Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
An international group of authors who developed the science behind net zero demonstrate that relying on 'natural carbon sinks' like forests and oceans to offset ongoing CO2 emissions from fossil fuel use will not actually stop global warming. The science of net zero, developed over 15 years ago, does not include these natural carbon sinks in the definition of net human-induced CO2 emissions.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
If you've got a fever, cough, aches and pains, and you're wondering, 'what virus got me this time?" Now you can find out, without taking a trip to the doctor.
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News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
A new study by heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds that patients with heart disease, specifically those with heart failure, are especially vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution and poor air quality and can take steps to protect themselves.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The patient was traveling from East Africa, where the mpox disease is endemic. The CDC says the strain does not present a high risk to the general population.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Italian researchers reveal a strong link between ultra-processed foods and obesity, highlighting increased cardiometabolic risks in adults with higher UPF consumption. The findings call for urgent dietary changes to combat obesity and promote healthier lifestyles.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Philadelphia has disputed a state ruling that it should not have spent money from opioid-related legal settlements on home repairs and small businesses in an area ravaged by the drug epidemic.
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News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Liver disease, which is treatable when discovered early, often goes undetected until late stages, but a new study revealed that an algorithm fueled by artificial intelligence can accurately detect early-stage metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) by using electronic health records.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Researchers have discovered a mechanism behind the yo-yo effect: fat cells have a memory that is based on epigenetics.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Green tea kombucha improves gastrointestinal symptoms and alters the serum metabolome in individuals with excess body weight on an energy-restricted diet, showing potential metabolic health benefits.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
It turns out gaming is good for you! New research indicates massive multiplayer online gamers learn by gaming and their skills in the workplace are enriched by those seemingly endless hours previously thought of as frittering away time.
Science Daily - Public Health
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
A new study has found that 34 percent of mothers said stay-at-home orders facilitated easier breastfeeding at home, stronger mother-child bonding, and extended breastfeeding duration for many women. However, the pandemic also presented significant barriers, including limited access to lactation support and heightened maternal stress.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The history of a major animal group, composed of millions of species of insects, arachnids, and nemotodes, has been elusive -- until now. A team has now identified the oldest known ecdysozoan in the fossil record and the only one from the Precambrian period.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
This research explores how alcohol consumption disrupts metabolism, damages the liver, and impairs male reproductive health, emphasizing the complex mechanisms and public health implications.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
A theoretical astrophysicist may have solved a nearly two-decade-old mystery over the origins of an unusual 'zebra' pattern seen in high-frequency radio pulses from the Crab Nebula.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
An immune response that likely evolved to help fight infections appears to be the mechanism that drives human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) into a latent state, lurking in cells only to erupt anew, researchers at Duke Health report.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Through the intricate study of lava tubes -- caves formed following volcanic eruptions when lava cools down -- an international team of researchers has uncovered clues about Earth's ancient environments that could be significant in the search for life on Mars.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Researchers have developed a mindfulness therapy tailored specifically to appeal to teenagers to help them cope with increasing levels of depression and mental health problems.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
A newly discovered pterosaur fossil is shedding light on the evolutionary journey of these ancient flying reptiles. This complete specimen, named Skiphosoura bavarica, provides crucial insights into how pterosaurs transitioned from early, smaller forms to the later, gigantic species. By analysing the unique features of Skiphosoura, paleontologists can now trace the step-by-step evolution of pterosaurs, including changes in head size, neck length, wing structure, and tail length.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
University of Queensland researchers have developed a new class of oral painkillers to suppress chronic abdominal pain that is based on the peptide hormone oxytocin that drives childbirth contractions.
US Department of Agriculture
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
On April 10, 2024, I received a call from my dad asking me to come help him at our family farm there had been an accident. The front axle of my dad’s tractor had broken in half, and he had jumped off the tractor before it tipped over. When I arrived at the farm, my dad couldn’t walk. I called a local ambulance to transport him to a trauma center in Topeka, Kan., for evaluation of his leg.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
This study links rare genetic variants to type 2 diabetes risk, emphasizing their role in monogenic diabetes and potential for precision medicine integration.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The donation was made by point-of-care diagnostics company Molbio Diagnostics, in its effort to combat tuberculosis, a press release said
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Edoxaban, an oral anticoagulant, was equally or more effective than warfarin in reducing the risk of stroke and blood clots for patients after heart valve replacement surgery, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Getting enough sleep regularly can be tough — and even harder when you're traveling for the holidays. "We need sleep like we need water," says Jade Wu , a behavioral sleep medicine psychologist and author of the book Hello Sleep. She and host Regina G. Barber discuss what's happening to our bodies when we get jet lag and the clocks in our body get out of whack.
CHIRblog
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The leaves are falling but the latest health policy research is evergreen! Last month we read about health system competition in metropolitan areas, health care affordability prior to the American Rescue Plan (ARPA,) how high deductible health insurance can exacerbate racial and ethnic wealth disparities, and about unmet dental vision and hearing needs among low-income Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Dietary niacin intake reduces risks of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in US adults, with benefits more pronounced in non-diabetic individuals and linked to NAD metabolism improvements.
UK Health Security
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Our scientists are tracking flu and other respiratory viruses and they need your help. Join our FluSurvey system and contribute directly to flu surveillance this winter. This UK-wide citizen science programme has now started, but there is still plenty of time to get involved. When you register, you'll be invited to report any respiratory symptoms via the website on a weekly basis.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Cannabis exposure leads to genetic damage and accelerated aging, raising concerns about its transgenerational health effects and public health implications.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Pulmonologists in Delhi said the the number of patients complaining of respiratory issues has gone up significantly in the past three to four days.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Using an innovative risk score assessment score, heart researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City say they can accurately predict whether patients being assessed for kidney transplant will likely have a future major cardiac event, like a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.
Science Daily - Public Health
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Researchers have developed an AI algorithm that could successfully identify relevant clinical trials for which a person is eligible and provide a summary that clearly explains how that person meets the criteria for study enrollment. The tool can help make it easier for both clinicians and patients to find and connect with the right clinical trial opportunities.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Findings suggest semaglutide and other GLP-1 agonists may significantly reduce alcohol use disorder hospitalizations, warranting further clinical investigation.
The New Social Worker
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Social workers will understand the tightrope of survival for those who come from dysfunctional families. Book review of Welcome Home, Stranger, reviewed by Lisa Eible.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Plant-based diets for children and adolescents may offer health benefits but pose risks of nutritional deficiencies, requiring careful planning and professional oversight.
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