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Routine health checks associated with decreased risk of death

Routine health checks associated with decreased risk of death

by BioMed CentralCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAttending an NHS Health Check appointment—a preventative screening program offered for free in the UK—is associated with both a decreased risk o

Routine health checks associated with decreased risk of death

by BioMed CentralCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAttending an NHS Health Check appointment—a preventative screening program offered for free in the UK—is associated with both a decreased risk o
Survey reveals 42% of primary care physicians are unfamiliar with biologics to treat asthma

Survey reveals 42% of primary care physicians are unfamiliar with biologics to treat asthma

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBiologics for the treatment of asthma were first introduced about 20 years ago. Since then, more and more pe

Survey reveals 42% of primary care physicians are unfamiliar with biologics to treat asthma

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBiologics for the treatment of asthma were first introduced about 20 years ago. Since then, more and more pe
Asbestos in mulch? Here's the risk if you've been exposed

Asbestos in mulch? Here's the risk if you've been exposed

by Peter Franklin,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMulch containing asbestos has now been found at41 locationsin New South Wales, including Sydney parks,schools

Asbestos in mulch? Here's the risk if you've been exposed

by Peter Franklin,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMulch containing asbestos has now been found at41 locationsin New South Wales, including Sydney parks,schools
Filling in genomic blanks for disease studies works better for some groups than others

Filling in genomic blanks for disease studies works better for some groups than others

by Wayne Lewis,Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding how genetics affect health is an essential first step toward treating and preventing a host of disease

Filling in genomic blanks for disease studies works better for some groups than others

by Wayne Lewis,Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding how genetics affect health is an essential first step toward treating and preventing a host of disease
Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit

Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit

by Jonathan Wynn and Daniel Skinner,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainDoes living near a hospital make you more likely to get the health care you need?Even though thefederal governm

Nonprofit hospitals have an obligation to help their communities, but the people who live nearby may see little benefit

by Jonathan Wynn and Daniel Skinner,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainDoes living near a hospital make you more likely to get the health care you need?Even though thefederal governm
Why do some medicines need to be taken with food?

Why do some medicines need to be taken with food?

by Mary Bushell,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever been instructed to take your medicine with food and wondered why? Perhaps you've wondered if you really need to

Why do some medicines need to be taken with food?

by Mary Bushell,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever been instructed to take your medicine with food and wondered why? Perhaps you've wondered if you really need to
A deep dive into the genetics of alcohol consumption

A deep dive into the genetics of alcohol consumption

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA research group centered at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has drilled deep into a dataset of

A deep dive into the genetics of alcohol consumption

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA research group centered at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has drilled deep into a dataset of
Sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations, study finds

Sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations, study finds

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH researchers and collaborators have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease, known as having sickle cell trait, increases the risk of

Sickle cell trait is prevalent among diverse human populations, study finds

byNIH/National Human Genome Research InstituteNIH researchers and collaborators have found that being a carrier for sickle cell disease, known as having sickle cell trait, increases the risk of
Leqembi  Is Now Approved For Alzheimer’s Treatment: What To Know

Leqembi Is Now Approved For Alzheimer’s Treatment: What To Know

The journey of lecanemab from research to approval underscores the importance of continued investment in Alzheimer's research and the development of innovative therapies.

Leqembi Is Now Approved For Alzheimer’s Treatment: What To Know

The journey of lecanemab from research to approval underscores the importance of continued investment in Alzheimer's research and the development of innovative therapies.
Analysis identifies more than 275 million previously unreported genetic variations

Analysis identifies more than 275 million previously unreported genetic variations

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt University Medical CenterTimeline and process overview. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02796-zAn analysis of genomic data from nearly

Analysis identifies more than 275 million previously unreported genetic variations

by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt University Medical CenterTimeline and process overview. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02796-zAn analysis of genomic data from nearly