Rail expansion alone does not guarantee lower medical costs
Japan’s transition to a super-aged society is intensifying pressure on healthcare and social security spending. In response, national policy has…
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Immigrant seniors lose Medicare coverage despite paying for it
Rosa María Carranza leaned forward to hold a 3-year-old’s back as the girl climbed a rock in the forested hills…
Requests for “unvaccinated” blood lead to delays and patient harm
A growing demand for “unvaccinated” blood is challenging modern transfusion systems; now, real-world data reveal how these requests can delay…
Irregular bedtimes double heart risk for those getting below 8 hours
New wearable-based research reveals that not just how long you sleep, but how consistently you go to bed, could significantly…
Narcissism shows complex, nuanced effects on long-term relationship satisfaction
New research from Michigan State University challenges the popular assumption that narcissists gradually damage their relationships over time. The study…
Low birthweight increases stroke risk independent of adult BMI
In new research to be presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May), researchers…
Identity cohesion linked to better mental health in marginalized groups
People of color who are also part of sexual and gender minority groups face unique challenges shaped by overlapping forms…
Toxic RNA drives progressive heart damage in myotonic dystrophy
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common cause of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder that leads to…
Organ-on-chip model advances study of sexually transmitted infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) not only impact an individual’s health but also result in multibillion-dollar economic losses worldwide. To study…
Injectable microgels reduce surgical bleeding risk in infants
Biomedical researchers have designed an injectable microgel to help reduce bleeding in infants who require surgical care. In an animal…