Cart is empty Donald Trump’s plan to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) has been met with dismay in the public health field.
How the chemotherapy drug sorafenib triggers muscle wasting through cell remodeling
Chemotherapeutic agents are often used to treat cancer. They combat tumor growth, but also have a number of undesirable side effects. One of these is severe muscle wasting, known as chemotherapy-induced cachexia. This chronic disease causes uncontrollable breakdown of fat and muscle tissue as well as weight loss. However, in order to improve treatment strategies, the molecular basis must first be understood.
‘Every blast is an open wound’: How the chaos of war breeds deadly superbugs that spread around the world
The war in Gaza will leave its mark in many ways, long after the recently negotiated ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Eight psychiatric disorders share the same genetic causes, study says
Psychiatric disorders often overlap and can make diagnosis difficult. Depression and anxiety, for example, can coexist and share symptoms. Schizophrenia and anorexia nervosa. Autism and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, too. But, why?
How the LA wildfires are impacting children and families
The emotional and physical well-being of children impacted by L.A.”s wildfire disaster is a major concern for parents and health care professionals. USC experts discuss how to safeguard children’s respiratory and mental health.
Genetic insights reveal pathways of childhood kidney cancer development
Genetically tailored treatment plans for children with a type of kidney cancer could help provide the most effective care while minimizing side effects as much as possible.
Marginalized patients more likely to still take daily aspirin despite risks
The prevalence of daily low-dose aspirin use fell significantly after the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association narrowed recommendations in 2019. However, new research published Jan. 22 in JAMA shows that message has not reached all population segments equally, leaving some groups at greater risk of adverse effects like gastrointestinal bleeding and intracerebral hemorrhage.
Is your child nervous about going back to school? Try asking them what they are looking forward to
From next week, schools will start to return for term 1. This can be a nervous time for some students, who might be anxious about new teachers, classes and routines.
‘Non-industrialized’ style diet can reduce risk of chronic disease
Researchers have found that a newly developed diet inspired by the eating habits of non-industrialized societies can significantly reduce the risk of a number of chronic diseases—and plan to share recipes with the public.
Dogs paired with providers at hospitals help ease staff and patient stress
Outside HCA HealthONE Rose medical center, the snow is flying. Inside, on the third floor, there’s a flurry of activity within the labor and delivery unit.