Health
As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses
PHILADELPHIA – With NASA data showing that July 22, 2024, was the hottest day on record and indications that July...
Detroit research team to investigate fear of falling in MS patients
DETROIT — Taylor Takla, a Ph.D. candidate in the translational neuroscience program in Wayne State University’s School of Medicine, recently...
Looking to boost your heart health? Try a baked potato
The potato is small enough to fit inside a person’s hand yet contains enough nutrients to whittle waistlines and lower...
Unlocking the genetic secrets of strawberries for superior fruit quality
Strawberries, treasured for their flavor and health benefits, have been at the forefront of breeding programs targeting enhanced sensory and...
The threat of mpox has returned, but public knowledge about it has declined
PHILADELPHIA – It has been two years since the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency over an outbreak...
Cutting a few calories won’t hurt your workout
A new UC Riverside study demonstrates that calorie restriction doesn’t deter mice from exercising, challenging the belief that dieting drains...
The long-lasting impact of war on global diabetes prevalence
— The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has led to severe humanitarian crises, including widespread food shortages. According to the...
Want to feel less stressed? Try the Mediterranean diet
Following the Mediterranean diet versus the traditional Western diet might make you feel like you’re under less stress, according to...
Children can inherit early aging symptoms from parents who abuse alcohol, researchers find
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that parents who struggle with...
Alcohol use in older adults doubles risk of brain bleeds from falls
Nationally, falls remain the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults and are the leading cause...
Recurrent wheezing in children linked to ‘silent’ viral infections
Nearly a quarter of children with recurrent wheezing have “silent” lung infections that would be better treated with antiviral medications...
$11.3 million Program Project grant helping identify causes of vascular disease
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Aug. 8, 2024) – With a new $11.3 million Program Project grant from the National Institutes of Health, experts...
Ochsner Health welcomes Mary Claire Curet, MD, as first Ochsner Physician Scholar
Lafayette, La. – Ochsner Health is excited to announce that Mary Claire Curet, MD, is joining the team at St....
Impact of drought on drinking water contamination: disparities affecting Latino/a communities
Long-term exposure to contaminants such as arsenic and nitrate in water is linked to an increased risk of various diseases,...
Pesticide exposure linked to stillbirth risk in new study
Living less than about one-third of a mile from pesticide use prior to conception and during early pregnancy could increase...
Viral defense protein speeds up female stem cell production
Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) have discovered a treatment which accelerates the production and quality of pluripotent...
Individuals vary in how air pollution impacts their mood
Affective sensitivity to air pollution (ASAP) describes the extent to which affect, or mood, fluctuates in accordance with daily changes...
Disaster plant pathology: solutions to combat agricultural threats from disasters
An often-overlooked component of natural and human-driven disasters is their potential to affect plant health and thus food security at...
Social rank may determine if animals live fast, die young
Anyone who has picnicked on the beach has experienced the unpleasant crunch of a sandwich with a surprise helping of...
Study suggests an MRI may help doctors predict more aggressive prostate cancer in patients
SOUTHFIELD, MI, Aug. 7, 2024 - New Corewell Health™ research suggests an MRI scan can help predict whether patients with...
