The big tax and spending package President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025, will cut government spending on health care by more than US$1 trillion over the…
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Micronutrient deficiency linked to chronic pain in new study
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Lower levels of certain vitamins and minerals were found to be associated with chronic pain in a study led by researchers at the University of Arizona…
What a disease in cats may teach us about long COVID
Leo, a 10-month-old tabby cat, is cared for by Clinical Trials Coordinator Jully Pires after receiving treatment as part of a clinical trial on FIP at UC Davis School of…
“City of Queens” turbulent history revealed in new archaeological study
Archaeologists have been conducting an in-depth study of Veszprém’s historic Castle District, revealing the turbulent history that shaped the “City of Queens.” The study is part of a major archaeological…
Socioeconomic disparities contribute to frequent ED visits for seizure
Racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities contribute to frequent emergency department visits for seizures, according to a study published online July 5 in Epilepsia. Brad K. Kamitaki, M.D., from Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson…
Fighting leukemia by breaking a hidden cell loop
Hollings researcher Sophie Paczesny has spent her career fighting one of the most difficult-to-treat blood cancers: acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Credit: MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer…
When disasters fall out of the public eye, survivors continue to suffer – a rehabilitation professional explains how sustained mental health support is critical to recovery
The devastating losses from the historic flooding in Texas Hill Country on July 4, 2025, are still coming into grim focus, with 121 deaths confirmed and more than 100 still…
Grandfather’s environmental chemical exposures may influence when girls get first period
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A grandfather’s exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals may impact the age when his granddaughter starts her first period, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO…
Trove of medieval treasures unearthed in Oslo
Archaeologists have unearthed a trove of nearly 3,000 medieval objects in Oslo’s port district of Bjørvika, Norway. The discovery mostly consists of leather goods, including shoes, bags, and knife sheaths,…
Oxytocin Protects Mood During Sleep Loss
Summary: New research suggests oxytocin, the so-called “love hormone,” may help protect women from mood disturbances caused by sleep disruption and hormonal changes during postpartum and menopause. In a controlled…
