World’s first-in-human bladder transplant marks milestone in urologic surgery
Surgeons from Keck Medicine of USC and UCLA Health have performed the world's first-in-human bladder transplant.
Methotrexate found to be effective alternative to prednisone for pulmonary sarcoidosis
Prednisone is recommended as the first-line treatment for pulmonary sarcoidosis, but this steroid causes a number of unwanted side effects.
Waist-to-height ratio emerges as strong predictor of heart failure risk
Waist-to-height ratio predicts heart failure incidence, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Repeated antibiotics in preterm infants linked to long-term lung problems
Repeated perinatal antibiotic exposure in very low-birth-weight preterm infants was associated with impaired lung function and a higher risk of asthma at early school age. The findings underscore the need…
High cost of immunotherapy linked to financial hardship among cancer survivors
A study published today in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship found that cancer survivors receiving high-cost immunotherapy treatments were more likely to face financial hardship, leading to increased instances of…
Diabetes paradox: Rising diabetes prevalence poses a growing threat to the labor market
Advances in medical technology over the last 30 years have made it easier to detect and treat diabetes, leading to significant health improvements in people with the disease.
City size reduces obesity and impulsivity through better lifestyle and education
Researchers analyzing data from 915 U.S. cities found that both obesity and impulsivity (measured by ADHD rates) are less common in larger cities, with physical inactivity linking ADHD to obesity.…
Limited self sufficiency threatens global access to healthy and sustainable diets
Growing emphasis on self-reliance and trade barriers could impair the ability of people to consume healthy and sustainable diets around the world.
Newly discovered Cat1 protein halts viral infections by depleting cellular fuel
Every living creature on Earth needs to protect itself from things that would do it harm. Bacteria are no different. And despite their relative simplicity, they deploy remarkably savvy defensive…
Skipping breakfast and losing sleep: Are US girls sacrificing health to slim down?
More than half of US adolescent girls want to lose weight, even those with a healthy BMI. Many pursue weight loss while adopting habits like skipping breakfast, poor sleep, and…