'Deltacron' variant rare and not a major concern A recently identified hybrid of the Omicron and Delta coronavirus variants is unlikely to become a serious threat, scientists say. Mar 14, 2022 0 80
Maternal lead exposures correlated with sex ratios of offspring Higher lead levels in a mother's blood can increase the chance of her bearing male offspring, according to new research led by Japanese scientists at the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. Mar 14, 2022 7 34
Organs from genetically engineered pigs may help shorten the transplant wait list Demand for life-saving organ transplantation is at an all-time high. In 2021, a record 41,000-plus organ transplants were performed in the U.S., with top numbers for kidney, liver and heart transplants. But a limited supply ... Mar 14, 2022 0 60
When will Americans with diabetes get relief from high insulin prices? Katherine Stewart, 16, must take six to 10 insulin shots a day to properly manage her type 1 diabetes. Mar 14, 2022 0 57
Prescription opioid use linked to mood disorders People who are prescribed opioids for pain relief have a higher risk of developing mood disorders such as anxiety, University of Queensland researchers have found. Mar 14, 2022 0 111
Metastatic prostate cancer on the rise since decrease in cancer screenings A new study from Keck Medicine of USC finds that the incidence rate of metastatic prostate cancer has significantly increased for men 45 and older and coincides with recommendations against routine prostate cancer screenings. Mar 14, 2022 0 68
Heart attack awareness for over-35s vital to mitigating serious cardiac risk during exercise A new study assessing the knowledge and confidence in recognizing cardiac symptoms has found that almost half of over-35s were not confident in their ability to recognize symptoms of impending cardiac risk—such as a heart ... Mar 14, 2022 0 63
Scientists create novel genetic model of Down syndrome in rats In pursuit of better ways to test new therapies and further explore the impacts of the unique genetics associated with Down syndrome, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and Tottori University in Japan have genetically ... Mar 14, 2022 0 65
An excess of empathy can be bad for your mental health Have you found yourself irritable, sad or close to tears when watching the news lately? If so, you are not alone. Mar 14, 2022 0 59
YouTube video quality for aesthetic injectables lower than quality of websites The quality of YouTube videos related to aesthetic injectables is lower than that of websites, according to a study published in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Mar 14, 2022 0 49
