Opioid use disorder is associated with more than 350,000 deaths annually worldwide. Guided by the need for an increased understanding of critical neurobiological features of addiction, researchers have now found a unique molecular signature and genes in the orbitofrontal cortex associated with heroin-seeking behavior.
LLMs like ChatGPT are ready to teach medical ethics, researchers argue
Perhaps no profession has stricter ethical standards than medicine, and ethics is considered essential in the education of any respected medical school. A new essay by researchers at Hiroshima University (Japan) provides a framework for how large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT can be incorporated into ethics education for medical programs.
Measles outbreak sends warning for future of infectious disease
As the largest measles outbreak in the U.S. in 25 years spreads, health experts warn that more people choosing to be unvaccinated for infectious diseases will make it harder to replicate past successful responses to outbreaks.
Tuberculosis cases continue to increase in San Diego County
Monday was World Tuberculosis Day and, as usual, Americans had reason to celebrate, with incidence rates that are among the best anywhere, according to the World Health Organization. But that does not mean there is not room for further improvement, especially in San Diego County.
Our kids have questions about climate change. We are giving them answers
Tom’s parents were packing to evacuate from bushfires in regional Victoria five years ago when they realized they couldn’t find Tom, who was only two and a half.
Study examines trends tied to surge in health care jobs
Careers in health care have long been seen as sure bets, especially given growing numbers of older Americans. There’s fresh evidence, courtesy of Stanford economist Neale Mahoney, for just how much those jobs are paying off.
Smart insoles that could change the game for sports and health
What if your insoles could do more than just cushion your feet? Imagine a pair that could track your movements, help athletes avoid injuries, or even assist doctors in monitoring recovery.
Black Americans twice as likely to die during childhood as whites, research reveals
Black babies and children are more than twice as likely to die as white kids, and that gap has grown since the 1950s, a new study says.
Bladder cancer link to explosive ordnance exposure among Army veteran bomb disposal officers
Army bomb disposal veterans may have a significantly increased risk of developing bladder cancer compared to the general public, according to a newly published study.
Plant-based diet trial boosts health for people living with kidney disease
New research from the University of Wollongong (UOW) has found that a diet rich in diverse plant foods can significantly benefit people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD).