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SUNDAY, Dec. 8, 2024 -- Shingles can strike anyone who had chickenpox when they were young, and the intense pain that can accompany this body rash has sidelined many a senior.Here, one expert explains how and why shingles can surface, and what you...

SATURDAY, Dec. 7, 2024 -- It has happened to everyone during the holidays: Unable to resist the treats and feasts of the season, you overindulge and your gut revolts.Luckily, one expert has some solid guidance on how to navigate the culinary...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- More recent birth cohorts have lower levels of total cholesterol and fasting triglyceride levels, and higher levels of fasting glucose, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in JAMA Network Open.Xiaoning Huang, Ph.D...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- A reduction in body mass index in adults with overweight or obesity is associated with lower health care spending, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in JAMA Network Open.Kenneth E. Thorpe, Ph.D., and Peter J...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- Patients with chronic pain treated with the novel Fast-Acting Sub-Perception Therapy (FAST) spinal cord stimulation (SCS) systems may achieve significant and durable pain relief for up to 12 months of follow-up, according to...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- Faced with rising cases of bird flu virus being detected in raw milk in California, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday announced it would mandate testing for the virus in milk nationwide.The National Milk...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- Many women with epilepsy who are of childbearing age might not realize their anti-seizure drugs can raise the risk of birth defects or dampen the effectiveness of their birth control, a new study warns. Likewise, some birth...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- Noninferiority of reduced- versus full-dose anticoagulants cannot be proven in patients with venous thromboembolism who need extended anticoagulation, according to a study to be presented at the annual meeting of the American...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) reduce the risk for clinically important kidney and cardiovascular disease outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes, according to research published online Nov. 25 in...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- Endoscopic full-thickness plication (EFTP), which improves the valvular mechanism of the gastroesophageal junction, is efficacious for managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, according to research published...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- Genicular artery embolization (GEA) is effective and safe for reducing osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms among patients with knee OA that is refractory to conservative therapy, according to a study presented at the annual meeting...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- Irregular sleep is associated with an increased risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), according to a study published online Nov. 26 in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Jean-Philippe Chaput...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- Autologous hematopoietic cell transplant (auto-HCT) is not beneficial for patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) in first complete remission (CR) with undetectable minimal residual disease (uMRD), according to a study to be...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- From January through June 2024, 7.9 percent of people of all ages in the United States were uninsured, according to a report published online Dec. 6 by the National Center for Health Statistics. Elizabeth M. Briones, Ph.D...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- The prevalence of Meniere disease is higher in people with atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a study published online Nov. 12 in The Laryngoscope. Cha Dong Yeo, M.D., Ph.D., from Jeonbuk National University in Jeonju...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- For asymptomatic rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, a new radiation-free screening protocol can identify suspected interstitial lung involvement (ILI), according to a study published online Nov. 23 in BMC Pulmonary...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- There is a U-shaped association between alcohol consumption and coronary heart disease (CHD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) but no evidence for a causal association, according to a study published online Nov. 24 in Alcohol...

FRIDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- After facing weeks of pushback, health insurer Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said Thursday it will not go ahead with a policy change that would have limited reimbursements for anesthesia during medical procedures. If the...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- Stroke survivors have an 80% increased risk of dementia compared to people who’ve never suffered a stroke, a new study finds. About 19% of people who’d had a stroke developed dementia during an average six-year...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- A new AI can help identify women at higher risk for developing breast cancer by tracking changes in breast tissue, a new study shows. The AI compares women’s own mammograms over time, looking for early signs of breast...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- Americans are falling farther behind the rest of the developed world when it comes to health and life expectancy, a new study shows. Life expectancy in the United States is expected to increase to 79.9 years in 2035 and 80.4...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- There's new hope for people battling advanced bladder cancer who do not respond to first-line therapy, researchers report. An experimental new drug with the unwieldy name of cretostimogene grenadenorepvec spurred complete...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- Eating lots of ultra-processed foods appears linked to a buildup of fat in the thighs, which in turn raises a person's odds for arthritis in the knees, new research shows. “In an adult population at risk for but...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- Pregnancy can be a trying time for women at best, but new research shows that 1 in every 20 pregnant American women also suffer physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Abuse can take a toll on the mental and physical health of...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- Colon cancer is increasing at an alarming rate among young adults, but a new study says better eating habits could turn that trend around. About 20% of diagnosed colon cancers occur in people aged 54 and younger, nearly...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- From 2022 to 2023, the percentage of overdose deaths involving illegally manufactured fentanyls (IMFs) increased in the Western United States, according to research published in the Dec. 5 issue of the U.S. Centers for...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is associated with delayed or no prenatal care and affects health conditions during pregnancy and infant birth outcomes, according to research published in the Dec. 5 issue...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- The impact of socioeconomic factors on disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) varies by academic or safety net hospital setting, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in ACR Open Rheumatology. Joseph Kim...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- Deaths from fentanyl-linked drug overdoses have begun to decline in the United States, but the crisis is far from over and those numbers could easily rise again, a new government report shows. About 70% of fatal drug...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- Most patients with intractable Meniere disease (MD) experience symptom relief over time, according to a study published online Oct. 23 in Frontiers in Neurology. F.R. Gerritsen, from Haga Hospital in The Hague...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- Use of tibolone or oral estrogen-progestin therapy is associated with an increased risk for specific cardiovascular diseases, according to a study published online Nov. 27 in The BMJ. Therese Johansson, from Uppsala...

