» Combating brain diseases using polymer-based targeted drug delivery
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
The human brain comprises billions of neurons, synapses, and cell types, making it one of the universe's most intricate and dynamic structures. However, the complexity and sensitivity of the brain can make it extremely difficult to treat brain diseases, as current treatments can harm healthy brain tissues.

» AI microscopy can improve parasite detection in health care
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that artificial intelligence (AI) combined with portable digital microscopy improves the detection of intestinal worm infections, so-called soil-transmitted helminth (STH) in resource-limited settings. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, compared traditional manual microscopy with ...

» Ontario reports 12 new measles cases, continuing downward trend
07/03/25 from CBC | Health News
Public Health Ontario has logged a total of 2,223 measles cases since outbreak began last October.

» AI and biophysics unite to forecast high-risk viral variants before outbreaks
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
When the first reports of a new COVID-19 variant emerge, scientists worldwide scramble to answer a critical question: Will this new strain be more contagious or more severe than its predecessors? By the time answers arrive, it's frequently too late to inform immediate public policy decisions or adjust vaccine strategies, costing public health of...

» Speedballing, the deadly mix of stimulants and opioids, requires a new approach to prevention and treatment
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Speedballing—the practice of combining a stimulant like cocaine or methamphetamine with an opioid such as heroin or fentanyl—has evolved from a niche subculture to a widespread public health crisis. The practice stems from the early 1900s when World War I soldiers were often treated with a combination of cocaine and morphine.

» Brain organoid platform to study repeated low-level blast injuries in military personnel, TBI research
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Traumatic brain injuries have long affected military service members, with the Department of Defense reporting nearly 516,000 cases worldwide from 2000 to 2024.

» Gestational diabetes may signal poor prepregnancy cardiovascular health
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Poor prepregnancy cardiovascular health is associated with a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes and coronary artery calcium in midlife, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study published in JAMA Cardiology.

» DNA markers linked to facial features in Iberian Peninsula population
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
An EHU study analyzing different genetic markers associated with facial features of the European population has shown a strong link between 10 of these markers and the facial morphology of people from the Iberian Peninsula. The researcher Belén Navarro, the author of the study, highlights the importance of carrying out research in specific popul...

» Death of a partner and financial stress linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, differences in brain structure
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Stressful life events can negatively impact brain health. Specifically, grief over the loss of a partner has been linked to alterations in biological processes associated with Alzheimer's disease, while unemployment and financial loss have been associated with structural differences in the brain.

» Study shows link between childhood health and risk of disease in men in later life
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
New research has shown how boys being overweight in early childhood or having chickenpox or another infectious disease in infancy may increase their risk of having chronic disease in later life.

» Social relationships and intentions linked to use steroids among boys and men
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A new study led by researchers at the University of Toronto reveals that boys and men who perceive anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use within their social circles are more likely to report intentions to use these substances themselves, even if they have never used them before. The research is published in the journal Performance Enhancement & ...

» Targeted concussion care can improve quality of life over longer term
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
As the fall sports season approaches, athletes and their families may be concerned about the potential risk of head injuries. Now, they can take comfort in the findings of a clinical study done on the long-term outcomes of concussion patients. After receiving targeted treatment for concussion in which an individualized "profile" is created for p...

» Optimizing laser irradiation: An in-silico meta-analysis of skin discoloration treatment
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
In recent years, the application of picosecond laser (PSL) treatment for skin discoloration caused by nevus of Ota has been advancing in the fields of dermatology, plastic surgery, and cosmetic surgery. However, setting appropriate irradiation conditions is necessary to achieve effectiveness.

» Many children suffering ongoing COVID symptoms
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
More than 20% of children and young people in Aotearoa New Zealand are experiencing significant persistent health symptoms following COVID-19 infection, according to a new Otago-led study.

» Researchers find disparities in organ allocation
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
In 1954, the world's first successful organ transplant took place at Brigham and Women's Hospital, in the form of a kidney donated from one twin to the other. At the time, a group of doctors and scientists had correctly theorized that the recipient's antibodies were unlikely to reject an organ from an identical twin.

