Reviewed Lukas Chavez, Ph.D., has received $3.2 million from the National Institutes of Health to study how unique DNA circles found in cancer cells drive deadly pediatric brain tumors. The research aims to expose how the circular pieces of DNA…
Read MoreKeeping the warm glow of giving going significantly boosts repeat blood donations
New research has shown that boosting the “warm glow” feeling that people experience after giving blood significantly increases repeat blood donations, which are essential for the effective running of any health service. The research, led by the University of Nottingham…
Read MoreImmunologist wins Breakthrough Prize for innovative cancer treatment
When Michel Sadelain began his decades-long quest to genetically modify immune cells to fight cancer, his peers dismissed his ideas as absurd and even his mother grew concerned for his career. On Thursday, the French and Canadian scientist was announced…
Read MoreCleaning products emit hundreds of hazardous chemicals, new study finds
A study by Environmental Working Group scientists has found unsettling details about the potential health risks of common household cleaning products. The study, published today in Chemosphere, analyzed 30 cleaning products, including multipurpose and glass cleaners, air fresheners and more….
Read MoreSGLT2-inhibitors: No Benefit in Hospitalized COVID-19
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A new meta-analysis has shown that SGLT2 inhibitors do not lead to lower 28-day all-cause mortality compared with usual care or placebo in patients hospitalized with…
Read MoreMalnutrition early in life sets stage for poor growth and death: Three papers explore this devastating reality
In a trio of papers appearing in Nature on Sept. 13, 2023, researchers offer the most comprehensive look yet at how malnutrition affects growth in the first two years of life, underscoring a devastating reality for millions of children in…
Read More7 Common Myths About the Flu Shot, Debunked
If you have ever gotten sick from the flu, you know just how horrible it can be. From fever chills to feeling as if you’ve been hit by a truck, it truly is not an experience anyone ever wants to…
Read MoreWhy new mothers are more likely to see faces in everyday objects
A University of Queensland study has found women who’ve just had a baby are much more likely to see faces in everyday objects than other women. Dr. Jessica Taubert from UQ’s School of Psychology led research to determine if face…
Read MoreUser-unfriendly EHRs pose serious risks to patient safety
“Hospitals and health systems have spent more than $100 billion on EHRs over the last decade, and most believe that these systems are completely safe and usable but that is not necessarily the case,” said Dr. David Classen, a professor…
Read MorePayout system for Covid vaccine victims needs overhaul, inquiry told
Payout system for Brits who suffered vaccine damage during pandemic needs overhaul, Covid inquiry told The Covid Inquiry held its first preliminary hearing on Covid vaccines today Some 127 claims to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme have been approvedĀ But…
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