Abnormal BMI in children linked to impaired lung function
An abnormal BMI in children – be it high or low – can now be associated with impaired lung function, but if their BMI is normalized before they reach …
Category: Diseases & Treatments
Dr. Heather Snyder on Alzheimer’s research and collaboration
In this interview conducted at the Society for Neuroscience 2024 conference, Heather Snyder, Senior Vice President of Medical and Scientific Relations at the Alzheimer’s Association, discusses the Association’s key research …
What is Open Enrollment? And How It Works
It’s that time of year again. Open enrollment is when you can sign up for health insurance, make changes to your plan, or cancel your plan—whether that plan is …
UC San Diego receives $8 million grant to study the genetics of substance use disorder
University of California San Diego School of Medicine has received a five-year, $8 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to study the genetics of substance …
Genetics and childhood attention problems linked to psychotic-like experiences in youth
Researchers at UCLA Health have found that a person’s risk of developing psychotic-like experiences may be influenced by both childhood attention problems and their genetic makeup. The findings, published …
Being Stalked Is Terrifying. It’s Even Scarier if You’re Faceblind
In 2019, when I was working as a reporter for the Washington Post, I “came out” as faceblind. I was a little concerned about telling everyone that I have …
11 Things to Say to Your Relative Whose Politics You Hate
At this point in election season, you might be as interested in voting your outspoken uncle out of the family as you are in casting your ballot for the …
Evosep expanding capabilities with new headquarters to support rising needs in pharma and biotech for proteomics
Evosep, a global leader in proteomics solutions, is proud to announce its relocation to new headquarters in Odense. This move will significantly enhance the company’s ability to advance the …
Link between inflammatory bowel disease and spondyloarthritis revealed
There is a strong connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and spondyloarthritis – a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints. The risk is particularly high among …
Ozempic effective for patients with chronic kidney damage
A 24-week trial shows up to 52% decrease in urinary protein and 30% reduction in kidney inflammation among participants. Study: Semaglutide in patients with overweight or obesity and chronic …