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Patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) may soon have access to the right antibiotics more quickly, thanks to a new test that provides results in hours rather than days. Scientists from the University of Reading, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Southampton and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, have developed a method to directly analyze urine samples. On average, this test can determine which antibiotics are effective in about 5.85 hours. With current testing methods, it typically takes two to three days to obtain the same information. Study finds rapid urinary tract infection test highly accurate The study,…

Scientists at the University of Waterloo have proposed a new way to explain how the universe began, offering a new perspective on the Big Bang and its earliest moments. Their findings suggest that the early, rapid expansion of the universe may have emerged naturally from a deeper, more complete theory known as quantum gravity. The research was led by Dr. Niaesh Afsholdi, professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Waterloo and the Perimeter Institute (PI). His team sought new ways to combine gravity with quantum physics, which explains how the smallest particles behave. Einstein’s general theory of relativity…

A new review suggests that the health effects of gaming are not simply good or bad, showing how stress relief and social connection can coexist with sleep deprivation, disordered eating and decreased activity, depending on how, when and why people play. Review: A critical appraisal of the association between video games, lifestyle factors, diet and eating behavior: A narrative review. Image credit: Dragon Images / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal nutrientsThe authors’ group synthesized existing evidence on how video games influence lifestyle behaviors such as eating, sleep, physical activity, and psychosocial stress, and explained the underlying…

According to research from the American Psychological Association, you may be able to lose more weight if you keep a similar diet and consistent calorie intake every day. This research health psychologyshowed that adults who followed a structured eating pattern during a 12-week behavioral weight loss program achieved better results than adults who changed their food choices more frequently. Participants who repeated their meals and kept their caloric intake stable over time lost more weight than those who ate a more varied diet. “Maintaining a healthy diet in today’s food environment requires constant effort and discipline,” said lead author Dr.…

The first systematic review to track long-term trends before and after the pandemic found a dramatic increase in screen use among children and adolescents. Screen time among children and adolescents has increased significantly over the past 30 years, and has clearly increased since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new systematic review conducted at the University of Turku in Finland.This review analyzes 60 peer-reviewed studies published between 1991 and 2022, and is the first to comprehensively examine long-term trends in screen time use among individuals aged 0 to 19 years, spanning both pre-pandemic and post-pandemic periods.Co-lead author…

A comprehensive new review shows how gut microbiome disruption promotes obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular risk, while pointing to dietary and other microbiome-focused strategies that may help restore metabolic balance. An integrative mechanistic framework linking dysbiosis to systemic metabolic dysfunction. Arrows indicate the progression of events from extrinsic and host-related factors to dysbiosis of the gut microbiota, changes in microbial metabolites, barrier dysfunction, and metabolic dysregulation. Upward (↑) and downward (↓) arrows indicate increase and decrease, respectively. A growing body of evidence highlights the role of the gut microbiome in metabolic health. Recent reviews published in magazines nutrients We identify…

Autism has a significant and persistent gender stigma, with approximately four boys diagnosed for every girl. Experts have long believed that this disparity stems primarily from diagnostic inequality, as much of the autism research and the screening tools that result from it have historically focused on boys, effectively setting a male standard for what autism “looks like.” As a result, girls and women are more likely to be overlooked, misdiagnosed, or diagnosed much later in life.This disparity has also shaped the science around autism. With fewer women with the disorder, fewer women will participate in research, creating a feedback loop…

A wide-ranging review found that everyday factors, from diet and alcohol to stress, hygiene and sexual behavior, can influence the microbial balance in four key areas of a woman’s body, impacting infection risk, inflammation and long-term health. Research: Shaping the female microbiome: A review of lifestyle factors that influence the vaginal, intestinal, oral, and skin microenvironments. Image credit: Julien Tromeur / Shutterstock In a comprehensive review recently published in the magazine microbial ecologyresearchers synthesized evidence examining the effects of modifiable health behaviors such as diet, smoking, obesity, alcohol use, stress, physical activity, and hygiene on women’s microbiome composition and function.…

A collaboration between Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital and SciLifeLab has integrated whole genome sequencing into routine diagnostic investigations of rare diseases at Karolinska University Hospital. To date, more than 15,000 patients have undergone whole-genome sequencing, and 23% have had a genetic diagnosis, according to a study published today. genomic medicine. This study describes how Karolinska University Hospital and CylifeLab have developed a model over the past decade to integrate whole genome sequencing into the diagnostic evaluation of patients with suspected rare diseases. It summarizes data from 15,644 individuals and demonstrates how close collaboration between interdisciplinary clinical practice and advanced…

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the stories. Please review our AI policy and give us your feedback. Five people have died from heatstroke in Texas prisons over the past two summers, and lawyers for the plaintiffs testified on the first day of a federal trial over lack of air conditioning at these facilities. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has not publicly acknowledged that heat was a significant factor in these deaths, and state attorneys also disputed these claims during Monday’s hearing. The hearing in Austin followed U.S. District Judge Robert Pittman’s March 2025 ruling…