FRIDAY, Dec. 6, 2024 -- Could a prenatal blood test designed to find abnormalities in a fetus also detect hidden cancer in the mom-to-be? A new study says yes: Scientists report they discovered cancer in nearly half (48%) of expecting mothers with...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- Almost half of pregnant or postpartum women with unusual or nonreportable clinical cell-free (cf)DNA-sequencing results have occult cancer, according to a study published in the Dec. 5 issue of the New England Journal of...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- Increased consumption of dark chocolate, but not milk chocolate, is associated with a reduced risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study published online Dec. 4 in The BMJ.Binkai Liu, from the Harvard T.H. Chan...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- Specific pesticides are associated with an increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis among older adults, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in Scientific Reports.Christine G. Parks, Ph.D., M.S.P.H., from the...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- Rules-based electronic triggers (e-triggers) are useful for post hoc detection of missed opportunities in diagnosis (MODs) in emergency department visits, according to a study published online Dec. 2 in JAMA Internal...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- For patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) with preservation of the urethral mucosa from bladder neck to the tip of the prostate has comparable efficacy and...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- The advent of GLP-1 weight-loss medications such as Wegovy and Zepbound has spurred debate as to whether the drugs' cost should be covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers. Late last month, the Biden...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- Black patients have similar immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) effectiveness and lower toxicities compared with White patients, according to a study published online Nov. 14 in The Lancet Oncology. Sean Miller, M.D., from...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” founding father Benjamin Franklin once said. That’s definitely true of cancer, a new study has found. Cancer prevention and screening has saved more...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- A higher plant-to-animal protein (P:A) ratio is associated with a lower risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Dec. 2 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Andrea J. Glenn...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- Among patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related cirrhosis with sustained virological response (SVR) to direct-acting antivirals (DAAs), a serum protein induced by vitamin K absence or antagonist-II (PIVKA-II)-based...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- A California dairy farm has expanded a recall of its raw milk and cream after state health officials discovered bird flu virus in more milk samples. In a notice posted Tuesday, Fresno-based Raw Farm LLC said it has now...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are racing to try to identify the cause of a mysterious, flu-like illness that has sickened 376 people and left 79 dead in that country. In a alert posted on the social...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- Holiday travel is always stressful, but particularly so for people with food allergies. Airlines don’t always honor requests to protect the health of people with food allergies during flights, a new study published...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- Fatty liver disease may contribute to fragmented sleep patterns, robbing already sick people of good rest, a new study finds. These folks woke up more often in the night, and then lay awake longer waiting for slumber to...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- Most children and teenagers can shake long COVID within a couple of a years, a new, reassuring study finds. About 70% of children and teens diagnosed with long COVID recover from the disorder within 24 months of their...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- The choice may be bittersweet, but the evidence is clear: New research shows that dark chocolate can lower a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes. People who ate at least five servings of dark chocolate a week had a 21%...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024. Hockey players’ chances of developing concussion-related brain injury increase with every year they spend on the ice, a new study finds. The odds of having chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) increase among hockey...

THURSDAY, Dec. 5, 2024 -- Hospitals across America are shuttering their obstetric units, and the issue is most acute for women served by rural hospitals, a new study finds. By 2022, a majority (52%) of rural U.S. hospitals no longer had any...

