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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 16-Jul-2025 18:11 ET (16-Jul-2025 22:11 GMT/UTC)

Researchers leverage large-scale data to uncover new insights into rare diseases and COVID-19

Health Data Research UK
Peer-Reviewed Publication

An England-wide study of over 58 million people has identified eight rare diseases that carry significantly increased risks for COVID-19-related mortality in fully vaccinated individuals. This important research calls for better inclusion of rare diseases in public health strategies, including future pandemic planning, vaccination policies, and NHS service provision.

Journal: The Lancet Digital Health

More Americans than ever are confident about providing lifesaving CPR, new survey suggests

American Heart Association
Business Announcement

When someone’s heart stops pumping, early CPR can save their life. New survey research from the American Heart Association reveals more Americans are prepared to provide that lifesaving rhythm for their friends, family and community.

A weekly injection could replace painful daily treatment for rare fat disorder

Rutgers University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A diabetes drug may beat costly shots for patients with a rare genetic condition, according to a Rutgers Health study.

Journal: New England Journal of Medicine

Changing cholesterol over time tied to risk of dementia

American Academy of Neurology
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Older adults whose cholesterol changes over time may be more likely to develop dementia than people whose cholesterol is stable, regardless of the actual cholesterol level, according to a study published in the January 29, 2025, online issue of Neurology^®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Journal: Neurology

UC Irvine-led study notes need for better wildfire readiness in Eastern Coachella Valley

University of California - Irvine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study led by the University of California, Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health highlights the need for improved wildfire preparedness tailored to disadvantaged communities in unincorporated areas of the Eastern Coachella Valley and identifies effective ways to bridge critical communication gaps.

Journal: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction

Working dogs take a day to adjust to Daylight Savings Time, but pets are more flexible

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Working dogs take a day to adjust to the change in routine caused by Daylight Savings Time, whereas pet dogs and their owners seem to be unaffected, according to a study publishing January 29, 2025 in the open-access journal PLOS One by Lavania Nagendran, Ming Fei Li and colleagues at the University of Toronto, Canada.

Journal: PLOS One

Women exercising in gyms often face barriers including body image and harassment

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

When exercising in gyms, women face barriers across various domains, including physical appearance and body image, gym attire, the physical gym environment, and interactions with others, according to a study published January 29, 2025, in the open-access journal PLOS One by Emma Cowley from the SHE Research Centre, TUS, Ireland, and Jekaterina Schneider from the University of the West of England, U.K.

Journal: PLOS One