SAN ANTONIO -- Limiting exposure to sugar starting in utero reduced risk and delayed onset of type 2 diabetes and hypertension in adulthood, a study showed. Adults exposed to early-life sugar rationing in the U.K. for at least...

Recently approved xanomeline and trospium chloride (Cobenfy) demonstrated long-term efficacy and safety in patients with schizophrenia, long-term results from the phase III EMERGENT-4 trial showed. Participants who continued...

Data from the randomized MINT trial, presented at the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) annual meeting, showed that the anti-CD19 monoclonal antibody inebilizumab (Uplizna) for generalized...

Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week. Doc Pay Cuts Sparked Strife at Insurer UnitedHealth Group systematically cut its payments...

Real-world data presented at the 2024 IDWeek annual meeting in Los Angeles highlighted the effectiveness of long-acting (LA) cabotegravir (Apretude) for HIV prevention. Over the first 2 years of use in the U.S., cabotegravir...

In 2020, the U.S. experienced a 30% surge in gun-related homicides, with firearm deaths becoming the leading cause of mortality for children and adolescents. Four years later, in June 2024, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA...

The prevalence of diabetes was 15.8 percent among U.S. adults during August 2021 to August 2023, according to a November data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.Jane A. Gwira, M.D., M.P.H., from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Maryland, and colleagues used data from the National Health and Nu

Work-related stress is associated with lower odds of having average and optimal cardiovascular health (CVH), according to a study published online Nov. 6 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Oluseye Ogunmoroti, M.D., M.P.H., from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University in Atlanta, and colleagues examined th

For teens undergoing bariatric surgery, weight loss and remission of coexisting conditions are durable after 10 years, according to a research letter published online in the Oct. 30 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Justin R. Ryder, Ph.D., of the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, and colleagues reporte

Lower abdominal visceral fat area (VFA), older age, and prolonged surgery are independent risk factors for developing postoperative neurogenic bladder (PONB) after rectal cancer surgery, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in BMC Gastroenterology.Tomohiro Matsui, M.D., from Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine in Japan,

Serum zinc is often deficient in patients with liver cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy (HE), according to a study published online in the September issue of the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care.Divakar Kumar, M.D., from the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences Ranchi in India, and colleagues measured the serum

Rates for five nursing-sensitive quality indicators (NSIs) increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and have subsequently declined, according to a study published online in the November/December issue of Nursing Research.Eileen T. Lake, Ph.D., R.N., from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and colleagues examined annual tren

For patients with symptomatic and severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR), tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (T-TEER) yields significant improvements in primary end points, according to a study published online Oct. 27 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology to coincide with the annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeu

Clinical data and machine learning can help to predict intradialytic hypotension (IDH) for patients undergoing hemodialysis, according to a study published online Sept. 14 in the Journal of Kidney Care.Shamsul K. Masum, Ph.D., from the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom, and colleagues investigated the scope of machine lea

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based risk classification improves prognostication with localized prostate cancer, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in JCO Precision Oncology.Jonathan David Tward, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, and colleagues developed a clinically usable risk grouping system usin

Voters in Missouri cleared the way to undo one of the nation's most restrictive abortion bans in one of seven victories for abortion rights advocates, while Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota defeated similar constitutional...

The annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology (Kidney Week) was held this year from Oct. 23 to 27 in San Diego, attracting attendees from around the world, including nephrology specialists, researchers, scientists, and other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on the latest

The FDA announced marketing authorization of a form of light therapy as the first-ever treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). LumiThera's Valeda Light Delivery System generates light at different wavelengths...

SAN ANTONIO -- While both health education-focused messaging and a counter-marketing messaging approach reduced adults' intent to consume sugary drinks, the former invoked more perceived weight stigma among older adults, a...

Most U.S. military veterans who have used psychedelics reported in a recent study that they pursued the substances for healing or spiritual exploration, and over 80% said they benefited from the experience—even those who had challenging outcomes.

For parents of children with disabilities, finding time to focus on themselves may be difficult. However, a new study finds that the right coping strategies and resilience can significantly help manage the challenges of raising children with special needs.

The prevalence of diabetes was 15.8% among U.S. adults during August 2021 to August 2023, according to a November data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Lower abdominal visceral fat area (VFA), older age, and prolonged surgery are independent risk factors for developing postoperative neurogenic bladder (PONB) after rectal cancer surgery, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in BMC Gastroenterology.

AI-powered apps offering medical diagnoses at the click of a button are often limited by biased data and a lack of regulation, leading to inaccurate and unsafe health advice, a new study found.

British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of illness outside of Africa. Scientists said the risk to the public remains low.

