Fri.Jan 10, 2025

article thumbnail

Hey, meat eaters. Your gut health can rival a vegan's. Here's how

NPR Health

Our guts are home to trillions of microbes that influence our health. A new study finds the key to a healthy microbiome is the variety of plant-based food in your diet, even if you eat meat.

180
180
article thumbnail

Medical education in India is at a crossroads; here’s a road map

The Hindu

The Indian government replaced a system the Medical Council of India, which was regulating medical education and practice for over eight decades due to allegations of inefficiency and corruption. NITI Aayog was a strong proponent of this change, and even the judiciary advocated the need to improve medical education.

129
129
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Is smoke in your home? Here's how to make an air purifier from a box fan

NPR Health

A large area of greater Los Angeles had unhealthy air Friday, due to particulate matter from large wildfires. Here are tips for breathing cleaner air indoors if it's smoky outside.

165
165
article thumbnail

Lawmakers urge FTC to release newest report on pharmacy benefit managers

The Hill

A bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to vote in favor of releasing an interim staff report on pharmacy benefit managers (PBM). Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), along with Reps. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) and Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.), wrote to the FTC in light of an upcoming Jan. 14 open commission meeting to consider issuing a second interim staff report on PBMs.

125
125
article thumbnail

L.A. FIRE SMOKE ISSUES

NPR Health

Air quality in Los Angeles has been poor, posing breathing challenges for people with certain health conditions.

115
115
article thumbnail

Elderberry juice shows promise in boosting gut health and combating obesity

News Medical Health Sciences

Elderberry juice rich in anthocyanins boosts glucose regulation and fat metabolism, with significant effects on gut microbiota in overweight adults.

111
111

More Trending

article thumbnail

Dairy products linked to lower colorectal cancer risk, thanks to calcium

News Medical Health Sciences

This study reveals strong links between calcium intake and reduced colorectal cancer risk, highlighting dietary factors influencing cancer incidence in women.

110
110
article thumbnail

FIRE SMOKE AIR PURFIERS

NPR Health

Air quality in Los Angeles has been poor, posing breathing challenges for people with certain health conditions.

100
100
article thumbnail

Pittcon addresses synthetic psychedelics crisis; Boston 2025 to advance collaboration

News Medical Health Sciences

Pittcon 2025 in Boston will connect industry experts to combat the synthetic psychedelic threat, enhancing testing protocols and public health initiatives.

100
100
article thumbnail

Feeding your good gut bacteria through fiber in diet may boost body against infections

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study has found that the composition of your gut microbiome helps predict how likely you are to succumb to potentially life-threatening infection with Klebsiella pneumoniae, E.coli and other bugs -- and it may be altered by changing your diet.

95
article thumbnail

Brain maturation delays linked to unhealthy eating behaviors in youth

News Medical Health Sciences

More than half of 23-year-olds in a European study show restrictive, emotional or uncontrolled eating behaviors, according to new research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London.

92
article thumbnail

With more patients and less time, 1,000 NYC physicians poised to strike

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. Dr. Heather Irobunda, an OB-GYN in the Bronx, has committed to caring for the community that raised her. But in nearly five years as a physician at North Central Bronx Hospital, a NYC Health + Hospitals facility, difficult working conditions have tested her dedication.

article thumbnail

Most disease-causing mutations that swap amino acids do so by making proteins less stable

News Medical Health Sciences

Research shows 60% of missense mutations destabilize proteins, linking protein folding to genetic diseases, including cataracts and neurological disorders.

85
article thumbnail

A fast-moving belly flop: Researchers unveil the unique skills of cricket frogs

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The way cricket frogs move across the surface of water has long been thought to resemble walking on water, but researchers have now discovered a different reality.

67
article thumbnail

Machine learning reveals why cancer trials fall short in real-world patients

News Medical Health Sciences

TrialTranslator uses machine learning to assess cancer RCT generalizability, revealing survival gaps for high-risk patients and enhancing research accuracy.

80
article thumbnail

Medicare rules may reduce prescription steering

Science Daily - Public Health

Researchers have found that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) -- organizations that negotiate access to medicines for most patients in the United States -- steer patients to use their own pharmacies. However, these pharmacies appear less used in Medicare than in other market segments. These PBMs are part of integrated health care conglomerates that own insurance companies and pharmacies, which may create conflicts of interest.

66
article thumbnail

Health care AI, intended to save money, turns out to require a lot of expensive humans

News Medical Health Sciences

Preparing cancer patients for difficult decisions is an oncologist's job. They don't always remember to do it, however.

69
article thumbnail

Magma composition may drive volcanic tremor

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study based on the sampling and analysis of volcanic ash at Cumbre Vieja volcano in the Canary Islands, located off Africa's northwest coast, suggests that the composition of magma could drive tremors during volcanic eruptions. The findings highlight the potential of volcanic ash analysis as a monitoring and forecasting tool.

