Medicine

Reality star Kim Kardashian recently praised the wellness trend of undertaking whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screening — saying these screenings save lives. Many medical experts, however, share a larger…

The vast majority would be disqualified because of chronic health conditions and brain scan abnormalities common in older adults. Photo by Gerd Altmann/Pixabay Two recently approved treatments offer newfound hope for…

Researchers are proposing using artificial intelligence technology to help diagnose autism spectrum disorder. In a recent article published in Scientific Reports, researchers from Brazil, France and Germany reportedly used magnetic…

For women with breast cancer tumors that are low-risk, the risk of recurrence is minimal even if they skip radiotherapy, a new study suggests. File Photo by Tim Jensen/U.S. Navy Many women with early breast cancer undergo…

A specific strain of E. coli associated with leafy greens has been the source of ongoing enteric illness since late 2016, according to research published in a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention journal. The article in the…

ER visits spurred by mental health problems increased by 120% at children's hospitals between 2007 and 2016, the report said. The rate among general hospitals rose by 55% during the same period. Photo by paulbr75/Pixabay…

The New York State Health Department released guidance for residents to identify a flesh-eating bacterium that has claimed the lives of one New York resident and two Connecticut residents over the summer. The state Department of Public…

When compared with teens who've never vaped, those who reported using electronic cigarettes in the month prior to being surveyed saw their risk for wheezing and shortness of breath shoot up by about 80%. Photo by 1503849/Pixabay…

Artificial intelligence has been used "behind the scenes" in health care for decades, but with the growing popularity of new technologies such as ChatGPT, it’s now playing a bigger role in patient care — including during routine doctor’s…

The results of recent research add to the mounting evidence that modified pig kidneys are ready for human clinical trials. Photo by Sasint/Pixabay Genetically engineered pig kidneys are nearing the point where they could…

The end of summer signals a return to the classroom for millions of children. It's an exciting time for some, but it can also be scary. Many children and teens experience heightened anxiety as they return to school, particularly…

Two-thirds of Americans surveyed said either they or a family member have been addicted to alcohol or drugs, been homeless because of an addiction, or overdosed or died from drug use. Photo courtesy of Needpix/Pixabay…

With a new school year on the horizon, it’s a critical time for parents and caregivers to talk to kids and teens about the risks of drug use, experts say. At least one in eight teens reported abusing an illicit substance in the last…

There was no association between alcohol use at the time of a breast cancer diagnosis, or six months later, and the risk of recurrence or death, a new study found. Photo by bruce mars/Pexels If you have been diagnosed with…

The average American spends nearly 2½ hours per day on social media, and that number more than doubles for teens, studies have shown. For many people, the reliance on social media can feel much like an addiction — and many experts…

Kathleen Grant, professor and chief of the Division of Neuroscience at the Oregon Health and Science University's National Primate Research Center, said the new therapy "could potentially be a lifesaving tool for the most severe cases…

Researchers analyzed more than 100 period products looking for fluorinated compounds, an indicator of potentially harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Photo by iirliinnaa/Pixabay Some menstrual products --…

A new variant called Eris has entered the COVID scene, but experts don’t expect it to have a substantial impact on health protocols just yet. Eris, a subvariant of Omicron, is a fast-spreading variant that is responsible for more than…

Yale researchers found two paths to autism in the developing brain. Photo by karelinlestrange/Pixabay Research using three-dimensional replicas of the developing brain created in a lab dish is shedding new light on…

A study, of more than 300,000 adults, found that neither depression nor chronic anxiety were linked to increased odds of developing cancer in the coming years. Photo by Fotorech/Pixabay A large new study challenges the…