As Cannabis Users Age, Health Risks Appear to Grow
KFF Health News via News-Medical – “If you view cannabis as a medicine, you should be open to the idea that there are groups who probably shouldn’t use it and that…
Digital Baby Formula Campaigns Undermine Breastfeeding & Put Child Health at Risk
SciDev.Net via News-Medical – Breastfeeding saves lives. It is one of the most powerful, proven investments in child survival, development and health. A global resolution on digital marketing of breast milk…
Adding Immunotherapy to Chemotherapy After Surgery Improves Survival in Colon Cancer
Mayo Clinic via News-Medical – Colon cancer is the third most prevalent form of cancer in the U.S., and while screening has helped detect and prevent colon cancer from spreading, major…
Infant-Directed Singing Shown to Boost Emotional Health
Society for Research in Child Development via News-Medical – Many parents know that infants love to be sung to; however, there is limited prior research to show the long-term effects on…
New Research: Snooze Alarms Steal Hours of Sleep Each Month
Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. via News-Medical – Why do so many people hit snooze? This global smartphone study uncovers surprising patterns and raises questions about how repeated alarms may be…
New Test Can Rapidly & Accurately Diagnose Bacterial Meningitis
Amsterdam University Medical Center via News-Medical – The distinction between bacterial meningitis and similar conditions is often difficult for doctors. Until now, reliable diagnostic tests that could quickly distinguish were lacking.…
Better Sleep, BMI, & Glucose Control Lower Female Infertility Odds
Tarun Sai Lomte via News-Medical – In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers explored the associations between Life’s Crucial 9 (LC9) and female infertility. Female infertility is…
Early Pregnancy Anemia Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Defects in Newborns
Wiley via News-Medical – We already know that the risk of congenital heart disease can be raised by a variety of factors, but these results develop our understanding of anemia specifically…
UCLA Launches Trial of Wearable ADHD Therapy for Children Exposed to Alcohol in the Womb
University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences via News-Medical – Researchers at UCLA Health are launching the first clinical trial to test whether a wearable device that delivers gentle nerve…
Nighttime Screen Use Linked to Poorer Sleep Quality & Shorter Duration
Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. via News-Medical – Bedtime screen time cuts sleep by nearly an hour a week and boosts the risk of restless nights, especially for night owls. A recent…
Cold Water Immersion Boosts Cellular Health & Resilience
University of Ottawa via News-Medical – Ever wondered what happens to your body when you take those trendy ice baths? Scientists at the University of Ottawa just found out, and it’s…
New Biodegradable Adhesive Offers Safer Alternative for Knee Meniscus Repair
Taipei Medical University via News-Medical – Prof. Jia-Lin Wu’s research team from Taipei Medical University, Taiwan, has developed an advanced biodegradable tissue adhesive to repair torn knee menisci. This innovative adhesive…
Who Gives Better Health Advice – ChatGPT or Google?
Dr. Chinta Sidharthan via News-Medical – Can AI chatbots like ChatGPT give better medical answers than Google? A new study shows they can — but only if you ask them the…
Are Big Retail Chains Driving Global Obesity? Study Confirms Alarming Link
Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. via News-Medical – As large retail chains dominate global food markets, unhealthy eating soars—highlighting an urgent need to reshape food environments to combat rising obesity rates.…
Fentanyl Poisonings Among U.S. Children Increase Sharply Over Eight Years
Taylor & Francis Group via News-Medical – Incidents of children in the U.S. being poisoned by the synthetic opioid fentanyl “increased and became more severe”, a new study reveals. Launched today…
