The risk of having a long-term mental health condition in England is roughly one in six for transgender men and women (16.4% and 15.9% respectively) and one in ten for cisgender men and women (8.8% and 12.0%), suggests the first nationally represent…

An increase in annual cardiorespiratory fitness by 3% or more is linked to a 35% lower risk of developing, although not dying from, prostate cancer, suggests research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. from Medical Xpress …

Eating up to three daily servings of the Korean classic, kimchi, may lower men's overall risk of obesity, while radish kimchi is linked to a lower prevalence of midriff bulge in both sexes, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ…

Elon Musk on Tuesday said his Neuralink startup had installed a brain implant in its first human patient with "promising" initial results. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/HBn1ehd

There is substantial geographic variation across the U.S. health care system to diagnose and treat early-stage Alzheimer's disease with disease-modifying therapies, and engaging primary care providers in the effort may be a key to accelerating d…

An analysis published in the British Medical Journal examines the risks faced by frontline workers in the United States during the pandemic and suggests reforms that could protect population health and save lives. The piece is the first of a series …

To understand the impact of organ donation after medical assistance in dying (MAiD), Quebec researchers analyzed data on all patients referred to Transplant Québec for possible organ donation after MAiD from January 2018 to December 2022. This repre…

A new review in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) is aimed at helping clinicians diagnose and manage polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine disorder that affects about 10% of females. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and he…

Engaging in music throughout your life is associated with better brain health in older age, according to a new study published by experts at the University of Exeter. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/OaGg…

As a scientist who investigates hunger and weight control, I'm interested in the way our brains let us know we've had enough. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/iCbnp5l

Pet owners forced to be separated from their animals in crisis situations, including those who are victims of domestic violence, are suffering from a lack of support services needed to protect them. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health …

Elisa Reyes has come to Plaza del Sol Family Health Center for doctor's appointments for more than a decade. Though she moved away a while ago, the 33-year-old keeps returning, even if it means a two-hour roundtrip bus ride. from Medical Xpres…

Gene therapy has allowed several children born with inherited deafness to hear. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/vFTBzH1

There was an increase in health care workforce turnover after the pandemic, according to a study published online Jan. 26 in JAMA Health Forum. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/jyLlTc9

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD for short, are 82% more likely to die earlier—from natural or unnatural causes—than people without the condition, a new study reveals. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories h…

Health disparities are seen in the prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases by disaggregated racial and ethnic subgroups, according to research published in the Jan. 25 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortali…

As digital devices progressively replace pen and paper, taking notes by hand is becoming increasingly uncommon in schools and universities. Using a keyboard is recommended because it's often faster than writing by hand. However, the latter has b…

A single dose of the typhoid conjugate vaccine, Typbar TCV, provides lasting efficacy in preventing typhoid fever in children ages nine months to 12 years old, according to a new study conducted by researchers at University of Maryland School of Med…

A new study co-led by investigators from Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, demonstrated the effectiveness of a gene therapy in restoring hearing function for children suffering from hereditary deafness. from Medical Xpress - late…

Children born moderately preterm (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 more than 1 million children. The findi…

Women who are diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) outside the NHS breast screening program are around four times as likely to develop invasive breast cancer and to die from breast cancer than women in the general population, finds a study…

Rhizarthrosis, also known as trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis, is a type of osteoarthritis that affects the thumb, and treatments range from splints to surgery. Investigators have uncovered various genetic differences between individuals with rhiza…

Alcoholics Anonymous has long been a cornerstone of treating alcohol use disorders in the United States. But even today, Americans are not accessing it equally, according to a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. from Medical …

New research has found that women with a history of severe mental illness face a lower risk of relapse after giving birth in regions where they have access to a community perinatal mental health team (CPMHT). from Medical Xpress - latest medical a…

A modeling study comparing the cost-effectiveness of gene therapy versus common care for patients with sickle cell disease found that gene therapy is beneficial in this patient population and likely cost-effective if the price stays below $2 million…

More than half of all melanoma diagnoses among white Americans may be overdiagnosed, according to a new study led by a researcher at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news sto…

Penicillin belongs to a group of antibiotics used by health care professionals to combat a wide array of bacterial infections, including strep throat, ear infections and pneumonia. Penicillin, one of the most widely prescribed antibiotics, is also o…

Cameroon will be the first country to routinely give children a new malaria vaccine as the shots are rolled out in Africa. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/ETmiu7D

As young people increasingly have access and exposure to online gambling, only one in four parents say they have talked to their teen about some aspect of virtual betting, a national poll suggests. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health n…

Clinician-scientists from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago were among a diverse, international group of experts tasked by the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) with developing and validating new data-based criteria…

How does time spent online, and especially social media, affect the brains and behaviors of children and youth? from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/42oGU0h

Winter is here, inflicting its usual array of symptoms—coughs, nasal congestion, fatigue and fever—and, this year, a new COVID-19 variant is dominating the scoreboard. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/gdF…

