Cart is empty Athletes who suffer a concussion have a serious risk of reinjury after returning to play, but identifying which athletes are most vulnerable has always been a bit of a mystery, until now.
True number of people living with Huntington’s disease gene in Northern Scotland determined
The number of people who have the gene that causes Huntington’s disease in Northern Scotland has been accurately counted for the first time in 35 years in new research from the University of Aberdeen in partnership with NHS Grampian.
How a Minnesota medtech startup treats prostate cancer with water
In a Maple Grove industrial strip mall unequipped with the beanbag chairs common to Silicon Valley startups, Francis Medical is creating a device to treat prostate cancer, working with a remote similar to a gaming controller. The device has received support from some of the world’s largest medtech companies.
FDA approves combo of Opdivo plus Yervoy for advanced liver cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Opdivo (nivolumab) plus Yervoy (ipilimumab) as a first-line treatment for adults with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The approval of Opdivo plus Yervoy was granted to Bristol Myers Squibb.
This music festival season, stay on the fun side of the medical tent with this advice
As a veteran of more than 20 music festivals, Los Angeles law student Christian Langston has seen a little bit of everything.
Nurturing now, thriving later: Twin study demonstrates the lasting power of affectionate mothering
Affectionate mothering in childhood may have a lasting impact on important personality traits, potentially influencing life outcomes such as educational achievement, economic success, and health and well-being, according to research published in American Psychologist . The findings suggest that positive maternal parenting could foster important traits such as openness, conscientiousness and agreeableness.
WHO countries strike landmark agreement on tackling future pandemics
Years of negotiations culminated early Wednesday with countries agreeing the text of a landmark accord on how to tackle future pandemics, aimed at avoiding the mistakes made during the COVID-19 crisis.
Symptoms of ice cold feet and heaviness in legs strongly linked to varicose veins
Hypersensitivity to the cold, especially ice cold feet, as well as a feeling of heaviness in the legs, are linked to the presence of varicose veins, finds a large study published in the open access journal Open Heart.
Rapid rise in vaping in Britain has stalled, study indicates
A study published in the journal Addiction looked at survey data on vaping habits in England, Wales, and Scotland before and after the UK Government announced plans to restrict vaping, including by banning disposable vapes, in January 2024.
Sleep training is no longer just for babies. Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep
The topic of a new course at Mansfield Senior High School is one that teenagers across the country are having trouble with: How to Get to Sleep.