Introduction
Ischemic heart disease (IHD), as one of the most prevalent noncommunicable chronic diseases, is now the number 1 cause of global mortality and a major contributor to disability [-]. The latest research shows that IHD has the highest…
Category: 6. Health
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CDC social media silence during 2025 measles outbreak left void filled by news media, study suggests
As the United States faces its largest measles outbreak in three decades, one of the nation’s most storied public health voices has largely fallen silent on social media.
A new exploratory analysis suggests that the Centers for Disease Control…
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Mixed results in using lipoic acid to treat progressive multiple sclerosis
Rebecca Spain, M.D., M.S.P.H., is lead author on a new randomized controlled clinical trial testing the over-the-counter supplement lipoic acid in treating progressive forms of multiple sclerosis. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
The…
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expert reaction to systematic review study looking at saturated fat intake and cardiovascular disease events
A systematic review published in Annals of Internal Medicine looks at saturated fat intake and cardiovascular…
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Who is more likely to get long COVID? New study uncovers genetic drivers behind the disease – News and events
16 December 2025Australian scientists have identified the key genetic drivers behind long COVID, revealing why some people continue to experience debilitating symptoms long after their initial…
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Sweeping Study Shows Similar Genetic Factors Underlie Multiple Psychiatric Disorders
Distinct psychiatric disorders have more in common biologically than previously believed, according to the largest and most detailed analysis to date of how genes influence mental illness.
The study, led by University of Colorado Boulder and…
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Heart Health and Sleep: Why Quality Rest Matters
If you have a diagnosable sleep disorder, it’s especially important to address it, so that you can not only improve your sleep but also protect your heart health.
Lack of sleep isn’t just exhausting — it’s linked to a higher risk of…Continue Reading
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FDA OKs libido-boosting pill for women who have gone through menopause
WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials have expanded approval of a much-debated drug aimed at boosting female libido, saying the once-a-day pill can now be taken by women older than 65.
The announcement Monday from the Food and Drug Administration…
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Why a mild brain injury can trigger Alzheimer’s
New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is revealing why traumatic brain injury increases the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease – and the discovery is pointing to a potential strategy to prevent…
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Soil bacteria and fungi emerge as a top predictor of childhood allergic disease
Growing evidence suggests that getting cozy with soil microbes, especially as kids, can guard against allergic disease. Credit: Jenna Stensland
Researcher contact:
Joshua Ladau, Arva Intelligence, [email protected] (UTC-8 hours)AGU press…
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