Transgender, gender-diverse preteens less physically active than peers Transgender and gender-diverse preteens are about 15% less physically active than their cisgender peers, new research finds. Dec 3, 2024 0 0
Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. retail pharmacies have closed since 2010 About 1 in 3 U.S. retail pharmacies have closed since 2010, with the vast majority of states experiencing an overall decline in drugstores in recent years, according to a new study from researchers at USC and the University ... Dec 3, 2024 0 0
Largest-ever exome study offers blueprint for biomedical breakthroughs Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine has achieved a significant milestone with its Tapestry study, generating the clinic's largest-ever collection of exome data, which include genes that code for proteins—key ... Dec 3, 2024 0 1
Thalamus degeneration found to impact stroke recovery A recent study by the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care reveals that an area of the brain distinct from the stroke lesion may play a significant role in causing the life-altering symptoms with which survivors are often left, ... Dec 3, 2024 0 1
Children breathe easier with indoor air purification in high air pollution areas, study shows Research led by Fudan University and the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention in China reports that indoor air purification significantly improves respiratory health in school-aged children. Dec 3, 2024 report 0 23
Researchers design novel immunotherapy for brain cancer The Wistar Institute's David B. Weiner, Ph.D.—Executive Vice President, director of the Vaccine & Immunotherapy Center and W.W. Smith Charitable Trust Distinguished Professor in Cancer Research—and his lab have successfully ... Dec 3, 2024 0 1
Rats' reactions to cocaine and aversion offer insights into addiction Consuming addictive substances often involves an unpleasant experience, like using a needle, ingesting a bitter substance or inhaling smoke. These distasteful experiences—known as aversive cues—and our initial reactions ... Dec 3, 2024 0 0
Rates of breast reconstruction after mastectomy have stabilized The percentage of patients opting for breast reconstruction after mastectomy has leveled off in recent years, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dec 3, 2024 0 0
Deprescribing antihypertensives not tied to hospitalization for heart attack, stroke Deprescribing antihypertensive medication is not associated with the risk for hospitalization for myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke in long-term care residents, according to a study published online Nov. 25 in JAMA Network ... Dec 3, 2024 0 0
Truck drivers need tailored health supports to keep on truckin' It might seem out of place on the side of a highway, but purpose-built exercise equipment installed at truck stops across Australia could be just the thing to encourage truck drivers to take a break and take control of their ... Dec 3, 2024 0 1
