Health

Climate change could bring heat 'health crisis' to U.S. cities

(HealthDay)—Some of the leading hotspots in the United States are on track to become even more sweltering in the coming decades—thanks to a combination of greenhouse gas emissions, urban development and population growth.

Genetics

Mutation in TLR7 increases risk of severe COVID-19

Rare gene mutations can significantly increase the risk of severe COVID-19 disease. An international research team with significant contribution from the University of Bonn compared the genetic material of 5,085 people with ...

Health

Most men with borderline testosterone levels may have depression

Men with borderline testosterone levels have higher rates of depression and depressive symptoms than the general population, new research finds. The results will be presented Saturday, March 7, at ENDO 2015, the annual meeting ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Physician notifications improve postfracture care for patients

A simple physician notification system can help prevent further fractures in osteoporotic patients who have had already had fractures, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

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