Researchers confirm the link between balding and skin cancer Researchers from QIMR Berghofer have uncovered compelling new evidence that establishes why people with hair loss can be more susceptible to deadly skin cancers. Oct 3, 2023 0 40
Extra-large synapses could be a cause of schizophrenia Schizophrenia may be associated with the excessive formation of oversized and hyperactive synaptic connections between nerves in the brain, a mouse model and a human post-mortem study published in Science Advances by RIKEN ... Oct 3, 2023 0 283
AI innovation inspires hope in early detection of pancreatic cancer Estimated to become the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. by 2030, pancreatic cancer has a grim prognosis with nearly 70% of patients facing mortality within the first year of diagnosis. Unfortunately, 40% ... Oct 3, 2023 0 17
Congenital syphilis rates are soaring, but resources to stem infections are lacking States are seeing an alarming surge in cases of congenital syphilis, a preventable infection that can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn death—or lifelong complications such as blindness or deafness. Oct 3, 2023 1 0
Type 2 diabetes diagnosis at age 30 can reduce life expectancy by up to 14 years, warn experts An individual diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 30 years could see their life expectancy fall by as much as 14 years, an international team of researchers has warned. Oct 3, 2023 0 67
Global consumption of sugary drinks has increased at least 16% since 1990, says study The decision to reach for a sugary beverage is heavily influenced by where you live, Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy researchers report in a new study published October 3 in the journal Nature Communications. ... Oct 3, 2023 0 27
Q&A: The impact of childhood bullying on adult mental health During National Bullying Prevention Month, it must be acknowledged that the impact of bullying extends well beyond childhood. Adults who were bullied as children may be at greater risk for depressive outcomes. Oct 3, 2023 0 31
AI combines chest X-rays with patient data to improve diagnosis A new artificial intelligence (AI) model combines imaging information with clinical patient data to improve diagnostic performance on chest X-rays, according to a study published in Radiology. Oct 3, 2023 0 71
When cells go boom: Study reveals inflammation-causing gene carried by millions Australian researchers at Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) have found that a genetic change that increases the risk of inflammation, through a process described as "explosive" cell death, is carried by up to 3% of the ... Oct 3, 2023 0 16
Drugmakers agree to US govt price talks amid pushback Major drugmakers have grudgingly agreed to negotiate on reducing prices for 10 medicines, the White House said Tuesday, a key element in President Joe Biden's push to lower health care costs ahead of the 2024 election. Oct 3, 2023 0 0