Medical
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'Nutri-Score' label may counter misleading sugar claims on groceries
A new analysis suggests that the Nutri-Score—a label indicating the overall nutritional quality of a food product—can counteract the misleading...
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New method detects gut microbes that activate immune cells
Cedars-Sinai investigators have developed a method to help identify which human gut microbes are most likely to contribute to a slew of...
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Link between preterm birth and educational attainment explored in UK primary and secondary schoolchildren
All children born before full term are more likely to have poorer attainment during primary school compared with children born full term (39–41...
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Machine learning models predict hepatocellular carcinoma treatment response
According to research publsihed in the American Journal of Roentgenology, machine learning models applied to presently underutilized imaging...
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Kinase activity in renal cell carcinoma, benign renal tissue and in response to tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Kinase activity is frequently altered in renal cell carcinoma (RCC), and tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are part of the standard treatment...
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Proximity to fracking sites associated with risk of childhood cancer
Pennsylvania children living near unconventional oil and gas (UOG) developments at birth were two to three times more likely to be diagnosed with...
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Here's how the inflation reduction act will lower the cost of health care
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, making it the most significant health care legislation enacted in more...
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Biden administration may stop buying COVID vaccines, treatments by fall
The Biden Administration plans to stop buying COVID tests, vaccines and treatments as early as the fall, White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator...
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Are Asians 'allergic' to alcohol? How the dreaded 'glow' makes drinking feel isolating
For games, we have tallboys. For parties, rounds of tequila shots. For work events, wine and cocktails. Alcohol is the social lubricant, easing...
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Interdisciplinary panel offers solutions to improve recruitment for Alzheimer's clinical trials
Unless cures are found, Alzheimer's dementia is projected to affect nearly 13 million Americans by 2050—overwhelming families, caregivers and our...
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Coffee and cigarettes: Research sheds new light on nicotine and morning brew
For some smokers, the first cigarette of the day is just not as satisfying without a cup of coffee. That could be more than just a morning habit:...
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Help with sports injuries
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am an athletic director at a middle school, and a new school year is almost here. I anticipate seeing an increase in...
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Modeling how MRSA bacteria spread on the body can enhance treatments
MRSA is an antibiotic-resistant staph infection that can be deadly for those in hospital care or with weakened immune systems. Staphylococcus...
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Researchers discover how DDT exposure contributes to Alzheimer's disease risk
A new study led by researchers from Florida International University (FIU) reveals a mechanism linking the pesticide DDT to Alzheimer's disease.
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When should I get a COVID booster? Next-generation antibody tests could help
Since late last year, federal officials have been asking, practically begging people to get booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. But more than...
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Weight loss greater with commercial weight management program
Participation in a commercial weight management program is associated with greater weight loss at three and 12 months than a do-it-yourself (DIY)...
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Oil spill cleanup workers more likely to have asthma symptoms
Researchers from the Gulf Long-term Follow-up Study (GuLF STUDY) found that workers involved in cleaning up the nation's largest oil spill were 60%...
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Musical tests can detect mental deterioration in old age
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a method that employs musical tests and a portable instrument for measuring brain activity to...
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Prior diagnoses influence dermatopathologists' interpretations
When interpreting melanocytic skin biopsy specimens, knowledge of a prior diagnosis sways dermatopathologists to make more and less severe...
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Neurobiologists find few clues to why heat promotes midday sleep
On the hottest summer days, you may find yourself dozing off in the middle of the day. In some parts of the world, it's a cultural norm to schedule...
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University of Arizona researcher receives Trailblazer Award to explore radar technology for fall risk analysis
More than 20,000 U.S. adults over 65 die as a result of falls every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – and that...
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Study links reduced myocardial blood flow and COVID-19
Patients with prior COVID may be twice as likely to have unhealthy endothelial cells that line the inside of the heart and blood vessels, according...
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Federal health agencies announce the release of Environmental Justice Index
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), in partnership with...
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Chemical compounds in coffee beans may help lighten the effects of morning nicotine cravings
For some smokers, the first cigarette of the day is just not as satisfying without a cup of coffee. That could be more than just a morning habit:...
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Immune cells preferentially use cellular waste products to power their function
The immune cells that protect us from infection and cancer seek out a wide array of fuel sources to power their function -; including some long...