Medical research and public health — studies, clinical trials, and discoveries improving human health.
Eating one avocado a day may lower heart disease risk
Researchers found that consuming one avocado daily reduces cardiovascular risk markers in obese adults. The study tracked participants over six months…
Alzheimer's blood tests are transforming how patients get diagnosed — here's what to know
Blood tests for Alzheimer's disease are entering clinical practice and reshaping how doctors diagnose the condition before symptoms appear. Researcher…
Learning to better understand bone-like minerals
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a method to better understand and stabilize hydroxyapatite, the calcium phosphate…
Scientists find a simple way to stop cavities without drilling
Researchers have identified a noninvasive cavity treatment that eliminates the need for drilling, anesthesia, or sedation in young patients. Silver di…
Daily multivitamin may help older adults stay independent
A new study suggests that daily multivitamins may help older adults maintain the physical function needed for independent living. Researchers tracked …
Machine learning LDL-C equation comparable to original Martin-Hopkins
Researchers have developed a machine learning algorithm that calculates low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels with accuracy matching the …
Monkeys have a basic intuition for geometry, study suggests
Researchers have discovered that baboons and macaques employ geometric reasoning strategies similar to humans when matching shapes, pointing to an evo…
Biological 'superspreader' event could be imminent as more than 1,000 ships idle in the Strait of Hormuz, scientists warn
A growing fleet of idle vessels in the Strait of Hormuz presents an unexpected biological threat, according to researchers monitoring the region. More…
Misfolded insulin may be quietly driving diabetes
Insulin-producing beta cells rely on a quality control system to prevent protein damage, and disrupting this system may accelerate type 2 diabetes, ac…
Mosquitoes are rapidly activating enzymes against common insecticide, researchers warn
Mosquitoes are evolving rapid resistance to pyrethroid insecticides, the chemical backbone of modern mosquito control programs worldwide. Researchers …
Scientists may have found a clue to prevent muscles from aging, study hints
Researchers have identified a compound that preserves muscle mass in aging mice, opening a potential path to treating muscle atrophy in humans. The fi…
Scientists reveal what sparkling water really does to your teeth
Sparkling water poses minimal risk to tooth enamel, researchers found in a new study examining how beverages alter mouth chemistry. The research track…
Peptides are the latest wellness trend – but do they work?
A US drug advisory committee has recommended approval for several experimental peptides as the wellness industry embraces these compounds as the lates…
Q&A: What influences teens' career expectations?
Teenagers in the United States and United Kingdom report higher career ambitions than they did twenty years ago, according to research from Penn State…
Extreme heat increases the risk of workplace injuries across Canada
# Extreme Heat Increases Workplace Injury Risk Across Canada Extreme heat sweeping across Canada elevates the risk of workplace injuries, according t…
Military's testosterone screening program could lead to overtreatment and side effects, including impaired T production
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to implement regular testosterone screening across its service members, despite explicit warnings from major medi…
The bacteria behind gum disease may also harm your heart valves, early research suggests
Researchers have identified a potential link between oral bacteria associated with gum disease and damage to heart valves. A bacterium commonly found …
CRISPR makes prostate cancer vulnerable to immunotherapy
Researchers have combined CRISPR gene editing with immunotherapy to attack prostate cancer from two angles simultaneously. The technique uses CRISPR t…
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