Pasteurization inactivates highly contagious bird flu in milk, study suggests
In March 2024, dairy cows in Texas were confirmed to be infected with the highly pathogenic bird flu, or H5N1 avian flu, in the first known case of the virus…
Ozempic and Wegovy may be linked to risk of rare form of blindness: study
People taking Ozempic or Wegovy may be at greater risk of developing a rare form of blindness. However, more research is needed to make a definitive statement, researchers say in…
Drug can enhance effect of naloxone and reduce withdrawal symptoms, study finds
Naloxone has long been hailed as a life-saving drug in the face of the opioid epidemic. But its ability to save someone from an overdose may be limited by the…
Study reveals significant differences in RNA editing between postmortem and living human brains
Researchers at Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine have shed valuable light on the nuanced functions and complex regulatory pathways of RNA editing, a crucial mechanism underlying brain development and…
Beethoven's hair samples reveal high levels of toxic lead, study finds: Shots
“Beethoven” (1936). A new study suggests the German composer and pianist may have suffered from lead poisoning. The Print Collector/Getty Images hide caption change caption The Print Collector/Getty Images Ludwig…
How do our memories last a lifetime? New study offers a biological explanation
Whether it's our first visit to a zoo or when we learned to ride a bike, we have memories from childhood that last well into our adult years. But what…
Daily multivitamins do not extend lifespan: study
Taking a daily multivitamin does not appear to help people live long, according to a new study. The new study analyzed data from nearly 400,000 healthy American adults who were…
Abortion Restrictions in Texas Linked to a Rise in Infant Deaths: Study
An increase in infant deaths in Texas is linked to the state's 2021 abortion ban. according to one study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. Analysts from John Hopkins University and…
Study identifies the first drug treatment for sleep apnea
Researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and international collaborators have led a global, cutting-edge study demonstrating the potential of tirzepatide, known to control type 2…
New study suggests BMI will be replaced by body roundness index to measure obesity
A recently published study suggests that a body 'roundness' index may be a better measure of health than body mass index (BMI). The paper, called “Body Roundness Index and All-Cause…
