The numbers are staggering. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), two out of every five adult Americans are obese. The CDC defines obesity as having a body mass index (BM… [+3439 chars]
In a study published today in Blood Advances, researchers found that privately insured individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) spend approximately $1.7 million on disease-related medical expenses … [+3639 chars]
Since its launch on April 4, the national influenza vaccination campaign has fallen short of the expected immunization goal of one of its Phase 1 target audiences: the elderly over the age of 60. Ac… [+5067 chars]
Research questionnaire This questionnaire is for patients with diabetes in Saudi Arabia. It aims to measure patients' perspectives of the new technologies that are used to manage diabetes and their … [+8250 chars]
- Preclinical studies support continued development of JAG101, an investigational gene therapy designed to address the root cause of Type 1 galactosemia and reduce multiple toxic metabolites - Precl… [+9054 chars]
Newswise — A research team led by the University of Adelaide, in partnership with medical technology company Fertilis, has delivered a ground-breaking new micro-device to streamline the only fertilit… [+3000 chars]
The old adage time is of the essence rings true when it comes to reducing cardiovascular risk among patients with type 2 diabetes, according to the results of a new study. Results of the study demon… [+4502 chars]
Some cells infected with COVID seem to explode, scientists have discovered, which may help them create radical new treatments to tackle the virus. The reaction, a cell death known as pyroptosis, whi… [+1618 chars]
Image caption, Baby Odi was conceived via Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) Some 1,500 couples are being sought to take part in an IVF fertility study. University of Bristol researchers are l… [+2032 chars]
Cholesterol is confusing. Do you remember your numbers from your last blood test? Do you know what they say about your heart health? Most people would probably answer "no" to both questions because c… [+10227 chars]
Bloating might just feel like a fact of life on some days. This feeling can seem inescapable, especially if you have a sugar-rich diet. According to Cleveland Clinic, one of the biggest factors that … [+2571 chars]
For most of us, we don't often think about the health of our liver, as it is constantly and silently working to keep us alive. But our liver performs over 500 vital functions and is essential for our… [+6278 chars]