65
article thumbnail

Respiratory diseases reach new seasonal heights in Atlanta and Georgia

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free Atlanta newsletter here. As the new year begins, Atlanta and Georgia respiratory disease spread has accelerated to some of the highest levels seen this winter. Over the last week of 2024, flu cases hospitalized 220 residents in the metro Atlanta area, according to the latest report from the Georgia Department of Public Health.

64
article thumbnail

'What is that?' Scientists explain white patch that appears near northern lights

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A whitish, grey patch that sometimes appears in the night sky alongside the northern lights has now been explained.

65
article thumbnail

Doctors, nurses press ahead as wildfires strain Los Angeles’ health care

News Medical Health Sciences

The rapidly spreading wildfires that have transformed much of Los Angeles County into a raging hellscape are not only upending the lives of tens of thousands of residents and business owners, but also stressing the region's hospitals, health clinics, first responders, and nursing homes.

64
article thumbnail

Organs successfully retrieved for first time at Government Wenlock Hospital in Mangaluru

The Hindu

The liver of 41-year-old P. Rekha was sent in an ambulance at 12.30 p.m. with zero traffic to BGS Apollo Hospital in Mysuru. Her cornea was sent to KMC Hospital at Attavar in Mangaluru.

62
article thumbnail

Breakthrough microscopy technique reveals how antibodies target cancer cells

News Medical Health Sciences

In blood cancers such as chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, B cells of the immune system multiply uncontrollably.

64
article thumbnail

As Fires Continue to Burn Around Los Angeles, Here Are Some Recovery Tips and Resources

RAND

As Los Angeles battles ongoing wildfires, tens of thousands face displacement. Recovery begins now, but long-term healing will take years, requiring community support and resources for rebuilding and emotional care. Here are some key steps and resources to help.

61
article thumbnail

Médicos y enfermeras siguen haciendo su trabajo, mientras los incendios jaquean el sistema de  salud de Los Ángeles

KFF Health News

Los incendios forestales que se propagan rápidamente y han transformado gran parte del condado de Los Ángeles en un infierno en llamas no solo están alterando las vidas de decenas de miles de residentes y dueños de negocios. También están poniendo a prueba a los hospitales, clínicas de salud, socorristas y hogares de adultos mayores de la región.

article thumbnail

Research explores molecular dynamics of CAR T cells in cancer treatment

News Medical Health Sciences

A study published in Science Advances shares new insights into how two of the most common types of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells kill cancer.

59
article thumbnail

The distance between you and yourself: understanding depersonalisation disorder

The Hindu

Depersonalisationandderealisationdisorder (DPDR) is a mental health condition where individuals experience persistent feelings of detachment from themselves or their surroundings

57
article thumbnail

Eating more fiber supports growth of good bacteria and protects against gut infections

News Medical Health Sciences

The group of bacteria called Enterobacteriaceae, including Klebsiella pneumoniae, Shigella, E.coli and others, is present at low levels as part of a healthy human gut microbiome.

59
article thumbnail

How to (and not to) detox in the New Year

Your Local Epidemiologist

It’s a new year! One in two adults aims to be healthier, which is fantastic! But it’s helpful to decipher between what’s backed by science versus what’s backed by marketing and false hope. Here’s what can (and cannot) help you detox for the New Year. But first, what does detox really mean? Detoxification (detox) is a traditional medical practice in which a clinician removes life-threatening toxins, such as those caused by accidentally digesting a lethal dose of medi

article thumbnail

AI could revolutionize cervical cancer screening and detection

News Medical Health Sciences

Cervical cancer remains a major health threat for women globally, with the highest incidence in developing nations.

59
article thumbnail

JPHMP’s Top Articles of 2024: Honoring Excellence in Research and Practice

JPHMP Direct

As we reflect on another impactful year in public health, theJournal of Public Health Management & Practice (JPHMP) would like to recognize two articles that our editors and editorial board felt were of exceptional quality and importance to public health. The post JPHMPs Top Articles of 2024: Honoring Excellence in Research and Practice first appeared on JPHMP Direct.

57
article thumbnail

Novel oral adjuvant to enhance cytotoxic memory like NK cell responses in HIV vaccine platform

NPJ Vaccine

npj Vaccines, Published online: 11 January 2025; doi:10.

52
article thumbnail

Hebrew SeniorLife launches trial to explore probiotics and prebiotics for bone health

News Medical Health Sciences

Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research investigators at Hebrew SeniorLife have launched a large clinical food trial to test whether a combination of probiotics and prebiotics (Bondia or SBD111) developed by Solarea Bio will help manage bone health in women aged 60 years and above.

article thumbnail

Researchers identify causes of grammatical tense impairments in aphasia

The Medical News

An international team of researchers, including scientists from the HSE Centre for Language and Brain, has identified the causes of impairments in expressing grammatical tense in people with aphasia.

52