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…
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…
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…
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…
Slow speech improves rhythm control in people with ALS
Speech rhythm, a key attribute of natural languages that directly influences the effectiveness and efficiency of communication, is…
Living near Superfund sites increases risk of aggressive breast cancer
Women living close to federally designated Superfund sites are more likely to develop aggressive breast cancers – including…
Multimodal AI brings a new dimension to cardiovascular medicine
Although artificial intelligence has already shown promise in cardiovascular medicine, most existing tools analyze only one type of…
Cops on ketamine? Largely unregulated mental health treatment faces hurdles
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide &…
Scalable synthetic biology revolutionizes targeted therapy with logic-gate proteins
Targeted drug delivery is a powerful and promising area of medicine. Therapies that pinpoint the exact areas of…
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…
Using a lab-designed protein to regulate blood glucose levels
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a new way to regulate blood glucose levels…