Disagreement between two kidney function tests predicts serious health problems A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Nov 7, 2025 0 163
Insulin rationing persists despite policy changes, study shows Yale researchers have found that despite new policies addressing insulin costs, the proportion of patients who ration insulin due to cost remains unchanged. The findings were published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Nov 7, 2025 0 0
More children, shorter lifespan? Clear evidence from the Great Finnish Famine Scientific theory predicts that having more offspring leads to a shorter life span, including in humans. However, despite some hundred years of research, there is no unequivocal evidence for this link. Nov 7, 2025 0 0
Temporal artery ultrasound in the real-time diagnosis of stroke of the eye For most of us, the phrase "stroke of the eye" sounds like a metaphor. But for UK HealthCare's Jagannadha "Jay" Avasarala, M.D., Ph.D., it's a literal and urgent diagnosis—one that could mean the difference between sight ... Nov 7, 2025 0 2
Glycosylation enzyme selectivity in mouse kidneys shows promise for future disease research Glycans are important complex carbohydrates found on cell surfaces that serve crucial roles in cell-to-cell communication, structure, and protection. They are attached to many proteins in the body, and their attachment differs ... Nov 7, 2025 0 0
Gut-to-brain signaling restricts post-illness protein appetite, researchers discover When we get sick, with the flu, say, or pneumonia, there can be a period where the major symptoms of our illness have resolved but we still just don't feel great. Nov 7, 2025 0 30
Bidirectional link seen for myocardial infarction and late-onset epilepsy There is a bidirectional association between myocardial infarction (MI) and late-onset epilepsy (LOE), according to a study published online Nov. 5 in Neurology. Nov 7, 2025 0 0
Children's screen use tied to reduced attention, while reading boosts concentration Children who use electronic media more frequently tend to show lower levels of attention, while independent reading is associated with better concentration. These are the findings of a survey of more than 1,000 children conducted ... Nov 7, 2025 0 0
A toast to BRD4: How acidity changes the immune response It started with wine. Or more precisely, a conversation about it. "My colleagues and I were talking about how some people think drinking wine may be anti-inflammatory," recalls Xu Zhou, Ph.D., from the Division of Gastroenterology, ... Nov 7, 2025 0 23
Women are three times more likely than men to get severe long COVID: Here's why Research published today in Cell Reports Medicine reveals key biological differences that may explain why women with long COVID—especially those who develop chronic fatigue syndrome—tend to experience more severe and ... Nov 7, 2025 1 232