Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Short-term very low calorie diets are safe for teenagers living with moderate to severe obesity when closely monitored by an experienced dietitian, says new research to…
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How meth became an epidemic in America, and what’s happening now that it’s faded from the headlines
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Rural America has long suffered from an epidemic of methamphetamine use, which accounts for thousands of drug overdoses and deaths every year. William Garriott, an anthropologist…
AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health
Credit: CC0 Public Domain We all experience loss and grief. Imagine, though, that you don’t need to say goodbye to your loved ones, that you can recreate them virtually so…
A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study, expanding options for screening
by Carla K. Johnson This image provided by Guardant Health in March 2024, shows packaging for their colon cancer blood test, Shield. According to a study published Wednesday, March 13,…
Research finds not placing a drain improves distal pancreatectomy outcomes
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Research led by Amsterdam UMC across 10 Dutch hospitals and two Italian hospitals has found that not placing a drain during surgery improves outcomes in patients…
Digestive problems in ‘long COVID’ linked to psychological trauma, according research
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Many people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 when the virus arrived in spring 2020 experienced a high rate of gastrointestinal problems and psychological trauma more than…
Abnormal brain structure identified in children with developmental language problems
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A rigorous analysis of numerous studies concludes that a part of the brain traditionally associated with movement is abnormal in children with developmental language impairments, according…
Neurological conditions now leading cause of ill health and disability globally, new analysis finds
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Globally, the number of people living with, or dying from, neurological conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and meningitis has risen substantially over…
Often overlooked stem cells hold hidden powers for blood disease treatments
Researchers have identified a method to enhance the regenerative capabilities of stem cells found in umbilical cord blood, which could have benefits for bone marrow transplants. Credit: 2024 KAUST; Heno…
Poor neighborhoods linked to elevated dementia risk and faster brain aging
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Living in a poorer neighborhood is linked to accelerated brain aging and increased dementia risk early in life, regardless of income level or education, a Duke…
