Inhaling marijuana associated with increased odds of developing asthma
If you’re looking to reduce your chances of developing lung disease, say experts at UC San Francisco, then…
WHO’s new report highlights the urgent need to address NCDs and mental health
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled “Saving lives, spending less”, revealing that an…
New genetic test can help predict how people will respond to weight-loss medications
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a genetic test that can help predict how people will respond to weight…
Contact sports tied to hidden brain damage independent of CTE
This fall, tens of millions of people will be at risk for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative…
Cocoa extract supplements linked to reduced inflammation in older adults
Could cocoa extract supplements rich in cocoa flavanols reduce inflammation and, in turn, prevent age-related chronic diseases? In…
New findings show lymph nodes educate T cells to combat disease
A team of researchers, led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), explored the…
Hair cortisol levels signal mental health risks in children with chronic illness
Long-term stress levels, measured through hair samples, may provide important clues about mental health risks in children with…
Scientists map kissing bugs beyond the Americas to assess Chagas threat
A groundbreaking dataset charts the distribution of kissing bug species across three continents, providing public health officials with…
Older patients are open to using wearable smart rings for health monitoring at home
Older patients susceptible to chronic neurological conditions are willing to use wearables for remote monitoring to support their…
Researchers reveal why global gains against chronic diseases are stalling
Despite overall declines in premature non-communicable disease deaths, the study reveals faltering progress driven by uneven regional trends…
Novel RNA target offers hope for improving outcomes in patients with chronic limb ischemia
Mark W. Feinberg, MD, cardiologist with the Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute and professor of medicine…
Early diagnosis and modern therapies improve Crohn’s disease prognosis
Crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), impacts millions worldwide. The disease is chronic and highly…