How can you define a 'drug'? Nobody really knows, argues researcher What's a medical drug? Ask someone on the street and they're likely to tell you it's the kind of thing you take when you're unwell. Nov 20, 2023 0 48
Five reasons why climate change may see more of us turn to alcohol and other drugs Climate change will affect every aspect of our health and well-being. But its potential harms go beyond the body's ability to handle extreme heat, important as this is. Nov 20, 2023 0 37
Robust chromatin map explains heterogeneity of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital described the gene regulatory networks contributing to differences between subtypes of the most common childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The work examined ... Nov 20, 2023 0 57
Newly discovered brain circuit controls an aversion to salty tastes Sodium in the form of table salt helps make French fries a tasty snack and bacon a delicious indulgence, but it is also a vital nutrient for the proper functioning of our bodies, playing a role in the movement of your muscles, ... Nov 20, 2023 0 43
Miniature colons with immune components aid the study of intestinal diseases A team at the Medical University of South Carolina and Cincinnati Children's has developed a sophisticated model for studying the diseased colon that could lead to the development of personalized treatments for colon-related ... Nov 20, 2023 0 57
Revealing the impact of parental tech use on adolescent mental health and behavior A new review titled "Parental technoference and adolescents' mental health and violent behaviour: a scoping review" carried out by Bangor University and Public Health Wales and published in the journal BMC Public Health has ... Nov 20, 2023 0 51
New AI tool detects up to 13% more breast cancers than human clinicians can A new AI tool from Kheiron Medical Technologies and Imperial College London can detect up to 13% more breast cancers than humans in breast screenings. Nov 20, 2023 0 86
Researchers find high counts of flesh-eating bacteria in gulf waters after Hurricane Ian There are a few reasons to avoid wading in the water after a hurricane—floating debris, backed-up sewage and downed power lines, to name a few. Nov 20, 2023 0 26
Nationwide study redefines how food environment impacts cardiometabolic diseases Cardiometabolic disease (CMD) is an umbrella term that includes conditions such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Unfortunately, many adults in the United States have CMDs and the rates are on the ... Nov 20, 2023 0 69
Breakthroughs hailed in childhood TB prevention Taking a common antibiotic could more than half the risk of children becoming sick with multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), according to findings presented this week at a conference on lung health. Nov 20, 2023 0 39
