Boys with obesity have lower testicular volume compared with their normal-weight counterparts, suggesting the potential for fertility problems in adulthood, new data suggest. Testicular volume…
Researchers show how the liver can control the brain and behavior
A new Yale study has found that the liver plays a major role in regulating feeding behavior in mice, a discovery that could have implications…
Millions of 'shielders' could pause treatment for Autumn boosters
Millions of ‘shielders’ could be asked to STOP taking immune-suppressing drugs for two weeks after getting their Covid booster vaccine this autumn Researchers found pausing…
Eric Clapton health: ‘It’s amazing I’m still here’ – Star’s health issues over the years
Kim Jong-Chul attends an Eric Clapton concert in 2015 We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our…
A new study points to a surprisingly simple way to ease arthritis
Around 800,000 people in the UK suffer from inflammatory rheumatic diseases (around 456,000 people in Australia), which can cause fatigue, discomfort and difficulties sleeping. Studies…
Some Long COVID Patients Still Have Virus in Blood
(Reuters) – Some cases of long COVID may be the immune system’s response to a SARS-CoV-2 infection lurking somewhere in the body, new findings from…
Light during sleep for older adults is linked to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure
In a sample of older men and women ages 63 to 84, those who were exposed to any amount of light while sleeping at night…
Expert discusses babies, toddlers & the COVID shot
After a very long wait, babies, toddlers and preschoolers can now get COVID-19 shots. Many parents may feel relief, but some may also have questions.…
Researchers investigate new approach to treatment of deadly kidney cancer
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have linked resistance to treatment for a deadly form of kidney cancer to low mitochondrial content in the cell.…
Improving rural care and health equity with telemedicine
Photo: Teladoc Health Virtual care has great potential to improve rural health and health equity. Virtual care can either serve to stretch the capabilities of…