Rare flesh-eating bacteria claim fifth life in Louisiana
Louisiana health officials have confirmed a fifth death this year linked to Vibrio vulnificus, a rare and dangerous flesh-eating bacteria found in warm coastal waters.
Category: Health
Over 62,700 deaths associated with record-breaking heat during the summer of 2024 in Europe
The year 2024 broke several temperature records: it was the hottest ever recorded, and its summer was also the warmest to date.
Trump will reportedly link pain reliever Tylenol to autism – but many experts are sceptical
Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.
Lib Dems want health warnings on teens’ social media
The party says mandatory warnings are required to protect children from “addictive” app algorithms.
‘My girl can’t walk or talk’: Searching for answers in Wales’ rare disease cluster
Families affected by a rare inherited disease say they have had to “scramble” for information.
Abselion introduces Protein G Total Antibody Quantification Kit
Abselion, a pioneering life sciences technology company focused on simplifying biomolecule quantification, today announced the launch of its Protein G Total Antibody Quantification Kit.
New gluten test detects hidden wheat in food in under three minutes
With over 98% agreement with ELISA, the LEO system offers a fast, reliable method for gluten testing, supporting safer food choices for sensitive individuals.
States Are Cutting Medicaid Provider Payments Long Before Trump Cuts Hit
Every day for nearly 18 years, Alessandra Fabrello has been a medical caregiver for her son, on top of being his mom. “It is almost
Simple hospital menu changes could deliver major health and climate benefits
Research indicates that optimizing hospital menus can lower carbon emissions and saturated fat consumption, promoting healthier dining options for patients.
Patented antibacterial polymer technology prevents secondary cavities
The Basic to Breakthrough series chronicles how investments from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science at our National Laboratories have led to new
Study uncovers widespread ignorance of cystitis and UTI prevention
A new international study has uncovered a concerning lack of public understanding about cystitis and urinary tract infections (UTIs) – common health issues that disproportionately
New neuro-sensing technique captures brainwaves from within veins
Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed a groundbreaking, minimally invasive method for recording brain activity through blood vessels. This technique could potentially transform
Magnetically-powered nanorobots enhance drug uptake in tumors
Spiky nanorobots powered by magnets have been developed to carry drugs and pierce tumor cell membranes, a key barrier to effective cancer treatment. By boosting
PRMT5 inhibition induces ferroptosis and enhances immunotherapy efficacy in renal cell carcinoma
Ferroptosis, a regulated cell death mechanism, is emerging as a promising target for cancer therapy. The process is mediated by the activity of acyl-CoA synthetase