People with mild cognitive impairment have thinking and memory problems but usually do not know it because such problems are […]
Emissions from cannabis growing facilities may impact indoor and regional air quality: Pilot study evaluates potential for air quality impacts at facilities in Nevada and California
The same chemicals responsible for the pungent smell of a cannabis plant may also contribute to air pollution on a […]
Deeper understanding of early life experiences can help combat chronic obesity and frequent bingeing
According to a new study in the journal Heliyon, published by Elsevier, dysfunctional eating patterns and habits in overweight and […]
Cancer research: The genetic context is crucial
Dr. Thomas Grünewald studies the genetics and molecular pathology of Ewing sarcoma, a malignant bone cancer that is found primarily […]
Too much of a good thing can be dangerous, finds researchers investigating hypoglycemia
For people with diabetes, taking medications and monitoring their blood sugar is part of the rhythm of their daily lives. […]
Criteria for bariatric surgery should consider more than just patient’s weight
Experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and 45 worldwide scientific and medical societies pushed for change to […]
Medically unnecessary ambulance rides soar after ACA expansion
By 2016, two years into the expansion of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), 17.6 million previously uninsured people around the […]
Lifelong ill-health after exposure to chemical weapons
People exposed to chemical warfare agents (CWAs) often incur chronic damage to their lungs, skin and eyes, for example. They […]
New evidence questions use of saline fluids to resuscitate children with sepsis
Doctors have urged hospitals around the world to reconsider the type of fluids used to treat children gravely ill with […]
Itchy skin affects the health and quality of life of many patients with kidney disease
New research reveals that pruritus, or itchy skin, affects a substantial percentage of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The […]