New poll shows which childhood vaccines US parents trust
A new national poll reveals strong support for familiar childhood vaccines. Still, partisan divisions, confusion over vaccine schedules,…
A study of 62.5 million people reveals what broad ethnic labels miss about rare diseases
Researchers examined millions of NHS health records to investigate how ethnicity relates to rare disease prevalence and why…
Nearly 400,000 adults, six body measurements, and a surprising result for heart attack risk
Researchers tracked nearly 400,000 adults to investigate whether a simple calculation using waist circumference and height could offer…
Scientists warn of weakening health systems and urge stronger outbreak detection
LOME, Togo — LOME, Togo (AP) — West African laboratory scientists called on governments Friday to strengthen capacity…
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…
A striking immune cell pattern emerges around a person’s 100th birthday
Rare immune cells found at strikingly high levels in people who live beyond 110 reveal an unusual pattern…
COVID-19 mortality gap between men and women narrowed sharply as the pandemic progressed
A 34-country analysis comparing absolute and relative excess deaths reveals how the apparent mortality divide between men and…
Census creates opportunity to track prevalence of mental health conditions
Experts are expecting to see a rise in the number of mental health conditions across the country in…
Airplane wastewater pilot shows how airports could track pathogens across borders
A bilateral US-UK pilot suggests airplane wastewater could help track pathogen movement through international travel, but broader airport…
Ten-million-person study links semaglutide to lower COVID-19 mortality
After accounting for major health differences between semaglutide users and non-users, researchers identified a striking mortality association that…
Study identifies immune response causing severe COVID-19 susceptibility
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has largely subsided, scientists continue to investigate why the virus proved so deadly, causing…
COVID lockdown babies show language strengths at age four
Four-year-olds born during England’s first lockdown performed well in many language and reasoning tests, but researchers found signs…