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SNAP benefits fail to fund healthy diets for many Americans, study shows

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 20:05
A new study reveals that while the Harvard Healthy Eating Pattern aligns with SNAP benefits, the Mediterranean and DASH diets often exceed allowable costs, particularly for individuals with higher calorie needs, highlighting a systemic “poverty tax” on healthy eating.

Adults diagnosed with concussion face elevated risk of a traffic crash

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 20:01
Adults diagnosed with a concussion may be at about 50 per cent higher risk of a subsequent traffic crash, finds a new study from researchers at ICES and Sunnybrook Research Institute.

Inflammation identified as a key driver in the earliest stages of lung cancer

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 19:56
By creating high-resolution cellular and molecular visual maps of lung cancer before and during development, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered that the earliest stages of lung cancer may be driven by inflammation, suggesting that targeting proinflammatory pathways could be an early intervention approach.

Over-the-counter pain relievers outperform opioids after wisdom tooth extraction

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 19:51
Over-the-counter pain medications work as well or better than opioids after wisdom tooth extraction for both men and women, according to a Rutgers Health-led follow-up to a landmark paper on comparative pain relief.

Scientists turn human stomach cells into insulin-producing beta cells

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 19:44
Type 1 diabetes is caused by an insufficient production of the hormone insulin by cells in the pancreas called beta cells and estimated to affect 9.5 million people worldwide.

New evidence reassures safety of acetaminophen use during pregnancy

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 19:40
A rigorous systematic review of the present state of knowledge on the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and the risk of specific neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), such as autism and ADHD, offers reassurance that acetaminophen does not increase the risk of NDDs.

Finerenone offers hope for kidney protection in patients with type 1 diabetes

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 19:33
The drug finerenone has a positive effect on patients with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Scientists map gut microbiota associated with coronary artery disease

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 19:28
Nearly 20 million people die every year from cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of death worldwide.

Studies reveal how hereditary angioedema disrupts the lives of children and families

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 19:18
Two new studies being presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando shed light on how hereditary angioedema (HAE) – a rare, potentially life-threatening disease which causes unpredictable swelling – profoundly affects the daily lives, emotional wellbeing, and medical experiences of young patients and their caregivers.

Can creatine help with depression? New review says results are inconclusive

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 19:14
Creatine supplementation may modestly reduce depressive symptoms, but the effect is small, uncertain, and likely influenced by study bias. The evidence remains of very low quality, highlighting the need for larger, well-designed clinical trials.

Alzheimer’s breakthrough reveals how tweaking one gene shields brain connections

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 18:38
Lowering the transcription factor PU.1 reprograms microglia into a neuroprotective, lymphoid-like state that compacts amyloid, blocks tau spread, and preserves synapses in Alzheimer’s disease. Microglial CD28 signaling helps restrain inflammation, revealing a regulatory switch that may inform future immunotherapies targeting microglia rather than neurons.

Gluten-free guide lifts diet quality for children but lasting change needs support

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 17:56
A new pilot RCT in children with celiac disease found that a single counselling session using a Gluten-Free Food Guide (GFFG) temporarily improved diet quality, variety, and milk intake but the benefits faded within six months. Ongoing support may be essential for lasting dietary change.

Low-dose THC mitigates harmful side effects and inflammation caused by HIV treatment

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 12:21
Long-term, low doses of THC mitigate many harmful side effects and inflammation caused by HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to new research from Texas Biomedical Research Institute.

Scientists identify essential process that protects DNA integrity in reproductive cells

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 12:14
A team of scientists at the University of Seville has identified an essential process that protects DNA integrity in reproductive cells, providing new clues about how organisms avoid genetic defects during egg formation.

Evolving epidemiology of invasive Group A Streptococcus in critical care

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 11:58
Streptococcus pyogenes or invasive Group A Streptococcus (iGAS) is a major clinical concern around the world, since iGAS infections can quickly escalate into life-threatening conditions such as necrotizing fasciitis, septic shock, and pneumonia.

New studies shine light on oral immunotherapy and oral food challenges in allergic children

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 11:51
Two new studies being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando shine a spotlight on oral immunotherapy and oral food challenges (OFCs) in children, showing that both procedures are safe for young patients and can be life-changing for families navigating food allergies.

COVID-19 vaccination may have broader health benefits for children with atopic dermatitis

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 11:37
Children with atopic dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema, may experience fewer infections and allergic complications if they receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research being presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando.

Long-term study shows peanut patch treatment builds tolerance in toddlers

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 11:34
New research presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) offers encouraging news for parents of young children with peanut allergies.

Veterans deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan face higher risk of chronic respiratory conditions

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 11:29
U.S. Veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) face an increased risk of developing several chronic respiratory conditions, according to new research presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Orlando.

Thunderstorms can trigger sharp increases in asthma-related emergency department visits

Rss Feed - Thu, 11/06/2025 - 09:31
A new study finds that thunderstorms can trigger sharp increases in asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits, underscoring the importance of storm preparedness for people with asthma. The research is being presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Orlando.

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