UTHealth Houston study to examine how eviction protection during the pandemic affects mental health
During the COVID-19 pandemic, eviction moratoria prevented or delayed many people from experiencing homelessness.
COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome
Having a COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased risk of developing the rare disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome within the next six weeks, according to a study published in the…
Arterial DNA damage contributes to vascular aging
A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 19, entitled, "Reduction of double-strand DNA…
Robotic prosthetic ankles allow amputees to move more “naturally”
Robotic prosthetic ankles that are controlled by nerve impulses allow amputees to move more "naturally," improving their stability, according to a new study from North Carolina State University and the…
Migrants face greater risk of inferior care for type 2 diabetes, Denmark study shows
A large, population-wide study of Denmark residents with type 2 diabetes shows that migrants typically face a greater risk of inferior care for their disease than native Danes, particularly when…
E-cigarette flavor restrictions may increase cigarette sales, study finds
The immense popularity of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, among young people has led many policymakers to restrict the sale of flavored varieties.
Scientists identify two promising new treatment options for men with recurrent prostate cancer
Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators have identified two promising new treatment options for men with recurrent prostate cancer-; both of which helped patients live longer without their disease progressing than the current…
Surgery to straighten a crooked septum more effective than nasal sprays, trial suggests
Surgery to straighten a crooked septum (the thin wall of bone and cartilage dividing the space between the two nostrils) is more effective than nasal sprays, and should be offered…
Study sheds light on how NAD+ levels decline with age in the ovaries, affecting fertility
A woman's fertility normally decreases by her late 30s with reproductive function eventually ceasing at menopause.
One in five Norwegians suffering from inadequate tinnitus treatment
Researchers have concluded that many people are suffering unnecessarily and that treatment provision offered to patients is failing at many levels.