#health-research

#health-research

UK Biobank data sharing is essential for global health research advancement and requires a careful balance between access and data privacy.

CT scans might contribute to 1 in 20 cancer cases annually if overuse persists.

Stricter usage of CT scanning is necessary to minimize radiation risks.

UHN's new 'Canada Leads' initiative aims to recruit leading medical scientists to enhance Canadian health research and drive economic growth.

Harvard researchers received 2025 Breakthrough Prizes for advances in gene editing and significant contributions to understanding multiple sclerosis and obesity.

Creatine supplementation at five grams daily shows no significant advantage in muscle gain compared to placebo during resistance training.

Introducing a variety of foods to infants early can significantly reduce the risk of developing food allergies.

Apple launches the Apple Health Study to explore diverse health data from its products, aiming for insights in both physical and mental health.

Weight-loss surgery significantly reduces complications in patients with fatty liver disease and cirrhosis.

Bimagrumab may counteract muscle mass loss and osteoporosis risk associated with weight loss medications.

Danone North America offers $25,000 fellowship grants for research on gut microbiome, yogurt, and probiotics' impact on health, continuing support for graduate students.

The US health-research community is facing unprecedented funding freezes due to the Trump administration's abrupt cancellation of NIH grant reviews.

The death toll in Gaza is severely underestimated, suggesting figures could exceed 70,000 deaths.

The reliance on health facility reports has led to significant underreporting of casualties in Gaza.

Increasing awareness of ultraprocessed foods reveals links to health problems, prompting deeper scrutiny of food ingredients and processing.

Drinking over four cups of coffee daily may reduce the risk of head and neck cancer by 17%.

Teens are abstaining from drugs at historically high rates, contradicting expectations of a rebound post-pandemic.

Greg Scott's grand mal seizure led him to shift from computing to studying medicine, inspiring his research into brain activity and delirium.

A diet rich in omega-3 and low in omega-6 can slow prostate cancer progression.

Dietary changes may extend the timeline before aggressive treatment is necessary for prostate cancer patients.

Misokinesia is a condition defined by a strong aversion to repetitive movements, affecting potentially one in three individuals.

Research is ongoing to understand misokinesia and its triggers, many of which overlap with misophonia.

COMPASS aims to bridge data science, social science, and population health to enhance health understanding and research through collaboration.

Mimetics like LaKe may replicate some benefits of exercise, but their true usefulness and safety remain uncertain.

Engaging in weekend exercise patterns may reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment in middle-aged adults.

Migraine treatments are advancing, but individual responses to drugs like CGRP inhibitors vary significantly, highlighting the complexity of the condition.

Standing desks may not reduce heart disease risk and could worsen circulatory issues; movement throughout the workday is essential for health.

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise in reducing cravings for alcohol and opioids, indicating potential new treatment avenues for addiction.

A study identified unique bacteriophage on toothbrushes and shower heads, which could help combat antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

High cholesterol does not always indicate heart disease risk, particularly in metabolically healthy individuals on low-carb diets.

IUDs are effective contraceptives but have side effects that need more research for better understanding and patient care.

Dogs are more effective than humans in providing comfort during recovery from painful procedures.

Puberty has been starting earlier in girls, likely due to exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals from personal care products.

Epilepsy drug sulthiame shows potential to reduce sleep apnoea symptoms, offering hope for patients unable to use CPAP machines.

Jet lag may increase disease vulnerability, raising health concerns for individuals with disrupted circadian rhythms.

Exclusion of gender and sexual orientation questions in the 2026 Australian Census risks invisibility and marginalization of LGBTQ+ populations.