In a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open Journal, researchers performed a randomized clinical trial (RCT) among 50 parent-child dyads in Germany between November 8, 2016, and May 5, 2017. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of extending the family mealtime duration on fruit and vegetable intake in children.
Month: April 2023
It’s less nature and more about noshing when it comes to the adverse impact of obesity on the heart, a twin study from Sweden suggested. In an analysis of nearly all twins in the country, obesity predicted cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk across the board in every genetic risk group, reported Ida Karlsson, PhD, of the
Fatimah, 19, and Adam, 23, were both diagnosed with cancer as teenagers. This April is the UK’s first Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. We’re coming together with other charities across the country to raise awareness of the unique challenges faced by young people with cancer – challenges that can shape the rest of
A large study from Sweden concludes that a high salt intake is an important risk factor for atherosclerosis, even in the absence of hypertension. The study, including more than 10,000 individuals between the ages of 50 and 64 years from the Swedish Cardiopulmonary bioImage Study, showed a significant link between dietary salt intake and the
This video is released at Mayo Clinic’s International Representative Office (IRO) launch event in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2023. It features three Indonesian patients and their experiences at Mayo. Ms. Wanandi had severe back pain for a long time and was diagnosed with spinal stenosis during a physical check-up at Mayo where she had a successful
The highly contagious avian influenza currently wreacking havoc across the U.S. and other parts of the world has killed one domesticated dog in Canada. On Tuesday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) released a report detailing the rare case of a pet dog that died after contracting the bird flu. According to the agency, the
Credit: Holly Clark Deborah James, known as ‘Bowelbabe’, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016 at the age of 35. She was a tireless campaigner and fundraiser, sharing her cancer experience with unflinching honesty and tackling many taboos – including encouraging everyone to ‘check their poo’! In her final weeks, fuelled by her spirit of
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — April’s full moon will not shine pink tonight, despite its name, but the bright golden orb could still offer a sight to behold. Moon observers can begin to see the lunar event starting
US regulators may soon clear blood-based biomarker tests for colorectal cancer (CRC), expanding potential options for patients seeking more convenient forms of screening. Most recently, Guardant Health, Inc, announced the completion of its US premarket approval application for its Shield blood test to screen for CRC. Approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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This April we have come together with partners to celebrate the inaugural Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness month. We caught up with Caroline-May Huxley and Sandra Strauss to explore the importance of shedding a light on cancer in this age group and why, scientifically speaking, this is most certainly not a distinction without a
Aside from seasonal influenza episodes, bacterial and viral infections have been the leading cause of death during the pandemic. The flu season generally kicks in during fall and lasts through spring. During its onset, humans are exposed to scores of bacteria that can cause serious illness. The severity of flu symptoms often leads to an
A University of California, Riverside, study has identified the biological underpinnings of a reproductive disorder caused by the mutation of a gene. This gene mutation also causes Fragile X Syndrome, a leading genetic cause of intellectual impairment and autism. The researchers found mutations of the Fragile X messenger ribonucleoprotein 1 gene, or FMR1, contribute to
Michael Regan, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), speaks during an event at the EPA headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday said it will strengthen limits on several toxic air pollutants emitted by power plants, including mercury, a
In a significant step for the treatment of neuroblastoma, an international group of researchers led by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and the New Approaches to Neuroblastoma Therapy (NANT) Consortium has shown that the targeted therapy lorlatinib is safe and effective in treating high-risk neuroblastoma. The findings, published today
When the Biden administration killed the X waiver late last year, all clinicians registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) learned they would need 8 hours of training on substance use disorder (SUD) management in order to renew their licenses. The DEA has now issued a deadline for that requirement, and it’s less than 3
The youngest patient with cannabis-induced psychosis (CIP) whom Karen Randall, DO, has treated was a 7-year-old boy. She remembers the screaming, the yelling, the uncontrollable rage. Randall is an emergency medicine physician at Southern Colorado Emergency Medicine Associates, a group practice in Pueblo, Colorado. She treats youth for cannabis-related medical problems in the emergency department
Isaac Kohane, founding chair of the Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) in the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School, discusses efficacy testing of artificial intelligence widgets and his appointment as editor-in-chief of the inaugural New England Journal of Medicine AI. Connect with Dr. Kohane on social media and continue the conversation: Twitter: https://bit.ly/ZakKohaneTwitter LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ZakKohaneLinkedin
If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from allergies, you don’t need a calendar to tell you it’s spring. Sometimes called hay fever, allergic rhinitis can sometimes be confused with a cold. So, what’s happening and what can you do? While hay fever alone may not be life threatening, it can
A new nasal spray designed with live but weakened coronavirus can prevent COVID-19 from causing an infection by targeting its entry point in the body. As vaccines continue to play a vital role amid the pandemic, scientists are looking for more efficient ways to counter the disease before it even happens. One team in Germany
Editor’s Note: Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. CNN — Alzheimer’s disease strikes women harder than men — over two-thirds of those who descend into dementia’s devastating twilight are female at birth. That’s
(Reuters) – A Delaware judge on Monday dismissed Merck & Co’s lawsuit seeking to hold Bayer AG responsible for more talc-related liabilities stemming from its $14.2 billion purchase of Merck’s consumer care business in 2014. Vice Chancellor Nathan Cook of the Delaware Chancery Court said the purchase agreement “clearly and unambiguously” left Merck liable for
LEIDEN, Netherlands, April 3, 2023. Vico Therapeutics B.V., a clinical-stage genetic medicines company developing therapies for severe neurological diseases, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in a Phase 1/2a clinical study evaluating VO659 for the treatment of Huntington’s disease (HD), spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (SCA1) and type 3 (SCA3). VO659 is an
In this article ILMN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Francis deSouza, chief executive officer of Illumina Inc., during a panel session on day three of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. Stefan Wermuth | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission on Monday ordered Illumina to
There could be more than just fashion risks involved when buying a pair of leggings or a raincoat. Just how much risk is still not clear, but toxic chemicals have been found in hundreds of consumer products and clothing bought off the racks nationwide. Thousands of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, exist since the
Poor sleep patterns and high genetic susceptibility together doubled the risk of asthma development in adults, a prospective study using U.K. Biobank data found. Individuals in the study who had the highest polygenic risk score (PRS) or were poor sleepers had a 47-55% higher risk for asthma over a median 8 years of follow-up compared
An 84-year-old man in Minnesota reportedly died due to rabies despite receiving appropriate post-exposure treatment. In a case report recently published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, experts discussed what happened to the elderly man and what could be responsible for his demise even though he had received the right therapy for the virus. According to the
The FDA gave accelerated approval to enfortumab vedotin (Padcev) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda) as first-line treatment for certain patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer, the agency announced on Monday. Specifically, the combination is indicated for those who are ineligible for cisplatin-containing chemotherapy, and the approval marks the first anti-PD-1/antibody-drug conjugate combination for this patient