Flu season starts early in NYC as cases rise fast

by I. EdwardsFlu season is getting an early start in New York City, with doctors reporting a sharp jump in cases weeks sooner than normal.Data from theU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(C

Updated on: March 04,2026

Flu season starts early in NYC as cases rise fast

by I. EdwardsFlu season is getting an early start in New York City, with doctors reporting a sharp jump in cases weeks sooner than normal.Data from theU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(C

Updated on:March 04,2026

Guideline-concordant care rate in seniors is approximately 60% after positive lung cancer screen

by Elana GotkineAmong persons with a first positive lung cancer screening result at age 65 years or older, the rate of guideline-concordant care is 59.7% overall, according to a studypublishedonline D

Updated on: March 07,2026

Guideline-concordant care rate in seniors is approximately 60% after positive lung cancer screen

by Elana GotkineAmong persons with a first positive lung cancer screening result at age 65 years or older, the rate of guideline-concordant care is 59.7% overall, according to a studypublishedonline D

Updated on:March 07,2026

Hospital patients who feel short of breath after being admitted are six times more likely to die, research finds

byEuropean Respiratory SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of dying is six times higher among patients who become short of breath after being admitted to hospital, according to research p

Updated on: March 10,2026

Hospital patients who feel short of breath after being admitted are six times more likely to die, research finds

byEuropean Respiratory SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe risk of dying is six times higher among patients who become short of breath after being admitted to hospital, according to research p

Updated on:March 10,2026

Highly infectious 'stomach flu' spreads: How to disinfect after norovirus

by Don Sweeney and Hannah PoukishCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNorovirus, also known as the "stomach flu" or "winter vomiting sickness," is active in California and across the

Updated on: March 09,2026

Highly infectious 'stomach flu' spreads: How to disinfect after norovirus

by Don Sweeney and Hannah PoukishCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNorovirus, also known as the "stomach flu" or "winter vomiting sickness," is active in California and across the

Updated on:March 09,2026

Glycosylation enzyme selectivity in mouse kidneys shows promise for future disease research

by Institute for Glyco-core Research (iGCORE)Selective modification of substrate by GnT-V in polarized kidney tissue in mice. Credit:iScience(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2025.113894Glycans are importan

Updated on: March 06,2026

Glycosylation enzyme selectivity in mouse kidneys shows promise for future disease research

by Institute for Glyco-core Research (iGCORE)Selective modification of substrate by GnT-V in polarized kidney tissue in mice. Credit:iScience(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2025.113894Glycans are importan

Updated on:March 06,2026

Healthy Nordic diet good for both type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

byUppsala UniversityThe study evaluated a Nordic variant of the Mediterranean diet, which was found to contribute to weight loss as well as reduced levels of liver fat. This salmon salad is an example

Updated on: March 08,2026

Healthy Nordic diet good for both type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

byUppsala UniversityThe study evaluated a Nordic variant of the Mediterranean diet, which was found to contribute to weight loss as well as reduced levels of liver fat. This salmon salad is an example

Updated on:March 08,2026

Experts warn of wider health impact of tropical cyclones in a warming climate

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeyond direct injuries, exposure to tropical cyclones is associated with higher risks of death across a range of causes including kidney, hear

Updated on: February 28,2026

Experts warn of wider health impact of tropical cyclones in a warming climate

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeyond direct injuries, exposure to tropical cyclones is associated with higher risks of death across a range of causes including kidney, hear

Updated on:February 28,2026

Disease of 1,000 faces shows how science is tackling immunity's dark side

by Lauran NeergaardRuth Wilson, who has lupus, leaves her monthly lupus-focused IV treatment at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Worcester, Mass. Credit: AP Photo/David Goldma

Updated on: February 26,2026

Disease of 1,000 faces shows how science is tackling immunity's dark side

by Lauran NeergaardRuth Wilson, who has lupus, leaves her monthly lupus-focused IV treatment at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Worcester, Mass. Credit: AP Photo/David Goldma

Updated on:February 26,2026

Finerenone reduces kidney damage in type 1 diabetes by lowering protein in urine

byUniversity Medical Center GroningenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe drug finerenone has a positive effect on patients with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The drug reduces the amoun

Updated on: March 02,2026

Finerenone reduces kidney damage in type 1 diabetes by lowering protein in urine

byUniversity Medical Center GroningenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe drug finerenone has a positive effect on patients with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The drug reduces the amoun

Updated on:March 02,2026

Disagreement between two kidney function tests predicts serious health problems

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Karola G from PexelsA mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows.Healt

Updated on: February 25,2026

Disagreement between two kidney function tests predicts serious health problems

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Karola G from PexelsA mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows.Healt

Updated on:February 25,2026

Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to widespread energy, immune and vascular changes

byMacquarie UniversityResearchers apply a multi-omics approach combining analyses of energy metabolism, immune cell composition, and plasma proteomics. They reveal altered energy metabolism and immune

Updated on: February 23,2026

Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to widespread energy, immune and vascular changes

byMacquarie UniversityResearchers apply a multi-omics approach combining analyses of energy metabolism, immune cell composition, and plasma proteomics. They reveal altered energy metabolism and immune

Updated on:February 23,2026

Exposure to PFAS and PCBs linked to higher odds of multiple sclerosis

byUppsala UniversityCredit: Aina VaivadePeople who have been exposed to both PFAS and PCBs are more likely to be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). These new research findings are based on analys

Updated on: March 01,2026

Exposure to PFAS and PCBs linked to higher odds of multiple sclerosis

byUppsala UniversityCredit: Aina VaivadePeople who have been exposed to both PFAS and PCBs are more likely to be diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). These new research findings are based on analys

Updated on:March 01,2026