Category: Lifestyle

A pediatric dermatologist calls out cosmetics retailers for aggressive marketing of products that may harm the skin of preteens and younger girls. Medscape Medical News

Hemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Treatment options for hyperhidrosis have evolved to include well-tolerated therapies with high rates of response. Medscape Medical News

Prenatal exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) at levels above 65 µg/m³ was associated with a sharp rise in atopic dermatitis (AD) in a birth cohort study. Medscape Medical News

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Recent research confirms this brain-healthy habit

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Stress has gotten a bad rap—it’s time to change that.

Yes, that’s a real statistic. But hope isn’t lost.

A new review highlights the pivotal role of LSD1 (lysine-specific demethylase 1) in regulating critical cellular processes and its implications for human diseases.

Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality, with lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC) representing the most prevalent subtypes of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

A new review article highlights the transformative role of circular RNA (circRNA) in cancer, revealing its potential as both a key player in tumor biology and a promising avenue for future therapies.

Incidents of children in the U.S. being poisoned by the synthetic opioid fentanyl “increased and became more severe”, a new study reveals.

An ambitious project led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators aims to use artificial intelligence technologies to generate antibody therapies against any antigen target of interest.

Surgeons and teams with Vanderbilt Lung Transplant performed 99 lung transplants in 2024, the most ever in one year. Two of the procedures involved combined organ transplants.

Humans may not be the only ones who aid their friends when they’re hurt. Mice may do it, too, as shown by a new research study led by scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC published recently in Science.

A study published March 6 in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas highlights a growing divide in cardiovascular health in the U.S., showing that wealth and education play a significant role in heart disease risk.

Thurman M. Wheeler, MD, of the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the senior author of a paper published in Nature Communications, “Analysis of human urinary extracellular vesicles reveals disordered renal metabolism in myotonic dystrophy type 1.”

A study finds that women are more than twice as likely as men to report feeling bloated. 

Take your skin from parched to prime.

This belongs on every bedside table.

Do you really know what’s in your air?

Ashley Beckman explains how food can affect our genes.

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Is there any better feeling than waking up after a night of excellent sleep?

Don’t want to poop your pants? Best to skip this herb.

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They’re pretty picky.

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ACDS tapped toluene-2,5-diamine sulfate for its dual nature as both an allergen and an alternative to other compounds. Medscape Medical News

New and robust research is needed to determine whether physician and anaesthesia associates are safe and valuable assets to healthcare, researchers said. Medscape News UK

The new clinical practice guideline takes into account recently approved immunosuppressive treatments. Medscape Medical News

Remibrutinib significantly reduces itch and hives in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria in two identical randomized trials. Medscape Medical News

Three weeks to the day after being admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis is still struggling to shake off the double pneumonia that has battered his already… Reuters Health Information

Early surgical or transcatheter aortic valve replacement is not typically recommended for severe aortic stenosis in the absence of symptoms, but some now argue that cumulative evidence warrants a change. Medscape Medical News

Studies suggest psychotropic polypharmacy may be on the rise. But experts say whether that’s good or bad — or even unavoidable — is more nuanced. Medscape Medical News

The World Health Organization is offering the option of voluntary early retirement to eligible employees as it seeks to rein in costs ahead of a planned exit by the United… Reuters Health Information

You probably want to reconsider that nightcap.

Why do some states have an abundance of nurses, while others struggle with shortages? Data reveal disparities in nurse distribution across the United States. Medscape Medical News

A new accelerated theta-burst stimulation protocol may be a viable alternative to more intensive and costly neuromodulation therapies for treatment-resistant depression. Medscape Medical News

Acute pancreatitis is linked to increased mortality after hospital discharge, with the elevated mortality rate persisting for over 10 years, according to a recent study. Medscape News UK

A deep learning–based reconstruction algorithm significantly enhances temporal bone UHR-CT image quality, reducing noise and improving diagnostic precision, a study finds. Medscape News UK

Psychosis cases in England’s healthcare data can now be identified more accurately using advanced algorithms, a study shows. Medscape News UK

By analyzing genes encoding B-cell and T-cell receptors, the model could screen for conditions like HIV, type 1 diabetes, and lupus. Medscape Medical News

Patients with moderate to severe papulopustular rosacea have better outcomes with low-dose minocycline than with placebo and doxycycline, according to two randomized trials. Medscape Medical News

Chronic melatonin use: Is it safe?

Early measurable residual disease clearance is linked to better outcomes in acute myeloid leukemia, study suggests. Medscape Medical News

An electronic frailty index identifies older adults at an increased risk for mortality, increased acute care utilization, and readmissions based on their frailty status. Medscape Medical News

We spoke with a “spice expert” on how supplementation can curb symptoms of PMS.

Here’s why (and how) to pack a tater for your next long workout.