A changing climate may jeopardize global blood supply A new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health suggests a changing climate threatens the continuous availability of safe blood across the world. Apr 16, 2025 0 18
Risky surgery after a stroke due to carotid artery stenosis may no longer be necessary in most patients European research led by University College London (UCL), together with Amsterdam UMC and the University of Basel, shows that a significant proportion of patients who suffer a stroke due to carotid artery narrowing can be ... Apr 16, 2025 0 64
Start of US hunting season linked to increased firearm incidents, including violent crimes and suicide The start of deer hunting season in the US—when firearms and ammunition are more available in certain states—is associated with increases in both hunting and non-hunting-related firearm incidents, including violent crime ... Apr 16, 2025 1 41
Unhealthy metabolic profile sharply increases risk of breast cancer return and subsequent death among survivors: Study New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) and published in The Journal of Internal Medicine shows that, in survivors of breast cancer, having an unhealthy metabolic ... Apr 16, 2025 0 0
Study reveals promising insights on treatment to improve speech after a stroke Lucy Mulloor woke up one morning and realized something was terribly wrong. The 45-year-old single-mom could hear her two daughters in the kitchen but couldn't call out to them. She'd lost the ability to talk and to move ... Apr 16, 2025 0 1
FDA approves self-injection of Vyvgart Hytrulo The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a self-injection version of Vyvgart Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc) for the treatment of adult patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who are ... Apr 16, 2025 0 0
Exploring the effect of oxidizing compounds on melanoma cells Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer. Although less common, it is the most serious due to its high potential for metastasis. Despite the health benefits of sunlight, prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays is ... Apr 16, 2025 0 0
Arkansas, Indiana push to ban candy, soda from SNAP program Republican governors in Arkansas and Indiana are asking the federal government for permission to ban soda and candy purchases with food stamps. Apr 16, 2025 0 0
Cognitively impaired older drivers less likely to cause a crash when accompanied by a passenger, study finds Researchers from the University of Tsukuba examined variations in the likelihood of older drivers causing traffic crashes based on the presence of a passenger, utilizing nationwide traffic crash data between 2014 and 2020. ... Apr 16, 2025 0 0
Frequent use of antibiotics in infants and young children may increase risk for asthma, allergies and other conditions Antibiotics are commonly prescribed to young children to combat conditions such as ear infections and pneumonia. But the drugs may disrupt the digestive microbiome at a significant time in a child's development. Apr 16, 2025 0 0
