Health
The anti-acne medicine isotretinoin, which can cause defects in a developing fetus, is now used by almost 2 in 1,000 girls and women of childbearing age, according to analysis of German database of 25 million
The anti-acne medicine isotretinoin, which can cause defects in a developing fetus, is now used by almost 2 in 1,000...
Researchers create safer form of coxiella burnetii for scientific use
WHAT: Scientists have unexpectedly discovered that the weakened form of the bacteria Coxiella burnetii (C. burnetii) not typically known to...
C-Path promotes Cécile Ollivier to Vice President of Global Affairs, expanding leadership in drug development
AMSTERDAM and TUCSON, Ariz., January 25, 2024 — Critical Path Institute (C-Path) today announced the promotion of Cécile Ollivier, M.S., from Managing Director, Europe to...
Suicide and race: Uncovering patterns underlying increasing suicide rates in the USA
Are there specific communities that bear the brunt of suicide mortality? Certain studies have revealed that historically marginalized and economically...
Development of real-time trace hydrogen gas leakage via a novel terahertz-wave optical platform
Hydrogen gas is the smallest and lightest of all known molecules, and its colorless and odorless nature makes it easy...
A pathway to environmental restoration: Sustainable strategies for cesium removal from radioactive wastewater
The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, triggered by the earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011, resulted in a severe release...
Avoiding cloudy messaging: Vape prevention campaigns face challenges
Flinders University researchers say that cohesive and collaborative action from preventive health communicators and organisations is needed to inform young...
Salk Institute Professor Ronald Evans honored with Japan Prize
LA JOLLA (January 22, 2024)—Salk Professor Ronald Evans has been named the 2024 recipient of the Japan Prize in the...
Reducing newborn deaths across Africa enters phase 2 with $65 million
HOUSTON – (Jan. 24, 2024) – The Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST360) international alliance launched Phase 2 of its groundbreaking mission...
DNA from preserved feces reveals ancient Japanese gut environment
DNA from ancient feces can offer archaeologists new clues about the life and health of Japanese people who lived thousands...
Obesity spiked in children during COVID-19 lockdowns—only the youngest bounced back
Obesity among primary school children in the UK spiked during the COVID-19 lockdown, with a 45% increase between 2019/20 and...
City of Hope, TGen researchers develop machine-learning tool to detect cancer earlier via liquid biopsy
LOS ANGELES — Researchers at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United...
A year of breakthroughs from Cincinnati Children’s
Cincinnati Children’s continues to be a cradle for great discoveries.Credit: Cincinnati Children's Cincinnati Children’s continues to be a cradle for...
Facial recognition app for dogs developed to help in fight against rabies
A new mobile phone-based facial recognition application for dogs has the potential to significantly improve rabies vaccination efforts in endemic...
Walking fitness can predict fracture risk in older adults
The ability to walk one kilometre comfortably can help predict fracture risk, according to researchers at the Garvan Institute of...
Learning for life: The higher the level of education, the lower the risk of dying
Education saves lives regardless of age, sex, location, and social and demographic backgrounds. That’s according to the latest and largest...
Non-COVID-19 deaths among people with diabetes jumped during pandemic
Non-COVID-19-related deaths among people with diabetes increased during the pandemic, as did the diabetes complication of sight loss, according to...
Few patients successfully treat their type 2 diabetes through weight loss
A new study finds that very few patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are able to achieve normal blood glucose...
New checklist to help researchers accurately and consistently report consensus methods used in biomedical research
Author Interview:Credit: Gattrell WT et al., 2024, PLOS Medicine, (CC-BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Author Interview: Why did you create this reporting...
A new 3D bioprinted model offers a novel tool to study common liver disease, and perhaps find an effective treatment
Metabolic dysfunction- associated steatohepatitis, or MASH, is an inflammatory, liver-scarring disease that has reached epidemic proportions, with an estimated 1.5%...
