Global experts propose major overhaul of obesity diagnosis, going beyond BMI to define when obesity is a disease
A global Commission, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and endorsed by more than 75 medical organizations ...
Molecule shown to produce cognitive improvement in rodents with early Alzheimer's disease
A University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) study proves that the WIN55.212-2 drug protects the brain and reverses the ...
Gluten-free food affordability a struggle for nearly half of Canadian households with kids who have celiac disease
Almost half of Canadian households that have children with celiac disease are struggling to afford gluten-free foods, ...
Soft bioelectronic sensor implant conforms to body's tissues, allowing brain monitoring through development
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and New York's Columbia University have embedded transistors in a soft, ...
Clinical trial: Off-the-shelf immunotherapy shows promise for B-cell lymphoma
A new type of cell-based immunotherapy shows promise for B-cell lymphomas, and due to innovations in manufacturing, could ...
Virtual reality pilot program shows promise for preventing substance misuse and violence
Health-risk behaviors such as binge drinking, drug use, and violence are common among college students. These issues are ...
For healthy hearing, timing matters: Neuroscientists use AI to explore real-world auditory processing
When sound waves reach the inner ear, neurons there pick up the vibrations and alert the brain. Encoded in their signals is a ...
Diabetes drug metformin linked to reduced skin cancer risk
A popular diabetes drug may provide protection against skin cancers, a new study says. Metformin significantly reduces people ...
Genetic mutation linked to higher SARS-CoV-2 risk
Researchers have identified a novel genetic risk factor for SARS-CoV-2 infection, providing new insights into the virus's ...
Yes, college students gain holiday weight too—but in the form of muscle, not fat
With the holidays behind us, many Americans are seeing the numbers on the scale go up a pound or two. In fact, data shows ...
The crucial role staffing instability plays in nursing home ratings
A study led by the University of California, Irvine has revealed the significant impact of staffing instability on nursing ...
Team reports on the blind spots in drug research funding
How much money does the public sector invest in the development of medicines? The Austrian Institute for Health Technology ...