NIH Study Links Two ‘Forever Chemicals’ to Higher Risk of Aggressive Breast Cancer
Women with higher blood concentrations of two widely used industrial chemicals may face an increased risk of developing…
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Unfortified Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives May Increase Risk of Nutrient Deficiencies, Study Finds
Replacing dairy products with unfortified plant-based alternatives could reduce the intake of essential nutrients, according to a new…
Low-Level Lead Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Strep Throat in Children, Study Finds
Even relatively low levels of lead exposure may increase children’s likelihood of developing strep throat, according to a…
Food Warning Labels vs Nutrition Scores: Study Examines Which Helps Consumers Make Healthier Choices
A new study comparing food nutrition labelling systems in Germany and Israel suggests that warning labels may help…
Female Physicians Linked to Better Outcomes Among Hospitalized Patients
Hospitalized patients treated by female physicians were less likely to die or return to hospital than those treated…
Scientists Discover How the Heart Uses Two Fuel Sources to Keep Beating Strong
The heart continuously pumps blood throughout the body, requiring a reliable energy supply to sustain its activity. However,…
St. Jude Scientists Uncover How Protein Production Mechanisms Contribute to Cancer and Treatment Resistance
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have uncovered how a mechanism controlling messenger RNA (mRNA) decoding can…
AI-designed virus administered to human for first time? Startup hopeful
A California biotechnology startup says it has reached a milestone in artificial intelligence-driven medicine by administering AI-designed viruses…
Postpartum Recovery May Influence Maternal Aging and Long-Term Health, Researchers Suggest
The period after childbirth may play an important role in maternal biological aging and long-term health, according to…
Restless Legs Syndrome During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of Perinatal Depression
Pregnant women with restless legs syndrome (RLS) may face a higher risk of perinatal depression, according to a…
Mizzou Study to Explore How Couples’ Daily Routines May Influence Heart Health
Researchers at the University of Missouri are investigating whether couples’ daily routines, sleep patterns and relationship quality are…
Shamonda Virus: First Human Case Raises Questions After Death in France, WHO Steps In
France has reported the first documented human infection with Shamonda virus, an animal-associated pathogen previously not known to…
Regular Tea Drinking Linked to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular and Vascular Diseases
Regular tea consumption may be associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular and other vascular diseases, according to…
Cannabis Use Linked to 46% Higher Heart Attack Risk Around Surgery
Cannabis use may increase the risk of a heart attack during or shortly after surgery, even as researchers…
Microplastics Can Be Chemically Active and May Cause Biological Harm
Plastics are generally considered chemically stable, which is why they are widely used in food packaging, water bottles…
The Hidden Force Linking Cancer Growth and Immune Cell Fitness
Colorectal cancer has emerged as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among people under 50. Its most common…
NIPER, AstraZeneca Target 25 Trial Sites, but Key Details Remain Unclear
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Raebareli, has partnered with AstraZeneca India to strengthen clinical…
NPPA Sets October 14 Deadline to Cap Cancer Drug Trade Margins at 30%
The Centre has approved a 30% cap on trade margins for non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines, targeting excessive mark-ups that…
Cancer Drug Prices May Fall 70% as India Caps Trade Margins
The Indian government plans to cap trade margins on non-scheduled cancer medicines at 30% of their maximum retail…
India’s Indigenous HPV Vaccine ‘Cervavac’ Gets WHO Prequalification
India’s indigenous human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Cervavac has received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO), clearing a…