Category: Diseases & Treatments
Public health recommendations generally suggest drinking eight cups of water a day. And many people just assume it’s healthy to drink plenty of water. Now researchers at UC San …
New research underscores how air pollution and temperature extremes amplify risks for bronchiectasis patients, pointing to critical measures for safeguarding vulnerable groups. Study: Association of short-term exposure to ambient air …
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common condition that affects millions of men and women worldwide. As the most prevalent form of hair loss, AGA can impact an individual’s appearance …
Discover how public forests supply vital food and medicine, supporting millions while highlighting the need for better management of these invaluable resources. Study: Provisioning Food and Medicine from Public …
It’s the season for sniffles and sore throats, which means that scientists are monitoring the usual suspects like influenza, RSV, and COVID-19. But they’re also watching another virus this …
Subtle signs of Alzheimer’s disease can emerge decades before a diagnosis-;often in the form of irregular behaviors that reflect very early stages of brain dysfunction. But until now, identifying …
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland is enrolling patients in an innovative clinical trial that seeks to cure sickle cell disease. The trial is the first in the U.S. to …
New analysis reveals how geography, race, and income drive widening health disparities, underscoring the urgent need for targeted action to reduce inequities in longevity. Study: Ten Americas: a systematic analysis …
Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in liver failure care: the CATCH-LIFE-MELD score (Chinese Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure Consortium (CATCH-LIFE)-MELD score). This innovative tool, developed by an international team led …
Despite a heavy infusion of public and private support during the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries in Oregon reported that housing and food insecurity shot up during the …
