A statewide immunization program for infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which began in 2024, has already resulted in 57% lower than expected hospitalizations in WA, saving the health system $6.2–6.9 million, according to Australian […]
For years, we’ve been told that sugar is a major culprit behind the global rise in type 2 diabetes. Now, emerging evidence from BYU researchers adds nuance to that message, suggesting that not all sugar […]
Public health experts are urging the new Albanese Government to prioritize tackling obesity, with new research showing widespread public support for the implementation of strong measures to curb the consumption of sugary and sweetened beverages.This […]
A new study, published today in Nature Communications, offers clues into how APOE isoforms differentially affect human microglia function in Alzheimer’s disease. The study, led by Dr. Sarah Marzi and Dr. Kitty Murphy at the […]
The U.S. saw a small increase in measles cases last week, an indicator that outbreaks are slowing down, though exposures at a busy airport in Colorado and a Shakira concert in New Jersey are keeping […]
Researchers comparing two injections commonly used to relieve knee pain from osteoarthritis—corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid—found that corticosteroid injections were associated with higher progression of the disease. The research was published today in Radiology. Hyaluronic acid […]
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday announced that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women—a move immediately questioned by several public health experts.This article was originally published […]
Losing weight via lifestyle adjustments can deliver significant long-term health benefits, without the need for surgery or anti-obesity drugs. Alongside preventing diabetes, it can help ward off chronic conditions including arterial and pulmonary diseases as […]
Australian researchers find people with type 2 diabetes could benefit from mindfulness practices. These findings were based on a systematic review, published in Integrative Medicine Research, in which researchers analyzed global evidence from 31 randomized […]
A research group has identified the so-called PNOC/NPY nerve cells in the brains of mice. When activated, these cells increase food intake and lead to obesity. Interestingly, these nerve cells are also present in the […]
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