Candida Auris Fungus Spreading in US Hospitals: CDC
(Reuters) – Potentially deadly fungal infections with Candida auris are spreading rapidly in U.S. healthcare facilities, with cases nearly doubling between 2020 and 2021, the […]
Restless Legs a New Modifiable Risk Factor for Dementia?
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is associated with an elevated risk of dementia among older adults, suggesting the disorder may be a risk factor for dementia […]
‘Confusion’ over the past and present could signal dementia
Dr Julia Jones discusses lifestyle changes to help prevent dementia We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve […]
Ectopic Pregnancy Risk and Levonorgestrel-Releasing IUD
Researchers report that use of any levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system was associated with a significantly increased risk of ectopic pregnancy, compared with other hormonal contraceptives, in […]
Are there sex-based differences in brain development during early childhood?
New research published in Human Brain Mapping reveals sex differences and developmental changes in the brain’s white matter—which provides communication between different parts of the […]
Misleading and low-quality Mpox health information in TikTok videos
In a recent article published in the journal BMJ Global Health, researchers analyze TikTok videos on mpox for their content, information quality, and engagement. Study: Mpox (monkeypox) […]
Obesity risk may pass from mothers to daughters
Women with obesity may share risk for the disease with their daughters, but not their sons, according to a new study published in the Journal […]
Researchers find strong adolescent–parent relationships lead to better long-term health outcomes in young adults
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that adolescents who report strong relationships with their parents have better long-term health outcomes. Study findings, […]
Air pollution can increase the risk of COVID infection and severe disease: A roundup of what we know
The early part of the COVID pandemic led to a significant reduction in air pollution in many parts of the world. With lockdowns, travel restrictions […]
Mental decline comes later than previously thought, finds study
Recent research from University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht) shows that our brain declines later than previously thought. Instead of after our 25th year of […]