Rising early adult mortality in the US: Death rates remain higher than expected post-pandemic
New research from the University of Minnesota shows that death rates for early adults, or adults aged 25–44, rose sharply ...
Scientists identify mechanism for self-repair of thymus, a crucial component of the immune system
A team of international researchers led by scientists at City of Hope have demonstrated a way to boost thymic function after damage in preclinical studies. The team's study results, published today in ...
Detection of poliovirus in EU sewage samples requires enhanced vaccination and increased surveillance: Report
Between September and December 2024, four countries in the EU/EEA (Finland, Germany, Poland, Spain) and the United Kingdom ...
Canadian preschoolers get nearly half of daily calories from ultra-processed foods, finds study
Researchers at the University of Toronto are sounding the alarm about the high consumption of ultra-processed foods among ...
Mouse study links low-level traffic air pollution to liver damage, fatty liver disease
Long-term exposure to low levels of traffic-related air pollution harms the liver and may raise the risk of ...
β-glucans show promise as adjuvants for allergy treatment
A recent study carried out by a research team from the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut investigated the immunomodulating properties of ...
Gut microbes may mediate the link between drinking sugary beverages and diabetes risk
It is well known that consuming sugary drinks increases the risk of diabetes, but the mechanism behind this relationship is ...
Key protein that intensifies psoriasis identified
Psoriasis, a painful and uncomfortable inflammatory skin condition that affects millions worldwide, flares up from the ...
MRI study examines overlap between two common neonatal brain injuries
Brain injuries are a leading cause of death and long-term disability in infants. Among the most common is neonatal ...
What can you do to prevent getting bird flu?
Public health officials are closely monitoring the latest bird flu outbreak that has sickened or killed millions of birds, chicken and cattle in the U.S. The virus, also known as avian influenza or ...
240-year-old drug could save UK NHS £100 million a year treating common heart rhythm disorder
A 240-year-old drug called digoxin could save the National Health Service (NHS) at least £100 million each year when treating ...