An international team led by Goethe University Frankfurt has identified an intracellular sensor that monitors the quality of so-called MHC-I molecules, which help the immune system recognize and kill harmful cells, including tumor cells. The sensor ensures that defective MHC-I molecules remain inside the cell, where they are eventually degraded. Surprisingly, a lack of this quality assurance can l

Concerns about COVID-19 have significantly diminished, but researchers continue to analyze its high transmission rate, aiming to prepare for future infectious diseases. A research team has newly identified the mechanism behind the rapid proliferation of the COVID-19 virus.

A new Curtin University study has challenged the perception that heavy social media use has a significant impact on mental health, finding little to no relationship between the two.

A research team from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is demonstrating that cancer outcome predictions can be improved by breaking down hospitals' traditional data silos and analyzing the information—including physicians' clinical notes—with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).

Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration. The former president and now president-elect often skipped over details but through more than a year of policy pronouncements and written statements outlined...

Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Donald Trump has sweeping plans for his second term. Here's what he has proposed for abortion, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. (AP) And with Republicans...

Attempts to discover a breakthrough dementia drug might be drawing attention these days, but traditional medicinal products can offer hints for preventive medicine.

A novel discovery in the field of pancreatic cancer treatment has been unveiled, revealing the epigenetic silencing of BEND4 as a potential synthetic lethal marker for enhancing the efficacy of ATM inhibitors in pancreatic cancer treatment.

A wide variety of COVID-19 symptoms exist, ranging from mild to severe, and while current strains of the virus generally cause milder symptoms, those with co-morbidities are still at an exponentially greater risk of severe disease.

By analyzing all live births in Canada over a six-year period and following children for more than two decades, researchers found that preterm births and the related cognitive, development and physical health impacts of prematurity are associated with lower income, employment and university enrollment

A ballot measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in the state of Florida failed on Tuesday.While 55.9% of Florida voters backed the proposed amendment, it did not reach the 60% threshold needed to make the initiative part of the state's constitution."With the rejection of Amendment 3, Floridians have taken a firm stance ag

For patients with symptomatic and severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR), tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (T-TEER) yields significant improvements in primary end points, according to a study published online Oct. 27 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology to coincide with the annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics conference, held from Oct. 27 to 30 in Washington, D

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based risk classification improves prognostication with localized prostate cancer, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in JCO Precision Oncology.

An interdisciplinary study involving eight University of Cincinnati College of Medicine experts has found significant sex differences in cardiovascular outcomes in patients with kidney failure.

Serum zinc is often deficient in patients with liver cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy (HE), according to a study published online in the September issue of the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care.

As primary care for Koos grade I vestibular schwannomas, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is superior to observation with regard to tumor control and preservation of neurologic function, according to the results of an international, multicenter retrospective study.

Astrocytes—named for their star-like shape—are a type of brain cell as abundant as neurons in the central nervous system, but little is known about their role in brain health and disease.

For a long time it was assumed that somewhere between 5 and 6% of children have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But the rates, in practice, are often higher. The American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put the prevalence at 11.4% in children in 2022.

Capsaicin, the compound in chili peppers which gives them their spicy taste, may become a source of new, natural drugs for the hard-to-treat Mesothelioma type of cancer.

A team of Rice University bioengineers has developed a mathematical model that clarifies why interleukin-12 (IL-12)—a potent immune-boosting protein that holds promise for cancer treatment—loses effectiveness over time when used as an immunotherapeutic. The research challenges long-held assumptions about IL-12's behavior in the body and offers a path toward safer and more effective dosing regimens

With online pornography just a click away for most young people, policy makers are turning to porn-blocking technology to prevent minors from accessing explicit content online.

In election results that showed protecting women's reproductive freedoms matter to a majority of Americans, abortion rights measures passed in seven states and failed in three.Missouri, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New York, Maryland and Montana all backed those rights, while such amendments were defeated in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota, l

By scanning the brains of people while they watched movie clips, neuroscientists have created the most detailed functional map of the brain to date. The fMRI analysis, published November 6 in Neuron, shows how different brain networks light up when participants viewed short clips from a range of independent and Hollywood films, including Inception, The Social Network, and Home Alone.

Scientists have uncovered how certain E. coli bacteria in the gut promote colon cancer by binding to intestinal cells and releasing a DNA-damaging toxin. The study, published in Nature, sheds light on a new approach to potentially reduce cancer risk. The study was performed by the teams of Prof. Lars Vereecke (VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research) and Prof. Han Remaut (VIB-VUB Center for Str

Why do mice have tails? The answer to this is not as simple as you might think. New research from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) has shown that there's more to the humble mouse tail than previously assumed.

