A new analysis of data from the Women’s Health Initiative found that oral hormone therapy may improve biomarkers of cardiovascular health, including cholesterol, over the long-term in menopausal women. …
A new study warns that radiation from medical imaging, particularly CT scans—which may account for 5 percent of all annual cancers—can significantly increase the risk of future lung, breast, and other cancers, with babies facing a tenfold heightened risk. …
A retrospective study found that avoidable deaths rose across all U.S. states from 2009 to 2021, while it declined in most other high-income countries. …
Genomic screening of more than 175,000 participants identified potentially actionable results in 1 in 30 individuals, highlighting its usefulness in detecting disease risk. …
Researchers are advancing a safer and more affordable polio vaccine by utilizing virus-like particles that mimic the poliovirus’s outer protein shell without containing any infectious material. …
An algorithm based on blood metabolites improves on current glaucoma genetic risk scores and pinpoints metabolites that might protect against the disease. …
Working toward more effective tuberculosis vaccines, researchers have developed two strains of mycobacteria with “kill switches” that can be triggered to stop the bacteria after they activate an immune response. …
A small clinical trial suggests that melatonin supplementation may help mitigate the DNA damage associated with night shift work by enhancing the body’s ability to repair it. …
A newly developed powerful tool can detect SARS-CoV-2 variants with high transmission potential before they become widespread. …
Scientists have discovered a plant-produced chemical that inhibits bacterial biofilm formation, offering potential benefits for healthcare and industrial equipment corrosion prevention. …
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