Health

Study analyzes buyers' assumptions about carpal chips in Thoroughbred yearlings

46 racehorses studied prove surgery eliminates performance gap from knee chips.

New study maps the peanut genome in its entirety

Scientists map peanut genome fully, revealing genes for 54% oil content and 846g/kg seed size.

Community-led initiative addresses blood donation shortages in rural Sierra Leone

539 blood units collected in 8 months—up from zero—in rural Sierra Leone.

Postbiotic gummies cut gum bleeding in six weeks, trial suggests

116 adults saw less gum bleeding in just 6 weeks after eating postbiotic gummies.

Diabetes and obesity drugs may help with inflammation and repair of skin

2–3% of people have psoriasis—and new diabetes drugs may help treat it and other skin conditions.

Could seeing themselves in a mirror help babies copy others?

2 weeks with a mirror boosts baby brain activity linked to empathy.

Strep by strep: Researchers unravel genetics powering emerging infectious disease threat

Genomic study reveals key genes in deadly strep bacterium, opening path to vaccine.

HPV jabs cut risk of dying from cervical cancer before 30 to almost zero

HPV vaccine cuts cervical cancer death risk to almost zero for women under 30.

Integrated trauma therapy found to be effective for people with co-occurring psychosis and PTSD

50% of psychosis patients with PTSD no longer met diagnosis criteria after new therapy.

Kneecap resurfacing during replacement saves costs for patients and health care systems, study shows

1,700 patients tracked for 20 years show kneecap resurfacing saves money and improves outcomes.

AI model proves to be a heavyweight in tumor assessment: Mesothelioma patients and physicians benefit

AI model achieves 94% accuracy in tumor assessment—outperforming doctors' 76%.

Gene mutations may explain some spontaneous spinal fluid leaks

1 in 5 spinal fluid leak patients have FBN2 gene mutation, study finds.

FAP-targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy shows broad effectiveness across multiple cancers

66.7% of patients showed tumor response in groundbreaking cancer therapy trial.

Displaying video reviews later in shopping process supports buyer decision-making, boosts sales

Video reviews at the right time boost purchase intent by 18%.

Inhibiting high levels of leukemia ABCD1 protein with jojoba could lead to new treatment option

Jojoba compound kills leukemia cells by blocking ABCD1 protein, spares healthy cells.

It's time to remove the barriers to mental health awareness for all young people

CALD teens are 24% less likely to recognize depression—but seek help just as often when aware.

How satellite technology can protect the world's drinking water

90% of people live within 6 miles of a river—now satellites can protect their drinking water.

Awareness of Freedom House Ambulance Service, historically overlooked, surged after 'The Pitt'

170% spike in searches for Freedom House after 'The Pitt' episode aired.

A 19-year 'goldmine' of mountain cloud and rainwater samples provides fresh insights about air pollution

19 years of cloud water samples reveal how rain history shapes air pollution in mountains.

Scientists uncover hidden phosphorus reservoir vital for future food production

New method slashes cost of measuring key soil phosphorus in 32 UK soil types.