An estimated 12 million teenage pregnancies are reported globally every year.

Alexithymia is a term you may not have heard before. But it describes something many people experience: difficulties in identifying, distinguishing and expressing emotions. It affects how people engage with their emotions at work, in relationships and even within themselves. It may also change how a person analyses their surroundings and how they interact with the world.

A Dutch court on Wednesday upheld a government ban on sweet flavors for e-cigarettes, arguing they encouraged young people to smoke.

A three-year research project on breast implant complications is continuing to build on the body of knowledge on breast implant illness, with the latest data showing ongoing physical and psychological benefits after removing the implants, Professor Anand Deva says.

A new study led by Rutgers Health researchers has uncovered important insights into vaccination patterns among LGBTQ+ adults in New Jersey and New York. The findings, published in the journal Vaccine, shed light on disparities in vaccine uptake within this diverse population.

Waterborne diseases affect more than 7 million people in the U.S. every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and cost our health care system over $3 billion. But they don't impact all people equally.

Parts of Australia are currently facing extreme heat, with high temperatures set to continue over the coming days.

In a large multi-ethnic group of adults in the United States without cardiovascular disease, those with work-related stress were more likely to have unfavorable measures of cardiovascular health. The findings are published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

An estimated 1.2 million children develop tuberculosis disease (TB) and 200,000 kids die from TB worldwide each year, but the risk of developing TB infection and disease throughout childhood remains under-studied.

A new study from the University of Georgia suggests people posting in Reddit's r/selfharm community are likely seeking support for negative emotions.

A study published in Nature by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine changes the way we understand memory. Until now, memories have been explained by the activity of brain cells called neurons that respond to learning events and control memory recall.

Many of us remember from high school biology class that mitochondria are the cell's "power plants." These small kidney-bean-shaped structures are what convert nutrients from food into ATP—the cell's "energy currency." Cells spend that currency every time they perform basic cellular activities, whether that's encoding memories in nerve cells or detoxifying chemicals in liver cells.

Mount Sinai researchers have discovered for the first time a neural mechanism for memory integration that stretches across both time and personal experience. These findings, reported in Nature, demonstrate how memories stored in neural ensembles in the brain are constantly being updated and reorganized with salient information, and represent an important step in deciphering how our memories stay c

A trio of research papers from Stanford Medicine researchers and their international collaborators transforms scientists' understanding of how small DNA circles—until recently dismissed as inconsequential—are major drivers of many types of human cancers.

Some patients being treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of cancer immunotherapy, develop a dangerous form of heart inflammation called myocarditis.

Neuroscientists have discovered brain cells that form multiple coordinate systems to tell us "where we are" in a sequence of behaviors. These cells can play out different sequences of actions, just like a music box can be configured to play different sequences of tones.

Patients with cancer receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors had a twofold higher risk of developing psoriasis than those receiving chemotherapy or targeted therapy, according to the results of a cohort study.

In a new study, a team of researchers, including Anneliene Jonker, has published, in Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, the first roadmap for developing genetic therapies for ultra-rare diseases. These conditions affect only one person worldwide and stem from unique genetic mutations.

A study by Swiss TPH and partners has shown that a new, locally adapted mental health intervention for women with young children in Zambia led to a 50% reduction in mental health symptoms. The intervention also empowered the women, resulting in a positive impact on the relationship with their children and their economic situation.

Brooke Boyarsky Pratt remembers when her childhood doctor told her mom that her daughter weighed too much.

Nearly 16% of American adults—that's close to one in six—now has diabetes, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Folks are more likely to drive drowsy than drive drunk, even though both raise the risk of a fatal crash, a new survey shows.

A ballot measure to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in the state of Florida failed on Tuesday.

Many Americans experience a "winter funk" as the days grow shorter and temperatures turn colder, a new American Psychiatric Association poll reports.

Health officials have detected highly pathogenic avian influenza in a flock of commercial turkeys in Sacramento County, the latest outbreak to hit the Central Valley's poultry industry.

Health Canada has published a report from a group of experts tasked with reviewing the federal government's approach to scientific advice and coordination of pandemic research.

The Biden administration's recently announced plan to replace all lead pipes in the U.S. is a reminder that the toxic metal remains a threat, even in a country that has largely banned its use. The smallest levels of lead exposure can cause a range of health damages over time, especially to children's brain development.

The moment Kirsten Dorsey realized she would deliver her second child and have open-heart surgery on the same day, her heart raced and her breath quickened.

In 1964, Bob Dylan reportedly introduced the Beatles to cannabis, a seminal moment in the 60-year campaign to legalize marijuana. Before that, marijuana was hardly a part of mainstream American society, its use primarily associated with artists, bohemians and the so-called urban underclass.

