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Medical debt associated with higher cancer death rates
Folks who are loaded down with medical debt are less likely to survive a bout of cancer, a new study reports.
Switching to zero-emission vehicles could save 90,000 lives by 2050, report suggests
Electric cars can save millions of lives and reduce healthcare costs by improving air quality so people can breathe better and freer, according to a new report by the American...
Could fused neurons explain COVID-19’s ‘brain fog’?
Of all of COVID-19’s symptoms, one of the most troubling is “brain fog.” Victims report headache, trouble concentrating, and forgetfulness . Now, researchers have shown that SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse...
Researchers say new AI program can predict majority of hospital readmissions
Researchers at New York University have designed a new artificial intelligence program that can read notes by physicians, help diagnose patients and estimate their length of a hospital stay.
Climate change and conflict are fueling Nigeria's food insecurity crisis, says researcher
An alarming number of Nigerians—approximately 25.3 million—are in danger of acute food insecurity during the next few months, according to a recent report from the United Nations' Food and Agriculture...
Study Illustrates How Military Blasts Cause Trauma to Unborn Babies
Amidst military conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, this study provides new insight into how military blasts injure unborn babies. The findings could help doctors to better assess...
MD Anderson Research Highlights for June 7, 2023
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention.
New research reveals the suffering of people whose dogs died after eating 1080 poison baits
Use of sodium fluoroacetate poison baits—commonly known as 1080—to kill unwanted animals is widespread in Australia. But it occurs largely out of sight and out of mind. We may see...
A new shot can be a safe and effective alternative to surgical spaying
Less invasive measures could protect stray cats and the environment. Deposit Photos A staggering 80 percent of the world’s 600 million estimated domestic cats are stray or feral animals. These cats face a...
Developing new nanoparticle treatments for brain tumors
Northwestern Medicine investigators have developed a novel nanoparticle treatment for glioblastoma, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Ready to Serve! "46 Food Recipes that Help to Train Swallowing" from Chula's Faculty of Allied Health Sciences - A Collection of Recipes for Both Sweet and Savory Dishes for the Aged who Have Trouble Chewing and Swallowing Their Food
A lecturer from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University has worked with the Thai Dietetic Association to research and develop innovative food and beverages for the aged and...
Wildfire smoke is choking the eastern United States
The Downtown Manhattan skyline stands shrouded in a reddish haze as a result of Canadian wildfires on June 6, 2023 in New York City. Over 100 wildfires are burning in the Canadian...
Bills' Damar Hamlin fully practices for first time since cardiac arrest
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was seen as a full practice participant for the first time since his on-field cardiac arrest last season, pulling on a helmet during organized team...
Some patients with rectal cancer, lymphoma may safely skip radiation therapy
Radiation therapy might not be necessary in treating some forms of rectal cancer and lymphoma, sparing patients from the toxic treatment, a pair of new clinical trials shows.
Pope Francis to undergo intestinal surgery
Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital Wednesday where he will undergo intestinal surgery to correct a hernia causing him pain.
Trial shows immunotherapy drug Opdivo is safe, effective against Hodgkin lymphoma
The widely used immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) is safer and more effective in treating adults and children with advanced Hodgkin lymphoma than the targeted therapy now used as standard care...
7 injured in shooting outside Virginia high school graduation; 2 in custody
Seven people were shot following a high school graduation Tuesday in Virginia, according to Richmond Police who said three people were seriously injured. Two suspects are in custody.
2 more infant deaths prompt new warning to stop using, selling recalled newborn loungers
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is reissuing its warning to parents and caregivers to stop using Boppy Newborn Loungers, recalled in 2021, after two more infants died on the "unsafe...
Why are dog breeds with innate diseases popular?
Flat-faced dogs, such as French and English Bulldogs, are extremely popular despite suffering from severe innate diseases. Hungarian researchers have attempted to uncover the explanation for this paradox. In the...
Concessions made for bipartisan debt limit deal proving costly to many
The provisions of the new Fiscal Responsibility Act are becoming clearer, and they could end up negatively affecting thousands of Americans relying on government assistance.
How to better protect yourself from the health effects of wildfire smoke
From do-it-yourself air cleaning devices to moving your workout indoors, experts say more Canadians will see smoky summer days and need to plan ahead to avoid potentially dangerous exposures.
Southern Poverty Law Center labels parents' rights groups extremist, anti-government
The Southern Poverty Law Center released a report Tuesday, saying hate groups are on the rise and targeting public education through book bans and demonstrations, as the number of militia...
Rsearcher finds factors linked with chronic school absenteeism
More than 7 million school-age children, or 16% of the student population, in the United States are missing at least 15 days of school during an academic year—an issue known...
Federal judge blocks Florida ban on transgender medical treatment for minors
Saying gender identity is real, a federal judge temporarily blocked portions of a new Florida law that bans transgender minors from receiving puberty blockers, ruling Tuesday that the state has...
Nebraska scientists closing in on long-lasting swine flu vaccine
A successful long-term experiment with live hogs indicates Nebraska scientists may be another step closer to achieving a safe, long-lasting and potentially universal vaccine against swine flu.
Why are dog breeds with innate diseases popular?
Flat-faced dogs such as French and English bulldogs are extremely popular despite suffering from severe innate diseases. Hungarian researchers have attempted to uncover the explanation for this paradox. In the...
Birth control for cats is effective, but ‘ahead of its time’
For the first time, researchers have isolated a hormone that can prevent cats from getting pregnant. A single dose of a viral vector containing anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), a naturally occurring hormone, prevented ovulation and...
Judge blocks new Florida law that bans gender-affirming care for minors
A Florida federal judge on Tuesday halted the state's ban on gender affirming care, saying Florida has prohibited the treatments even when medically appropriate.