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Swedish study reveals high societal costs for extremely preterm infants
54+ min ago (265+ words) Children born before 24 weeks of gestation are linked to high societal costs throughout childhood. Costs are highest during the first year of life, but the need for support persists for many years. This is shown in a study by researchers…...
Microplastics found in human bile may be associated with gallstones
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (481+ words) Microplastics are now turning up in human bile, and new research reveals how these tiny particles may disrupt cellular function and potentially contribute to gallstone disease." A key limitation, however, is that most studies use MP concentrations far above real-world…...
Sauna bathing boosts white blood cells for better immune defense
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (353+ words) Sauna bathing releases white blood cells into the bloodstream, a new study from Finland shows. Circulating white blood cells play a key role in the body's defense against various pathogens and diseases. A 30-minute sauna session, with a brief cooling…...
Farm bureau plans are a less pricey alternative to ACA coverage " with trade-offs
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (999+ words) Robin Carlton pays about $650 a month for a plan on the Missouri health insurance exchange that covers him and his two teenage kids. That monthly total is $200 higher than what he paid last year, due in part to the expiration…...
Swapping passive screen time with mental activity may cut dementia risk
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (691+ words) Swapping passive screen time for mentally engaging activities may help protect the brain over decades, offering new insight into how everyday habits shape dementia risk. Sedentary adults are at greater risk for depression, but the association with dementia is less…...
Fat-producing enzyme identified as key driver of damage in Parkinson's disease
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (680+ words) News-Medical Fat-producing enzyme identified as key driver of damage in Parkinson's disease A fat-producing enzyme in brain cells may play a key role in driving damage in Parkinson's disease and could offer a new target for treatment, scientists at Nanyang…...
Study shows long-term weight benefits for breastfeeding mothers
47+ min ago (507+ words) Breastfeeding does not only affect your weight while you are breastfeeding. Women gain up to 6. 5 kilos less on average later in life if they breastfeed for at least three months, according to a new study. Several studies in the past…...
Smoking during pregnancy raises children's mental health risk
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (714+ words) A large U. S. cohort study reveals how smoking during pregnancy may shape children's mental health, raising overall symptom burden while nudging behavior toward externalizing patterns across childhood and adolescence." Study: Prenatal smoking and child psychopathology associations by age and sex in…...
The FDA has released draft guidance for NAMs Validation " Now what?
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (220+ words) The guidance centers on four principles. The11th 3 D Tissue Models Summit(Boston, MA | April 2830, 2026) is dedicating sessions to each one, so attendees can assess where their validation process stands and leave with substantive comments to submit to the FDA: Abb Vie,…...
Future CAR therapy expands beyond T cells to treat diverse diseases
21+ hour, 1+ min ago (226+ words) News-Medical Future CAR therapy expands beyond T cells to treat diverse diseases CAR-T therapy has transformed treatment for some blood cancers, with seven FDA-approved products and strong clinical responses in hematologic malignancies. However, its limitations remain evident. In solid tumors,…...