AI aids in early detection of breast cancer
The use of AI makes it possible for women with a high risk of breast cancer to be identified in mammography screening examinations so that the cancer can be caught…
Calcium channel blockers: A new hope for pregnant women with vasospastic angina
A woman with hopes to conceive was diagnosed with severe vasospastic angina (VSA); however, she was able to carry a healthy baby to full term without angina attacks after starting…
Understanding deprivation measures: A key to equitable public health resource allocation
Over the course of the pandemic, COVID-19 hit Black communities and communities of color particularly hard.
PFAS exposure linked to weaker bones in young people
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), manufactured chemicals used in products such as food packaging and cosmetics, can lead to reproductive problems, increased cancer risk and other health issues.
Ashwagandha extracts show promise in reducing stress hormones, study suggests
A systematic review reveals that Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) extracts can effectively reduce cortisol levels in the short term, offering a natural alternative for stress management, though long-term effects remain unexplored.
Researchers receive $2 million NSF grant to continue fight against airborne pathogens
Bahareh Behkam and collaborators have received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue their fight against airborne pathogens
Study reveals no ‘one-size-fits-all’ balance between solitude and socializing for well-being
Study in Scientific Reports finds no 'optimal' balance between solitude and socializing for mental health, suggesting that individual preferences and motivations play a crucial role in well-being.
New research may pave the way for treatment of vaginal yeast infections
New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections, by shedding new light on how microbes in the body absorb zinc.
Long COVID patients exhibit significant cognitive slowing, new study finds
Researchers find that patients with long COVID exhibit moderate-to-severe cognitive slowing compared to controls, highlighting a distinct cognitive signature of post-COVID-19 condition.
Thalamus-targeted deep brain stimulation improves cognition in brain injury patients
Study shows that deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the central lateral thalamic nuclei and medial dorsal tegmental tract improves executive function in patients with moderate-severe traumatic brain injury, offering a…