Huntsman Cancer Institute leads the way with advanced robotic surgery technology
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) proudly announces the addition of two da Vinci 5 robotic surgical systems.
Researchers create random versions of human genomes to study disease
The most complex engineering of human cell lines ever has been achieved by scientists, revealing that our genomes are more resilient to significant structural changes than was previously thought.
Study reveals how beneficial gut microbe breaks down mucus for health
A microbe found in the lower part of the gut that is associated with good health has been comprehensively analyzed and found to have a focused diet breaking down sugars…
New study challenges link between mother’s health during pregnancy and autism risk
While many studies have reported a link between a mother's health condition during pregnancy and her child's risk of autism, a new study shows that nearly all of these "associations"…
Mandatory calorie labels may worsen eating disorders
Mandatory nutrition labels may unintentionally harm individuals with eating disorders, raising concerns for public health and obesity intervention policies.
Drawn-out overhaul of troubled Montana hospital leaves lawmakers in limbo
Montana lawmakers are grappling with what they can do to improve patient care and operations at the state's psychiatric hospital since realizing that the efforts underway to restore the troubled…
Niger becomes first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis
The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Niger for having met the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, making it the fifth country globally and the first country in Africa to be acknowledged…
TBorNotTB: A novel AI-driven tool to streamline tuberculosis evaluation in hospitals
This study presents TBorNotTB, a CDSS designed to improve TB evaluation and streamline isolation decisions, reducing labor while maintaining detection accuracy.
Trump’s order on gender-affirming care escalates reversal of trans rights
President Donald Trump ratcheted up his administration's reversal of transgender rights on Tuesday with an executive order that seeks to intervene in parents' medical decisions by prohibiting government-funded insurance coverage…
The impact of first-time employment on young adults’ health behaviors
Researchers examine how the initial transition from school to work influences diet, physical activity, and sleep duration among adolescents and young adults.