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'Closed loop' learning barriers prevent doctors from using life-saving bedside ultrasound

Many doctors abandon a potentially life-saving medical scanning technology soon after training, because systemic barriers prevent it from becoming part of their routine practice, a study published in Advances in Health Sciences Education has found.

Children born to mothers over 45 face higher risk of premature birth and complications, study finds

Giving birth to a child after 40 is becoming more and more common—but it can entail an increased risk to the child. A new study based on data from over 300,000 births in Sweden shows that children of older mothers are more often born prematurely or with complications, especially when the mother is 45 years of age or older.

Simple insulin resistance test may also predict cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients

Insulin resistance detected by routine triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index can flag people with early Alzheimer's who are four times more likely to present rapid cognitive decline, according to new research presented at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress 2025.

Tinnitus linked to impaired cognitive function

Individuals with versus those without tinnitus have significantly lower scores on cognitive function tests, according to a study published online May 29 in Frontiers in Neurology.

Could fecal transplants cause long-term health problems?

Keeping a healthy mix of friendly microbes in the gut—known as eubiosis—is crucial for good health. When that delicate balance is thrown off—often by antibiotics, diet or illness—the result can be a range of issues, from digestive problems to more serious conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and even neurological and metabolic disorders.

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease linked to risk for sudden hearing loss

Among older adults, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is associated with increased risk for sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), according to a study published in the June issue of Laryngoscope: Investigative Otolaryngology.

7 doctor-approved tips for outdoor fitness without injury

Spending time outside walking, hiking or running is a great way to stay healthy during the summer. But before you jump into a new routine, health experts say it's important to take steps to stay safe and avoid injury.

Team discovers how tiny parts of cells stay organized, adding new insights for blocking cancer growth

A team of international researchers led by scientists at City of Hope provides the most thorough account yet of an elusive target for cancer treatment. Published in Science Advances, the study suggests a complex signaling process involving paxillin, a focal adhesion protein that acts as a hub to connect with other proteins, may be vulnerable to therapy despite its fluid state.

Innovative toolkit blazes trail for healthcare providers to learn with patients struggling with opioid use, chronic pain

It's difficult to overstate the corrosive impact of Canada's ongoing opioid crisis. Since 2016, there have been over 40,000 opioid-related deaths across the country, devastating Canadian families from all walks of life. Opioid-related hospitalizations and calls to paramedics have ballooned.

Cambodia reports fifth bird flu death this year

Cambodia registered its fifth bird flu death this year after a 52-year-old man died from the virus, the health ministry said on Saturday.

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