A multicenter study led by Amsterdam UMC and conducted in nine Dutch Intensive Care Units (ICUs) has shown that tailoring a computerized decision support system (CDSS) to the ICU environment significantly reduced the number of high-risk drug combina…

Health officials in Southern California are warning people to avoid eating raw oysters from parts of Mexico after more than 200 people recently fell ill with suspected cases of norovirus. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news storie…

Programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) is an important target for immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies that block its signaling and boost T-cell activity. PD-1 inhibitors have been approved for treating various types of cancer. from Medical Xpress - late…

Diagnostic accuracy is high in the emergency department, with about 5.7 percent of patients misdiagnosed, according to a report published Dec. 15 by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health ne…

The first documented case of pancreatic cancer dates back to the 18th century. Since then, researchers have undertaken a protracted and challenging odyssey to understand the elusive and deadly disease. To date, there is no better cancer treatment th…

Living in a high-income neighborhood, having private health insurance, and being older are tied to an increased likelihood that life support will be withdrawn for people who have suffered severe bleeding in the brain, a new study shows. from Medic…

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may have an increased risk of death from both natural and unnatural causes than those without the disorder, finds a study from Sweden published in The BMJ today. from Medical Xpress - latest medical …

UK law changes pose a threat to the security of messaging apps—and therefore their use in the NHS. In The BMJ today, doctors warn that patient care will suffer if they can no longer use apps such as WhatsApp and Signal to share information. from M…

Routinely referring patients to a tailored program of physiotherapy after a dislocated shoulder is no better than a single session of advice, supporting materials and the option to self-refer to physiotherapy, finds a clinical trial published by The…

A team of researchers from the ADA Forsyth Institute and University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill used single-cell transcriptomic analysis to successfully map dental pulp stem cells (DPSC) and periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSC) and found…

Lichen striatus (LS), a skin condition manifesting as linear eruptions following Blaschko's lines on the trunk or limbs of children, is often accompanied by hypopigmentation (loss of melanin or skin color). Interestingly, LS has a higher frequen…

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging titled, "Effects of resveratrol on in vitro circadian clock gene expression in young and older human adipose-derived progenitor cells." from Medical Xpress - latest medical and hea…

A survey conducted in Tokyo, Japan, has found that workers having lunch at company cafeteria or bringing homemade lunch are making nutritionally better choices compared to those who utilize takeout options or restaurants. from Medical Xpress - lat…

The first research study of the entire UK population highlights gaps in COVID-19 vaccine coverage. Between a third and a half of the populations of the four UK nations had not had the recommended number of COVID vaccinations and boosters by summer 2…

A population-based cohort study of more than 10,000 persons using gabapentinoids found that their use was associated with an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation. This study supports the warnings from regulator…

A clinical trial of more than 120 persons undergoing hemodialysis found that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) or trazodone were no more effective than placebo for improving mild to moderate chronic insomnia. These findings are impor…

Although they experience significantly higher rates of depression, post-traumatic stress and anxiety than their U.S.-born neighbors, refugees have largely not been able to see mental health providers. Transportation, cost, and language barriers all …

Gov. Gavin Newsom is revisiting California's phase-in of a nation-leading $25 minimum wage for health workers in the face of a projected $38 billion deficit, less than three months after he approved the measure. But renegotiating wages could thr…

The Quaker Oats Co has widened a recall of granola bars and cereals that was first announced in December, adding more products that may potentially be contaminated with salmonella. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https…

The use of the antipsychotic drugs quetiapine and haloperidol is associated with an increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death (SCD) caused by drug-induced QT prolongation, reports a new study in Heart Rhythm. from Medical …

Head hair comes in many colors, shapes and sizes, and hairstyles are often an expression of personal style or cultural identity. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/aixK42U

Problems with focus and impulse control can be common developmental stages through which children and adolescents naturally progress. But they can also be symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a chronic condition. from Medic…

With only days left before open enrollment closes, the Biden administration has announced that 20 million Americans have already signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news sto…

Acoramidis yields a significantly better four-step primary hierarchical outcome, including aspects of mortality and morbidity, than placebo for patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, according to a study published in the Jan. 11 issue o…

In a clinical guideline issued by the American College of Gastroenterology and published in the January issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology, recommendations are presented for the management of alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD). …

U.S. doctors are prescribing antifungal creams to patients with skin complaints at rates so high they could be contributing to the rise of drug-resistant infections, new research shows. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories …

In women living with HIV, preventive treatment with DHA-PPQ is a safe and effective strategy to prevent malaria during pregnancy, according to the final results of MAMAH, a clinical trial coordinated by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISG…

People with long COVID have dysfunctional immune cells that show signs of chronic inflammation and faulty movement into organs, among other unusual activity, according to a new study by scientists at Gladstone Institutes and UC San Francisco (UCSF).…