According to ancient records, the famous Greek writer and speaker Gorgias of Leontini lived to be over a hundred years old. He was born in 485 BC and died around 380 BC.

Children whose mothers took extra vitamin D during pregnancy continue to have stronger bones at age seven, according to new research led by the University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton (UHS).

A growing body of evidence suggests a synergistic effect when combining immunotherapy and radiation to treat NSCLC brain metastases.

Germany is facing supply shortages of almost 500 medicines. Here are five of the main reasons why.

RCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan researchers have discovered that hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) adapt their lineage commitment during gene therapy based on the underlying genetic disease.

Survey at a safety net hospital finds that not all providers are knowledgeable about, or feel comfortable with, providing comprehensive obesity care.

Sugar restriction during pregnancy and in early childhood delayed the onset of type 2 diabetes and hypertension by about 4 and 2 years, respectively, found a natural experiment in sugar rationing.

Spain’s flooded southeast grapples with closed facilities and infection threats as healthcare volunteers and officials respond to urgent health concerns.As Spain’s southeastern regions battle the repercussions of flooding caused by a storm system known as DANA, healthcare systems are being pushed to their limits. Floodwaters have closed healthcare facilities, spurred evacuations, and interrupted s

A group of experts is challenging revised diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease as laid out by the Alzheimer’s Association earlier this year.

Novo Nordisk said the side effects in trials so far for its experimental obesity drug CagriSema were similar to its GLP-1 drugs already on the market, and reiterated its...

Central obesity increased the risk for pelvic organ prolapse by around 50%, regardless of BMI.

The propofol-ketamine combination significantly reduced the incidence of sedation-induced atelectasis and allowed faster emergence from anesthesia than propofol alone in children undergoing MRI.

Favorable outcomes suggested that age and transplant listing status need not be barriers.

Palliative care offered more than 3 months before death appears to decrease the aggressiveness of end-of-life care for patients with ovarian cancer.

A diverse, real-world patient population with triple-negative breast cancer that received pembrolizumab showed similar overall rates of immune-related adverse events.

Inside the more than 600 Catholic hospitals across the country, not a single nun can be found occupying a chief executive suite, according to the Catholic Health Association.

Women with a history of concussion were 25% more likely to have a serious mental illness in the years after childbirth than those without a history of concussion.

A global study has revealed how extreme precipitation events are linked to higher mortality rates, particularly from respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday it was aware of reports of 10 deaths and 100 hospitalisations of people who had taken compounded copies of its weight-loss and diabetes...

Seasoned doctors tell stories of negotiating mistakes in job contracts they wish they could do over. Learn their lessons and push for what you want.

Researchers studied how patient location impacts access to healthcare by comparing travel times across various types of care to identify patient travel patterns and evaluate market definitions.

A joint presentation by an endocrinologist and ophthalmologist reviewed best practices for managing thyroid eye disease, including when to refer to an ophthalmologist and what tests to run.

Positive results of a phase 2 study support the potential to repurpose intranasal insulin and the SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin for Alzheimer’s disease.

The new warning affects labels for drugs made with semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide.

The new warning affects labels for drugs made with semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide.

Raising all U.S. emergency departments to high levels of pediatric readiness would prevent more than one-quarter of deaths among children receiving emergency services, according to a study published online Nov. 1 in JAMA Network Open.Craig D. Newgard, M.D., M.P.H., from the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, and colleag

Most people continue to believe that pancreatic cancer affects only the elderly and that there is nothing they can do to reduce their risk, according to the results of a new survey from The Ohio State University.A national web- and telephone-based survey (Oct. 4 to 7) of 1,004 respondents was conducted by The Ohio State University Comprehensive

Sedentary behavior (SB) is negatively associated and light physical activity (PA) is positively associated with vascular parameters among postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Nov. 1 in the American Journal of Physiology: Heart and Circulatory Physiology.Kamila Meireles, from the Univ

Continuing GLP-1 receptor agonist medications when undergoing an endoscopic procedure appeared safe in a meta-analysis. In pooled findings from nine studies, patients undergoing endoscopy while taking GLP-1 receptor agonists...

Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 are the first and only patient-applied continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems to be approved for use during medical imaging, the company said. In related news, the American Diabetes Association...

GOMA, Congo -- Some health officials say mpox cases in Congo appear to be "stabilizing" -- a possible sign that the main epidemic for which the World Health Organization (WHO) made a global emergency declaration in August...

A tightly tied waist cord of the underskirt (petticoat) traditionally worn under a saree, particularly in rural parts of India, may lead to what has been dubbed "petticoat cancer," warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports after treating two women with this type of malignancy.

