Early childhood intervention crucial for treating rising eating disorders
Early intervention can significantly improve long-term health outcomes for eating disorders, which have one of the highest mortality…
Obesity impairs key immune cells but bariatric surgery reverses damage
New Maynooth University (MU) research led by the Department of Biology’s Dr Ciara Flynn, working within the research group…
What to do when you have a wildlife encounter? It has become a common question.
My first encounter with a wild bear, I have to admit, was frightening. I was working on my…
Global cardiac rehabilitation access stagnates despite rising cardiovascular disease
Despite rising incidents of cardiovascular disease (CVD), along with evidence that cardiac rehabilitation programs improve outcomes for those…
DreamWorks is betting on originality with ‘Forgotten Island’
Several years ago, DreamWorks Animation veterans Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado pitched the studio an original story centered…
COVID-19 immunity shows cross-reactivity against related bat coronaviruses
People who recovered from COVID-19 infection or were vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 are more likely to have immunity to…
New mRNA vaccine expands flu protection options for older adults
Every fall, millions of Americans heed the call to get their annual flu shot. Getting vaccinated reduces the…
Hedgehog coronaviruses reveal potential pathways for cross-species transmission
Washington State University researchers have discovered how a group of coronaviruses circulating in hedgehogs invades host cells, a…
Alcohol-related liver cancer deaths were falling. Then the trend reversed during the COVID-19 pandemic
While deaths from several alcohol-attributable conditions have fallen globally, one cancer followed a strikingly different trajectory during the…
Researchers tested dozens of clues for long COVID. One finding stood out
Researchers put persistent post-COVID symptoms under the microscope, combining clinical exams, neurological testing, and routine blood markers to…
Nigerian COVID-19 response highlights cultural trust in ethnopharmacology
During COVID-19, ethnopharmacology became prominent in Nigeria due to affordability, accessibility, and cultural trust, but evidence for safety…
Japan vaccinated heavily during COVID-19. Why are so many unsure about vaccinating next time?
A nationwide survey reveals how disease severity, vaccine protection, trust, cost, and information sources could shape vaccination decisions…