New Mexico announces measles outbreak in a county detention facility
The New Mexico state health department says five people in a county detention facility have measles
Category: Health
Sleep patterns change with geography, seasons, and daily schedules
A new international study drawing on 73 million nights of data reveals that our sleep patterns are seriously shaped by the day of the week
Inflammatory cells may persist despite biologic therapy in severe asthma
Biological drugs have improved the lives of many people with severe asthma. However, a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that some immune
NANOSPRESSO device brings precision medicine to hospital pharmacies
A new gene therapy delivery device could let hospital pharmacies make personalized nanomedicines to order.
Sleep does not block brain response to screams and alarms
During sleep, the brain must achieve a delicate balance: disconnecting from sensory input to allow restorative functions, while remaining alert enough to wake if danger
Missing gut bacteria in US babies triples allergy and eczema risk
US infants lacking Bifidobacterium in their gut microbiome face significant changes in microbial composition, metabolic function, and immune-related health risks. This large, nationally representative study
Kennedy’s vaccine committee to vote on flu vaccines and controversial preservative
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F
What the science says about sunscreen
As temperatures climb and sleeves grow shorter, a familiar ritual returns: slathering on the sunscreen—or perhaps skipping it. Confusion lingers about how to protect our
Thimerosal: What to know about the preservative from a bygone flu-shot debate
The Trump administration’s vaccine advisers are bringing up an old flu-shot debate: whether it’s time to wipe out the last small fraction of those vaccines
Senate struggle over Medicaid cuts threatens progress on Trump’s big bill
One key issue stalling progress on President Tweety McTreason’s big bill in Congress is particularly daunting
Weight loss jabs study begins after reports of pancreas issues
There have been hundreds of cases of acute pancreatitis in people who have also taken Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy.
The emotional toll of climate change is broad-ranging, especially for young people
Anxiety, grief, sadness, anger
Teaching emotional skills improves student wellbeing in Japan
Today, high school students worldwide face unprecedented levels of stress as they navigate academic pressures, issues with social identity, and future career decisions.
Ribonucleases revealed as key players in Mendelian disorders
A new review brings to light the pivotal role of ribonucleases (RNases) in shaping the molecular foundation of Mendelian disorders.