» Exploring probiotic use for maternal gut health
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A new Burnet study has examined how probiotics could potentially treat gut-related conditions in pregnant women.

» Gene for enzyme in saliva associated with type 2 diabetes
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Nutrition scientists have been working to understand the relationship between type 2 diabetes and genes that express a salivary enzyme that breaks down starch, but many conflicting studies have led to few clear answers.

» States that empower advanced practice registered nurses have better health outcomes, new study finds
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
States that allow highly trained nurses to work independently see better health outcomes than those that require physician supervision, according to a new study.

» Smaller size of reward-processing brain regions precedes weight gain in youth with high financial adversity
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Given the rising rates of childhood obesity and its association with multiple chronic diseases, a team of Children's Hospital Los Angeles researchers examined the relationships between financial adversity, changes in the brain, and weight gain in adolescents. Economic hardship has been associated with changes in subcortical neurodevelopment and ...

» Scientifically grounded recommendations for stretching published for the first time
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
For the first time, an international research team has developed concrete, evidence-based stretching recommendations for practical use. The team was led by Prof. Dr. Dr. Jan Wilke of the University of Bayreuth. Their recommendations, published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science, aim to settle long-standing controversies and dispel common...

» Spring pollen hit 'extreme' levels in Europe: EU monitor
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Pollen levels were so extreme in parts of Europe during spring that even people not known to suffer allergies felt the effects of hay fever, new data showed on Thursday.

» Employers are failing to insure the working class. Medicaid cuts would leave them even more vulnerable
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 7.8 million Americans across the U.S. would lose their coverage through Medicaid—the public program that provides health insurance to low-income families and individuals—under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act making its way through Congress.

» Clinical test predicts best rheumatoid arthritis treatment on first try
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
1 in 100 people in Britain today live with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Unlike osteoarthritis (OA), RA is caused not by wear and tear but by the body's immune system attacking its own joints. RA can strike quickly at any age—but is most common for people aged 40–60.

» Jawbone organoids from patient iPS cells model bone disease and therapy development
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
In a recent study, Associate Professor Makoto Ikeya (Department of Clinical Application) and his team of researchers successfully established a method to generate jawbone-like organoids (mini-organs) from iPS cells. Their research is published in Nature Biomedical Engineering.

» New UK population-based study highlights strengths of LGBT adolescents
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
New research has highlighted the often-overlooked strengths of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) adolescents.

» Does eating cheese before bed really give you nightmares? Here's what the science says
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Have you heard people say eating cheese before bed will cause you to have vivid dreams or nightmares?

» Enhanced protein nutrition during critical illness shows no benefit, finds study
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Critically ill patients often experience substantial and rapid muscle loss, leading to poor recovery. Researchers from the University of Adelaide have been exploring the impact of a high-protein nutritional formula in a new trial aimed at improving outcomes.

» Patient education in cardiac rehab: A personal reflection on building a more inclusive and empowering future
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
I grew up and began my career in Brazil, where access to health care and education—especially in low-resource settings—was not guaranteed. Early in my clinical work, I witnessed how empowering patients with knowledge could transform lives. I saw people with cardiovascular disease (CVD), often with limited formal education, become active particip...

» Sleep cycle an uphill battle for most driven Tour de France competitors
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Peak performance in elite sport relies on a myriad of physical and mental capacities—and now there is an increasing consideration of the role of good sleep for training and competition performance.

» Rewriting the rulebook on schizophrenia meds: Why it's time to rethink clozapine protocols
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
The most effective antipsychotic drug for people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia is clozapine. Yet, across the world, it remains underused—largely due to fears about serious side effects and burdensome monitoring requirements.

» AI sharpens pathologists' interpretation of tissue samples
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Pathologists' examinations of tissue samples from skin cancer tumors improved when they were assisted by an AI tool. The assessments became more consistent and patients' prognoses were described more accurately. This is shown by a study led by Karolinska Institutet, conducted in collaboration with researchers from Yale University.

» Hearing devices can significantly improve social lives of those with hearing loss
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Hearing loss doesn't just affect how people hear the world—it can also change how they connect with it.

