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Improving Materials for a Technology-Based Childhood Obesity Intervention for Hispanic/Latino Families in Rural Nebraska: Mixed Methods Usability Test
Background: Childhood obesity remains a public health concern in the United States, disproportionately affecting Hispanic/Latino and rural populations. Despite this disparity, there is a lack of culturally relevant programs specifically designed to reach this…
First Whole-Body Single-Cell Atlas of Adult Vertebrate Generated in Danionella cerebrum
Researchers created the first comprehensive whole-body single-cell atlas of an adult vertebrate, the tiny, transparent fish Danionella cerebrum, offering a new resource for studying brain regeneration, cellular diversity, and investigating how different tissues function…
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3069 results
Ngā māuiui kai: a cross-sectional study of elevated eating disorder risk and related experiences among trans people in Aotearoa
PurposeLittle is known about disordered eating and eating disorders (ngā māuiui kai) among transgender and non-binary (trans) communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. This cross-sectional study sought to provide evidence of the prevalence and experiences of ngā māuiui kai among these…
How adolescent cannabis use reshapes the developing brain — a systematic review
Background and hypothesisCannabis use initiation during adolescence has increased globally, raising concerns about neurodevelopmental consequences during this critical period when the brain undergoes extensive remodeling in cannabinoid receptor-rich regions.Study designThis systematic review examines neurodevelopmental consequences of adolescent cannabis use, focusing…
Case Report: Early onset pulmonary embolism following antipsychotic polypharmacy in an acute psychiatric setting
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially life-threatening condition that may occur in patients receiving antipsychotic medication. Several studies have shown an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) associated with the use of antipsychotics, particularly during the first weeks or months…
Opinion: I’m a fourth-year med student, but I only learned one historical example of medical racism
Modern randomized controlled trials often rely on marginalized populations abroad.
Opinion: Patients seeking mental health treatment are not commodities
Legal agreements that directly shape access to care remain invisible to the very people whose lives they govern.
What happened to Covid?
The thinking about what risk Covid poses — or doesn't pose — has shifted in recent years. What does it mean for you?
STAT+: Doctor, wife of acting U.S. attorney general, appointed to NIH advisory council
An integrative medicine doctor who is the wife of the acting U.S. attorney general has been named as a member to one of the advisory councils that provides critical funding…
Lithuanian children’s trauma characteristics and correlates: comparison of clinical and non-clinical samples
IntroductionPrevious studies have shown that children’s exposure to potentially traumatic events and their trauma−related symptoms may not always be consistently identified. This study aims to examine differences in trauma exposure and related psychological outcomes between clinical and non−clinical Lithuanian children.MethodsThis…
Medication Treatment for Tics and Tourette’s
There are several kinds of medication than can help kids with Tourette’s or another tic disorder. But it’s important to note that not all kids who develop tics need treatment. Tics are very common. They often go away on their…
Nancy Cox, a CDC veteran and a stalwart in global flu research, dies at 77
Nancy Cox, a CDC veteran who for decades was a global leader in influenza research, has died at 77.
Opinion: The podcast telling the stories behind Ambien, Ozempic, EpiPens, and other game-changing drugs
“We're basically not using our body as directed,” says "Drug Story" host Thomas Goetz.
Clinical trial finds no difference in fluid treatment options for pediatric sepsis
NIH-supported study is largest ever to compare fluid interventions to prevent major kidney damage in children treated for septic shock.
Group Reading and Oral Exercise Program for Older Adults
Conditions: Oral Frailty; Depression; Sarcopenia; Physical Function Decline Interventions: Behavioral: Reading and Oral Exercise Program Sponsors: Mackay Memorial Hospital Not yet recruiting
Author Correction: Astrocytic Sox9 overexpression in Alzheimer’s disease mouse models promotes Aβ plaque phagocytosis and preserves cognitive function
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 24 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02312-1Author Correction: Astrocytic Sox9 overexpression in Alzheimer’s disease mouse models promotes Aβ plaque phagocytosis and preserves cognitive function
Addendum: Neural anticipation of virtual infection triggers an immune response
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 24 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02284-2Addendum: Neural anticipation of virtual infection triggers an immune response
Three reasons why DeepSeek’s new model matters
On Friday, Chinese AI firm DeepSeek released a preview of V4, its long-awaited new flagship model. Notably, the model can process much longer prompts than its last generation, thanks to a new design that helps it handle large amounts of…
STAT+: FDA to speed up review of three psychedelics as mental health treatments
Trump's embrace of psychedelics and cannabis is shaking up the GOP’s relationship with mind-altering substances.
STAT+: A biotech VC on what Eli Lilly saw in a struggling cancer startup for $3.2B
What did Eli Lilly see in a struggling biotech startup that made the pharma giant want to pay billions for it? Bryan Roberts has some answers.
STAT+: Utah medical board calls for immediate suspension of state’s AI doctor experiment
A Utah pilot to renew prescriptions using a bot faced backlash from the state's medical board, which called for an immediate suspension.