PLAINSBORO, N.J., Dec. 05, 2024 -- Novo Nordisk today announced plans to reduce the US list prices of two insulin products by more than 70% to better meet the needs of people living with diabetes. The list prices of vials and pre-filled pens of...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- During August 2021 to August 2023, the overall prevalence of anemia was 9.3 percent among people aged 2 years and older, according to a December data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics. Anne M...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Faster increases in psychotherapy use are seen across several socioeconomically advantaged groups, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in JAMA Psychiatry. Mark Olfson, M.D., M.P.H., from Columbia University in...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Sixty waterborne disease outbreaks associated with splash pads were reported during 1997 to 2022, according to research published in the Dec. 5 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- The strongest influence of cardiovascular risk and obesity on reduced brain volume is seen between 55 and 64 years of age in men and between 65 and 74 years in women, according to a study published online Nov. 26 in the...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Children's exposure to lead in the United States has had a significant impact on mental illness symptomatology and disadvantageous personality differences, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in the Journal of...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in older adults has become a global public health burden, according to a study published in the Jan. 31, 2025, issue of Autoimmunity Reviews. Liji Chen, from the Second Clinical Medical...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- The sugar known as fructose could be a kind of rocket fuel for cancer cells, and lowering fructose intake could be one way to fight the disease, new research suggests. Fructose is already ubiquitous in American diets, due...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Many general practitioners prescribe antibiotics for suspected community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) even when chest radiograph (CR) results are negative, according to a study published in the November/December issue of the...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Small amounts of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) are associated with significant reductions in the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) among nonexercising women, according to a...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Nonoperative management (NOM) is cost-effective for pediatric uncomplicated appendicitis compared with laparoscopic appendectomy, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in the Journal of the American College of...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Meniere disease (MD) shows a complex disease course, with initial symptoms decreasing and others persisting and worsening over time, according to a study published online Nov. 7 in Frontiers in Neurology. Ilmari Pyykko...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Access to psychotherapy has increased substantially among Americans, particularly young adults, a new study has found. About 12% of young adults received psychotherapy in 2021, followed by 8% of the middle-aged and 5% of...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Obesity and visceral fat are associated with measures of amyloid burden in the brain among cognitively normal midlife individuals, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- An increase in overactive bladder (OAB) diagnoses was seen following publication of the first OAB guideline, and the rate of third-line therapy procedures also increased, according to a study published online Nov. 19 in...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- A centralized colorectal cancer (CRC) screening outreach intervention involving mailed fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) is effective for increasing screening completion and detection of advanced colorectal neoplasia...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Zepbound, the new GLP-1 weight-loss drug from Eli Lilly & Co., has outperformed its main competitor, Wegovy, in a clinical trial funded by Lilly. "Given the increased interest around obesity medications, we conducted...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 (Healtday News) -- An investigation into an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has officially been closed, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday. In total, 104 people from 14 states were...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Take the stairs. Tote heavy shopping bags. Walk up that hill. Play tag with a kid or a pet. Weaving these tiny bursts of vigorous physical activity into everyday life can halve a woman’s risk of a heart attack, a...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- About a third of America’s pharmacies have closed since 2010, amounting to an “unprecedented decline” in neighborhood drug stores, a new study finds. The drop began in 2018, primarily driven by store...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- People who smoke and vape are less able to break free of their nicotine addiction than folks who only have one of those habits, a new review concludes. Instead, these “dual users” are more likely to eventually...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Genetic tests can show which patients with the blood cancer multiple myeloma should respond to targeted therapy, a new study finds. A special six-gene pattern can help predict who are more likely to respond well to...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Decades of lead exposure from car exhaust altered the mental health of millions of Americans, making them more prone to depression, anxiety and ADHD, a new study claims. Lead was first added to gasoline in 1923 to help...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- American seniors still pay more for health care than their counterparts in most other wealthy countries do, despite coverage by Medicare, a new study finds. They are also more likely to postpone or skip needed care...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2024 -- Taking even high doses of supplementary vitamin D won't lower an older person's odds for type 2 diabetes, new research confirms. Vitamin D supplements may have other benefits, but in otherwise healthy folks with...

TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 -- GLP-1 meds are all the rage for weight loss nowadays, but not everyone can safely take the drugs to shed pounds. Invasive weight-loss surgeries can often be a tough sell, too. Now, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute...

TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 -- An accumulation of fat lurking around the organs of obese people is strongly linked to a buildup of Alzheimer's-linked proteins in the brain, new research finds. Buildup of this visceral fat in middle age may boost levels...

TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 -- Pop music legend Elton John says that he can no longer see following an eye infection he battled last summer. The prolific singer-songwriter made the announcement Sunday at a charity gala performance of "The Devil Wears...

TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 -- In 2006, Wolfgang Jäger was in his 30s when a skiing accident left the young Austrian wheelchair-bound from a spinal cord injury. Fast-forward to today, where an innovative deep-brain stimulation technique is helping...

TUESDAY, Dec. 3, 2024 -- The hectic holidays play havoc on people’s nerves, not the least because they aren’t able to have any time to themselves. Nearly half (46%) of Americans say they don’t get the alone time they need during...

Bacteria modify their ribosomes when exposed to widely used antibiotics, according to new research. The modified ribosomes have changes specifically in the regions where antibiotics latch on to and halt protein production. The study found this made the bacteria more resistant to the drugs. The subtle changes might be enough to alter the binding site of drug targets and constitute a possible new mechanism of antibiotic resistance.

An international team of scientists have used advanced microscopy to image how ribosomes recruit to mRNA.

New research shows that long-term sex hormone treatment in transgender individuals can lead to significant changes in body composition and risk factors for cardiovascular disease, particularly in transgender men.

A Canadian study reveals that allophone children often face learning and communication difficulties in kindergarten, which can negatively impact their educational journey.

