Health
Metal shards spark nationwide recall of ready-to-eat holiday kielbasa
Olympia Provisions has recalled about 1,930 pounds of ready-to-eat holiday sausage.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Month: December 2025
Covid-19
Patient education can reduce preference for antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria
Receipt of a patient-centered educational leaflet decreases the desire to take antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), according to a study published in the December issue of Open Forum Infectious Diseases.This article was originally published on […]
Covid-19
Major complications seen in 7% of patients with ADPKD undergoing nephrectomy
Major complications occur in 7.0% of patients undergoing nephrectomy with a diagnosis of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), according to a study published online Dec. 17 in Urology Practice.This article was originally published on […]
Covid-19
Nine-gene blood signature and methylene blue offer hope for cerebral malaria
Malaria continues to place a substantial burden on many emerging economies, contributing to significant loss of life, long-term disability, and economic disruption. According to the World Health Organization, the disease accounts for about 600,000 deaths […]
Covid-19
Netrin-1 disrupts hepatitis B virus attachment and internalization, offering new treatment path
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infects more than 250 million people worldwide and can lead to chronic liver disease and liver cancer. Current antiviral therapies suppress viral replication but do not eliminate the virus, highlighting the […]
Psychology
Humans could have as many as 33 senses
Stuck in front of our screens all day, we often ignore our senses beyond sound and vision. And yet they are always at work. When we’re more alert, we feel the rough and smooth surfaces […]
Psychology
Not thinking about anything: Toward a brain signature of mind blanking
When we are awake, we seem to experience a continuous stream of sensations, reflections, memories, and impressions that make up our mental life. Yet some people report moments when they think about nothing at all. […]
Health
A silent pandemic: Scientists warn of escalating global antimicrobial resistance
Once a medical miracle, antibiotics are now losing their power. Across the world, common infections are becoming harder—and sometimes impossible—to treat. A new review paints a sobering picture of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR), tracing how […]
Health
One-button foodborne illness testing: Researchers develop fully automated integrated diagnostic system
Korea’s first fully automated diagnostic system capable of simultaneously detecting 16 major foodborne pathogens within one hour has been successfully developed. Compared to conventional testing methods, the detection time has been reduced by more than […]
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
New ALS drug stabilizes decline with a trend toward improved strength and mobility for some
Historically, people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) experience a relentless decline in neurological function that eventually robs them of the ability to move, speak, eat or breathe. Now, researchers from Washington University School of Medicine […]