Odor-specific olfactory stimulation is associated with selective transcriptional changes and partial improvement of stress-evoked bladder overactivity in mice
Chronic psychological stress is known to induce functional and molecular alterations in central circuits regulating micturition. Here, we investigated whether odor-specific olfactory stimulation modulates stress-associated bladder dysfunction and related brain transcriptional responses. Female C57BL/6J mice were subjected to repeated water…
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Improving Materials for a Technology-Based Childhood Obesity Intervention for Hispanic/Latino Families in Rural Nebraska: Mixed Methods Usability Test
Background: Childhood obesity remains a public health concern in the United States, disproportionately affecting Hispanic/Latino and rural populations. Despite this disparity, there is a lack of culturally relevant programs specifically designed to reach this…
First Whole-Body Single-Cell Atlas of Adult Vertebrate Generated in Danionella cerebrum
Researchers created the first comprehensive whole-body single-cell atlas of an adult vertebrate, the tiny, transparent fish Danionella cerebrum, offering a new resource for studying brain regeneration, cellular diversity, and investigating how different tissues function…
News
3069 results
Ngā māuiui kai: a cross-sectional study of elevated eating disorder risk and related experiences among trans people in Aotearoa
PurposeLittle is known about disordered eating and eating disorders (ngā māuiui kai) among transgender and non-binary (trans) communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. This cross-sectional study sought to provide evidence of the prevalence and experiences of ngā māuiui kai among these…
How adolescent cannabis use reshapes the developing brain — a systematic review
Background and hypothesisCannabis use initiation during adolescence has increased globally, raising concerns about neurodevelopmental consequences during this critical period when the brain undergoes extensive remodeling in cannabinoid receptor-rich regions.Study designThis systematic review examines neurodevelopmental consequences of adolescent cannabis use, focusing…
Case Report: Early onset pulmonary embolism following antipsychotic polypharmacy in an acute psychiatric setting
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially life-threatening condition that may occur in patients receiving antipsychotic medication. Several studies have shown an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) associated with the use of antipsychotics, particularly during the first weeks or months…
Opinion: I’m a fourth-year med student, but I only learned one historical example of medical racism
Modern randomized controlled trials often rely on marginalized populations abroad.
Opinion: Patients seeking mental health treatment are not commodities
Legal agreements that directly shape access to care remain invisible to the very people whose lives they govern.
What happened to Covid?
The thinking about what risk Covid poses — or doesn't pose — has shifted in recent years. What does it mean for you?
STAT+: Doctor, wife of acting U.S. attorney general, appointed to NIH advisory council
An integrative medicine doctor who is the wife of the acting U.S. attorney general has been named as a member to one of the advisory councils that provides critical funding…
Lithuanian children’s trauma characteristics and correlates: comparison of clinical and non-clinical samples
IntroductionPrevious studies have shown that children’s exposure to potentially traumatic events and their trauma−related symptoms may not always be consistently identified. This study aims to examine differences in trauma exposure and related psychological outcomes between clinical and non−clinical Lithuanian children.MethodsThis…
Medication Treatment for Tics and Tourette’s
There are several kinds of medication than can help kids with Tourette’s or another tic disorder. But it’s important to note that not all kids who develop tics need treatment. Tics are very common. They often go away on their…
Nancy Cox, a CDC veteran and a stalwart in global flu research, dies at 77
Nancy Cox, a CDC veteran who for decades was a global leader in influenza research, has died at 77.
Opinion: The podcast telling the stories behind Ambien, Ozempic, EpiPens, and other game-changing drugs
“We're basically not using our body as directed,” says "Drug Story" host Thomas Goetz.
Clinical trial finds no difference in fluid treatment options for pediatric sepsis
NIH-supported study is largest ever to compare fluid interventions to prevent major kidney damage in children treated for septic shock.
Group Reading and Oral Exercise Program for Older Adults
Conditions: Oral Frailty; Depression; Sarcopenia; Physical Function Decline Interventions: Behavioral: Reading and Oral Exercise Program Sponsors: Mackay Memorial Hospital Not yet recruiting
Author Correction: Astrocytic Sox9 overexpression in Alzheimer’s disease mouse models promotes Aβ plaque phagocytosis and preserves cognitive function
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 24 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02312-1Author Correction: Astrocytic Sox9 overexpression in Alzheimer’s disease mouse models promotes Aβ plaque phagocytosis and preserves cognitive function
Addendum: Neural anticipation of virtual infection triggers an immune response
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 24 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41593-026-02284-2Addendum: Neural anticipation of virtual infection triggers an immune response
Three reasons why DeepSeek’s new model matters
On Friday, Chinese AI firm DeepSeek released a preview of V4, its long-awaited new flagship model. Notably, the model can process much longer prompts than its last generation, thanks to a new design that helps it handle large amounts of…
STAT+: FDA to speed up review of three psychedelics as mental health treatments
Trump's embrace of psychedelics and cannabis is shaking up the GOP’s relationship with mind-altering substances.
STAT+: A biotech VC on what Eli Lilly saw in a struggling cancer startup for $3.2B
What did Eli Lilly see in a struggling biotech startup that made the pharma giant want to pay billions for it? Bryan Roberts has some answers.
STAT+: Utah medical board calls for immediate suspension of state’s AI doctor experiment
A Utah pilot to renew prescriptions using a bot faced backlash from the state's medical board, which called for an immediate suspension.
Odor-specific olfactory stimulation is associated with selective transcriptional changes and partial improvement of stress-evoked bladder overactivity in mice
Chronic psychological stress is known to induce functional and molecular alterations in central circuits regulating micturition. Here, we investigated whether odor-specific olfactory stimulation modulates stress-associated bladder dysfunction and related brain transcriptional responses. Female C57BL/6J mice were subjected to repeated water…