Background The benefits of removing small (6 mm), asymptomatic kidney stones endoscopically is unknown. Current guidelines leave such decisions to the urologist and the patient. A prospective study … [+2121 chars]
A massive analysis of more than 10,000 different Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria isolates from 23 countries has revealed new genes associated with resistance to 13 first- and second-line new and … [+3903 chars]
We all know that the earlier cancer is detected, the better the chance of survival. Yet new research has found half of UK adults with a possible cancer symptom dont contact their GP within six months… [+6352 chars]
More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have learned just how hard it is to predict what this virus will do next. "I would never have expected, you know, in the middle of summer in a… [+5790 chars]
Enlarge/Burkholderia pseudomallei grown on sheep blood agar for 24 hours. B. pseudomallei is a Gram-negative aerobic bacteria, and it's the causative agent of melioidosis. 27 with 16 posters partic… [+5817 chars]
As a woman who exercises, I find it strange to constantly come across recommendations about the best exercises for women. The lists are always full of unweighted exercises like bird dogs, and lightly… [+3452 chars]
James GallagherHealth and science correspondent@JamesTGallagheron Twitter Polio used to be one of the most feared childhood diseases. It can attack the nervous system and - in just a few hours - lea… [+4337 chars]
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Maricarmen Aguilar. It has been edited for length and clarity. When my son, Benjamin, was born six years ago, I was living in a small North Dako… [+3563 chars]
For those living with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, managing blood sugar levels is one of the most critical components of staying healthy. But managing high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, can be a … [+3025 chars]
We all know that the earlier cancer is detected, the better the chance of survival. Yet new research has found half of UK adults with a possible cancer symptom dont contact their GP within six months… [+6352 chars]
We isolated live BA.4 and BA.5 viruses from infections in South Africa to test against pre-existing immunity. This consisted of sera from unvaccinated (n=24) and vaccinated (n=15) people infected in … [+12657 chars]
Summary: Older adults who spend their free time embarking on intellectually stimulating activities, such as reading, writing, or making crafts have a 23% lower risk of developing dementia. Additional… [+3657 chars]
