Scientists discover powerful new antibiotic class to tackle deadly superbugs
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Magnesium depletion is associated with an increased risk for overactive bladder (OAB), according to a study published online Sept. 1 in Scientific Reports.
The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) today released its latest Kidney Health Guidance (KHG) addressing how potassium and phosphorus additives impact health risks (hyperkalemia and CKD-mineral and bone disorder) for people with kidney disease. The guidance, now available in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, was developed by the ASN KHG Workgroup on Food Additives to provide kidney care professionals with practical strategies to help patients understand and manage the consumption of potassium and phosphorus additives.
The World Health Organization said Thursday it backs US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s push for more focus on prevention to tackle chronic diseases.
Nonadherence to cervical cancer screening in the United States increased after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online Sept. 10 in PLOS Global Public Health.
Health funders would likely have a better return on investment and a stronger position in the global funding crisis if Africans had greater decision-making influence and voting power in global health institutions.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a plan in early September 2025 that he intends to make Florida the first state to end vaccine mandates across all schools and in other state-run institutions such as nursing homes.
Protein is everywhere nowadays. From yogurt to breakfast cereal, bread to pasta or even chocolate bars, the obsession with making sure we get enough protein has seemingly taken over our diets.
The World Health Organization said Thursday that 31 of 38 confirmed Ebola cases have resulted in deaths in southern Congo, where authorities are battling a new outbreak of the deadly virus.
Postpartum hemorrhage, severe bleeding after childbirth, is a leading cause of maternal mortality around the world. But many of these deaths can be prevented—and a real-time blood-monitoring technology called viscoelastic testing (VET) could play a crucial role. Though used in parts of Europe, VET is not yet a standard part of maternity care in the United States.
Scientists at the University of Liverpool, working with international collaborators, have discovered Novltex, a groundbreaking new class of antibiotics with potent activity against some of the world's most dangerous multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria.
When you lift weights, walk up a steep hill or ride a bike, your body is continuously sending sensory signals to your brain. These signals paint a picture of the physical sensation of what you're doing. Your brain then takes these signals and filters them through your past experience, goals, expectations and current emotional state.
The dietary supplement nicotinamide has been recommended by dermatologists for people with a history of skin cancer since 2015, when a clinical study with 386 participants showed that those who took the vitamin B3 derivative developed fewer new occurrences.
Autumn brings a chill in the air—and the start of another season of respiratory illnesses, which can be especially hard for older adults.
A study published in the journal One Earth points out that risk assessments for diseases transmitted by infected animals (zoonotic) and by vectors (such as mosquitoes) need to be unified and integrated. Such actions could help prevent these diseases, which tend to increase due to climate change.
Asking people to imagine future regret could be a powerful tool for increasing flu vaccination rates, according to new research from SMU.
A study led by UC San Francisco and UC Davis has concluded that radiation from medical imaging is associated with a higher risk of blood cancers in children.
Thousands of people with dementia are prescribed powerful medications for longer and at higher doses than recommended, raising concerns about safety and quality of care, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Thanks to in-utero blood transfusion technology, what was once a fatal diagnosis in the womb can now result in live births. However, this medical advancement created a new challenge: a growing population of children born with that diagnosis—the severe, inherited blood disorder alpha thalassemia—which requires lifelong specialized care.
This year, 10 days of extreme heat in Europe killed roughly 2,300 people, severe flooding on the New South Wales coast left more than 48,000 stranded, and wildfires in Los Angeles destroyed at least 16,000 homes and other buildings.