Health informatics

New research sheds light on how to choose quality eHealth tools

With so many eHealth tools available, it can be challenging to select the best one for a specific health need. A recent study published in JMIR Human Factors provides valuable insights on how to choose quality eHealth tools ...

Overweight & Obesity

Hormone may predict ability to maintain weight loss

Today, in many countries, half of the population is overweight, and the number is increasing. Many people successfully lose weight. The hard part is maintaining the weight loss.

Immunology

How do cells spread the word during a viral infection?

Why do some people experience few symptoms, while others become seriously ill, when infected with a virus such as the flu or COVID-19? Ph.D. researcher Laura Van Eyndhoven sought to answer this question by looking at cells ...

Medical research

New stem cell mechanism discovered in the gut

A special layer of cells that coats the insides of the small and large intestines takes in nutrients and water while keeping anything bad from circulating. This layer is called the intestinal epithelium. It completely renews ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Annual costs estimated for wart treatment in the U.S. for 2015-2017

The estimated annual costs were $846 million for cutaneous warts for 2019 in the United States, and costs for anogenital warts were $127 million, according to a research letter published online April 27 in JAMA Dermatology.

Neuroscience

Creative insight triggers a neural reward signal

Creativity is one of humanity's most distinctive abilities and enduring mysteries. Innovative ideas and solutions have enabled our species to survive existential threats and thrive. Yet, creativity cannot be necessary for ...

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