Infants of non-White ethnicities are at greater risk of death in England
Twelve percent of infant deaths in England could be avoided if all infants in England had the same risk of death as White infants, a new University of Bristol-led study…
Machine-learning tool predicts onset of psychosis using MRI brain scans
The onset of psychosis can be predicted before it occurs, using a machine-learning tool which can classify MRI brain scans into those who are healthy and those at risk of…
Study reveals high rates of intellectual disabilities among youth in foster care
Youth with foster care involvement have an increased risk for mental health diagnoses, trauma and worse outcomes in adulthood than their peers.
Reduced-sugar chocolate made with oat flour rated equal or better than regular chocolate
The secret to making delicious chocolate with less added sugar is oat flour, according to a new study by Penn State researchers.
URI study explores consumer perceptions and nutrition of processed foods
Ultra-processed foods make up more than half the food average Americans eat. Including frozen and prepared meals, most packaged snacks, desserts and carbonated soft drinks-;but also including more innocuous foods-;they…
Alpha Lipoic Acid for Diabetic Neuropathy: Does It Work?
This content originally appeared on diaTribe. Republished with permission.By Patrick Sullivan Alpha-lipoic acid is an omega-3 fatty acid naturally found in food. Some studies suggest that supplementing with ALA may play…
The effect of wealth-related inequality on undernutrition in children under five
A new study in Scientific Reports examines this area, looking at how the two are related in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).
In fight over Medicare payments, the hospital lobby shows its strength
In the battle to control health care costs, hospitals are deploying their political power to protect their bottom lines.
Interpersonal distrust from childhood bullying linked to mental health problems in teens
A new study, co-led by UCLA Health and the University of Glasgow, found that young teenagers who develop a strong distrust of other people as a result of childhood bullying…
Combination therapy offers breakthrough in NSCLC treatment
A specific combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy may better help patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) overcome inherent immune resistance and reinvigorate anti-tumor activity, according to a new…