Longitudinal survey data from Mexico suggested that a so-called weekend warrior physical activity pattern was associated with a reduced risk of mild dementia. (British Journal of Sports Medicine) Also in the British Journal...

Prolonged sitting, common among young adults due to modern work and lifestyle habits, increases risks of cardiovascular disease and early aging, even with regular moderate exercise. To offset these effects, researchers suggest reducing sitting time and incorporating vigorous physical activities like running or cycling.

Researchers from Rutgers have discovered that overnutrition causes insulin resistance by over-activating the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), rather than by disrupting cellular insulin signaling. This new perspective suggests that reducing SNS activity could help prevent insulin resistance and related metabolic issues, reshaping the approach to type 2 diabetes treatment and prevention.

Research has shown the numerous positive benefits that come with good sleep habits. Now, a new study from Baylor University shows that even subtle changes in the amount of sleep—in fact, only 46 extra minutes of sleep per night—are linked to improvements to overall well-being, including a beneficial impact on a person's gratitude, flourishing, resilience and prosocial behaviors.

A new study published in Science reveals that low sugar intake during pregnancy and the first two years of life can reduce risks of Type 2 diabetes and hypertension by up to 35% and 20% in adulthood. Using WWII-era sugar rationing as a natural experiment, researchers found that children exposed to lower sugar early in life experienced delayed or reduced chronic disease onset, underscoring the bene

Lifestyle can shape the composition of beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms within the mouth, according to a new study led by Penn State biologists. The international team revealed how the oral microbiome differs over a range of subsistence strategies—from nomadic hunter gatherers to farmers to industrialized groups—and found that lifestyle, as well as specific lifestyle factors like smoki

Researchers from The Jackson Laboratory, the Broad Institute, and Yale University have developed AI-designed DNA switches to precisely control gene expression in specific cell types, enabling targeted gene therapy without affecting other tissues. This breakthrough, tested in models like zebrafish and mice, could revolutionize gene therapy and biomanufacturing by allowing precise, cell-type-specifi

The outcome of the upcoming election could significantly reshape Medicare, with a potential shift towards Medicare Advantage plans run by private insurers if Trump wins, effectively privatizing the program. Conversely, Harris supports expanding benefits and maintaining traditional Medicare, marking a clear division on Medicare’s future structure.

A study in JAMA Network Open (October 2024) reveals that reusing or extending the use of N95 masks may reduce their filtration efficiency, highlighting crucial considerations for healthcare workers managing limited supplies. Practical guidance is provided to ensure safe mask usage despite potential constraints.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may lead a new initiative to combat childhood chronic diseases under Donald Trump, if re-elected, similar to "Operation Warp Speed." This potential role aligns with Kennedy and Trump’s shared goal of addressing health issues like obesity and diabetes, though Kennedy’s anti-vaccine stance could present challenges.

Along with defending against pathogens, the body's innate immune system helps to protect the stability of our genomes in unexpected ways—ways that have important implications for the development of cancer, researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are discovering.

While use of PubMed's voluntary field for conflict of interest (COI) statements in abstracts has increased, it continues to be underutilized by most scientific journals, according to a repeated cross-sectional study. An analysis...

Researchers have found that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-drug therapy commonly used for mental health, may slow memory decline in Alzheimer's patients by targeting specific brain networks, showing a 44% slower symptom progression compared to a placebo. Although preliminary and conducted on a small scale, the study suggests TMS could offer a safer, potentially more accessible alte

Daylight saving time ends this Sunday at 2 a.m., shifting clocks back an hour for earlier sunsets through winter. Despite support for a permanent daylight saving time, the proposed Sunshine Protection Act remains stalled in Congress.

A recent study highlights that reducing sugar intake in the first 1,000 days from conception can lower risks of chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes and hypertension in adulthood. It suggests that parental habits, reduced sugary food marketing, and healthier baby food formulations can support long-term health benefits for children.

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, traced to contaminated onions, sickened 90 people across 13 states, with over 25 hospitalizations and one death. Quick action by health authorities and the CDC identified Taylor Farms' onions as the likely source, prompting McDonald's to halt their use.

