GLP-1 meds prompt rethink of obesity and eating disorder care

Obesity and eating disorders have traditionally been treated as separate areas of health care—but the rapid rise of GLP-1 medicines is increasingly bringing the two together. Adelaide University researchers say the growing ...

Culture change may help firefighters reduce cancer risk

A soot-caked helmet and grimy turnout gear have long been symbols of grit and experience among American firefighters. Yet exposure to contaminated equipment can increase the risk of cancer. Now, attitudes toward protective ...

Research shows AI can fast track mental health care

Researchers have analyzed 1 million health-related Reddit threads to build an AI platform that can quickly identify mental health concerns in hopes that the findings will help fast-track and better personalize care.

How DNA folding controls immune gene activity in T cells

A new study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania reveals that the three-dimensional folding of DNA at a key genetic locus helps determine when two related immune genes, Ets1 ...

Sugar tax could improve oral health

Millions of cases of tooth decay could be prevented if Australia introduced a 20% tax on sugar, new Griffith University research has found.

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