CGRP antagonists and dietary changes show promise for migraine treatment
In a recent article published in the journal Medicina, researchers review advancements in migraine therapy, specifically the classification of the…
Study links increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy and attention deficits in children
A new study links increased use of acetaminophen during pregnancy – particularly in the second trimester – to modest but…
Medical community calls for unified action on climate and biodiversity crises as global health emergency
In a compelling editorial recently published in BMC Public Health and 200 other health journals, the medical community called on…
Study highlights importance of healthy eating for children’s heart health
A healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-aged children, a recent…
High fat mass in adolescence could worsen insulin resistance and obesity by young adulthood
High fat mass in adolescence causes insulin resistance, which can lead to a vicious cycle of worsening insulin resistance and…
Early adversity leads to accelerated brain development with long-term risks
A study led by researchers from A*STAR’s Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS) has found evidence suggesting that children exposed…
Defective gene triggers uncontrolled immune attack in young lupus patients
A group of researchers lead by Min Ae Lee-Kirsch from the Department of Pediatrics, Medical Faculty, TUD Dresden University of…
Migraine linked to increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease in new study
A recent Scientific Reports study investigated the association between migraine and the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Study: Migraine…
Paternal sperm microRNAs also play a role in offspring health
A recent study has reported that changes in mice sperm microRNAs brought about by aging may affect the growth and…
mRNA COVID-19 vaccines highly effective in preventing hospitalizations among adolescents in Nordic study
In a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of primary BNT162b2, messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-1273,…
Novel type 2 oral polio vaccine secures WHO prequalification for broader rollout
The novel type 2 oral polio vaccine (nOPV2), developed by a team including scientists from the Medicines and Healthcare products…
UVA researchers join international consortium to study climate-related childhood diarrhea
UVA Health researchers have joined a new international consortium that will work to understand how climate change could affect dangerous…