Study suggests the threat of mold-associated illnesses may be underappreciated
A first-of-its-kind U.S. study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated—and potentially deadly—threat.
Jul 30, 2026
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Percentage of body fat may be better indicator of men's reproductive health than BMI
A man's body fat percentage may be a better indicator of his reproductive health than body mass index (BMI), according to a large study of more than 1,000 Danish men.
Jul 29, 2026
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Health care preferences vary by age and sex in adults over 50, study finds
Preferences about health care—including risk aversion, openness to experimental treatments, and whether to leave treatment decisions to a doctor—vary substantially by age and sex among adults 50 and older. That's the conclusion ...
Jul 29, 2026
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Being a mother affects health more than being a father, study shows
Having children marks a before and after in people's lives. It is a life event that brings significant biological, psychological and social changes. However, it does not affect the whole population equally. A study conducted ...
Jul 28, 2026
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Most breastfeeding mothers take medication, but many are making decisions without good information
When a woman who is breastfeeding develops an infection or a flare of a chronic condition, she faces a decision that sounds simple but rarely is: Should she take the medication to treat her condition?
Jul 27, 2026
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Traditional food program reduces heart failure hospital visits in Navajo Nation
A culturally tailored meal program rooted in traditional Diné foods significantly reduced hospitalizations and emergency department visits among heart failure patients in rural Navajo Nation, according to a new randomized ...
Jul 27, 2026
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Stroke center anesthesia practices may shape patient outcomes after mechanical thrombectomy
A hospital's overall experience with general anesthesia (GA) or conscious sedation (CS) may influence how anesthesia choice affects patient outcomes during mechanical thrombectomy, according to research presented at the Society ...
Jul 23, 2026
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Social inequalities shape childhood mortality from leukemia in Brazil
Why do children with lymphoid leukemia face markedly different mortality rates depending on where they live in Brazil? In a collaboration between researchers at LMU and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), trends ...
Jul 23, 2026
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Research reveals persistent racial disparities in stroke treatment and outcomes
Three studies presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 23rd Annual Meeting found that racial, geographic and socioeconomic disparities continue to influence stroke treatment and outcomes across the ...
Jul 23, 2026
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By the Numbers: This year's Ebola outbreak has spread faster than the worst on record
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 people, reaching the grim milestone nearly three times faster than the 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic that is considered the worst on record.
Jul 23, 2026
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