When leaders of Florida’s most populous county met in September to pick a site for what could become the nation’s largest trash incinerator, so many people went to the government center to…
Trans-fatty acids (TFA) are a major cause of cardiovascular diseases. These harmful fats can accumulate along artery walls, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attacks. According to the World…
Mass General Brigham researchers found that only 8.4% of Medicare Advantage plans offered a dental benefit that met quality standards Medicare Advantage—the privatized form of Medicare that offers benefits beyond traditional Medicare,…
Study confirms that the use of anti-tumor necrosis factor drugs dramatically reduces the likelihood of perianal fistulas Early treatment of pediatric Crohn’s disease with anti-tumor necrosis factor medications can substantially reduce the…
A year after becoming available, vaccines to protect against RSV in newborns and older adults are being more widely accepted by the American public, according to a new Annenberg Public Policy Center…
A new gene editing tool that helps cellular machinery skip parts of genes responsible for diseases has been applied to reduce the formation of amyloid-beta plaque precursors in a mouse model of…
A study led by Rutgers professor finds more liberal blood transfusions have more favorable results Giving more blood to anemic patients after a heart attack may save lives, according to a Rutgers…
A drug recently approved to prevent migraine may start working right away, according to a study published in the December 23, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy…
For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), having a COVID-19 infection is not associated with worsening MS symptoms or disability, according to a study published in the December 23, 2024, online issue of Neurology,…
Scientists investigating the severe developmental disorder known as Rett syndrome have discovered a series of crucial molecular changes that occur long before symptoms appear. The findings could be used to develop better…