Recent results from a recent clinical trial indicate that a twice-yearly injection of Lenacapavir offers an overall 96% reduced risk of acquiring HIV. This makes Lenacapavir significantly more effective than the standard daily oral PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis).

A recent trial finds an injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further treatment by 30%.

Manmade sounds such vehicle traffic can mask the positive impact of nature soundscapes on people's stress and anxiety, according to a new study.

A new study found that a novel mRNA-based therapy that targets a protein called RUNX1 may be able to prevent blindness and scarring from proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), a disease caused by a traumatic eye injury or surgery like a retinal detachment repair that currently lacks effective treatments other than additional surgical procedures. Since RUNX1 is active in other diseases, the researchers also hope in the future to apply their mRNA technique to treat other retinal conditions like wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

A tiny, four-fingered 'hand' folded from a single piece of DNA can pick up the virus that causes COVID-19 for highly sensitive rapid detection and can even block viral particles from entering cells to infect them, researchers report. Dubbed the NanoGripper, the nanorobotic hand also could be programmed to interact with other viruses or to recognize cell surface markers for targeted drug delivery, such as for cancer treatment.

People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle age, according to a new study.

Researchers have used a new gold-based drug to slow tumor growth in animals by 82% and target cancers more selectively than standard chemotherapy drugs, according to a new study.

Soccer heading may cause more damage to the brain than previously thought, according to a new study.

New research, based on data from more than 28,000 caregivers in three countries, shows that the longer individuals spend caring for loved ones, the more their well-being suffers, regardless of the caregiving context. These findings underscore the need for policy discussions to alleviate the burden of informal care.

Large language models, a type of AI that analyses text, can predict the results of proposed neuroscience studies more accurately than human experts, finds a new study. The findings demonstrate that large language models (LLMs) trained on vast datasets of text can distil patterns from scientific literature, enabling them to forecast scientific outcomes with superhuman accuracy. The researchers say this highlights their potential as powerful tools for accelerating research, going far beyond just knowledge retrieval.

A study reveals that the effectiveness of brain stimulation on motor skills is determined by an individual's learning ability rather than age, highlighting the need for a more personalized approach to neurorehabilitation.

Brain size increased gradually within each ancient human species rather than through sudden leaps between species.

A new study represents a significant step forward in scientists' understanding of Alzheimer's disease. A team of investigators has examined the role of two proteins found in the brain and suggest the stability of their relationship to one another is crucial for memory formation and maintenance. Disruptions in this mechanical signalling pathway could lead to the disease. This is the first time this connection has been identified and could pave the way for therapeutic interventions.

Factors beyond carbohydrates have a substantial influence on blood glucose levels meaning current automated insulin delivery systems miss vital information required for glucose regulation, a new study has found.

The food additive carrageenan (E 407) can be responsible for the development of chronic inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, and increased blood sugar levels in animals. Researchers have now investigated the effects of carrageenan on the human intestine and sugar metabolism. They found increased permeability of the small intestine, most likely due to intestinal inflammation.

Researchers have investigated how cationic polymers organize on a molecular level when transporting RNA drugs.

A study has revealed that genetic variants associated with higher likelihood of rhythm impairments tended to be also associated with higher likelihood of dyslexia. The reverse was also the case: Genetic variants associated with more accurate musical rhythm skills co-occurred with genes linked to higher performance on language and reading tests, and to language-related educational outcomes.

Children of mothers who took certain anti-seizure medications while pregnant do not have worse neurodevelopmental outcomes at age 6, according to a long-running study.

Chronic diseases such as diabetes are on the rise and are costly and challenging to treat. Scientists have discovered a common denominator driving these diverse diseases, which may prove to be a promising therapeutic target: proteolethargy, or reduced protein mobility, in the presence of oxidative stress.

A new study identifies research strategies for tying brain function and structure to behavior and health.

A decade ago, researchers introduced a new model for studying Alzheimer's disease. Known as 'Alzheimer's in a dish,' the model uses cultures of mature brain cells suspended in a gel to recapitulate what takes place in the human brain over 10 to 13 years in just six weeks. But does the model truly produce the same changes that take place in patients? In a new study, researchers created an algorithm to assess, in an unbiased manner, how well models of Alzheimer's disease mimic the function and gene expression patterns seen in patients' brains. Their results identify crucial shared pathways, confirming that the Alzheimer's in a dish model can be used to assess new drugs accurately and rapidly as well as point the way to drug discovery.

Researchers found a reduction in cervical cancer mortality in women under the age of 25, which is likely due to the introduction of the HPV vaccine.

Scientists create potential for genetic tools to control disease-spreading ticks.

Audience: Health Professional November 27, 2024 -- Since approval, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received additional reports of hematologic malignancies, including life-threatening cases of myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid...

In patients with long COVID, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with impaired cognitive function, according to a new study.

A new study of high school football players found that concussions affect an often-overlooked but important brain signal.