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a relatively common condition that affects most women who menstruate, at some point in their lives. Typically, PMS can cause a variety of symptoms, including mood swings, irritability, bloating, and fatigue. Moreover, …

Researchers from University of Oxford, Arizona State University, and University of Iowa have published a new Journal of Marketing study that examines how paying doctors to visit rural areas is a cost-effective way to provide reasonable access and ef…

A new research paper titled "Systemic changes induced by autologous stem cell ovarian transplant in plasma proteome of women with impaired ovarian reserves" has been published in Aging. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health new…

Researchers from Rutgers believe themselves among the leaders in a race to find an oral COVID-19 treatment to supplement or replace Paxlovid—the antiviral medication that helps keep high-risk patients out of the hospital and from dying. from Medic…

Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine have uncovered a link between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and somatic disorders, such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health new…

Since the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services launched the Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCaH) Waiver in 2020, thousands of patients from across 300 hospitals in 37 states have been treated in their homes. Yet little is understood about these…

In recent years, research has begun to reveal that the lines of communication between the body's organs are key regulators of aging. When these lines are open, the body's organs and systems work well together. But with age, communication lin…

Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators have analyzed the cells within triple-negative breast cancer tumors before and after radiation therapy with immunotherapy, identifying three patient groups with different responses to the treatment. Their study, pub…

A study published in Health Data Science, reveals critical insights into socioeconomic disparities in unhealthy food reliance using novel mobile phone data analysis. This study, led by researchers Charles Alba and Ruopeng An from Washington Universi…

Roy Calne, a pioneer of organ transplantation who led Europe's first liver transplant operation in 1968, has died aged 93. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/dlPB0IQ

Including patients as partners for making decisions about their medical treatments is an important aspect of patient-centered care. A new study from England examined choices that patients with breast cancer make when considering where to have surger…

Increasing patients' out of pocket costs for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), medications, which have been shown to dramatically reduce the risk of HIV infection, could lead to a significant reduction in PrEP use and a rise in HIV infection …

More than 2 in 5 U.S. adults suffer from obesity, an epidemic that continues to trend upward. While bariatric surgery is an extremely effective treatment option, a new national survey by Orlando Health reveals common stigmas that may deter those who…

A recent study found changes in blood flow in the retina could explain why some migraine patients experience visual symptoms. The findings could represent a long-sought observable marker for migraines that doctors can use to aid in the clinical trea…

Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have identified a mechanism that causes severe gastrointestinal problems with immune-based cancer treatment. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://…

How can health care systems increase diversity and inclusion in their workforce? from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/J9yGmKu

About three years before he retired, David Campbell noticed something weird happening as he typed. Whenever he tried to hit a letter, say "a," he'd get "aaa," like the keyboard was jamming or his finger was triple-tapping the…

Many of us want to live long, happy and healthy lives. Yet it's often confusing to know the best way to achieve this, and many aspects of modern, westernized living conspire to keep us from achieving this goal. from Medical Xpress - latest med…

A study conducted by researchers at Ruppin Academic Center in Israel and Columbia University documents the broad impact on the mental health of Israelis, both Jews and Arabs, with sharp increases in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression,…

The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse but it's too soon to tell how much holiday gatherings contributed to a likely spike in illnesses. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/Gi6tgkR

US regulators on Friday approved Florida's plan to import prescription drugs from Canada, making it the first state to win such authorization, in a bid to lower costs for American consumers. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news…

Researchers at the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, and Houston Methodist Hospital have developed a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy targeting T-cell lymphoma, an aggressive…

Researchers from Amsterdam UMC and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) have discovered that the persistent fatigue in patients with long COVID has a biological cause, namely mitochondria in muscle cells that produce less energy than in healthy patient…

More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face an expected but still nasty post-holiday spike in flu, COVID-19 and other illnesses. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt…

Hearing loss affects approximately 40 million American adults, yet only one in 10 people who need hearing aids use them, research shows. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/kI7RNct

With help from an artificial language network, MIT neuroscientists have discovered what kind of sentences are most likely to fire up the brain's key language processing centers. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories http…

Since the turn of the century, US suicide rates have ticked up almost every year. Now, deaths by suicide are at their highest in more than 80 years, according to new estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. from Medical Xpres…

A previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson's disease and offers a new direction for exploring potential treatments, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology s…

Infants born extremely prematurely need to get enrichment as an addition to breast milk. But does it make any difference whether the enrichment is made from breast milk or cow's milk when it comes to the risk of severe complications in children?…

A new protein risk score developed to predict the risk of death for persons with heart failure (HF) has demonstrated good calibration and may help clinicians better stratify mortality risk in these patients. The score is published in Annals of Inter…

Hospital-acquired adverse events are increased in association with private equity acquisition of hospitals, according to a study published in the Dec. 26 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. from Medical Xpress - latest medica…

For adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), those with heart failure (HF) hospitalizations have an increased risk for mortality and morbidity, according to a study published in the Dec. 5 issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association. …