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A Synchrony study reveals alarming trends in hearing health awareness, action

May 14, 2024 - A recent study conducted by Synchrony, in collaboration with CareCredit, sheds light on trends in hearing health awareness and action among consumers. The "Hearing Health & Loss Prevention” study surveyed over 2,000 consumers aged 18–55, along with 26 audiologists, to explore perceptions, behaviors, and barriers related to hearing...

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by Alivia Kaylor

In a landmark study recently published in the esteemed journal Cell, researchers have unraveled how Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), the causative agent of tuberculosis, forms cord-like structures...

Red Meat Consumption Increased T2D Risk by over 50%

by Veronica Salib

Last week, researchers published a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition echoing claims from previous studies on the potential dangers of red meat consumption. Adding to the growing...

Deep Learning Model Accurately Predicts Mortality in Pneumonia Patients

by Hayden Schmidt

The American Journal for Roentgenology published original medical research last month that described how an artificial intelligence tool accurately predicted the severity of community-acquired...

Designing Next-Generation Cell and Gene Therapies

by Alivia Kaylor

A study published in Stem Cell Reports represents a significant initial stride toward personalized therapies for individuals with incurable neurodegenerative disorders. The novel technique utilizes...

Reproductive Care Research Finds 6% Fewer Abortions Post-Roe

by Hayden Schmidt

A national abortion reporting program found that, on average, 5,377 fewer abortions were performed each month after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in June 2022. The study conducted by the...

NIH Study Supports Genomic Approach to Addressing Genetic Conditions

by Hayden Schmidt

Looking at more than a dozen genotype-first studies, researchers funded by the NIH categorized several benefits of using a genotype-first approach when treating genetic diseases. “We...

Most People with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Utilize Gene Therapy

by Veronica Salib

The Health Union recently conducted a survey called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in America to analyze the lives of people living with SMA in the United States. This rare chronic condition impacts...

Clinical Trial Reconsiders the Effectiveness of Colonoscopies

by Hayden Schmidt

Colonoscopies have long been a recommended preventive care measure for adults aged 45–75; however, a new study found that they are less beneficial than previously thought. The Nordic-European...

Biden Administration Issues Executive Order on Biotechnology Innovation

by Veronica Salib

In a recent press release, the Biden administration issued an executive order on advancing biotechnology and biomanufacturing innovation. This order is multifaceted and addresses several aspects of...

Young Adults Increase Their Use of Hallucinogenic Controlled Substances

by Hayden Schmidt

According to a recent NIH panel study, 8% of young adults in the United States reported using a hallucinogenic drug in the past year. In 2021, people aged 19–30 reported increased usage of LSD,...

Globally Pervasive Class of Chemicals Linked to Cancer and Liver Damage

by Hayden Schmidt

 A study published last week in the Journal of Hepatology found that high levels of perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) were associated with an increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma. The...

Novel Micro Device Simplifies IVF, Male Subfertility

by Alivia Kaylor

A University of Adelaide research team and medical technology company, Fertilis, have produced a novel micro device to simplify the only fertility treatment technique associated with men with low sperm...

Penn Medicine Researchers Discover Coupled Imaging Technique to Detect Lung Cancer Sooner

by Alivia Kaylor

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