Cart is empty Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine published a study in the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography showing that transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)-guided transcatheter structural cardiac intervention was associated with a major complication in 3.6% of patients.
Bird flu risk to people is low despite recent animal infections. But what would it take to cross over to humans?
Right now, the average person has very little risk of contracting bird flu, but whether that could change at some point depends on whether two viruses meet in the wrong animal.
Social vulnerability tied to worse pediatric head and neck cancer outcomes
Among pediatric patients with head and neck cancers (HNCs), increasing social vulnerability is associated with significant decreases in receipt of care and survival time, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in JAMA Network Open.
Types of psychotherapy: Finding the right fit for your needs
For anyone struggling with a mental health issue who is looking for support coping with stress or managing complicated feelings, help is available.
Outgoing and structured people coped best with the pandemic, finds large study
When we were all cooped up during the pandemic, the media heralded the fact that it was a time for introverts.
Those with the BRCA1 gene mutation may face greater risk for aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure
A group of researchers from Nagoya University in Japan used a rat model to show that the BRCA1 mutation, which affects 1 in 500 people, increases the risks of malignant mesothelioma (MM), a cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Their findings were reported in Cancer Science.
Poor oral health tied to higher risk for Meniere disease
Poor oral health may increase the incidence of Meniere disease, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Personalized Medicine.
People produce endocannabinoids—similar to compounds found in marijuana—that are critical to many bodily functions
Over the past two decades, a great deal of attention has been given to marijuana—also known as pot or weed. As of early 2023, marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in 21 states and Washington, D.C., and the use of marijuana for medical purposes has grown significantly during the last 20 or so years.
Viewpoint: E-cigarettes should be in plain packaging—just like cigarettes
Vaping is a rapidly growing habit in Great Britain, particularly among younger people. Research by the anti-smoking charity Action on Smoking and Health found that in 2022 7% of 11- to 17-year-olds in Great Britain used e-cigarettes, up from 3.3% the year before.
What’s the ‘weight set point,’ and why does it make it so hard to keep weight off?
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight but found the kilos return almost as quickly as they left, you’re not alone.