Innovations and challenges in global contraception and family planning
Contraception and family planning are vital aspects of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Despite major advances in…
Massive cross-ancestry study explains why obesity risks differ around the world
By analyzing genetic data from more than 800,000 individuals across six ancestries, researchers have identified previously unknown obesity…
COVID-19 in pregnancy may raise autism and neurodevelopmental disorder risk
New research from Mass General Brigham reveals that COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may subtly alter fetal brain development,…
Oligodendrocyte progenitor cells promote blood vessel growth after stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, affecting 1 in 4 people during their lifetime. Stroke…
NHS diazepam ‘four-week’ warning to people on medication for anxiety and spasms
The health service has issued a cautionary note to people who have been prescribed the medication 11:50, 30…
Integrating physicochemical laws into future AI models for better drug design
Proteins play a key role not only in the body, but also in medicine: they either serve as…
Veterans with post-traumatic brain injury epilepsy more likely to have higher mortality rates
Military veterans who develop epilepsy after a traumatic brain injury may have a higher mortality rate in the…
Home exercise alone highly effective for meniscal tear and osteoarthritis pain, says study
People with a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis prescribed home exercises with or without physical therapy reported substantial improvements…
Aligning your body clock may protect your heart and metabolism, says AHA
The American Heart Association warns that disrupted circadian rhythms, from irregular sleep, late-night meals, or shift work, can…
Study sheds light on the practice patterns of aerosol drug therapy in patients with ARDS
A new review led by Associate Professor Sanjay Singhal from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences…
Fruit flies illuminate the role of Alzheimer’s disease risk genes
Scientists have identified hundreds of genes that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease but the roles…
New genetic marker may improve the ability to predict life-threatening reactions to gout medication
A newly identified genetic marker may significantly improve the ability to predict life-threatening reactions to the gout medication…