https://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Trans-fatty acids (TFA) are a major cause of cardiovascular diseases. These harmful fats can accumulate along artery walls, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attacks. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), TFAs are responsible for over 278,000 annual deaths worldwide, and it recommends that TFA consumption should be limited to less than 1% of daily energy intake. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-cooking-garlic-onions-high-trans.html Health Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:38:23 EST news654500297 Researchers at National Jewish Health and colleagues have completed the first study comparing lung macrophages in multiple models of lung injury. The research indicates that macrophages previously described as "pro-fibrotic" are insufficient to cause fibrosis on their own, opening the door to research that can help advance the understanding of how macrophage programming can help or hinder lung repair. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-reveals-macrophages-misunderstood-role-lung.html Medical research Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:31:22 EST news654499877 Although being married or in a long-term relationship is often seen as the norm, more people are staying single for life. But singlehood can bring economic and medical disadvantages, especially as people get older and may become more reliant on others. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-lifelong-singles-differ-personality-traits.html Psychology & Psychiatry Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:30:25 EST news654499818 For patients hospitalized for COVID-19, administration of therapeutic-dose versus prophylactic-dose anticoagulation with heparins is associated with lower 28-day mortality, according to a review published online Dec. 24 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-therapeutic-dose-anticoagulation-linked-mortality.html Medications Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:11:52 EST news654441107 Buprenorphine dispensing increased among adolescents and decreased among young adults between 2020 and 2023, according to a research letter published online Dec. 23 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-buprenorphine-teens.html Medications Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:11:22 EST news654441077 COVID-19 infection is not associated with immediate changes in multiple sclerosis (MS) symptom severity or disability, according to a study published online Dec. 23 in Neurology. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-covid-infection-linked-ms-symptom.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:50:01 EST news654436919 Very early-stage breast cancers are notoriously tough to spot via mammograms, but new technology might make detection easier. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-ai-lasers-early-breast-cancers.html Oncology & Cancer Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:40:01 EST news654436856 Gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia are associated with an increased risk for neurological outcomes in the months or years after giving birth, according to a study published online Dec. 23 in JAMA Neurology. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-neurological-outcomes-worsen-gestational-htn.html Neuroscience Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:30:01 EST news654436766 A batch of pet food has been voluntarily recalled nationwide after a cat in Oregon died of bird flu, an illness state officials linked to contaminated food. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-northwest-naturals-pet-food-linked.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:20:01 EST news654436701 The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) has updated its interactive tool, "Your Health System," which reviews health-care data across all provinces and makes recommendations for the delivery of services, such as childbirth. This includes "low-risk" cesarean rates, meaning the number of low-risk women who have surgery after laboring with a single baby in their first pregnancy. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-birth-statistics-cesarean.html Health Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:10:01 EST news654257071 A brief outpatient rehabilitation program with a cognitive and behavioral approach is effective and safe for patients with post-COVID-19 condition (PCC), according to a study published online Dec. 19 in JAMA Network Open. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-outpatient-rehab-beneficial-covid-condition.html Health Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:00:01 EST news654436562 Female stroke victims are less likely than men to take drugs that could lower their odds of a second stroke. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-women-men-medication.html Health Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:55:51 EST news654436545 The prevalence of post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) was 8.4 percent among U.S. adults in 2023, according to a research letter published online Dec. 13 in JAMA Network Open. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-prevalence-covid-condition-adults-percent.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:55:02 EST news654436497 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has escalated the recall of certain eggs sold at Costco to its highest Class 1 alert level due to salmonella contamination risks. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-food-recall-lass-issued-costco.html Health Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:54:47 EST news654436480 Medicare Advantage—the privatized form of Medicare that offers benefits beyond traditional Medicare, such as dental insurance—is gaining in popularity, but a new analysis reveals that the quality of dental coverage offered by Medicare Advantage is poor, with only 8.4% of plans offering a dental benefit that met the study's quality standards. