Health

A team at Stanford funded by the NHS is researching how the study of different proteins can track the aging of organs, leading to individuals aging at varied rates. The research team found that 20% of people display accelerated aging in one organ. The information can help identify which diseases…

A mobile game called Cranky Uncle, first released in 2020 and repurposed in order to combat climate change and vaccine misinformation, is being rolled out. The game teaches players how to identify various methods used to spread misinformation and the players then utilize the tools in order to…

The study, written about on ScienceDaily.com, involving 22 pairs of identical twins, conducted by Stanford Medicine researchers revealed that adopting a vegan diet can notably enhance cardiovascular health within eight weeks. Published in JAMA Network Open, the research uniquely controlled genetic…

Antimicrobials, encompassing antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics, are vital for preventing and treating infectious diseases in humans, animals, and plants. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) arises when pathogens no longer respond to these medicines, posing a global threat. Human…

A recent observational study by Karolinska Institutet, published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, suggests that anti-rheumatic drugs used for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may lower the risk of developing autoimmune thyroid diseases in RA patients. While individuals with RA have an elevated…

In response to a request by the WHO for more data on an increase in bacterial infection cases resulting in an uptick in walking pneumonia cases, the Chinese government has reported elevated rates of respiratory infection in children compared to previous years with no new viruses detected. Although…

A study published in the journal PNAS has linked soy farming to an increase in child cancer deaths in Brazil, which is the world's largest producer and exporter of soy. The research found that as soy cultivation expanded in the country, there was an associated rise in childhood cancer mortality due…

An article on ScienceNews.com, written by Saima S. Iqbal, highlights a genetic variation prevalent in some Africans that compromises the effectiveness of tamoxifen, a breast cancer drug. This variant produces a slower enzyme, causing a significant reduction in active drug levels in individuals…

COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S. have been steadily declining, with approximately 16,000 new hospitalizations reported in the week ending October 14, marking a 5% decrease from the previous week. This continues the trend of decreasing hospitalizations after a peak in early September. The data…

Recent research, written about by Darren Incorvaia on ScienceNews.com, has challenged the conventional understanding of bacteriophages, bacteria-killing viruses. It was previously believed that these viruses only interacted with the bacteria they infect. However, a study conducted by microbiologist…

In June, it was announced that the final two years of a $1 billion investment in treating STDs would not be given. Since then, the rates of STDs have increased nationwide as the people working in the tracing and contact of STDs no longer have the resources to do their jobs. To read the whole…

A study has found that eating just 2 servings of red meat per week can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, and that the risk increases as consumption increases. Replacing red meat with plant-based protein sources helped to reduce the risk. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing…

Methadone is one of the most effective treatments for opioid use disorder, however, there are stricter laws regulating peoples’ access to this drug than any other drug with a similar function. These laws are extremely outdated, with some being more than 50 years old, but have not been changed to…

A new malaria vaccine is being distributed next year to 12 African countries. The vaccine requires multiple doses to be effective and according to scientists, needs to be used with other manual malaria prevention measures, like bed nets. To read the full article on Wired by Maryn Mckenna, click…