Scientists map blood chemistry links to hundreds of diseases
A UK Biobank study of nearly 390,000 people mapped 251 NMR-derived plasma metabolic traits against hundreds of health traits, prevalent diseases, and future disease outcomes.
Category: Health
Study links COVID-19 to higher sleep apnea risk years after infection
Researchers analyzed more than 910,000 adults and found that SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with a higher adjusted risk of new-onset obstructive sleep apnea up to
Using blood proteomics to identify pediatric inflammatory bowel disease risk
For children with suspected inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic, relapsing condition of the gastrointestinal tract, getting the right diagnosis relies on a combination of
In France’s heat wave, Paris’ dreamy rooftops become a heat-trapping nightmare
Many of the attic apartments inside Paris’ picturesque buildings are proving to be hostile during a historic heat wave
Consultants and specialist doctors begin strike action
Most routine and elective services will be cancelled but full emergency cover will remain in place.
In France’s historic heat wave, Paris’ dreamy rooftops become a heat-trapping nightmare
Many of the attic apartments inside Paris’ picturesque buildings are proving to be hostile during a historic heat wave
Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.
Consultants and specialist doctors to begin strike action
Most routine and elective services will be cancelled but full emergency cover will remain in place.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
Socioeconomic factors alter patient experiences during lung cancer screening
New research among lung cancer screening participants has found that low-dose chest computed tomography (CT) screening is generally well tolerated both physically and emotionally, but
Social media linked to worse mental health in Canadian seniors
Different digital communication tools are associated with mental health in different ways among older adults in Canada, according to a new study published June 24
Even in Blue States, Hospitals Have Continued To Drop Gender-Affirming Care for Youths
One afternoon in late 2024, a sixth-grader nicknamed Bug came home from school with an announcement to make. Bug, who was assigned female at birth
Concerns about weight regain after yo‑yo dieting are largely unfounded, review shows
Many people experience fluctuations in body weight throughout their lives, and so‑called yo‑yo dieting has long been considered a health risk – in some cases
Swedish scientist wins prestigious award for sickness behavior research
David Engblom, Professor of Neurobiology at Linköping University, Sweden, is awarded the 2026 Onkel Adam Prize for outstanding research at the Faculty of Medicine at