Medical
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Researchers report the effects of a common Japanese herbal remedy on colitis
Zhengzheng Shi and colleagues at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan report the effects of a common herbal remedy on...
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Giving out vape starter kit vouchers on the NHS could help entrenched smokers quit
Giving out vape starter kit vouchers on the NHS could help even hardened smokers quit, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.
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Indonesia records first case of monkeypox virus
Indonesia has recorded its first case of monkeypox in a 27-year-old man who returned from travelling overseas, the country's health ministry said...
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Wendy's pulls lettuce from sandwiches amid E. coli outbreak
The fast-food chain Wendy's says it is pulling lettuce from sandwiches in its restaurants in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania after people eating...
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Chronic neuropsychiatric symptoms confirmed after COVID-19
Chronic neuropsychiatric symptoms are observed following COVID-19 infection, although self-reported symptoms are not associated with quantitative...
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New study shows patient preference for medical cannabis products in the absence of clinical guidelines
Due to a lack of publicly available data, understanding what products medical cannabis patients use for various conditions has mostly come from...
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Transplant candidates' thoughts about tradeoffs of shorter wait time for lower quality kidneys
Approximately 20% of deceased donor kidneys are discarded each year in the United States, but a recent study in CJASN indicates that many patients...
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Investigators describe mechanism that may cause post-COVID syndromes
Investigators at Cedars-Sinai have proposed a theory for how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, infects the body. Their hypothesis,...
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Robotic kidney cancer surgery shows desirable outcomes in study
Kidney cancer is not always confined to the kidney. In advanced cases, this cancer invades the body's biggest vein, the inferior vena cava (IVC),...
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Microneedling beats chemical peels for acne scar treatment
Chemical peels are a common treatment for acne scars, but a Rutgers study finds that microneedling is significantly more effective for patients...
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Researchers identify the target of immune attacks on liver cells in metabolic disorders
When fat accumulates in the liver, the immune system may assault the organ. A new study from Weill Cornell Medicine researchers identifies the...
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Is there such a thing as 'too old' to co-sleep with your child? The research might surprise you
Clueless actor Alicia Silverstone recently told a podcast she co-sleeps with her 11-year-old son, explaining she is "just following nature."
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Summer colds: This may explain why so many have suffered them this year
Most of us associate colds and the flu with colder weather. But that doesn't mean you can't still catch a cold during the summer. Some viruses are...
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The tiny killer in your gut
The world's smallest arms race could be happening right now in your gut.
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Increased concentrations of GPNMB in blood samples could be biomarker for Parkinson's disease
A large team of researchers working at the University of Pennsylvania, has found evidence that suggests increased concentrations of the...
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Coloring is good for your health
What used to be known as a simple, fun activity for kids now is a tool for practicing good mental health. Coloring has increased in popularity...
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Back-to-school mental health tips
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Our daughter has attended school virtually for the past five years and enjoyed the experience. Now that she is heading into ninth...
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E-learning training program better than no training for nurse knowledge and skills, researchers find
Adults self-report their pain on a one to 10 numerical score, while children can point to an equivalent face scale—from a green smiling face to a...
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Clinical trial sets stage for new paradigm in kidney cancer treatment
Kidney cancer encompasses a wide spectrum and can present with extensive metastases or just a handful. However, today all patients are treated the...
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Day care tied to morbidity in children born preterm with BPD
For children born preterm with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), those attending day care have increased likelihood of emergency department visits...
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Is it Parkinson's? These 10 signs could tell
Parkinson's disease can be hard for the average person to identify, but 10 warning signs may offer an early clue that you or a loved one may be...
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Walk test with smartphone sensor can classify fall risk in amputees
In lower-limb amputees, automated foot strikes from a six-minute walk test (6MWT) can be used to calculate step-based features for fall risk...
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Efficacy of durvalumab for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer examined by race
Among patients with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), the pathologic complete response (pCR) rate for durvalumab added to...
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Dealing with grief on the cancer journey
Cancer isn't just a physical struggle but also an emotional one, as patients, survivors and their loved ones experience grief and loss throughout...
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CDC characterizes national incidence of fungal infections
Coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis cause substantial illness, with about 20,000 cases of coccidioidomycosis reported in 2019,...