Global study finds stable acute kidney injury mortality with shifting age patterns

byAmerican Society of NephrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA five-year study has revealed a stability in global acute kidney injury (AKI)–related mortality rates with differing patterns that in

Updated on: March 05,2026

Global study finds stable acute kidney injury mortality with shifting age patterns

byAmerican Society of NephrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA five-year study has revealed a stability in global acute kidney injury (AKI)–related mortality rates with differing patterns that in

Updated on:March 05,2026

Most Americans still get nicotine wrong

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicotine is the drug that keeps people coming back to cigarettes, but not the substance that causes serious health effects in people

Updated on: March 19,2026

Most Americans still get nicotine wrong

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicotine is the drug that keeps people coming back to cigarettes, but not the substance that causes serious health effects in people

Updated on:March 19,2026

New immune response patterns for tuberculosis discovered outside the lungs

byUniversity of BonnWhole-blood RNA-sequencing analysis for detection of EPTB immunotypes. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-65561-xTuberculosis (TB) is one of the world'

Updated on: March 21,2026

New immune response patterns for tuberculosis discovered outside the lungs

byUniversity of BonnWhole-blood RNA-sequencing analysis for detection of EPTB immunotypes. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-65561-xTuberculosis (TB) is one of the world'

Updated on:March 21,2026

Occupational factors strongly influence long COVID risk, finds study

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Clara Soler ChopoWork-related factors play a significant and independent role in the risk of developing long COVID, shows a new study based on the COVICA

Updated on: March 23,2026

Occupational factors strongly influence long COVID risk, finds study

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Clara Soler ChopoWork-related factors play a significant and independent role in the risk of developing long COVID, shows a new study based on the COVICA

Updated on:March 23,2026

Rapid test developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus

by Elana GotkineA rapid, highly accurate test has been developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a study published online Dec. 10 in theJournal of Infectious Diseases.Jennifer L.

Updated on: March 27,2026

Rapid test developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus

by Elana GotkineA rapid, highly accurate test has been developed for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a study published online Dec. 10 in theJournal of Infectious Diseases.Jennifer L.

Updated on:March 27,2026

Q&A: What to know about vaping risks for young people

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Mushtaq Hussain from PexelsWhile vaping has been touted by manufacturers as a safer smoking alternative, the public health community is careful to po

Updated on: March 26,2026

Q&A: What to know about vaping risks for young people

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Mushtaq Hussain from PexelsWhile vaping has been touted by manufacturers as a safer smoking alternative, the public health community is careful to po

Updated on:March 26,2026

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

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

Researchers challenge old mechanism behind skin discoloration from hydroquinone

byFujita Health UniversityTyrosinase (Tyr) catalyzes hydroquinone (HQ) oxidation via two main pathways. The HBQ pathway directly oxidizes HQ to 2-hydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone (HBQ), which dimerizes and fo

Updated on: March 28,2026

Researchers challenge old mechanism behind skin discoloration from hydroquinone

byFujita Health UniversityTyrosinase (Tyr) catalyzes hydroquinone (HQ) oxidation via two main pathways. The HBQ pathway directly oxidizes HQ to 2-hydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone (HBQ), which dimerizes and fo

Updated on:March 28,2026

Intensive blood pressure lowering could benefit almost all adults with hypertensive chronic kidney disease

byAmerican Society of NephrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) indicates that nearly all adults with chronic kidney disease (C

Updated on: March 14,2026

Intensive blood pressure lowering could benefit almost all adults with hypertensive chronic kidney disease

byAmerican Society of NephrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) indicates that nearly all adults with chronic kidney disease (C

Updated on:March 14,2026

Mpox inflammation traced to AIM2 protein: New insights into immune overdrive

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic image illustrating the overall study. Credit: Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyA team of researchers, affil

Updated on: March 19,2026

Mpox inflammation traced to AIM2 protein: New insights into immune overdrive

by JooHyeon Heo,Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic image illustrating the overall study. Credit: Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologyA team of researchers, affil

Updated on:March 19,2026

Is there much COVID around? Do I need the new booster shot LP.8.1?

by Adrian Esterman,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID rarely rates a mention in the news these days, yet ithasn't gone away.SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, is still w

Updated on: March 15,2026

Is there much COVID around? Do I need the new booster shot LP.8.1?

by Adrian Esterman,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID rarely rates a mention in the news these days, yet ithasn't gone away.SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, is still w

Updated on:March 15,2026