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Globally, 25.2 Million Projected to Be Living With Parkinson Disease in 2050

The prevalence of Parkinson disease is projected to increase through 2050, according to a study published online March 5 in The BMJ. Using data from the Global

Opportunistic CT Bone Density Screening Improves Osteoporosis Screening Rate

Implementing opportunistic computed tomography (CT) bone density screening could increase the osteoporosis screening rate, yielding a reduction in medical costs

People With Disabilities Often Feel Disrespected by Health Care Workers

People with disabilities (PwD) are more likely to report negative experiences with the cultural responsiveness of health care providers (HCPs), according to a r

Treating Male Partners Reduces Recurrence in Bacterial Vaginosis

Treating male partners in addition to women with bacterial vaginosis results in a lower rate of recurrence than treating only women, according to a study publis

Mutational Signatures Tied to Haloalkane Exposure Are Enriched in Firefighters

In a study published online March 10 in Cancer, authors identified gliomas with mutational signatures associated with haloalkane exposure in individuals with ce

1 In 15 Americans Have Survived A Mass Shooting, Survey Says

A startling number of Americans have witnessed a mass shooting in their lifetime, a new study suggests. About 1 in 15 adults have been present at the scene of a

Sleepy Nurses Vulnerable To Common Cold, Other Infectious Diseases

Sleep-deprived night shift nurses are at greater risk for the common cold and other infectious diseases, a new study says. Shift work and its impact on quality

Hormone Therapy For Menopause Linked To Alzheimer's Hallmark

Hormone replacement therapy during menopause appears to be linked to a toxic brain protein that s a hallmark of Alzheimer s disease. Women over 70 had a faster

Diet During Pregnancy Might Increase ADHD, Autism Risk

A mother s diet during pregnancy can influence her child s risk of ADHD and autism, a new study says. In particular, the unhealthy hallmarks of a typical Wester

Common Vaginal Infection Should Be Treated as an STI, Study Says

A common vaginal infection that affects nearly 1 in 3 women worldwide should be reclassified as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), a new study suggests. Ba

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