5 things we know and still don't know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared Five years ago, a cluster of people in Wuhan, China, fell sick with a virus never before seen in the world. Jan 2, 2025 0 1
Beware the snowstorm: Shoveling could trigger heart attacks, expert says Walking in a winter wonderland may sound serene and peaceful, but shoveling your sidewalks to take that walk could quickly change delightful to deadly. According to the American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit ... Jan 2, 2025 0 4
Expanding the agenda for more just genomics Genomics is being integrated into biomedical research, medicine, and public health at a rapid pace, but the capacities necessary to ensure the fair, global distribution of benefits are lagging. A new special report outlines ... Jan 2, 2025 0 0
AI aids in discovery of potential glaucoma drug candidates Glaucoma is a progressive eye disorder characterized by fluid buildup inside the eye, causing ocular hypertension. By 2040, it is estimated that 111.8 million people worldwide will be affected by glaucoma, potentially leading ... Jan 2, 2025 0 0
Can patient groups remain independent with drug company funding? Experts say safeguards needed Patient organizations and charities are at risk of aligning their interests with their corporate funders even when this doesn't benefit their members, according to a new study led by the University of Bath in the UK. To combat ... Jan 2, 2025 0 0
Survey finds Swedish female ice hockey players in favor of body checking In 2022, Sweden became the first country in the world to allow body checking in women's ice hockey. Major hockey nations are now following Lund University's research on the consequences of tougher plays on the ice. A first ... Jan 2, 2025 0 2
Targeting tristetraprolin in basophils: Researchers find promising therapeutic target for allergic inflammation Inflammation is a crucial part of the body's defense mechanism, playing a key role in fighting infections and repairing tissue damage. Basophils, a type of immune cell that makes up less than 1% of white blood cells, have ... Jan 2, 2025 0 0
Study finds smoking linked to increased risk of chronic kidney disease in later stages A study published in Health Data Science has shed light on the complex relationship between smoking behavior and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Using data from over 500,000 participants in the UK Biobank cohort, the researchers ... Jan 2, 2025 0 0
Self-limiting belief: The culprit behind many broken New Year's resolutions There is a common culprit behind many broken New Year's resolutions and other unrealized goals, and it can influence your thoughts and actions without your awareness, says Safia Debar, M.B.B.S., a general practitioner and ... Jan 2, 2025 0 0
T cells may offer some protection in an H5N1 'spillover' scenario New research led by scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) suggests that many people already have immune cells on standby to fight the H5N1 virus, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza. Jan 2, 2025 0 16