RFK Jr. has claimed that Donald Trump would prioritize removing fluoride from U.S. drinking water if elected, while Trump indicated he’s open to the idea, reflecting their shared interest in revisiting certain public health policies. Fluoridation, long considered a major public health success for preventing tooth decay, faces renewed scrutiny due to recent studies suggesting potential risks, inclu

There was a significant improvement in toddler diet quality from 1999 to 2018, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in Pediatrics.Meghan Zimmer, M.P.H., from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, and colleagues conducted a serial cross-sectional analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data

Nurse burnout is associated with lower health care quality, worse patient safety, and lower patient satisfaction, according to a review published online Nov. 5 in JAMA Network Open.Lambert Zixin Li, from Stanford University in California, and colleagues conducted a systematic literature review to evaluate the magnitude and moderators of

Evidence-based smoking cessation treatment within six months of a cancer diagnosis maximizes survival benefit, according to a study published online Oct. 31 in JAMA Oncology.Paul M. Cinciripini, Ph.D., from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and colleagues examined the association between time of entry in

An ordinal score incorporating eight independent binary clinical variables shows good performance for predicting seizure freedom one year after surgery for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, according to a study published in the September issue of the Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology.Adam S. Dickey, M.D., Ph.D.,

University of California, San Francisco and the University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have identified a link between social isolation and increased mortality among adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

In a multisociety clinical practice guidance document, published online Oct. 29 in Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, recommendations are presented for the safe use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in the perioperative period.Noting that GLP-1 RAs have revolutionized the care of patients with metabolic dis

There is a bidirectional association for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to a study published online Oct. 12 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.Bo-Guen Kim, M.D., Ph.D., from Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea, and colleagues examined the bidirectional relationship

Open primary retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) has an acceptable morbidity profile in men with testicular cancer, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in BJU International.Jacob D. McFadden, M.D., from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, and colleagues characterized current perioperative

The implementation of recreational cannabis legalization (RCL) in California was associated with an increase in prenatal cannabis use, according to a study published online Nov. 1 in JAMA Health Forum.Kelly C. Young-Wolff, Ph.D., from Kaiser Permanente Northern California in Pleasanton, and colleagues assessed whether RCL in Califo

For patients with symptomatic and severe or greater tricuspid regurgitation (TR), transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) plus optimal medical therapy (OMT) yields substantial improvement in symptoms, function, and quality of life, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) contributes to dementia risk in older adults, particularly women, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in Sleep Advances.Tiffany J. Braley, M.D., from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and colleagues evaluated sex-specific associations between known or suspected OSA and dementia risk ov

Multiple sclerosis, a neuroinflammatory disease that affects nearly 3 million people worldwide, causes a loss of myelin, the fatty sheath that covers nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

Nurse burnout was consistently tied to reduced patient safety and satisfaction, and lower quality of care, a meta-analysis involving decades of data indicated. In the evaluation of 85 studies with 288,581 nurses from 32 countries...

Greater use of virtual mental health care services was linked to a lower risk of suicide-related events, according to a retrospective cohort study. The study of more than 16,000 veterans with prior mental health diagnoses showed...

Two new cases of the mpox variant clade 1b detected in the UK are the first locally transmitted cases in Europe and the first outside Africa, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.

For patients facing a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, a compassionate approach to care can be transformative. Yet, a new study published in Healthcare reveals that palliative care, a service focused on enhancing the quality of life for those with serious illnesses, remains significantly underutilized among pancreatic cancer patients in the United States.

A study by researchers at Saint Louis University shows that only one in eight patients with heart failure in the United States receive palliative care consultations within five years of diagnosis.

Thanks to a "natural experiment" involving 30,000 people, researchers at Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) have been able to determine very precisely what an extra year of education does to the brain in the long term. To their surprise, they found no effect on brain structure and no protective benefit of additional education against brain aging.

In a new study, researchers have developed a comprehensive in silico model of the rat hippocampal CA1 region. This model is unique as it integrates a wide range of experimental data, from the synaptic level to the network level, providing a holistic view of the hippocampal function.

In September, California became the first state in the nation to ban six artificial food dyes from meals served in public schools. The move followed a 2021 report from the state's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment...

There was a significant improvement in toddler diet quality from 1999 to 2018, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in Pediatrics.

Nurse burnout is associated with lower health care quality, worse patient safety, and lower patient satisfaction, according to a review published online Nov. 5 in JAMA Network Open.

A new UK-wide law aimed at creating the first "smoke-free generation" was on Tuesday introduced in parliament, as part of a world-leading ban.

The World Health Organization on Tuesday listed 17 pathogens that cause widespread disease and death, including HIV, malaria and tuberculosis, for which it said new vaccines were "urgently needed".

Slightly overweight stroke survivors have a lower risk of sustaining disabilities. The Kobe University finding adds another aspect to the obesity paradox but also highlights the importance of considering the population's normal when recommending best practices.

Kevin Ochsner, a professor of psychology, uses brain scanning fMRI technology to investigate questions that social psychologists have traditionally studied using behavioral methods—lab studies and field studies that measure behavior and experience.