A large new population study of men over 45 indicates insulin resistance may be an important risk factor for the development of the world's most common heart valve disease -- aortic stenosis (AS).

Effective immunity hinges on the ability to sense infection and cellular transformation. In humans, there is a specialized molecule on the surface of cells termed MR1. MR1 allows sensing of certain small molecule metabolites derived from cellular and microbial sources; however, the breadth of metabolite sensing is unclear. Researchers have identified a form of vitamin B6 bound to MR1 as a means of engaging tumor-reactive immune cells.

Increasing physical activity levels could extend your life up to 11 more years according to new research using accelometry data. The study found that for the least active people in the population, a single one-hour walk could return a benefit of six additional hours of life.

Chemists unravel how bicarbonate can protect cells from oxidative stress in a study that challenges how cell damage has been studied for decades.

Scientists have shed new light on how certain biological processes determine the development of neural cells. Their findings on a molecular 'bridge' complex demonstrate a new level of detail in the understanding of early neural development -- which is fundamental for the further understanding of neurodevelopmental syndromes.

Public health recommendations generally suggest drinking eight cups of water a day. And many people just assume it's healthy to drink plenty of water.

New research has found that the number and type of microbes present in the saliva of pregnant women differ according to whether they are experiencing life stress and symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

There is evidence that alcohol consumption is influenced by prenatal sex steroids, so experts decided to use a sample of students for their research into the subject.

Eliminating current physical activity disparities between male and female youth in the United States could save around $780 million for each new cohort of six-to-17-year-olds, according to a new study. In fact, bringing more equity to sports participation could save even more: $1.55 billion.

Great apes track events with their eyes in the same way that humans do, according to a new study.

Routine screening to detect risk factors for heart disease dropped sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic in England, and some key measurements, such as blood pressure readings, may still lag behind pre-pandemic levels, according to a new study.

Cancer cells on the surface are thought to have natural advantages compared to cells deep within, which is why scientists have hypothesized tumors grow more in their periphery than in the core. A recent study found the opposite is true: tumors grow throughout their mass. The findings challenge the idea that a tumor is a 'two-speed' entity.

Laboratory experiments with cancer cells reveal two ways in which tumors evade drugs designed to starve and kill them, a study shows.

Researchers published a dataset covering thousands of methylated sites from hundreds of cancer-derived cultured cells, covering many leukemias, lymphomas and myelomas, from humans and mice. With this data, any researcher can access the epigenetic signature of these tumors for research and clinical purposes. Researchers published a dataset covering thousands of methylated sites from hundreds of cancer-derived cultured cells, covering many leukemias, lymphomas and myelomas, from humans and mice. With this data, any researcher can access the epigenetic signature of these tumors for research and clinical purposes.

A genetic predisposition to having lower insulin production and less healthy fat distribution are major causes of early-onset type 2 diabetes in British Asian people. According to research, these genetic factors also lead to quicker development of health complications, earlier need for insulin treatment, and a weaker response to some medications.

Air fryers produce a tiny fraction of the indoor air pollution emitted by other cooking methods including pan and deep frying, a new study has shown.

Researchers have developed a new method called MoPEDE, which has the potential to improve epilepsy treatment. The method combines brain measurements with genetic analyses, offering deeper insights into the origins and mechanisms of epileptic seizures.

Using microelectrodes, scientists could show that cells in the retina play different roles. The produce different signals, which is important for the processing of visual information. These differences are remarkably stable and still persist in the retina of blind animals. This is important for retinal implants.

Over the last few decades, wild boar populations have increased in the urban areas of Barcelona and in other parts of Catalonia. This wild animal is an important reservoir of the hepatitis E virus. Now, a team has identified a relevant molecular similarity between the hepatitis E virus (HEV) strains of wild boars in the metropolitan area of Barcelona and the citizens of this area. According to the researchers, these data suggest that these animals could be a source of human hepatitis E infections in the metropolitan region.

Scientists used a new video-based machine learning tool to pinpoint otherwise-undetectable signs of early disease in mice that were engineered to mimic key aspects of Alzheimer's. Their work sheds light on a new strategy for identifying neurological disease earlier than currently possible and tracking how it develops over time.

A new study has uncovered an unexpected way cancer cells can escape the immune system, making it harder for treatments to work. The study explains how a type of cancer cell death can actually make tumors grow faster by turning off the immune system's ability to fight the cancer.

Researchers discover how mitochondria not only produce energy but also influence inflammation.

Healing the gut may be the key to improving long-term recovery in stroke patients, scientists have found. The latest of multiple studies highlights the potential of this novel avenue of treatment, which takes advantage of the link between the brain and digestive system to curb cognitive impairment and other lingering impacts of a stroke or brain trauma.

