Rural hospital closures led to higher prices at nearby hospitals
Rural hospital closures directly impact the health of rural Americans by reducing access to care. New research from the University of Minnesota School of Public
Category: Health
Drownings in Australia have fallen by almost 25% over 20 years
A comprehensive new Royal Life Saving Australia study has found a significant reduction in drowning rates, particularly among young children, but highlights continuing challenges among
Korea’s Hyundai ADM Bio developing new-concept cancer treatment
Hyundai ADM Bio said Monday that it is working on a new drug, Penetrium, which is intended to help enhance the efficiency of traditional cancer
Football tickets on prescription under new scheme
Free tickets will be given to patients in Gloucestershire to help alleviate symptoms of depression.
Living kidney donor ‘will give our son a new life’
Amrit has been waiting for nearly five years for a kidney and needs a living donor.
Goat milk boosts muscle health better than cow’s milk in animal study
Dairy products, especially low-fat and fortified goat milk, significantly improved muscle mass, reduced inflammation, and positively modulated gut microbiota in a mouse model of sarcopenia.
Allergies linked to lower lung cancer risk, new study finds
A meta-analysis of nearly 3.9 million participants shows people with allergies have significantly lower odds of developing lung cancer. Allergic rhinitis is particularly protective, while
Can probiotics help you sleep better?
A new meta-analysis shows that probiotic supplements can modestly improve sleep quality and reduce depressive symptoms in people with insomnia, with no significant safety concerns.
Overuse injuries spark lasting pain and mood changes through inflammation, rat study finds
Repetitive reaching tasks in mature female rats triggered persistent pain-like and sickness behaviors linked to a surge in IL-6-driven inflammation throughout muscles, blood, and the
An antivaxxer attacks the evidence-based medicine paradigm: Echoes of RFK Jr.’s “gold standard science”
Last week, antivaxxer Toby Rogers published two very long screeds attacking the EBM paradigm. Cleverly, echoed some of our criticisms of EBM but twisted them
Blocking GAPDH aggregation protects brain cells and opens new path for stroke therapy
In a mouse model of acute ischemic stroke, researchers showed that inhibiting the aggregation of GAPDH, either genetically or with a novel peptide, significantly reduced
Sperm RNA profiles could identify the best embryos for IVF
Findings on sperm RNA suggest new biomarkers for IVF success, potentially improving embryo selection and reducing cycles needed for desired fertility outcomes.
Creatine tops the list as researchers review new ways to fight osteosarcopenia
This review explores how creatine, HMB, prebiotics, and probiotics may support muscle and bone health in older adults with osteosarcopenia. While creatine shows the strongest
AI reshapes ARDS care by predicting risk, guiding ventilation, and personalizing treatment
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) management, enabling earlier detection, precision risk stratification, and tailored therapies. Emerging AI techniques