Personalized chatbot feedback encourages teens to drink less sugar
By turning daily drink tracking into interactive coaching, researchers found that tailored chatbot feedback not only curbed teens’…
Innovative screening tool launched to identify individuals at risk for hereditary cancers
Ochsner Health announces the launch of its Genetic Wellness Assessment, an innovative screening tool to help identify individuals…
Errors in EPG5 gene implicated in rare infant condition and adult neurodegenerative diseases
Errors in a gene known to cause a serious neurodevelopmental condition in infants are also linked to the…
Innovative approaches target PAR2 receptor to alleviate gut pain
Abdominal pain is a hallmark of many digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. In…
Study finds surge in the use of weight loss drugs among bariatric surgery patients
New research findings show a significant increase in the use of weight loss drugs among patients undergoing metabolic…
Randomized trial shows exercise benefits for post-COVID immune regulation
Exercise can help to restore a more normal, well-regulated immune system in people with post-COVID syndrome, according to…
Daily walnut snacks fail to lower inflammation in adults
Researchers tested whether a daily dose of walnuts could calm inflammation and boost antioxidant defenses, but the short…
Adults with both Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects show remarkable resilience
Adults with both Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects, also known as congenital heart disease (CHD), are showing…
Are GLP-1 drugs safe for women planning pregnancy?
New national data reveal a sharp rise in GLP-1 prescriptions for young women, but low contraception use leaves…
Why smartphone use on the toilet may increase hemorrhoid risk
A new study reveals that scrolling on your phone while on the toilet may increase the risk of…
Concertgoers back detection dogs as practical COVID-19 screening tool in real-world trial
After experiencing canine COVID-19 screening at concerts, participants reported greater trust in detection dogs, positioning them as a…
Gene expression maps explain why diseases often occur together
By grouping patients based on gene activity, scientists show that shared molecular pathways, especially immune-related ones, help explain…