There are almost 1.1 million licensed physicians in the United States. That may sound like a lot, but the country has struggled for decades to train enough physicians to meet…
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Virtual antenatal care linked to poorer pregnancy outcomes
Credit: Amina Filkins from Pexels Women who receive more virtual antenatal care during their second or third trimesters could experience poorer pregnancy outcomes, including higher risks of preterm birth, cesarean…
Cancer cells reactivate embryo-like gene editors to fuel growth, research reveals
Hodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0 Cancer cells are known to reawaken embryonic genes to grow. A new study reveals the disease also…
Lost city discovered on Guerrero’s Costa Chica
Archaeologists from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have discovered a well-preserved ancient city on Guerrero’s Costa Chica, a discovery that could redefine the region’s ancient cultural landscape.…
Crucial protein enables immune system memory
Confirmation of POSH deletion in POSHfl/fl CD4-Cre mice. (A) Schematic depicting the original SH3rf1tm1a(EUCOMM)Hmgu genetic construct (top) and the construct after deletion of the luciferase/neo cassette (bottom) for the POSHfl/fl…
Child Abuse Leaves Lasting Biological Scars on the Brain and DNA
Summary: New research reveals that child maltreatment leaves measurable biological “scars” on DNA, altering brain structure and function. Using a genome-wide epigenetic analysis, scientists identified four key methylation sites—ATE1, SERPINB9P1,…
HIV rates are highest in the American South, despite effective treatments – a clash between culture and public health
The American South has the highest HIV rates in the country, accounting for more than half of new HIV diagnoses nationwide in 2023. This is despite growing availability of a…
Zombies, jiangshi, draugrs, revenants − monster lore is filled with metaphors for public health
Imagine a city street at dusk, silent save for the rising sound of a collective guttural moan. Suddenly, a horde of ragged, bloodied creatures appear, their feet shuffling along the…
Study uncovers a neural circuit that prompts mice to stop drinking
The activation profiles of MS neurons respond to body fluid changes. a, Fos-labeling strategy using a TRAP2 system. b, Experimental timelines for identifying brain activation induced by thirst or water…
