Sugar coatings aren’t only for candies; they also help viruses, like the ones that cause COVID-19, hide from their hosts’ immune system. Now, researchers have developed a universal vaccine that targets coronaviruses and the sugars that they use as cover.
If you’ve ever picked up your child from childcare and wondered if they’re living a double life, you’re not alone.
Obesity is linked to numerous health complications, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and fatty liver disease. In a world where obesity rates continue to climb, researchers are constantly seeking effective, accessible solutions to this global health crisis. Interestingly, over the past few decades, scientists have begun to focus not only on what we eat but also on how we eat it.
As the global population ages, preventing functional decline and the need for long-term care for older adults becomes urgent. One simple way of evaluating a person’s physical condition is to use a body composition analyzer for muscle mass assessment. However, recent studies have raised questions about the relationship between muscle mass and health, and the need to focus on “muscle quality” has been identified.
UK officials published a watch list of 24 “priority pathogen” families on Tuesday, hoping to boost readiness in case another public health crisis strikes.
Artificial intelligence can improve intravenous nutrition for premature babies, a Stanford Medicine study has shown. The study, which was published in Nature Medicine, is among the first to demonstrate how an AI algorithm can enable doctors to make better clinical decisions for sick newborns.
On Perranporth beach in Cornwall, UK, a local outdoor swimming group called the Perranporth Bluetits is out in force. This group is determined to make the most of another chilly day as they plunge into the Atlantic for a dip. They emerge smiling. Their camaraderie and collective sense of achievement is clear to see.
New research led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers estimates more than 3.8 million lung cancer deaths were averted and a little more than 76 million years of life were gained in the United States during the period 1970–2022 due to substantial reductions in smoking prevalence driven by tobacco control. The study is published today in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
In addition to causing several types of cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV) appears to bring a significantly increased risk of heart disease and coronary artery disease, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25).
A one-of-its-kind study has uncovered the significant role that environmental pollution and health care disparities play in the prevalence of congenital heart defects in Mexico.