Calcium supplements do not prevent pre-eclampsia, large trials show no meaningful benefit
A new Cochrane systematic review of 10 randomised trials involving over 37,000 pregnant women found that calcium supplementation…
Study finds no specific harms linked to hydroxyurea exposure during pregnancy
Taking the sickle cell drug hydroxyurea during or shortly before pregnancy does not appear to cause specific issues…
New analysis reveals fundamental flaws in widely used measures of biological aging
A landmark review published today in Genomic Psychiatry challenges researchers to fundamentally reconsider how the field measures and…
Microbial warning signs that predict death risk in severe pneumonia
Researchers uncover a microbial signature in the lungs of severe pneumonia patients. Could this help explain survival differences…
Gene variant linked to higher risk of chronic rejection after lung transplant
About one third of lung transplant recipients have a genetic variant that makes them more likely to develop…
Finnish research pinpoints a higher risk among cohabiting survivors
Researchers at the University of Oulu, Finland, have identified significant differences in mortality among widows and widowers from…
How the gut microbiome links obesity to colorectal cancer
Study: From obesity to cancer: Gut microbiome mechanisms, biomarkers, and U.S. public health strategies. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI…
Hematological and biochemical indicators show growing value in breast cancer management
Breast cancer remains a predominant global health challenge for women, with late-stage diagnosis being a key contributor to…
Ultra-processed foods linked to rise in prediabetes risk
A new longitudinal study shows that rising ultra-processed food intake in young adults with a history of overweight…
Young donor age proves critical for survival after stem cell transplantation
The selection of suitable donors is crucial for the long-term recovery of patients after an allogeneic hematopoietic stem…
The Hidden Devastation of Hurricanes
Parks’s team estimated that, among Medicare patients alone, tropical cyclones are associated with nearly seventeen thousand excess hospitalizations…
Coronary artery calcium score could help predict overall health and all-cause mortality
In a new study of more than 40,000 patients, researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City have…