Sudan accounts for the world’s largest ongoing humanitarian health crisis
After three years of war, Sudan now accounts for the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with 34 million people needing aid,…
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Brain organoids reveal mutation-specific insights for Rett syndrome
Though many studies approach the developmental disorder Rett syndrome as a single condition arising from general loss of function in…
Calorie labels on menus may benefit people with binge eating disorders
Food calorie labels on menus in cafes and restaurants can be helpful for people with binge eating disorders, even aiding…
Brief intense workouts offer significant health benefits
At this time of year, many people make an extra effort to establish good exercise routines. We know that exercise…
Registry data and AI can identify high risk populations for skin cancer
Healthcare registry data can show early risk patterns for melanoma skin cancer, according to a study from the University of…
Blood test predicts Alzheimer’s disease progression years before brain scan changes
Share on PinterestNew research suggests a blood test may identify Alzheimer’s years before it is detectable on scans. Image credit:…
New biochip detects tiny genetic markers in 20 minutes
A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a new biochip that, when paired with…
Breakthrough blood test predicts kidney failure years before clinical symptoms
A new blood test can identify which individuals of African ancestry carrying high-risk APOL1 gene variants are most likely to…
Loneliness is linked to higher risk of degenerative heart valve disease
Adults who reported feeling lonely had a higher risk of developing degenerative heart valve disease, even after accounting for traditional heart…
Northwestern engineers create artificial neurons that communicate with living cells
Northwestern University engineers printed artificial neurons that don’t just imitate the brain – they talk to it. In a new…