Six-year effort includes researchers from Rice, MD Anderson, Baylor College of Medicine. Rice University bioengineers…
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Health encompasses the overall state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. It is shaped by a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and societal factors, and is central to quality of life and human development. Scientific research in health spans disciplines such as medicine, public health, nutrition, psychology, and epidemiology, aiming to understand the mechanisms of disease, promote prevention, and improve care. Advances in health science continue to inform policies, treatments, and technologies that help individuals and communities lead longer, healthier lives.
COVID-19 has widened the life expectancy gap across racial groups and between the US and…
Surgical masks offer strong self-protection against aerosols, outperforming cloth masks and rivaling respirators like KN95,…
Patients with a unique cellular disorder are helping researchers understand a series of health complications…
An INRS team is investigating the relationship between body mass and the risk of developing…
A strong psychosocial safety climate is essential to prevent emotional harm and improve productivity. Full-time…
COVID-19 patients suffer from cognitive and behavioral problems two months after being discharged from hospital,…
An unexpected discovery: Inflammatory proteins may slow cognitive decline in aging adults. Research has previously…
Scientists have developed a technology for cost-effective surveillance of the global spread of new SARS-CoV-2…
Research Highlights: Eating fruits with lunch, vegetables at dinner, and a dairy snack in the…
A major review finds scant evidence that dietary supplements aid weight loss, urging more research…
Compares mutations to mortality in order to identify variants that should be monitored and contained.…
SARS-CoV-2 produces microRNAs that alter immune, respiratory, and vitamin D pathways in human cells. New…
In heart failure patients, statins are associated with significantly lower cancer risks and improved survival…
By identifying one of the mechanisms regulating the virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a UNIGE team…
Computer model recreates a willow tree and nearby crowd to provide new perspective on social…
A new class of drugs that inhibits a “master switch” involved in the vast majority…
Coffee drinkers have reduced risks of chronic liver disease and death, with ground coffee offering…