Study shows link between moderate radon exposure and increased risk of stroke
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linked to an increased risk of stroke.
Diabetes medication class tied to lower risk of kidney stones
Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased risk of kidney stones, but some forms of treatment for this condition may also have the benefit of lowering risk of kidney stones.…
Researchers uncover potential non-opioid treatment for chronic pain
A new approach to treating neuropathic pain is making a key step forward. Neuropathic pain is among the most difficult types of pain to alleviate and current treatments are often…
Virtual relaxation therapy reduces distress in end-of-life care
A new study published in Frontiers in Virtual Reality explored the effectiveness of a psychological strategy called Flourishing-Life-Of-Wish Virtual Reality Therapy (FLOW-VRT)® in helping people cope with their symptoms and achieve…
CRISPR revolutionized: New method edits genes directly in the body
Most approved gene therapies today, including those involving CRISPR-Cas9, work their magic on cells removed from the body, after which the edited cells are returned to the patient.
Circulatory cholesterol levels are inversely linked to mortality of patients with sepsis and critical illness
The association between biomarkers of cholesterol homeostasis and mortality in critically ill patients.
People with polycystic ovary syndrome may have memory and thinking problems in midlife
People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems in middle age, according to new research published in the January 31, 2024, online issue…
Is there an association between vitamin D, immunocompetence, and aging?
The role of an individual’s immunocompetence in the responsiveness to vitamin D.
New microscopy technology unveils detailed images of brain cancer tissue
Brigham and MIT researchers uncovered never-before-seen details in human brain tissue with new, inexpensive microscopy technology.
Surge in syphilis cases leads some providers to ration penicillin
When Stephen Miller left his primary care practice to work in public health a little under two years ago, he said, he was shocked by how many cases of syphilis…