Preventing noise-related hearing loss from a loud concert, a banging jackhammer or a rifle blast could be as simple as managing levels of zinc within the inner ear, a new study reports. Such hearing loss stems from cellular damage associated with an excess of free-floating zinc in the inner ear, researchers say. Lab mouse experiments… read on > read on >
The care you receive in a medical emergency may hinge strongly on where you are when you need it. That’s a key takeaway from a comprehensive review of the nation’s emergency medical service (EMS) systems by researchers at Icahn School of Medicine of Mount Sinai in New York City. They found that EMS agencies that… read on > read on >
Nearly 1 in every 10 women infected with COVID during pregnancy will go on to develop long COVID, a new study says. A little more than 9% of pregnant women developed long COVID six or more months after their initial infection, according to findings presented Monday at a meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine… read on > read on >
Researchers say they have developed a blood test for schizophrenia. More than 3 million people in the United States have schizophrenia, a disorder marked by hallucinations and delusions, or a related psychotic illness. The new test, which is expected to be available later this year from MindX Sciences, identifies markers in the blood that objectively… read on > read on >
Pickleball has become the darling of older folks trying to stay in shape, but new research shows that with that popularity has come a surge in serious injuries. Bone fractures related to pickleball have increased 90-fold over the last 20 years, with most injuries occurring in adults ages 60 to 69, finds a new analysis… read on > read on >
A new pair of earrings have joined the plethora of wearable technology that can help track wellness, researchers report. The Thermal Earring continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature, according to the University of Washington (UW) researchers who developed it. The earring outperformed a smartwatch at sensing skin temperature during periods of rest, according to results… read on > read on >
MONDAY, Feb. 12, 2024 (Healthday News) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, who spent time in intensive care last month for complications related to prostate cancer surgery performed in December, has returned to the hospital with bladder issues, the Pentagon announced Sunday. “Tonight, after a series of tests and evaluations, the Secretary was admitted into… read on > read on >
Dutch researchers have developed a new stool test that appears to detect colon polyps better than the current test does. “The current test performs well, but leaves room for improvement,” said Dr. Gerrit Meijer, principle investigator at the Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam. “We want to be able to detect the tumors before they have… read on > read on >
Novo Nordisk has settled lawsuits against two Florida businesses that claimed to sell copycat versions of its popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. The Danish drugmaker announced the settlements Friday, according to NBC News. The move capped a legal battle that began in late November when the company filed 12 lawsuits against clinics, medical spas… read on > read on >
Don’t expect to sweat away the heart risks posed by sugary sodas and drinks, a new study warns. Canadian researchers found that even if the recommended 150 minutes of weekly physical activity protects against cardiovascular disease, it’s not enough to counter the adverse effects of sugar-sweetened beverages. “Physical activity reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease… read on > read on >
