Enormous rise in Acinetobacter bloodstream infection cases in initial two years of COVID-19
In a recent study published in Eurosurveillance, researchers investigated Acinetobacter species bloodstream infection (BSI) case counts from a subset of …
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Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of essential fatty acids, shows study
Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of the essential polyunsaturated fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, a …
Digital divide poses exclusion risk for people with mental illness
A stark digital skills deficit among people with severe mental illness means they struggle to access key services which are …
1 billion young people may be at risk for hearing loss due to ‘unsafe’ listening habits, study shows
It may be a good idea to start turning the volume down. From the impacts of music and movies to …
What can we learn from COVID-19 about supporting migrant and minority ethnic populations in Scotland?
A new University of Glasgow report highlights useful learnings from the pandemic response for future service provision in Scotland. When …
First Classification Criteria Proposed for Chronic Osteomyelitis
PHILADELPHIA — An international group of researchers has proposed the first classification criteria for chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO) and a …
Girl who craved inedible substances diagnosed with iron deficiency
Doctor advises what to eat to help an iron deficiency We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve …
Frequent pooing is a ‘common’ sign a tumour is growing in your colon
Merlin Griffiths says he is 'doing well' after Bowel cancer diagnosis We use your sign-up to provide content in ways …
New test can help patients with cystic fibrosis
Researchers have developed a simple urine test to measure the severity of the serious disease cystic fibrosis and assess the …
Sweet systematic review: Honey reduces cardiometabolic risks
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that honey improves key measures of cardiometabolic health, including blood sugar and …
Researchers unlock pattern of gene activity for ADHD
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have successfully identified differences in gene activity in the brains of people with …
Research investigating links between viruses and Alzheimer’s was dismissed for years, but now the evidence is building
When I was about seven or eight, I asserted that I wanted to be a scientist, or so my parents …
New biofeedback-driven health support app could alleviate burnout
The new Mindfulness in Motion exercise prompting system being researched at Ohio State uses biofeedback to trigger program prompts to smartphones – …
Universal screening of infants for rare disease may be cost-effective, study finds
Biliary atresia is a relatively rare childhood condition affecting the liver, with the potential to inflict hepatocellular damage or liver …
Taking probiotics alongside antibiotics can prevent or lessen damage to gut microbiome composition
Millions of antibiotics are prescribed every year. Although they can be incredibly effective at treating infections, antibiotics usually do not …
Mexico to start vaccinating poultry to block bird flu variant
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico will start vaccinating birds in high-risk areas this week to prevent the spread of the …
New study highlights the increasing complexity of diabetes treatment
A study from the Therapeutics Initiative at the University of British Columbia investigated diabetes treatment patterns in British Columbia over …
Feeling lonely? What we want from our relationships can change with age: Older people in particular may have certain relationship expectations that have gone overlooked in efforts to measure and fight loneliness
Not everyone’s holiday plans resemble a Hallmark card. If the “most wonderful time of the year” isn’t your reality, you’re …