter the cancer-fighting power of fruits and fiber
A study in eBioMedicine uncovers two genetic loci that modify the impact of fiber and fruit intake on colorectal cancer risk, highlighting gene-diet interactions.
Study finds microplastics in blood clots, linking them to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes
A study in EBioMedicine reveals significant microplastic concentrations in thrombi from major blood vessels, linking microplastic levels to increased risk and severity of thrombotic events.
Regular use of fish oil supplements linked to increased heart disease risk in healthy individuals
Regular use of fish oil supplements might increase, rather than lessen, the risk of first time heart disease and stroke among those in good cardiovascular health, but may slow progression of existing poor cardiovascular health and lower the risk of death, suggest the results of a large long term study, published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.
Study reveals low adoption of recommended smart inhaler therapy for asthma
Only 14.5 percent of adult patients with moderate or severe asthma are prescribed the recommended SMART combination inhaler regimen and over 40 percent of academic pulmonary and allergy clinicians have not adopted this optimal therapy, according to research published at the ATS 2024 International Conference.
Tailored antibody-drug conjugate offers hope for aggressive breast cancer
Scientists have used breast cancer cells' weakness against themselves by linking a tumour-selective antibody with a cell-killing drug to destroy hard-to-treat tumors.
Study links higher microplastic levels in urine to endometriosis risk
A study in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety finds higher levels of microplastics in urine samples from endometriosis patients compared to healthy individuals.
Global study highlights major health risks: air pollution and high blood pressure top the list
A comprehensive study in The Lancet reveals the global health impacts of 88 risk factors, emphasizing the significant burden of air pollution and high blood pressure.
New model predicts kidney function recovery after acute kidney injury
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have created a scoring model that uses key health indicators to accurately predict recovery for patients who experience kidney failure due to acute kidney injury (AKI), which occurs when kidneys stop working properly and can range from minor loss of kidney function to complete failure.
Cleveland Clinic study reveals significant genetic predisposition in melanoma patients
When it comes to skin cancer, most people think of warnings about sunburn and tanning beds. Thoughts of "cancer genes" or inherited risks are reserved for diseases like breast cancer or colon cancer.
Eating more potatoes may lower your risk of heart disease and early death, study finds
A Norwegian study found that higher potato consumption moderately reduces the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in adults.
More than 1 in 5 Canadians lack access to primary care, research finds
More than 1 in 5 adults in Canada did not have access to primary care, with large regional gaps in access, found new research in CMAJ.
UK's asylum process takes a toll on the health and wellbeing of people seeking sanctuary
The UK's asylum process is damaging to the health and wellbeing of people seeking sanctuary - according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.
Researchers decipher how immune cells spot cancer's turbocharged metabolism
When cells become tumor cells, their metabolism changes fundamentally. Researchers at the University of Basel and the University Hospital Basel have now demonstrated that this change leaves traces that could provide targets for cancer immunotherapies.
Low stress resilience in youth linked to higher psoriasis risk later
Young adults who find it harder to cope with stress are more likely to develop psoriasis later in life. Low stress resilience when enlisting for military service involves a 31% higher risk of developing psoriasis compared to high stress resilience.
Study offers new insights into how ketamine works
A World Health Organization Essential Medicine, ketamine is widely used at varying doses for sedation, pain control, general anesthesia and as a therapy for treatment-resistant depression.
Pandemic worsens depression in teenage boys, not girls
A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP), published by Elsevier, found that girls and boys were affected differently by the pandemic.
New discovery could lead to a treatment for visceral leishmaniasis
A discovery by Simona Stäger's team could help come up with a treatment to the most serious form of leishmaniasis.
Hallucinations and nightmares could herald the onset of autoimmune diseases
An increase in nightmares and hallucinations – or 'daymares' – could herald the onset of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, say an international team led by researchers at the University of Cambridge and King's College London.
Emerging crisis of homelessness among older adults in Canada
Homelessness doesn't only happen to young people but also affects older adults in growing numbers, write authors in an analysis in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) that describes this emerging crisis.