» First large-scale stem cell bank enables worldwide studies on genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common, debilitating neurodegenerative disease affecting about 10% of people over the age of 65 and one third of people aged 85 and above. Besides environmental factors, the genes have a strong influence on whether or not a person develops AD during their lifetime.

» Researchers find 'forever chemicals' impact the developing male brain
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
"Forever chemicals" or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been widely used in consumer and industrial products for the better part of a century, but do not break down in the natural environment. One PFAS, perfluorohexanoic acid or PFHxA, is made up of a shorter chain of molecules and is thought to have less of an impact on human hea...

» Nicotine pouch use rising among teens, public health expert sounds alarm
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Oral nicotine pouches—small, smokeless, nearly invisible and placed between the lip and gum—are rapidly gaining popularity among teens, sparking new concerns from public health experts.

» Is one type of water better than another?
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
It's hot and you're thirsty, so you pop into a store to up your hydration levels. In the water aisle and in the coolers, you're confronted with a plethora of labels boasting benefits from specific types of water, like alkaline water, electrolyte water, enhanced water, and even flavored water.

» Smartphone-controlled nerve stimulator returns golfer to the links
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Avid golfer Robert Knorr found he was no longer able to hit the links last year, due to neuropathy in his legs and feet.

» Too much vitamin B6 can be toxic. 3 symptoms to watch out for
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Side effects from taking too much vitamin B6—including nerve damage—may be more widespread than we think, Australia's medicines regulator says.

» Lung cancer screening could save lives, but experts say consider possible harms
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
There is much to commend about Australia's lung cancer screening program, which started on July 1.

» Don’t Like Eating Insects? Your Pet Might.
07/03/25 from Health
Could insect meal and lab-grown meat be a more sustainable, ethical way to feed our cats and dogs?

» Emergency department data show rise in hospitalizations due to pediatric clavicular fractures
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Clavicular fractures are common injuries among children, usually due to sports-related trauma or accidental falls. The purpose of this study was to assess the epidemiology of clavicular fractures among children in the United States between 2014 and 2023.

» How much alcohol can you safely drink? Here's what to know
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
For decades, Americans have been urged to limit alcohol consumption to one or two drinks a day—and even that amount, some said, is linked to higher health risks such as cancer, dementia, and liver disease.

» Researcher calls for rethink of food nutrition labeling
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Food labeling is out of step with healthy diet recommendations and could be improved by including nutrient release rates, according to University of Queensland Emeritus Professor Mike Gidley.

» How should I talk to my kids about abuse and body safety?
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Hearing about child abuse in trusted places such as childcare centers is every parent's worst nightmare.

» Change trackers: New consortium to catalog DNA mutations across human lifetime
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
From the time we are conceived and through old age, genetic mutations accumulate in all our tissues, eluding the body's typically efficient DNA repair machinery and potentially affecting our health and well-being.

» A single genetic mutation may have made humans more vulnerable to cancer than chimpanzees
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
New research from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center has uncovered an evolutionary change that may explain why certain immune cells in humans are less effective at fighting solid tumors compared to non-human primates. This insight could lead to more powerful cancer treatments.

» Survey suggests more people need to know how to prevent SIDS
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexpected, unexplained, sudden death of a child younger than one year old. Although the number of babies born in the United States who die from SIDS annually has declined in recent decades, it is the most common cause of death among infants between one month and one year old, and some 2,300 babies die ...

» Babies' poor vision may help organize visual brain pathways
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
Incoming information from the retina is channeled into two pathways in the brain's visual system: one that's responsible for processing color and fine spatial detail, and another that's involved in spatial localization and detecting high temporal frequencies. A new study from MIT provides an account for how these two pathways may be shaped by de...

» Finding the root of tooth decay in kids
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A lack of oral health literacy among caregivers and access to dental services is driving tooth decay in young children research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has confirmed, with early childhood tooth decay affecting nearly half of Australian preschool-aged children. The findings are published in the journal Child: Care, Health and Development.

» The state of medical physics in diagnostic radiology and image-guided procedures in the Asia-Pacific region
07/03/25 from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories
A research paper that shares early results from an IAEA funded project evaluates the state of medical physics in diagnostic radiology and image-guided procedures in the Asia-Pacific region has been published in Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine.