Reviewers’ Notes Cigarette smokers have higher odds of tobacco dependence than those who vape or use a variety of types of tobacco products, according to a Mount Sinai study published in July in Nicotine & Tobacco Research. The findings suggest…
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Jim Weaver has had two major surgeries in the past decade: one to remove cancerous tumors from his bladder and another to clear a blocked artery. Weaver, 70, knew that after he emerged from surgery, he'd want privacy. But because…
Read MoreGender-affirming care required for transgender children, shows study
Reviewers’ Notes Many families whose transgender children need gender-affirming care will need to drive much further than before because of laws and other actions passed since 2021 in 20 states, a new study shows. The restrictions mean that 25% of…
Read MorePeople with increased genetic risk of Alzheimers may lose sense of smell first, research suggests
People who carry the gene variant associated with the strongest risk for Alzheimer’s disease may lose their ability to detect odors earlier than people who do not carry the gene variant, which may be an early sign of future memory…
Read MoreBrain single-cell study reveals genes that may be involved in post-traumatic stress and major depressive disorders
An international team led by investigators at McLean Hospital has analyzed the genes expressed in approximately 575,000 individual cells from the brains of people with and without post-traumatic stress and major depressive disorders (PTSD and MDD), revealing new insights into…
Read MoreThis Brilliant Teacher Taught His Students Science to the Tune of a T-Swift Song & It's Actually a Bop
Basically the entire world is in their Taylor Swift era right now (even celebrities are taking their kids to The Eras Tour!), and one teacher decided to take advantage of that. While some people might try to discourage their students…
Read MoreStudy finds high blood glucose levels sensitizes pancreatic cancer cells to chemotherapy
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat, being highly resistant to chemotherapy. However, there are no effective alternative therapies to chemotherapy, so chemo remains the best available treatment. Although there are fewer than roughly 60,000 new…
Read MoreViral TikTok health videos tend to cover three topics, rely on influencers
Sexual health, diet and exercise are the three topics that steal the show when it comes to popular health-related videos on TikTok. Unfortunately, there’s little else in terms of engaging health-related content on the video sharing platform, a Washington State…
Read MoreRSV is everywhere right now. What parents need to know about respiratory syncytial virus
This winter, we’re having to get our heads around another respiratory virusāRSV. It’s less well known than COVID or flu, but it’s also responsible for unplanned visits to the GP or emergency department, and days off school, childcare and work….
Read MoreKourtney Kardashian's Kids Gave Her 'Very Strict Instructions' About What to Wear When Seeing the 'Barbie' Movie
After years of dressing your kids, it’s a little weird when they flip the script on you. Suddenly, you are a mom to tweens, teens, and a 20-something, and they decide it’s time to dress you. Kourtney Kardashian seems super…
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