Study uncovers true burden of asthma in African schools and highlights need for better access to diagnosis and care
Asthma is the second most common cause of chronic respiratory deaths in the overall population of sub-Saharan Africa. The ...
Updated colorectal cancer screening effective for adults 45–50, study suggests
The updated national colorectal cancer screening guidelines that recommend screening begin at age 45—rather than 50—can ...
Depression challenges the functional capacity of young adults in Finland both at work and in leisure time
Depression and other mental health issues reduce the number of productivity-adjusted life years (PALYs) more than ...
Investigating the role of mucin O-glycans and food-derived glycoproteins in the growth of gut bacteria
A research team has investigated how mucin, a major component of the gut lining, and food-derived glycoproteins influence the ...
US infant mortality increased 7% in months following Dobbs, national analysis finds
U.S. babies died at a higher rate in the months following the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health decision, ...
Sweetened beverage taxes decrease consumption in lower-income households by nearly 50%, study finds
Eight cities in the United States have implemented taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, which contribute to health issues ...
Walking pneumonia cases spike among young kids
Walking pneumonia cases are surging among young children in the United States, federal health officials warn.
Moving beyond the DSM: Data-driven approach could reshape mental health treatment
A new Macquarie University study suggests that instead of relying on the 'bible' of mental health diagnosis, we need a ...
Study finds reduced sensitivity in low-dose CT scans for pediatric lung nodules
Two lung-nodule computer-aided detection (CAD) systems have demonstrated reduced sensitivity on low- versus standard-dose ...
Study finds link between eczema and peripheral vascular disease
People living with atopic dermatitis (AD, also known as eczema) are also at significantly higher risk for peripheral vascular ...
Flesh-eating bacteria cases rise in Florida in wake of storms
Following the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, a new health danger has emerged in Florida: A spike in cases of ...
How vitamin D deficiency can lead to autoimmune diseases
As Canadians brace for "vitamin D winter"—months when the sun's angle is too low to produce the vitamin in the skin—a McGill ...