Breastfeeding policies may come at a steep cost for mothers
Breast is best, or so the campaign launched by the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
New device simulates human diseases in multiple organs
Imagine a device smaller than a toddler's shoebox that can simulate any human disease in multiple organs or test new drugs without ever entering -; or harming -; the body.
Study finds increase in mental health spending for children, adolescents since the beginning of pandemic
Spending on mental health services for children and adolescents has risen by more than one-quarter since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing to rise even as the use of…
Independent physician practices more resilient during COVID-19, study finds
Large health systems are acquiring smaller physician practices at what some consider an alarming rate, leaving fewer independent practices.
Walkable neighborhoods reduce risk of obesity-related cancers in women
Residing in a more walkable neighborhood protects against the risk of overall obesity-related cancers in women, specifically postmenopausal breast cancer, but also ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, and multiple myeloma, according…
Groundbreaking research focuses on brain health monitoring, early detection of neurodegenerative diseases
Associate Professor at the University of Oulu Teemu Myllylä, a leading expert in biomedical engineering, recently discussed his team's groundbreaking work in brain health monitoring and early detection of neurodegenerative…
Study confirms accuracy of Vienna Prediction Model for venous thromboembolism
A prediction model can be used to identify people affected by venous thromboembolism who have only a low risk of recurrence and may not require long-term blood thinning.
Oral lipid nanoparticle drug shows promise for preventing colitis-associated cancer in mice
An oral lipid nanoparticle drug prevents tumor development in mice, suggesting this is a promising drug formulation for preventing colitis-associated cancer, according to a study led by researchers in the…
The adipose tissue dysfunction behind metabolically healthy obesity
A session at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes will explore the latest data on the concept of metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) –…
New strategy for treating chronic spinal cord injury leads to functional recovery of the forelimb
A new study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma demonstrates a strategy for treating a chronic spinal cord injury in rats that led to functional recovery of the paralyzed…