You may have heard sleep described as something of a magic pill for the body. With the right amount, timing, and quality, it can work wonders -- strengthen the immune system, improve blood sugar, even decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Sleep differences have been reported for some time in men and women, but it is not well known whether the characteristics of sleep serve different functions in one gender over the other, especially as it relates to the heart. New research seeks answers.

Engineers and biochemists have brought their skills together to make it possible for untrained users to confirm contamination in fluids using a biogel test that changes color in the presence of such bacteria as E. coli, listeria and other frequent testing targets.

A multinational collaboration has uncovered a potential explanation for why some cancer patients receiving a type of immunotherapy called checkpoint inhibitors experience increased susceptibility to common infections.

Tirzepatide, a new injectable weight-loss drug, reduced the risk of diabetes in patients with obesity and prediabetes by more than 90% over a three-year period, compared with placebo, according to the results of a new study.

A new study reveals significant progress in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, alongside a stark warning that current trends indicate the world is not on track to meet the ambitious UNAIDS 2030 targets.

The biggest and most comprehensive analysis of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists on kidney and cardiovascular outcomes shows they have significant benefits in people with and without diabetes.

Researchers recently collaborated on a novel, highly specific strategy to treat type 1 diabetes (T1D) using a tagged beta cell transplant in tandem with localized immune protection provided by specialized immune cells also tagged with a complementary but inert targeting molecule.

The current standard of care for psychosis is a diagnostic interview, but what if it could be diagnosed before the first symptom emerged? Researchers are pointing toward a potential biomarker in the brain that could lead to more timely interventions and personalized care.

A new pathology tool utilizing barcode technology shows promise for use in cancer diagnoses.

Researchers have applied artificial intelligence to urine samples to predict when COPD symptoms will flare up.

A new panel capable of diagnosing over 90% of pediatric cancer patients by sequencing just 0.15% of the human genome...

A new study has revealed that genetic traits play a role in determining the cellular makeup of atherosclerotic plaques, which...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer November 20, 2024 -- MXBBB is voluntarily recalling 1 lot of UMARY ACID HYALURONIC, 30 CAPLETS 850 MG to the consumer level. The products have been found to have omeprazole and diclofenac. FDA...

In a new study, researchers have explored how different AI models can predict the prognosis of triple-negative breast cancer by...

A new approach using a quick finger prick and a few drops of blood on a card that can be...

Bio-Techne and ALZpath have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate breakthroughs in neurodegenerative disease research and treatment, including Alzheimer's...

A novel method offers an in-depth analysis of proteins in plasma, uncovering biomarkers that can help researchers and eventually clinicians...

A new study has revealed that by addressing the skin tone bias, photoacoustic imaging could become a more accurate and...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer November 19, 2024 -- Endo, Inc. (OTCQX: NDOI) (“Endo”) announced today that one of its operating subsidiaries, Endo USA, Inc., is expanding its previously announced voluntary recall of...

An AI-powered computational tool that can predict the activity of thousands of genes within tumor cells has demonstrated the ability...

An optical biosensor capable of rapidly detecting monkeypox, the virus responsible for mpox, could enable clinicians to diagnose the disease...

An AI-powered computational tool that can predict the activity of thousands of genes within tumor cells has demonstrated the ability...

An AI-powered computational tool that can predict the activity of thousands of genes within tumor cells has demonstrated the ability...

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A mobile health solution allows users to quickly and noninvasively measure their blood hemoglobin levels by simply taking a picture...

Researchers have developed artificial intelligence models designed to personalize immune therapies for oncology patients by predicting how well they will...

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Researchers have discovered a new way to predict which patients with ovarian and breast cancer are likely to develop resistance...

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A new diagnostic and treatment system based on nanomaterials for therapeutic drug monitoring in epilepsy patients promises to significantly reduce...

A new study has highlighted the potential of using AI to assess the tumor microenvironment to predict treatment responses in...

A new study has found that a blood biomarker could serve as a promising clinical tool in antibiotic stewardship for...

A new study has found that a blood biomarker could serve as a promising clinical tool in antibiotic stewardship for...

Researchers have made a significant advancement in the battle against COVID-19 by developing an innovative diagnostic tool that can quickly...

Once again this year, everything at MEDICA 2024 will revolve around the major trends and challenges in medical technology with...

Microbiologics, a biotechnology company specializing in infectious disease reference materials and CRS, has acquired SensID, a manufacturer of reference materials...

The finalists in the 16th Healthcare Innovation World Cup and the 13th MEDICA START-UP COMPETITION will exhibit their innovative solutions...

Audience: Consumers November 4, 2024 – Sacramento, CA, VitalityVita.com is voluntarily recalling lot 230811, Exp 8/11/25, of VitalityXtra Capsules and PeakMax Capsules packaged in 10-count blisters in a cardboard carton to the consumer level...

Audience: Consumers November 4, 2024 – Sacramento, CA, Boulla LLC is voluntarily recalling lot YZM240406, Exp 04/05/27, of ZoomMax Capsules and ZapMax Capsules packaged in 10-count blisters in a cardboard carton to the consumer level. The...

