Knowing how to spot trustworthy health information can help you make informed choices about your own health and the health of those around you—and avoid the real risks of taking health fiction as fact. We asked communication researchers how to assess whether a piece of health information is the real deal.
A new study from Cedars-Sinai examined whether a specialized diet could improve symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders linked to an imbalance in gut microbiota.
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Cecile A. Feldman is honored by the American Dental Education Association’s Gies Foundation for being transformative for dental education
A Rutgers biochemistry professor explains how omega-6 fatty acids found in Western diets can activate cellular growth pathways in certain breast cancers.
Learn more about FITWISE at RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, an innovative clinical trial aiming to induce sustainable weight loss, improve cardiometabolic health and potentially reduce cancer recurrence during the survivorship years of patients with early-stage hormone receptor positive/Her 2 negative (HR+/Her2-) breast cancer.
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Thomas L. Jang, MD, MPH, FACS, is chief of urologic oncology at Rutgers Cancer Institute and RWJBarnabas Health shares what young men need to know.
The month of April is Autism Acceptance Month, another opportunity to shine a light on the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Valuable medical and clinical research over the years has uncovered important facts about ASD, as one in 36 children are being diagnosed worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Debunking myths surrounding organ donation.
A collaborative research effort in global childhood cancer has revealed the significant negative impact of living in regions of armed conflict on pediatric cancer outcomes.
Florida-based board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Andrew H. Weinstein, MD, MPH, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. He will be installed as president-elect in March 2026 and hold the office of president for one year beginning in March 2027.
The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 21,000 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions.
Extended nails and false eyelashes are putting female basketball players at an even higher risk for eye injuries on the court and possible sight-threatening infections, says the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Liver transplants are becoming a new treatment option for certain colorectal cancer patients whose cancer has spread to their liver and are ineligible for other surgical options. This innovative approach is providing hope to colorectal cancer patients who otherwise are often faced with a grim prognosis.
A study from the George Washington University unveils insights into the treatment experiences and perceptions of people living with a significantly disabling chronic inflammatory skin conditio
We’re pleased to announce Carolyn Mudry, D.O, has joined the Pascack Valley Medical Group family. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Mudry brings a wealth of expertise in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to the patients of Pascack Valley.
FAU researchers have been awarded a five-year NIH grant to address the urgent need for a reliable, rapid and affordable self-test for early HIV detection. Expected to cost less than $5, the novel micro-chip technology will detect HIV during the acute infection phase or viral rebound, deliver rapid results in about 40 minutes and remain stable without refrigeration.
Eric Bartee, PhD, is studying how to use viruses to fight cancer. The associate professor at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center has a $2 million grant to study how cells detect and rid themselves of viruses. He hopes to make oncolytic therapy, a form of immune therapy that uses viruses to alert the immune system to cancer, more effective.
Exchanging indwelling catheters after an initial positive urinalysis improved diagnostic accuracy and contributed to two consecutive quarters with no catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in a step-down unit at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York.
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can cause life-threatening infections that are almost impossible to treat with existing medication. As a result, common illnesses such as urinary tract infections or skin wounds are becoming a health risk. Empa researchers are therefore working on sensors that quickly identify resistant germs and recommend efficient treatment.
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