New research by the University of Adelaide has found it takes nearly twice as long for women to receive a postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) diagnosis when compared to men.
Colorado’s first-in-the-nation sperm donor rules just took effect: Now lawmakers may roll some back
Three months after Colorado’s first-of-its-kind sperm donor regulations went into effect, state lawmakers are weighing whether to unwind some of those requirements amid concerns that the new rules have chilled donations for would-be parents who need them.
Move more, think sharper: How physical activity boosts brain health in aging
A brisk walk, a splash of water aerobics, or even a light jog around the block—if your heart rate goes up then so too will your brain health, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
Research uncovers how menopause impacts women’s health and work performance across Asia Pacific
While much of the global research on menopause has focused on Western populations, the unique cultural, genetic, and lifestyle factors affecting Asian women during menopause have been largely overlooked.
Researchers examine mental impact of Girl Scouts’ interactions with nature: Q&A
New research from the University of Washington, published in the Journal of Environmental Education, examined whether children’s interactions with nature that are embodied, rather than just visual, are associated with being in the moment and feeling connected to something beyond the self.
No needles needed: Wearable glucose monitors could reveal early diabetes warning signs missed by blood tests
The highs and lows of blood glucose aren’t just an energy rollercoaster; they could be a key to detecting diabetes risk early and spare you a needle prick or two.
Multiple studies show that children face elevated health risks after COVID infection
Long COVID can result in increased risk for a variety of serious health problems for young people, including those affecting the kidney, gut, and cardiovascular system, according to a group of new studies led by investigators at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Basal cell carcinoma’s low immunogenicity linked to suppression of antigen presentation from its cell of origin
Compromised antigen presentation ranks among the top mechanisms that render cancers non-immunogenic (non-responsive to immune-based therapies). Despite harboring the highest tumor mutational burden of all cancers, basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) have low immunogenicity.
Montana has a measles outbreak with its first cases in 35 years. Here’s what you should know
Montana is the ninth U.S. state to have an active measles outbreak.
Single-dose psychedelic boosts brain flexibility for weeks, study finds
University of Michigan researchers have discovered that a single dose of a psychedelic compound can enhance cognitive flexibility—the brain’s ability to adapt to changing circumstances—for weeks after administration, potentially revolutionizing treatments for depression, PTSD, and neurodegenerative diseases.