Schematic of “umbrella of umbrellas” master protocol clinical trial. Credit: The American Journal of Human Genetics (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2025.10.006 Earlier this year, researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn…
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Skin cancer cluster found in 15 Pennsylvania counties with or near farmland
The researchers found that for every 10% increase in the amount of cultivated land, melanoma incidence rose by 14% throughout that region. A similar trend appeared with herbicide-treated acreage: a…
Intra-regional brain dynamics linked to person-specific characteristics
Research framework. Credit: Nature Human Behaviour (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41562-025-02332-0 People can think, behave and function very differently. These observed differences are known to be the result of complex interactions between…
Discontinuation of ADHD medication more common in children with underweight
Credit: Caleb Oquendo from Pexels Methylphenidate helps the brain to regulate focus and impulse control. It is the most commonly used medicine for ADHD and is the active substance in…
Stinky socks help replace human bait in surveys for river blindness
Across Africa, human flycatchers are required to act as bait to catch blackflies near rivers. Credit: DISSECT project New research shows that it’s possible to end the practice of using…
What are the signs of a brain tumor?
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Have you been having headaches that won’t go away, confusion or changes in your senses? You may wonder if these are signs of a brain tumor.…
Youth mental health often unrecognized in health care
Credit: Alex Green from Pexels Children and young people with high levels of mental health needs are struggling to receive the help they need, or to have their difficulties recognized,…
Omega-3 deficit linked to ADHD symptoms in Palestinian adolescents
Credit: Pok Rie from Pexels Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are influenced by socioeconomic factors in regions affected by conflict and resource limitations, a new study focusing on non-Western populations has…
Researchers call for greater clarity around prenatal screening forms
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new Australian study has found that forms used for one of the most common genetic screening tests in pregnancy—costing prospective parents up to $550—are often…
Timely home repairs are needed for good health in remote Aboriginal communities
by Stephanie Enkel, Asha Bowen, Hannah M.M. Thomas, Rachel Burgess, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain For people living in metro areas, a broken hot water system or washing machine…
