New zebrafish model provides insight into how the brain acquires essential omega-3 fatty acids
Researchers at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute at UCLA and the National Institutes of Health have developed a zebrafish model that provides new insight into how the brain acquires essential omega-3 fatty acids,…
Read MoreTPP may be an underrecognized cause of paralysis in young Hispanic men
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP), a rare neurological condition causing limbs to go limp, may be an underrecognized cause of paralysis in young Hispanic men, a review of data by UT Southwestern Medical Center endocrinologists shows. The rare paralysis disorder is…
Read MoreThis FQHC slashed its patient no-show rate with AI in 3 months
The New York City-based Urban Health Plan used artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency and patient care and got a handle on its annually high patient no-show rates with cost-effective patient interventions. Higher-than-average missed appointments No-shows are due to multiple…
Read MorePediatric IBD risk linked to antibiotics, Western diet and higher family income
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Read MoreCan driving status can be considered a proxy for successful aging?
In a recent study published in PLOS ONE, researchers evaluated the association between the functional, cognitive, and social aspects of car diving and successful aging (SA). Study: Association between car driving and successful ageing. A cross sectional study on the…
Read MoreThis is the worst sleeping position for your posture, according to an expert
Getting those all-important eight hours is meant to leave us feeling refreshed and well rested. But if you wake up with aches, pains, and like you’ve aged 30 years overnight, you can regret ever going to bed in the first…
Read MoreStudy shows MPXV can persist on surfaces for extended periods, but can be inactivated by alcohol-based disinfectants
Following the widespread transmission of the human monkeypox virus (MPXV) in 2022 throughout the world, scientists began studying different aspects of this virus to protect individuals from contracting this disease. There remain few studies that have assessed the surface stability…
Read MoreSeven tips for beating a bloated belly – including what foods to eat
Easy Ways to Live Well: Steph McGovern discusses bloating “Gut health is incredibly important for our overall well-being,” stated Ashleigh Tosh. “If it’s not being taken care of then it can have a negative effect on your everyday life.” A…
Read MoreThese are the worst foods to eat while celebrating the coronation
I’m a dentist… these are the worst four foods to eat while celebrating King Charles’ Coronation this weekend Choosing a coronation feast is not a trifle in terms of keeping your teeth healthy Read more: King Charles III coronation schedule:…
Read MoreSmart surgical implant coatings provide early failure warning while preventing infection
Newly developed “smart” coatings for surgical orthopedic implants can monitor strain on the devices to provide early warning of implant failures while killing infection-causing bacteria, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers report. The coatings integrate flexible sensors with a nanostructured antibacterial…
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