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If you’re pregnant, you may want to think twice before making a hamburger run or reaching for a prepackaged pastry, according to research published last month in the journal Environmental International.  Oddly enough it’s not the food that the report targets -; not the fries, burgers or even the shakes and cakes -; but what touches the […]

In the fiercely competitive outdoor gear market, innovative marketing strategies are essential for brand growth and customer engagement. Among these strategies, giveaways stand out as a powerful tool. They are more than just a means to distribute free products; they are a conduit for creating a lasting impression, fostering community engagement, and enhancing your brand’s […]

Comorbidities may play a large role in driving poor pregnancy outcomes in pregnant people with certain immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs). In a new study of 12 individual IMIDs, only people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) did not have an increased risk for preterm birth (PTB) or low birth weight (LBW), compared […]

Pulmonary rehabilitation, an essential component of care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, is difficult for millions of Americans to access, a new Yale-led study reveals. The findings, researchers say, reveal geographic regions where this type of care is most lacking and illustrate the potential for telemedicine in helping to bridge this gap. The study was […]

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may be as much as eight times more likely to attempt suicide as are those without the disorder, according to a new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine on February 5. The results point to the importance of mental health screening for all patients who may have […]

In a recent study published in The Lancet Public Health, researchers assessed gender-related disparities in self-documented mental health disorders and support in England. Study: Gender-related self-reported mental health inequalities in primary care in England: a cross-sectional analysis using the GP Patient Survey. Image Credit: Chinnapong/Shutterstock.com Background Non-binary, gender-diverse, and transgender individuals encounter prejudice and healthcare […]

Edwards Lifesciences has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Evoque tricuspid valve replacement system, which becomes the first transcatheter therapy to be approved in the United States for the treatment of tricuspid regurgitation.  The Evoque system is indicated for the improvement of health status in patients with symptomatic severe tricuspid regurgitation despite optimal […]

White blood cells, or leukocytes, are the body’s first and second lines of defense against foreign organisms and particles. However, few drugs target these cells’ production and movement for clinically useful purposes. A new study published in the journal Immunity explores the signaling molecule landscape to identify potentially druggable targets for leukocyte migration into the […]

The first updated guidelines for specialized epilepsy centers in a decade reflect a shift toward addressing patients’ overall well-being, including recommendations for genetic testing and counseling, mental health screening, and greater attention to special-needs populations.  The guidelines — the first from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) in a decade — describe the comprehensive […]

With a $300,000 grant, the Welch Foundation is supporting University of Texas at Arlington research into why some types of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacteria that causes the lung disease tuberculosis (TB), do not respond to treatments. Since its founding in 1954, the Houston-based Welch Foundation has contributed to the advancement of chemistry through research […]