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Blood test can detect suicidal thoughts, study finds

Depression affects millions of people, and it has far-reaching consequences, both mentally and physically. A recent study from the University of California San Diego School...

Long flu is like long COVID, study finds

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists have been studying the virus's impact on the human body, including its ability to harm various...

Insulin plays big role in gut health, study finds

A groundbreaking study led by researchers at the University of Vienna has illuminated the diverse and profound effects of inulin, a widely used prebiotic,...

High blood sugar in diabetics linked to severe lung infections

People with diabetes have long been known to be at a higher risk of developing severe lung infections when infected with viruses or bacteria....

Early tumor detection using AI

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have made a groundbreaking discovery in cancer detection and monitoring. Detecting cancer early is crucial for a patient's...

What to know about weight loss drugs

The biggest health and nutrition story of 2023 was arguably the exploding popularity of prescription medications to treat obesity, a chronic disease that affects...

Study shows smaller doses and different injection method effective for mpox vaccine

A recent study conducted by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine highlights the effectiveness of delivering the mpox vaccine, known as JYNNEOS, in...

Scientists unlock early Alzheimer’s clues

Researchers at the European Synchrotron, ESRF, have uncovered a surprising link between amyloid oligomers and mitochondrial energetics during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Unlike...

Scientists find a more effective vaccine for flu

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has shown that a high-dose recombinant influenza vaccine is more effective than a...

Protection from COVID-19 vaccines wanes after 6 months

A new study conducted by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has provided essential insights into the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines. The study, which analyzed...