Text reminders may help heart failure patients avoid readmission
Share on PinterestCould personalized text “nudges” help to reduce medication nonadherence? Image credit: Maskot/Getty Images A new study suggests that…
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Gold-standard review denies link between autism, ADHD risk and Tylenol use in pregnancy
Share on PinterestIs acetaminophen linked to autism, ADHD risk? A new review denies it. Image credit: Revolu7ion93/Getty Images Acetaminophen (Tylenol),…
Exercise prevents muscle loss as we age: Here's how
Share on PinterestScientists have discovered how exercise help presevent muscle loss due to aging. Rob and Julia Campbell/Stocksy As we…
England’s North–South maternity mortality gap persists
A decade-long analysis of England’s maternity services uncovers stark regional disparities in perinatal deaths. However, improvements are possible when struggling…
New Mount Sinai AI tool aims to improve access to cancer clinical trials
Share on PinterestThe novel AI platform could help to match cancer patients with potential clinical trials. Image credit: UCG/Getty Images…
Students who game the most show lower diet quality and higher BMI, study finds
A national study of Australian undergraduates suggests that spending more than 10 hours a week gaming is associated with poorer…
Research suggests bamboo-based foods could support metabolic health
A comprehensive review weighs the promise of bamboo shoots as a nutrient-rich, sustainable food against limited human evidence and unresolved…
Pulse oximeters miss hypoxemia more often in people with darker skin, study finds
A major UK study shows that commonly used home pulse oximeters can overestimate oxygen levels in people with darker skin,…
Blood metabolites reveal who will develop type 2 diabetes years before diagnosis
A decades-long study shows how patterns in circulating metabolites, shaped by genes and lifestyle, can identify people at high risk…
Expanded school tobacco prevention in California is linked to lower youth vaping and smoking
In a state already saturated with anti-tobacco messaging, schools backed by dedicated prevention funding showed stronger education, greater student engagement,…