America’s vaccine skepticism is starting to show up in health data
When a baby is born in a hospital in the US, one of the first things that happens…
Long-term SSRI use: What to know if you’ve taken antidepressants for years
If you’ve been taking antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications for years, you might have certain questions. Do you still…
Biomimetic smart insole system enables accurate gait monitoring
1. Background： With the increasing aging population, high incidence of chronic diseases, and the growing number of congenital…
Ozempic-style GLP-1 drugs could slash complication risks after heart attacks, research suggests
A popular class of weight-loss drugs may prevent life-threatening cardiac complications by opening microscopic blood vessels that often remain blocked…
Study finds toddlers who eat more ultra-processed foods show slightly higher behavioral symptoms
A large Canadian cohort study suggests that preschool diets high in ultra-processed foods may be associated with slightly…
Heart attacks are claiming more young women’s lives. These symptoms are what you should watch out for.
You know what a pink ribbon signifies. Breast cancer, right? Now what about a red dress? Did you…
Kansas City health officials confirm first measles case in eight years
A Kansas City resident has tested positive for measles, marking the city’s first confirmed case in eight years.…
Are socially isolated people more likely to develop cancer? Study of 350,000 adults explores the risk
A massive UK Biobank analysis suggests that objective social isolation may modestly increase cancer risk, particularly in women,…
Canadian wildfire pollution associated with increased stroke severity
Short-term surges in air pollution in New Jersey from the 2023 Canadian wildfires were associated with a higher…
Bangkok Post – One-year reprieve for salt tax on snacks
Proposal mulled by Excise Department A shopper browses items at a supermarket. A grace period of one year…
Mandated cCMV screening improves early identification of infant hearing loss
A new retrospective cohort study examining the impact of Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation mandated universal newborn screening for congenital cytomegalovirus…
Ultraprocessed foods are engineered like cigarettes
If cigarettes were engineered for addiction, are some ultraprocessed foods following the same blueprint? A new analysis reveals…