Loss of EU nurses after Brexit tied to 1,485 additional deaths annually
During the three years after the EU referendum poll, Brexit's impact on the NHS caused 1,485 additional deaths per year as a result of EU nurses leaving the UK following…
NR2F1 promotes cataract formation by activating STAT3 pathway
Cataracts are a prevalent ocular condition characterized by a progressive decline in vision, ultimately leading to blindness.
Extreme temperatures drive people toward high-fat diets, study finds
Short-term exposure to extreme temperatures alters dietary patterns by increasing fat intake, even when total calorie consumption remains stable. This shift, driven by physiological appetite regulation, raises the risk of…
Midlife exercise may help lower Alzheimer’s risk
An increase in physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help prevent Alzheimer's disease, while inactivity may be detrimental to brain health.
Can folic acid prevent or promote breast cancer? It depends on dose and DNA
Folic acid plays a dual role in breast cancer depending on dose and context. While moderate intake may reduce risk, high levels or genetic variants disrupting metabolism may promote tumor…
Study: Nicotine pouch use nearly doubles among U.S. high school students
The use of nicotine pouches - small, easily concealed sachets of nicotine and additives that are placed between the gum and lip - nearly doubled among U.S. high school students…
CAD/CAM techniques improve outcomes in jaw reconstruction after cancer surgery
For patients undergoing jaw reconstruction after surgery for head and neck cancer, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques can improve some key clinical outcomes, reports a study in the May…
Racial disparities in breast reconstruction persist despite ACA implementation
Despite steady increases in rates of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) after mastectomy, racial disparities in IBR have persisted in the years since implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), reports…
Mindfulness-based therapy found to decrease opioid cravings and improve emotional health
Researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) can help rewire the brain's response to natural healthy pleasure, leading to improved mood, greater…
Rare TYROBP gene variant found in Finns linked to increased Alzheimer’s risk
Found in the Finnish population, a rare variant of the TYROBP gene significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study led by the University of Eastern Finland shows.