Audience: Patients, Health Care Professionals November 1, 2024 -- FDA is warning patients and health care professionals not to use drugs compounded and distributed by Fullerton Wellness LLC, Ontario, Calif., and distributed to patients by medical...

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Researchers have leveraged computational tools to create a method for assessing which patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer may benefit...

Audience: Consumers October 30, 2024 -- FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use Skin-Cap aerosol spray products because they may contain undisclosed steroids. This product, sold by Chemigroup France, formerly known as Cheminova...

A new partnership seeks to enhance the early detection of acute kidney injury (AKI) by improving the global accessibility of...

New noninvasive methods can detect lead exposure levels in both bone and blood more quickly, easily, and sensitively at the...

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An enhanced diagnostic system aims to provide lab-quality CBC results at lab-grade costs at the patient’s side, facilitating earlier identification...

An enhanced diagnostic system aims to provide lab-quality CBC results at lab-grade costs at the patient’s side, facilitating earlier identification...

A state-of-the-art, high-accuracy point-of-care test is being developed to diagnose periprosthetic joint infections in under five minutes using only a...

An innovative diagnostic approach could potentially enable patients with bacterial infections to receive the most effective treatment more quickly, thereby...

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Audience: Patients, Health Care Practitioners October 17, 2024 Update: In August 2024, FDA received information from two consumers who reported adverse events such as shooting pain in the eyes after using Regener-Eyes, an ophthalmic drug product...

Audience: Consumers October 16, 2024 – National City, CA, C&A Naturistics is voluntarily recalling all lots of AK Forte, 400 mg tablets, to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found the product to be tainted Diclofenac, Dexamethasone, and...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy October 16, 2024 -- Bennet, NE -- STASKA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. is voluntarily recalling 1 lot of Ascorbic Acid Solution for Injection (Preservative Free, Non-Corn) 500mg/mL, 50mL vials to the user level. This...

Researchers have made promising discoveries that could pave the way for a non-invasive stool test and a new treatment option...

A new study has demonstrated the effectiveness of a smartphone-enabled, paper-based quantitative diagnostic platform, which improves POC diagnostics by delivering...

A new study has demonstrated the effectiveness of a smartphone-enabled, paper-based quantitative diagnostic platform, which improves POC diagnostics by delivering...

Audience: Industry October 2, 2024 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined the shortage of tirzepatide injection, a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medication, has been resolved. Tirzepatide injection has been in shortage since 2022...

Audience: Health Care Professionals, Patients September 26, 2024 -- FDA is alerting patients, caregivers, and health care professionals that Oxbryta (voxelotor) is being voluntarily withdrawn from the market by the manufacturer due to safety...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy Foster City, Calif., September 20, 2024 - Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced it is issuing a voluntary recall of one lot of Veklury (remdesivir) for Injection 100 mg/vial, to the consumer...

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Researchers have uncovered the genetic background of the AnWj blood group antigen, a surface marker discovered in 1972, enabling the...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer September 17, 2024 – Princeton, NJ, Bionpharma Inc. is voluntarily recalling (1) single Batch (2310083) of Atovaquone Oral Suspension, 750mg per mL to the consumer level. The product was...

Audience: Patient, Health Professional, OBGYN, Endocrinology September 12, 2024 -- The FDA is warning that Veozah (fezolinetant), a medicine used to treat hot flashes due to menopause, can cause rare but serious liver injury. If there are signs and...

Audience: Consumers September 5, 2024 -- FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or use Umary and Amazy products, marketed as dietary supplements, as they may be harmful to your health. This is due to potentially dangerous hidden drug ingredients...

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Researchers have accurately distinguished patients with hyperreactive platelets who face a significantly higher risk of serious cardiovascular events shortly after...

A new point-of-care electrochemical biosensor analyzes two key biomarkers from a drop of saliva to detect heart failure in about...

A new point-of-care electrochemical biosensor analyzes two key biomarkers from a drop of saliva to detect heart failure in about...

Audience: Consumers August 14, 2024 – Sacramento CA, Veata LLC is voluntarily recalling lot 230811, Exp 8/11/25 of Endurance Pro Energy Boost capsules, packaged in 10-count blisters in a cardboard carton to the consumer level. Veata LLC was...

Audience: Consumers August 14, 2024 – Sacramento CA, Boulla LLC is voluntarily recalling lot number 230811, exp 8/11/25 of Boom Max capsules packaged in 10-count blisters packaged in a carton to the consumer level. Boulla LLC was notified by...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer BETHLEHEM, PA - August 8, 2024 – B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun), is voluntarily recalling two (2) lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection USP 1000 mL in E3 containers within the United...

