[ Many health videos on YouTube, even those made by doctors, may not be giving viewers reliable medical information, a new study suggests. Source link
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[ Elevated body mass index (BMI) and physical inactivity are metabolic drivers of hypertension-related chronic kidney disease (HT-CKD), with elevated BMI exerting a greater impact, according to a study published online Jan. 11 in Frontiers in Nutrition. Source link
Read More »People with obesity may have a higher risk of dementia
[ People with obesity and high blood pressure may face a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Source link
Read More »Distinct air pollutants show varying links to lung cancer subtypes and survival rates
[ A recent study has analyzed the relationship between different air pollutants and the main subtypes of lung cancer. Source link
Read More »Shingles vaccine linked to slower biological aging in older adults
[ Shingles vaccination not only protects against the disease but may also contribute to slower biological aging in older adults, according to a new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study. Source link
Read More »Alternative RNA splicing tied to schizophrenia-like behaviors in animal models
[ In a new study, Chinese researchers have discovered the previously unrecognized role of alternative splicing of the DOC2A gene in schizophrenia. Source link
Read More »Blood sugar spikes linked to higher risk of Alzheimer's disease
[ A study led by researchers from the University of Liverpool has found that spikes in blood sugar after meals may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Source link
Read More »Getting a grip on aging: Study pinpoints brain region tied to frailty
[ A new study suggests that a little-known region deep in the brain could be crucial for preserving physical strength as we age. The findings could help detect and prevent frailty before it begins. Source link
Read More »Genetic risk factor and viral infection jointly contribute to multiple sclerosis, study suggests
[ Recent findings suggest that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is involved in both causing multiple sclerosis (MS) and shaping its progression. Source link
Read More »TB harnesses part of immune defense system to cause infection, study finds
[ Scientists have made a discovery that helps explain why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis (TB)—and it involves the bacteria harnessing part of the immune system meant to protect against infection. Source link
Read More »'The Pitt' informs, educates viewers, study says
[ Gritty medical drama “The Pitt” has made a big difference in the way patients and families understand dicey issues like organ donation or end-of-life decision making, a new report says. Source link
Read More »Inflammatory immune cells predict survival and relapse in multiple myeloma
[ A new study maps the immune cell landscape of bone marrow in patients with multiple myeloma, a rare cancer that develops in the plasma cells of the bone marrow and has no cure. This large immune cell atlas, which includes robust patient outcome data, provides unparalleled new insights into …
Read More »Pregnant women hospitalized for COVID-19, and their newborns, have higher complication risk
[ When hospitalized for COVID-19, pregnant women—and their eventual newborn children—have a higher risk of complications, according to a Michigan Medicine study. Source link
Read More »Cardiovascular risk score identifies risk for ocular disease
[ The Pooled Cohort Equations (PCE) cardiovascular risk score stratifies risk for multiple ocular diseases, according to a study published online in Ophthalmology. Source link
Read More »Chronic kidney disease severity linked to gastroparesis
[ Chronic kidney disease (CKD) severity is associated with an increased risk for gastroparesis, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in the Journal of Personalized Medicine. Source link
Read More »Visual analog scale has comparable validity for perennial allergic, nonallergic rhinitis
[ The visual analog scale (VAS) demonstrates comparable validity for perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR) and nonallergic rhinitis (NAR) severity and quality-of-life (QoL) impairment, according to a study published online Dec. 23 in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. Source link
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Bu farw Ronnie yn 2020, yn ystod cyfnod clo Covid-19. “O’n i yn fy study lawr grisiau pan gefais i alwad ar fy ffôn symudol gan Ronnie, yn dweud ei fod wedi disgyn ac yn methu codi. Roedd e wedi cael strôc a doedden ni ddim yn cael mynd i’r …
Read More »Exposure to common air pollutants alters adolescent brain development, study finds
[ Physician-scientists at Oregon Health & Science University warn that exposure to air pollution may have serious implications for a child’s developing brain. Source link
Read More »Rapid test developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus
[ A rapid, highly accurate test has been developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a study published online Dec. 10 in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Source link
Read More »Diversity language in US medical research agency grants declined 25% since 2024, analysis finds
[ Words reflecting diversity language have appeared less frequently in grants awarded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since the 2024 US presidential election, with a 25% relative decrease between January 2024 and June 2025, finds a study in the Christmas issue of The BMJ. Source link
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