Each year, acetaminophen poisoning sends about 56,000 people to U.S. emergency rooms. A CU Anschutz…
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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.
In a surprising finding, the first randomized clinical trial revealed that drinking a cup of…
Researchers designed microscopic hydrogel spheres filled with blood-detecting bacteria to identify gastrointestinal bleeding non-invasively. After…
Maternal exposure to emulsifiers may reshape offspring microbiota and increase inflammation risk. A team of…
During Open Enrollment, which ends December 7, use these tips from researchers and experts to…
Blocking a receptor involved in prostaglandins reduces pain while allowing inflammation to proceed normally, according…
A major new three-paper Series in The Lancet shows that ultra-processed foods are pushing aside…
A WHO-supported study finds global access to antiseizure drugs is rising, but so are concerns…
Researchers studying over 300,000 adults found that even light smoking—just two to five cigarettes a…
A common gout drug may unexpectedly lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, according…
In a first-in-human phase 1/2a clinical trial, researchers used adult stem cells to help restore…
A new study shows that hypertension quietly disrupts brain cells and blood-vessel integrity well before…
A new clinical trial explored whether raising cellular NAD⁺ levels with high-dose nicotinamide riboside could…
A new study indicates that glioblastoma becomes less aggressive after treatment with resveratrol and copper,…
Lowering arsenic in drinking water can slash mortality by up to 50 percent, even for…
Scientists have discovered how tumors secretly drain the energy from T cells—the immune system’s main…
Researchers found that a non-absorbed antibiotic can trigger gut bacteria to make longevity-promoting compounds. A…
GLP-1 drugs may protect the liver but raise blood alcohol levels. Yale researchers are investigating…