How genomic screening in newborns found 16 hidden disorders standard tests overlooked
By uncovering life-altering genetic conditions before symptoms appear, genomic screening could redefine newborn care if health systems can…
Genes Linked to Cannabis Use Reveal Ties to Mental Health
Summary: Researchers analyzing data from over 130,000 participants have identified specific genes associated with cannabis use and its…
“Molecular dance” – key mechanism of cell movement finally decoded, offering new insights into cancer research
Inside every cell, a delicate network of protein filaments known as the cytoskeleton provides structure and stability. Actin…
Owlstone Medical wins up to $49.1 million award from ARPA-H to develop at-home multi-cancer-early detection tests
Owlstone Medical (“Owlstone”), the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine,…
Global health study warns of rising youth deaths amid declining overall mortality
Global mortality rates are falling but not among youths and young adults, according to the latest Global Burden…
Artificial intelligence enhances safety and precision in pediatric anesthesia
Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon help anesthesiologists keep children safer in the operating room and improve their recovery…
Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
By confirming cognitive impairment before ordering amyloid blood tests, this two-step approach cuts false positives, streamlines referrals, and…
Local psychiatrist opens therapeutic salt cave in Millcreek Township
European-style salt cave opens in Millcreek Township in Erie County Ingrid Renberg, co-owner of Relaxapy, explains how people…
Well-preserved remains of 1,000-year-old man reveal microbiome details
Remarkably well-preserved remains of a 1,000-year-old individual from a cave in central Mexico provided researchers with an unprecedented…
Medical expenses in Japan hit record ¥48 trillion in fiscal 2023
Medical expenses in Japan for fiscal 2023 rose 3% from the previous year to ¥48.1 trillion, marking a…
Dystopian Medicine: Why Medical Horror Has a Hold on Us
“Society is making me sick?”“Society is killing you.”–from HellSans by Ever Dundas There’s a meme that regularly crosses…
New antimicrobial compounds offer safer solution for bovine mastitis
The dairy industry has been plagued by a persistent global problem for decades – bacterial infection of cow…