Study addresses knowledge gap of clinical features and outcomes of Black patients with melanoma
Researchers identified patient- and tumor-level melanoma features in black individuals.
Research shows that receiving warmth from a caregiver during childhood protects cardiovascular health later in life
Researchers examined the association between childhood Risky Family (RF) environment and cardiovascular health (CVH).
One in six admit they probably wouldn’t know if their child was betting online, national poll suggests
The C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health surveyed a national sample of parents with teens aged 14-18 years to gather insights into online betting behaviors and parental…
Mood boosters reduce inflammation in IBD by 18%, study finds
New King's College London research reveals that interventions which improve mood can reduce levels of inflammation in people with inflammatory bowel disease by 18 per cent, compared to having no…
Social isolation poses greater mortality risk than loneliness in obese individuals, study finds
A study in "JAMA Network Open" reveals that social isolation, more than loneliness, is strongly associated with increased mortality risk in obese individuals compared to those with normal weight.
New insights into why immunotherapy works for some cancers, not others
A multi-institutional study co-authored by University of Texas at Arlington scientists uncovered a mechanism by which cancer cells prevent the immune system from activating and attacking the cancerous invaders.
Preterm babies at higher risk of long-term neurodevelopmental issues, study finds
Children born moderately (32-33 weeks) or late preterm (34-36 weeks) have higher long-term risks of neurodevelopmental difficulties that can affect their behavior and ability to learn, finds a study of…
RT-PCR genotyping outperforms whole-genome sequencing in speedy and accurate COVID-19 variant tracking
A study in JAMA Network Open shows RT-PCR genotyping assays as a faster, cost-effective alternative to WGS for SARS-CoV-2 variant surveillance, offering high accuracy and scalability.
NHS health checks linked to reduced risk of heart, brain, kidney, and liver diseases
A study analyzing UK Biobank data found that individuals who underwent the NHS health evaluation had a lower long-term risk of various diseases and mortality compared to those who did…
Study confirms safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy for infant neurodevelopment
A large cohort study in "JAMA Pediatrics" found no significant differences in neurodevelopmental rates between infants exposed to COVID-19 vaccines in-utero and those who were not, affirming the safety of…