Health

New USC research shows that iron serves as a gas pedal driving certain immune cells that cause inflammation in the...

Mount Sinai scientists unravel how psychedelic drugs interact with serotonin receptors to potentially produce therapeutic benefits

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have shed valuable light on the complex mechanisms by which...

ECOG-ACRIN adds another trial to the ComboMATCH precision oncology study platform

Another ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) treatment trial is open as part of the ComboMATCH precision medicine study platform. ComboMATCH-E5...

Keck Medicine of USC earns ‘LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader’ 2024 designation

LOS ANGELES — Keck Medicine of USC hospitals and USC Student Health, part of Keck Medicine, received the ‘LGBTQ+ Healthcare...

Study: Pressure to be “perfect” causing burnout for parents, mental health concerns for their children

COLUMBUS, OHIO – Is the status of “perfect parent” attainable?Credit: The Ohio State University College of Nursing COLUMBUS, OHIO –...

Mobile teams bring COVID-19 vaccines to rural villages in Sierra Leone

URBANA, Ill. – COVID-19 vaccination rates remain low in many African countries, often because providing access to vaccines is difficult...

LyoWave licenses Purdue freeze-drying innovations, enters collaboration with Millrock Technology

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — LyoWave Inc., a high-tech startup, is commercializing innovative microwave heating technologies developed at Purdue University that improve...

Seeking medical insights in the physics of mucus

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2024 – As much as we might not want to think about it, mucus is everywhere in...

Asthma education is key to reducing deaths worldwide, say respiratory health associations

NEW YORK, NY - May 7, 2024 – On World Asthma Day 2024 the message is clear: "Asthma Education Empowers."...

60% of women with disabilities view cannabis as a ‘harmless’ drug

A growing number of states and territories in the United States have legalized medical and recreational cannabis use. As such,...

Years after his death, late scientist’s work could yield new cancer treatments

Some of the final work of a late University of Virginia School of Medicine scientist has opened the door for...

A smart neckband for tracking dietary intake

A smart neckband allows wearers to monitor their dietary intake. Automatically monitoring food and fluid intake can be useful when...

Gut bacteria metabolite shows promise of fighting inflammatory bowel disease

Gut microbiota or the population of microbial inhabitants in the intestine, plays a key role in digestion and maintenance of...

Babraham Institute receives £48M strategic investment from BBSRC for a four-year programme of work to promote lifelong health