In an early sign that the mpox outbreak in Africa might be ebbing, some health officials report that case counts seem to be stabilizing in the Congo, the epicenter of the outbreak.The World Health Organization first <a href="https://www.who.int/news/item/14-08-2024-who-director-general-declares-mpox-outbreak-a-public-health-emergency-of-internat

There is a bidirectional association for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and interstitial lung disease (ILD), according to a study published online Oct. 12 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.

Earlier this year, I cared for a critically ill patient in the emergency department. He was essentially unconscious. He needed intensive care, which we initiated. He needed a breathing tube -- that is, I was going to have to...

New research has shown that puberty plays a key role in shaping kidney health in adolescent girls, revealing a surprising shift in how the kidneys respond to injury. Although estrogen is known to protect against kidney damage in adult women, a recent study has found that the hormonal surge during puberty may instead increase the risk of kidney injury in adolescent girls, raising important question

For patients with symptomatic and severe or greater tricuspid regurgitation (TR), transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) plus optimal medical therapy (OMT) yields substantial improvement in symptoms, function, and quality of life, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The research was published to coincide with the annual Tran

South Korean researchers have developed a new technology that can recognize and detect lung diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), lung fibrosis, asthma, etc., by utilizing multi-sensory sensing information on breathing.

A study conducted by the Research Unit of Epidemiology and Prevention at the I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Pozzilli, in collaboration with the LUM University of Casamassima, shows that high consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with the acceleration of biological aging, regardless of the nutritional quality of the diet. The results were published in the journal The American Journal of Clinic

In a multisociety clinical practice guidance document, published online Oct. 29 in Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, recommendations are presented for the safe use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in the perioperative period.

The implementation of recreational cannabis legalization (RCL) in California was associated with an increase in prenatal cannabis use, according to a study published online Nov. 1 in JAMA Health Forum.

Canada's current national screening guidelines for breast cancer are less appropriate for women of certain race and ethnicity groups since they are diagnosed at younger ages with more advanced stages of the disease. The new findings from a University of Ottawa research team underscore the urgent need to reevaluate screening guidelines to account for racial and ethnic differences and ensure equitab

A commentary, published in the Journal of Neurotrauma, calls for traumatic brain injury to be recognized as a chronic condition as are diabetes, asthma, depression and heart failure.

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is currently largely based on the presence of biomarkers. This may lead to a problematic over-diagnosis if this is incorrectly interpreted. To counter this problem, a global expert panel led by Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève (HUG), the University of Geneva and the Salpêtrière Hospital have drawn up recommendations.

Seriously ill patients and family members face intense emotional suffering. Even a single word may scare patients and families, make them feel disempowered, and possibly negate the effectiveness of shared decision making.

In many countries around the world, wild animals are sometimes killed for food, including monkeys, rats and squirrels.

In a new study, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have been cultivating "good viruses" from feces. The goal is to replace fecal capsules now being used in so-called fecal transplants. Their new technique has shown potential in studies with mice and the hope is that it will improve this life-saving treatment through standardization and pave its way toward mainstream medicine.

A recent study offering a comprehensive view of the genome and transcriptome of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) has introduced a new, multi-omics-based molecular classification of these tumors.

Recent research reveals that the immune system interacts with the body's internal clock, influencing both fat storage and temperature regulation.

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have identified 16 genes that breast cancer cells use to survive in the bloodstream after they've escaped the low-oxygen regions of a tumor. Each is a potential therapeutic target to stop cancer recurrence, and one—MUC1—is already in clinical trials.

A team led by researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill have developed an innovative computer model of blood flow in the human heart that promises to transform how we understand, diagnose, and treat heart conditions. This new model, grounded in realistic mathematical descriptions of the heart's anatomy and physiology, successfully captures normal heart function and can predict how the heart responds to diffe

Researchers at UNSW Sydney and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have developed a new genomic test that can identify the specific strains of whooping cough (bacterium Bordetella pertussis).

At 3 years in SURMOUNT-1, more than 90% of people remained diabetes-free with tirzepatide and maintained their initial weight loss, but the benefits reverted after the drug was stopped.

In the quest to enhance the efficacy of chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a study in Frontiers of Medicine has identified a pivotal role for CD39 expression in modulating the function of CAR-T cells.

Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, and this number is predicted to double by 2060. While aging and genetic predisposition are the most important risk factors for Alzheimer's, epidemiological studies suggest that lifestyle factors including alcohol use could also impact disease onset and progression.