Audience: Consumer August 6, 2024 -- FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use certain inhalants, which are unapproved drugs marketed to promote alertness and boost energy. These products primarily contain ammonia. Inhaling ammonia can...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer DEERFIELD, Ill., AUG. 5, 2024 – Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) is voluntarily recalling one lot of Heparin Sodium in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection to the consumer level due to the...

Audience: Consumer July 30, 2024 -- FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or use certain chemical peel skin products without appropriate professional supervision due to risk of serious skin injuries. The agency has not approved any chemical peel...

Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy, Pain Management, Gastroenterology July 22, 2024 – Chula Vista, CA – Main Products, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots of “Umary Acido Hialuronico, Suplemento...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer London, July 22, 2024 – Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma, Group), today announces that its subsidiary Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. is extending its voluntary recall of one lot (listed below)...

Scientists have developed a new diagnostic tool that employs infrared light and machine learning to identify multiple health conditions in...

Scientists have developed a new diagnostic tool that employs infrared light and machine learning to identify multiple health conditions in...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer July 18, 2024 – East Windsor, New Jersey. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., on behalf of AuroHealth, is voluntarily recalling one lot (refer table below) of Healthy Living Migraine Relief...

A groundbreaking diagnostic platform is set to transform the existing global infrastructure by providing lab-accurate, actionable test results that aid...

A groundbreaking diagnostic platform is set to transform the existing global infrastructure by providing lab-accurate, actionable test results that aid...

A groundbreaking diagnostic platform is set to transform the existing global infrastructure by providing lab-accurate, actionable test results that aid...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer MALVERN, PA, July 16, 2024 – Endo, Inc (OTCQX: NDOI) (“Endo”), announced today that one of its operating subsidiaries, Endo USA, Inc., is voluntarily recalling one lot of...

Audience: Consumer Lilburn, GA, July 16, 2024 -- GURU INC. is voluntarily recalling Infla-650 Herbal Dietary Supplement Capsules, Lot No. IN-032, 700 mg to the consumer/user level. Infla-650 capsules has been found to be tainted with acetaminophen...

Audience: Consumer July 16, 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued warning letters to five companies for illegally selling copycat food products containing delta-8 THC and introducing them...

Audience: Consumer Atlanta, GA -- July 12, 2024 -- Supercore Products Group is voluntarily recalling of Hard Steel Capsules & Gold Hard Steel Plus Liquid to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found these products to be tainted with Sildenafil...

A new integrated chemistry and immunoassay analyzer that combines the required flexibility, scalability, and data commutability with an extensive assay...

A new integrated chemistry and immunoassay analyzer that combines the required flexibility, scalability, and data commutability with an extensive assay...

Audience: Health Professional June 26, 2024 -- Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for Autologous Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell Immunotherapies Modified to Minimize Burden on Healthcare Delivery System A Risk Evaluation and...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer June 25, 2024 – American Health Packaging on behalf of BluePoint Laboratories is voluntarily recalling 21 batches of Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (750 mg) 10 mEq K, to the...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer June 24, 2024 – Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ is voluntarily recalling 114 batches of Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP (750 mg) 10 mEq K, to the consumer...

Audience: Consumers June 11, 2024 -- Integrity Products , St Louis MO is voluntarily recalling tainted lot (HGW221116) within expiry of the Ram It & To The Moon capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis founds these products to be tainted...

Audience: Consumer, Patient, Rheumatology, Pharmacy June 11, 2024 -- Penn Herb Company Ltd of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is recalling 51 bottles (60 Capsules per bottle) of Nature’s Wonderland Thyroid Formula (Item #: Sm32x, Lot #: 23289A)...

Audience: Consumers Yonkers, NY, 06/05/2024 – HomeoCare Laboratories Inc., a manufacturer of homeopathic products, is voluntarily recalling two batches of Homeopathic StellaLife Oral Care Products listed in the table below manufactured in 2024...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer SCHAUMBURG, IL – May 28, 2024 – Sagent Pharmaceuticals today announced the voluntary nationwide recall of two lots of Docetaxel Injection, USP (80 mg per 8 mL multi-dose vials and 160 mg...

Audience: Healthcare Provider, Pharmacy, Consumer May 21, 2024 - NEW YORK, NY., Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company (“Pfizer”), is voluntarily recalling the lots listed in the table below of Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Injection CarpujectTM...

Audience: Patients, Caregivers, Health Care Providers May 16, 2024 -- FDA is alerting patients, caregivers, and health care professionals of labeling updates for glatiramer acetate injection products. Updated labeling includes a new warning that...

Audience: Health Care Provider, Consumer May 13, 2024 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning home test users, caregivers, and health care providers not to use Cue Health’s COVID-19 Tests for Home and Over-the-Counter (OTC)...

Audience: Health Care Professionals April 29, 2024 -- FDA is alerting health care professionals of the rare risk of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) associated with the use of thiopurines (azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, and...

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A genomics-based blood test can predict likelihood that a baby suffering hypoxia at birth will suffer serious nervous disorders such...