Cart is empty A study led by researchers from Peking University and published in Health Data Science reveals a sharp rise in the burden of early-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D) among adolescents and young adults in China from 1990 to 2021. Despite improvements in mortality rates, the incidence and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) associated with the disease have grown alarmingly.
Tattoo inks: How much color gets into the body?
In a new clinical study, scientists from the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) have traced the path and metabolism of the liquid components of tattooing agents in the body for the first time.
Making informed decisions about acoustic neuroma treatment
Vestibular schwannomas, or acoustic neuromas, are noncancerous tumors that develop on the nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain.
Tissue sample type matters when measuring a person’s biological age, researchers report
People’s bodies can be old or young for their chronological age, depending, in part, on the amount and types of stressors they have experienced. Scientists can estimate people’s biological age, but whether they use oral tissue or blood to make the measurement matters, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Biobehavioral Health.
Patients using diabetes apps can miss critical alerts. Here’s how to make sure you’re getting them
Patients who use smartphone apps to manage their diabetes could face serious health problems if they miss notifications needed to control their blood sugar, U.S. health officials warned.
Moving forward after the Los Angeles fires: Experts discuss physical, psychological and environmental recovery
The fires may no longer be raging, but their impact on our health and communities continues.
Diet may influence risk of depression and Alzheimer’s disease
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shown that diet could influence the risk of both depression and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are both a risk factor for AD and a reaction to early memory problems.
Mindful molecules—science is decoding the health benefits of meditation
Researchers are investigating the link between mindfulness and health, offering potential new options for the treatment and early detection of cancer.
Surgery complication up for seronegative recipients of Epstein-Barr virus-seropositive donor kidneys
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-seronegative recipients of EBV-seropositive donor (EBV D+/R−) kidneys have an increased risk for posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD), according to a study published online Jan. 28 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Assessing adverse neurological effects of wildfire smoke inhalation
Following the devastating fires that swept through Los Angeles in January, concerns are on the rise about the long-term health impacts of smoke inhalation.