A new year might mean new viral threats.
Old viruses are constantly evolving. A warming and increasingly populated planet puts humans in contact with more and different viruses. And increased mobility means that viruses can rapidly travel…
Category: 5. Health
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New federal loan limits will worsen America’s nursing shortage and leave patients waiting longer for care
There is growing need for nurses in the United States – but not enough nurses currently working, or students training to become nurses, to promptly see all of the patients who need medical care.
Tens of thousands of nurses have left…
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Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it’s not a cure-all
Health and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don’t deliver on their promises – remember vibrating belts or sauna suits? Today, weighted vests, made from sturdy fabrics like nylon and filled with iron sand or small weights, are
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This weight loss option beats Ozempic by 5 times
A new real-world comparison finds that bariatric surgery leads to dramatically more weight loss than popular injectable medications. After two years, people who underwent sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass lost about five times more weight than…
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Ancient skeletons reveal viruses embedded in human DNA
Scientists have, for the first time, rebuilt ancient genomes of Human betaherpesvirus 6A and 6B (HHV-6A/B) using DNA from archaeological human remains that are more than 2,000 years old. The research, led by teams at the University of Vienna and…
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Magnetic nanoparticles fight bone cancer and help healing
Researchers from Brazil and Portugal have created a new magnetic nanocomposite designed to attack bone cancer while also supporting bone repair. The work, published in Magnetic Medicine, describes a core — shell structure made from iron oxide…
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A global cancer surge is underway and the world is not ready
Cancer cases are exploding worldwide — and nearly half of the deaths could be prevented with better prevention, early detection, and access to care.
- New cancer cases worldwide have more than doubled since 1990, reaching 18.5 million in 2023….
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Wildfires are polluting the air far more than thought
As wildfires move across forests, grasslands, and peatlands, they release large amounts of gases and particles into the air. Scientists now say the pollution from these fires may have been underestimated. A study published in ACS’ Environmental…
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The simplest way teens can protect their mental health
Sleeping in on weekends to make up for lost sleep during the week may offer mental health benefits for teenagers and young adults, according to new research from the University of Oregon and the State University of New York Upstate Medical…
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Harmful mouth bacteria may trigger Parkinson’s disease
There is a new reason to take daily tooth brushing seriously. Researchers in South Korea have found strong evidence that bacteria from the mouth can move into the gut and influence brain cells, potentially playing a role in the development of…
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