Low-income patients' access to blockbuster weight-loss drugs through Medicaid remains limited, a new KFF analysis has found.Only 13 states currently allow Medicaid to cover treatment of obesity using glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist (GLP-1) medications, researchers discovered.Under the Medicaid system, individual states are allowed to deci

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common disease affecting an estimated 17 million people worldwide. The disease is caused by immune cells attacking the joints and can result in pain, swelling, and damage to the cartilage and bone. People with rheumatoid arthritis often develop osteoporosis, a more serious condition, as a result of the bone damage caused by immune cells and as a side effect of certain med

A pioneering study has uncovered the vital role that gut microbiota plays in regulating stress responses by interacting with the body's circadian rhythms.

An Australian study published in Diabetologia has found that overnight eating may be putting night shift workers at higher risk of chronic health conditions.

A research team at Lund University in Sweden has discovered a certain type of cell—foam cells—in patients with the aggressive brain tumor glioblastoma. It has been shown how these cells accelerate the cancer's growth and that this can be successfully inhibited using a drug developed for arteriosclerosis. The study is published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

Loneliness among older adults is a growing public health concern, linked to cardiovascular disease, substance abuse, mental illness, high health care usage and premature death.

Phase 2 data show nilotinib, a drug used to treat leukemia, improved biomarkers and cognitive outcomes in Lewy body dementia.

One morning in late April, a small brick health clinic along the Thurgood Marshall Highway bustled with patients.

On a sweltering afternoon in July 2020, Belinda Ramones got a call that her brother was in the hospital. The call was from a woman at the Florida landscaping business that he had joined that week, the Davey Tree Expert Co., Ramones said. By the time she arrived, she said, "My brother was swollen up from hands to toes."

Led by forensic pathologist Andreas G. Nerlich of Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich, a team of international experts propose that Michelangelo's fresco "The Flood" in the Sistine Chapel portrays a young woman exhibiting signs consistent with breast cancer.

Breast cancer screening helps people live longer. Screening can catch cancer early, either in the precancerous stage or when it's localized to a very small part of the body. When we can catch it early and decrease the risk of it coming back in the future, patients not only live longer, but they also may live with fewer symptoms and breast cancer or cancer treatment-related concerns.

Australians today are more likely than previous generations to live with complex and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and depression.

A study has found that the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector played a "crucial" role supporting Greater Manchester communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine rollout—but that their contribution has been undervalued and under-recognized by the wider health system.

University of Queensland researchers have uncovered the hidden history of concussion in sport, finding the brain-trauma crisis has a long and complex past.

Over the past century, heart operations that once were unthinkable have become commonplace. Thousands of times a day, surgeons graft arteries, fix structural defects or transplant entire hearts.

H5N1 influenza has now been detected in pigs. This was something virologists had been worrying about ever since this highly pathogenic strain of bird flu started its rapid global spread in 2020. But why were we worrying specifically about pigs? And does this case—detected on a farm in Oregon on October 29—change anything?

No matter if you need five hours of sleep or eight, the key is getting good, refreshing rest. According to Dr. Virend Somers, a cardiologist who specializes in sleep disorders, how much sleep a person needs varies from person to person. However, there are some simple tips that everyone can use to get better sleep.

In all, 66% of postpartum women say they are frustrated with their sex life.

The survey found that two thirds of patients do not adhere, and half say postponing breakfast was burdensome for them.

In a collaborative article, Gorka Orive, a researcher in the UPV/EHU's NanoBioCel group, explores the potential and limitations of 3D bioprinting as well as the challenges it faces in the area of tissue regeneration.

A research team led by MedUni Vienna has investigated AC102, a new active substance that offers hope of an effective treatment for acute sudden hearing loss. The latest results have been published in the journal Cell Death & Disease. Initial findings from preclinical trials could represent a significant advancement in the treatment of acute hearing disorders.

Reduced portion sizes are the main driver of the decline in meat consumption in the U.K., outpacing other behaviors such as meat-free days, a study shows.

An elevated heart rate could provide an important clue to which Black adults often have a dangerous heart rhythm disorder, a new study finds. Higher resting heart rate is associated with increased risk of atrial fibrillation, researchers found.

Institutional leaders consider policies about late-career physicians (LCPs; physicians working beyond age 65 to 75 years) to be successful, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Researchers in South Korea have developed an AI-based technology that can analyze the voice/speech of the elderly to screen and detect those who are at high risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia.

Weight loss interventions are associated with improvement in some features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a study published online Nov. 5 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Patients with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with moderate and extreme anxiety/depression have mean health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) losses, regardless of pain and discomfort, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in Clinical Rheumatology.

Even though psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are quite common, their diagnosis and treatment are challenging. While doctors today have a good idea of the clinical symptoms caused by these disorders, our overall understanding of their biological characteristics and underlying physiological causes remains obscure.