Cart is empty We often overlook how many germs our cell phones carry. From the number of surfaces we place them on to every time we touch—or allow someone else to touch—them with unclean hands.
Weakness in lung cancer’s defenses found—an enzyme that boosts cancer cell metabolism
Lung cancer is a particularly challenging form of cancer. It often strikes unexpectedly and aggressively with little warning, and it can shapeshift in unpredictable ways to evade treatment.
How Rwanda’s rapid response stemmed a Marburg outbreak
In July 2024, Rwanda faced a Marburg virus outbreak among health workers in the capital Kigali, challenging the nation’s health system and testing its pandemic response capabilities.
Epistasis: Unlocking the secrets of complex diseases
Imagine your doctor calls you to discuss the results of your genetic testing. They tell you your results indicate you are highly likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. But not to worry, because they caught it early, you can start a personalized course of treatment tailored to your unique genetic makeup right away.
Super Bowl can cause elevated heart attack risk, especially among at risk patients
It’s typically the most watched television event of the year, and this year’s Super Bowl is expected to be no exception. The showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs, seeking a three-peat, and the Philadelphia Eagles looking to take back the Lombardi Trophy is likely to spur a lot of emotions on both sides of the gridiron and everyone watching from the couch at home.
Decline in BMI, waist circumference seen in decade before dementia
Lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference and higher high-density lipoprotein are seen in the decade preceding diagnosis of dementia, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in JAMA Network Open.
Uganda sees ‘fastest roll-out’ for Ebola vaccine trial: WHO
The World Health Organization’s emergencies director on Friday praised the “fastest roll-out” of an Ebola vaccine trial in the midst of an epidemic, as Uganda responded to its latest outbreak.
ALS survival may be cut short by living in disadvantaged communities
Living in a disadvantaged community may decrease the length of time a person can survive with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, by over 30%, a Michigan Medicine-led study suggests.
Brain waves used to measure effect of anti-alcohol campaigns
Health campaigns, such as those against drug abuse or those promoting infection prevention measures during the coronavirus pandemic, are key public health tools and help protect the population. A recent campaign of the World Health Organization (WHO), for example, was launched in October 2024 under the motto “Redefine Alcohol.” This call to action encourages people in Europe to reflect on the health effects of alcohol consumption, which, according to the WHO is currently directly responsible for one in eleven deaths in the European region.
Air pollution’s dual threat: Health and economic impacts on aging societies
Air pollution is a growing health issue worldwide, and its impacts are often underestimated in aging societies like Japan. A new study led by researchers from the University of Tokyo highlights how fine particulate pollution, or PM2.5, not only worsens health outcomes, but also creates significant socioeconomic challenges in regions with aging populations and limited medical resources.