Large-scale analysis documents air pollution effects on brain regions associated with emotions
People who breathe polluted air experience changes within the brain regions that control emotions, and as a result, they may be more likely to develop…
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Study finds Medicare advantage may put complex cancer surgery patients at a disadvantage
An analysis by researchers at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, found that cancer patients…
Transgender youth, teens more likely to have sleep disorders
Teens and young adults who are transgender are four times more likely to have a sleep disorder compared to cisgender youth, a Michigan Medicine-led study…
New research shows how IVF patients view medical evidence differently
People struggling with infertility take very different views on the medical evidence around treatment and need personally tailored support from doctors to make informed choices,…
Indigenous people are less likely to survive the year after an ICU admission
Risk of death and 12-month mortality among critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit are higher for Indigenous than non-Indigenous people, according to…
Gene mutation leading to autism found to overstimulate brain cells
Scientists looking to understand the fundamental brain mechanisms of autism spectrum disorder have found that a gene mutation known to be associated with the disorder…
Pharmacists providing contraception info and advice report barriers to quality care in Australia
New research has found community pharmacists provide contraceptive information but described lacking the necessary resources and support to be able to provide quality contraceptive counseling.…