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-uncovers-poor-quality-dental-coverage.html Dentistry Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:01 EST news654251036 What does a baby know about right and wrong? A foundational finding in moral psychology suggested that even infants have a moral sense, preferring "helpers" over "hinderers" before uttering their first word. Now, nearly 20 years later, a study that tried to replicate these findings calls this result into question. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-moral-blank-slates-birth-clues.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 25 Dec 2024 17:20:02 EST news654167712 The "choking game" has potentially deadly consequences, as players are challenged to temporarily strangle themselves by restricting oxygen to the brain. It sounds terrifying, but rough estimates suggest that about 10% of U.S. teenagers may have played this type of game at least once. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-game-amplified-social-media-deadly.html Health Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:40:01 EST news654168821 For parents, caregivers and teachers, it's often tempting to base our thinking on a child's development around what we understand as "normal." Much of the time we do this without thinking, describing a child as "doing well" in one subject and "behind" in another. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-child.html Pediatrics Wed, 25 Dec 2024 14:20:01 EST news654167695 Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects up to half of all women during their lifetime, and one in eight will have surgery to treat it by the age of 85. Yet, despite how common POP is, the public's awareness and understanding of this condition remains limited. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-women-surgery-pelvic-prolapse-dont.html Obstetrics & gynaecology Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:30:01 EST news654168451 Reflecting on my mother's decade-long nursing career, I often wonder why so many nurses leave the profession after just a few years. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-nurses-curbing-sacrifice-burnouts.html Other Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:30:01 EST news654168548 Red meat has been a part of diets worldwide since early man. It is an excellent source of protein, vitamins (such as B vitamins) and minerals (such as iron and zinc). https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-red-meat-diabetes-lot-people.html Health Wed, 25 Dec 2024 11:20:01 EST news654167630 Ever wondered why the color of your snot is different when you're sick? You're probably not the first person to ask this question. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-snot-immune-health.html Health Wed, 25 Dec 2024 09:20:01 EST news654167563 Christmas is a season of joy and togetherness. But for many, it's also one of the most stressful times of the year. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-stress-holidays.html Health Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:30:01 EST news654168595 Mayo Clinic researchers have identified interleukin-23 receptor (IL-23R) as a significant biomarker of cellular senescence and aging in both mice and humans. Experiments show that IL-23R levels in the bloodstream increase with age and can decrease, reflecting senescent cell clearing, with senolytic therapies. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-biomarker-aging-cells.html Gerontology & Geriatrics Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:30:01 EST news654169322 For some people, loneliness can feel overwhelming, especially during winter, but small steps toward connection can make a significant difference. Research shows that micro conversations with strangers can help improve well-being and reduce feelings of loneliness. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-ways-loneliness-winter.html Health Wed, 25 Dec 2024 08:20:01 EST news654167728 Cardiovascular diseases remain a global health crisis, spurring an urgent demand for innovative diagnostic tools that enable early detection and effective treatment. Wearable heart sound devices represent a significant shift in cardiac care, offering continuous, non-invasive monitoring with the potential to revolutionize the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular conditions. These cutting-edge advancements promise to enhance patient care and outcomes by providing real-time insights into heart health. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-wearable-tech-heart-health-exploring.html Cardiology Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:35:03 EST news654262501 Cardiovascular disease continues to lead as the primary cause of death across the globe, taking millions of lives every year. Damage caused by these diseases is particularly difficult to repair, since the heart has minimal ability to regenerate itself. But what if we could reprogram the body's own cells to restore damaged tissue? https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-reprogramming-cells-heart-method-ordinary.html Cardiology Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:24:03 EST news654261841 Physician-researchers with City of Hope have developed a way to add features to T cells to help them overcome mechanisms of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy resistance. Their new system is outlined in a paper published in Nature Biomedical Engineering. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-cells-patients-resistance-car-cell.html Oncology & Cancer Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:15:40 EST news654261327 A gesture as simple as a smile can often convey what words cannot. This is part of why nonverbal communication is so central to human interaction. It is also why facial nerve disorders and injuries can be devastating. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-stem-cellbased-conduits-facial-nerve.html Neuroscience Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:14:45 EST news654257679 A new method of scanning lungs is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time and enable experts to see the functioning of transplanted lungs. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-lung-scanning-method-treatment-effects.html Radiology & Imaging Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:00:02 EST news654164881