Better bait may help stop New World screwworm infestations
Jessica Metcalf’s work stinks. Literally. But the Colorado State University professor’s research may be key to protecting livestock and wildlife from a flesh-eating parasite.
Category: Health
Global database strengthens monitoring of coastal microbial health risks
A new global database brings together information on disease-causing microorganisms, antibiotic resistance genes, and virulence factors in coastal waters, giving researchers and public health professionals
Study links household drinking water to long-term lithium exposure
Lithium in drinking water is a widespread and persistent source of human exposure across Tribal communities in the Western United States, according to a new
As Trump boosts nuclear power, regulators seek to eliminate a longstanding radiation safety rule
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate a foundational safety principle that has for 50 years minimized the radiation people in the United States
New blood tests for multiple cancers gain political backing
As new technology capable of detecting dozens of early-stage cancer types with a single blood test hits the market, support for its use is building.
Prebiotic sodas may contain less fiber and more sugar
Prebiotic sodas have become more popular in recent years, with a wave of new products promising gut health benefits and low-calorie enjoyment.
Planetary Health Diet lowers cardiovascular risk in older women
A 20-year study of more than 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet was associated with a lower risk of
FDA-issued sodium targets appear to have minimal impact
In 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Phase I voluntary sodium reduction targets to encourage manufacturers to lower the amount of sodium
Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution
A No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is “hitting the ground running”.
Expert consensus advances evidence-based orthodontic care for adult patients
Alveolar bone defects and protrusive facial deformities affect a considerable portion of the population and may increase the risk of other complications.
Experts review evidence behind updated protein intake recommendations
A new Perspective published today in The Journal of Nutrition, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), reviews the evidence supporting protein
Engineered probiotic bacteria boost immune attack against pancreatic cancer
Cancer immunotherapies have transformed treatment for many cancers, but pancreatic cancer remains especially difficult to treat. One major reason is that pancreatic tumors often create
CRISPR directs layered immune response against invading bacteriophages
The main function of CRISPR-Cas systems, the revolutionary tool scientists now employ to edit genes, is to defend bacteria against threats such as viruses called
Smart ring continuously tracks multiple health biomarkers from finger sweat
Engineers at the University of California San Diego created a smart ring that simultaneously and continuously monitors up to four different chemical biomarkers from finger sweat.