Doctors are as vulnerable to addiction as anyone. California grapples with a response.
Ariella Morrow, an internal medicine doctor, gradually slid from healthy self-esteem and professional success into the depths of depression.
Study finds previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson’s disease
Researchers explored the effects of a small humanin-like peptide 2 (SHLP2) variant on mitochondrial function.
Global study reveals varied intention to receive monkeypox vaccine: 61% prevalence worldwide
The global prevalence and regional differences in the intention to receive the monkeypox.
Woman petitions health insurer after company approves — then rejects — her infusions
When KFF Health News published an article in August about the "prior authorization hell" Sally Nix said she went through to secure approval from her insurance company for the expensive…
Chronic ear infections linked to lasting brain and language deficits in children
Ear infections are a common childhood experience, but a new study suggests parents should take these infections seriously to preserve their children's language development.
Diet-related inflammation may raise stroke risk, US study finds
The relationship between the dietary inflammatory index (DII) and stroke incidence.
New compound effective against bacterial species resistant to multiple classes of existing antibiotics
Recent studies by Zampaloni et al. and Pahil et al. published in the journal Nature describe a novel method of inhibiting the growth of Gram-negative bacteria such as Acinetobacter using…
How cancer stem cell exosomes fuel tumor growth and evade immune attack
A new editorial paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on December 20, 2023, entitled, "Therapeutically harnessing cancer stem cell-derived exosomes."
Strength training program boosts lives of over 20,000 seniors
For nearly 20 years, Stephen Ball has been a man on a mission: helping older Missourians stay healthy and get stronger through physical activity.
Vegetables, legumes, and seafood diet linked to lower heart risk in older men
Study reveals that a diet rich in vegetables, legumes, and seafood significantly reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in men over 75, compared to diets high in whole…