Is it the flu or is it COVID? One at-home test can tell you
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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Redefining net zero will not stop global warming
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.
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Philadelphia criticized for how it's spending millions from opioid lawsuits
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.
Air pollution spurs inflammation in heart failure patients
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.
A more severe strain of mpox has been detected in the U.S. for the first time
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.
Ultra-processed foods drive obesity and metabolic risks
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.
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AI algorithm accurately detects early-stage metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease
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.
Effortless robot movements
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Humans and animals move with remarkable economy without consciously thinking about it by utilizing the natural oscillation patterns of their bodies. A new tool can now utilize this knowledge for the first time to make robots move more efficiently.
Green tea kombucha could transform your gut and boost your weight-loss journey
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.
Dieting: Cause of the yo-yo effect deciphered
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.
Study explores the pandemic's impact on breastfeeding practices in historically marginalized communities
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.
Gaming for the good!
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.
How alcohol impacts male health
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.
Tiny worm makes for big evolutionary discovery
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.
Study uncovers key mechanism behind HIV latency
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.
New idea may crack enigma of the Crab Nebula's 'zebra' pattern
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.
Portable X-ray device, TB diagnostic platform donated to Azerbaijan Health Ministry during COP29
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
New research explores volcanic caves, advancing the search for life on Mars
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.
New mindfulness therapy offers hope for teenagers struggling with depression
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.
New fossil reveals the evolution of flying reptiles
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.
New oral painkiller developed for chronic abdominal pain
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.
Rural Development: An Impact that Saves Lives
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.
Rare variant analysis reveals genetic spectrum of monogenic diabetes genes
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.
U.S. significantly boosts funding for gun violence research
Association of Health Care Journalists
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The federal government has put millions into gun violence research since 2020 following decades of minimal support. The U.S. Congress passed an omnibus bill in 1996 that included the “Dickey Amendment,” which effectively stifled government-funded research on gun violence for several years. At the time, the CDC considered firearm violence to be a public health issue and funded studies that aimed to reduce firearm deaths and injuries.
Edoxaban proves effective in preventing blood clots, stroke after heart valve surgery
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.
Delhi air pollution: Hospitals see spike in patients with respiratory issues
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.
Alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. more than double from 1999 to 2020
Science Daily - Public Health
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. nearly doubled from 1999 to 2020. The sharpest spike occurred among 25- to 34-year-olds (nearly fourfold), while individuals aged 55 to 64 had the highest rates. Men consistently had higher rates but women saw the largest proportional rise, with deaths increasing 2.5 times. Asian and Pacific Islander communities experienced the steepest ethnic increase, while the Midwest saw the greatest regional rise (2.5 times), followed by the Northeast, West, and South.
How vitamin B3 could be the secret to living longer and protecting your heart
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.
City buses, trains may look dirtier as NYC takes steps to conserve water
HEALTHBEAT
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Buses and trains may look dirtier in New York City as local agencies take steps to conserve water amid worsening drought conditions. City and state officials issued a drought warning on Monday for New York City and 10 upstate counties. The warning — the second of three stages of water conservation declarations — underscored the ongoing danger of the city’s historically dry autumn and low reservoir level
Study links cannabis use to genotoxicity and transgenerational health impacts
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.
AI algorithm successfully matches potential volunteers to clinical trials
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.
New risk score identifies heart disease risk in kidney transplant patients
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.
Resource: Culturally-Safe Maternal Care for Indigenous Women
Rural Health Information Hub
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Podcast episode discussing the role that culturally safe care can play in addressing maternal healthcare needs among Indigenous women. Describes the importance of awareness of cultural and spiritual practices in creating a safe cultural environment for Indigenous women.
GLP-1 drugs, like semaglutide, lower risk of hospitalizations for alcohol use disorder
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.
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