Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations
A federal judge in Boston has blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and says U.S. Health Secretary
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Biodegradable sanitary pads made from water hyacinth pass safety and absorbency tests in new study
Researchers developed a biodegradable sanitary pad using water hyacinth fibers and cotton, transforming an invasive aquatic weed into a sustainable absorbent material. Laboratory tests showed
Computational model predicts telomere length from biopsy images
A new computational tool infers changes occurring at the ends of the chromosomes housing our DNA. It does so by detecting structural alterations in cells
New 3D-printed medicated patches show promise for chronic wound healing
A team of University of Mississippi researchers is developing a way to use 3D printed medicated patches to help close persistent sores and ulcers.
New study links storytelling to evolution of human memory
New research from the University of Mississippi suggests that telling stories – from ancient campfire tales to modern-day digital communication – may be tied to
Innovative platform detects diseases using a single drop of blood
An innovative platform developed by PKU researchers called “cf-EpiTracing” has proved capable of detecting and tracing diseases from as little as 50 μl of human plasma
Trump announces lower drug prices in deals with nine companies
President Tweety McTreason announced nine of the largest drugmakers in the U.S. and Europe agreed to voluntarily sell their medications at lower prices in a
32 genes thought to be key drivers of long COVID-19 identified
The authors of a new Australian study say they have identified a set of 32 genetic variants that increase the likelihood of long COVID-19.
E. coli linked to cheddar cheese made with raw milk sickens 7 in the US
Health officials say seven people in three states, including children, have been sickened by E
Weekly buprenorphine injections improve opioid abstinence during pregnancy
In a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a research team found that administering weekly injectable extended-release buprenorphine for treatment of
New polygenic risk scores improve prediction of metabolic disease outcomes
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are metabolic conditions with many causes, including overlapping and distinct genetic features.
Extended monitoring identifies many more severe pregnancy complication cases
Extending the monitoring period for severe pregnancy complications showed more than 40% of cases were missed using traditional delivery-focused monitoring, according to new research published
Birth Control Skepticism, Teen Fertility Education Center Stage at Trump’s Women’s Health Summit
WASHINGTON — Surrounded by hot pink lights and cherry blossom pink drapes on a ballroom stage, family doctor Marguerite Duane offered a seemingly simple solution