Home dust chemicals predict asthma and allergies in children
Millions of children worldwide suffer from asthma and allergic rhinitis (AR), two chronic respiratory conditions that significantly impact their quality of life.
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: 2023 is a wrap
Even without covid dominating the headlines, 2023 was a busy year for health policy.
Examining two serum biomarkers as early predictors of cognitive decline in women
Researchers from the University of Michigan have connected two blood biomarkers to changes in cognitive function in women in midlife, opening a potentially powerful path to noninvasive, earlier detection and…
Basal spot junctions: A new player in epithelial adhesion and hippo signaling
Australian researchers have discovered a new way that epithelial cells, which form layers in organs like the skin and stomach, attach to one another, and how they perceive growth signals…
Unraveling nuanced roles of JAK inhibitors in inflammation
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have gained a deeper understanding of the nuanced roles of JAK inhibitors, or modulators, in inflammation across various cell types…
Low-magnification narrow-band imaging takes gastric cancer screening to the next level
Helicobacter pylori infection is recognized as a significant risk factor for gastric cancer. Hence regular screening for early detection is particularly crucial in regions with a high prevalence.
UKHSA announces concerning rise in antibiotic-resistant Shigella cases
There has been a concerning rise in cases of extensively antibiotic-resistant Shigella sonnei infections, mainly in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), UKHSA has announced.
MHRA provides 5 festive top tips for people taking medicines or using medical devices
Christmas and New Year is a time when we particularly want to keep well and stay safe. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has set out 5 festive…
Night owls at higher risk of coronary artery calcification
Artery calcification is almost twice as common in night owls compared to early birds, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Sleep loss linked to reduced positivity and heightened anxiety
Sleep loss does more than just make us tired. It can undermine our emotional functioning, decrease positive moods and put us at higher risk for anxiety symptoms, according to a…