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Measuring levels of key proteins in patients’ saliva may be a relatively easy way for dentists and even patients themselves to track the progression of gum disease (periodontitis), suggests a new study led by researchers at Penn Dental Medicine.

Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent Washington State University-led study.

A systematic review and meta-analysis from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reported a large effect of glutamatergic medications on improving symptoms of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs). The study evaluated outcomes across 27 randomized clinical trials, finding significant benefits, particularly for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Imagine having a digital carbon copy of yourself that physicians could use to predict long-term risks for disease, assess how your body may respond to treatment, and simulate surgeries in advance. A virtual twin may sound as far-fetched as robotic surgery and self-driving cars once did, but researchers are studying how to turn this vision into a reality.

People who live close to airports and are exposed to high aircraft noise levels could be at greater risk of poor heart function, increasing the likelihood of heart attacks, life-threatening heart rhythms and strokes, according to a study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

During IVF treatment, doctors use ultrasound scans to monitor the size of follicles—small sacs in the ovaries containing eggs—to decide when to give a hormone injection known as the “trigger” to prepare the eggs for collection and ensure that they are ready to be fertilized with sperm to create embryos.

A nasty stomach bug has been spreading across the country, including California, in recent months—leaving people feeling nauseous, achy or worse.

Illinois is now experiencing high levels of respiratory illness, up from moderate levels the previous week, the state health department reported Tuesday.

A study analyzing data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that past-year recreational ketamine use among adults has increased dramatically since 2015, including significant shifts in associations with depression and sociodemographic characteristics such as race, age and education status.

New challenges in HIV prevention and care are emerging due to climate change, according to a review published in Current Opinions in Infectious Disease.