Kidney function plays an important role in drug safety and effectiveness. As many medications are excreted by the kidneys, patients
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New research on midwives’ work environment
Midwives report a considerably worse work environment, from several aspects, than people on the Swedish labor market in general. A
Does vaping really damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer?
Vapers experience DNA changes, according to a recent paper published in Nature, and the changes are similar to those seen in smokers—although
Public health researchers explore disparities in vaccine acceptance
COVID-related deaths in Black and Latinx communities are double that of their white counterparts, relative to population share. During the
Biocompatible glue for corneal repair
A biocompatible, antimicrobial adhesive for corneal repair and grafting could replace sutures and conventional adhesives with bad side effects. Iman
Severe breakthrough COVID-19 cases drives urgency of boosters
Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections tend to be mild, but new Yale research shows that more older adults have developed severe breakthrough
Gratitude may improve your health
Be thankful for what you have—it might improve your physical and mental health, according to a new global study that
COVID saw us sitting longer, and diabetes rose globally by 16% in 2 years
New figures show global diabetes prevalence has increased by 16% in the past two years, with 537 million adults (aged 20–79) now
Chemotherapy fails for some blood cancer patients because of crucial gene mutations
Mutations in a crucial gene are the key reason that chemotherapy fails in some patients with blood cancer, a study
Low protein intake is associated with reduced muscle mass and strength in women over 65
Different institutions, including the University of Valencia (UV), have studied the relationship between sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass in older