Shortsightedness is on the rise in children. There's more we can do than limit screen time
Myopia in children is on the rise. The condition—also known as shortsightedness—already affects up to 35% of children across ...
Study shows mechanical stiffness of tissue can alter fate of tumor cell populations
Ongoing fundamental research on cancer cells could be used to create new drugs and therapies that fight the spread of cancer ...
Weight loss plans are less effective for many Black women, because they often don't meet their unique needs
The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro continue to reflect Americans' desire to slim down. While ...
Brain-training games remain unproven, but research shows what activities do benefit cognitive functioning
Some 2.3 million of U.S. adults over 65—more than 4%—have a diagnosis of dementia. But even without a diagnosis, a certain ...
TikTok and WHO are getting together to help combat widespread health misinformation on social media
The social media platform TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, influencing the behavior and taste of its users in almost ...
Skull bone marrow expands throughout life and remains healthy during aging, researchers discover
The ability of the bone marrow to produce healthy blood cells declines significantly with age, leading to age-related ...
Machine learning study questions gut bacteria–disease link
Many bacterial-linked illnesses, such as inflammatory bowel disease or colorectal cancer, are associated with an overgrowth ...
In 10 seconds, an AI model can detect cancerous brain tumor often missed during surgery
Researchers have developed an AI-powered model that—in 10 seconds—can determine during surgery if any part of a cancerous ...
New guideline provides treatment recommendations for restless legs syndrome
A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides updated recommendations for ...
Primary care professionals key to helping people achieve and maintain heart health, say researchers
Primary care clinicians and practices are uniquely positioned to help people achieve optimal cardiovascular health through ...
Genetic changes linked to testicular cancer offer fresh insights into the disease
Scientists have identified new gene faults and evolutionary patterns contributing to testicular cancer. Their findings offer ...
Highly sensitive, foldable detector represents a step toward safer X-rays
X-rays are a common component of diagnostic testing and industrial monitoring, used for everything from monitoring your teeth ...