Global Access Diagnostics (GADx) announces today that Mr Mark Davis is stepping down as CEO and co-founder after 20 years of unwavering service, having created the organisation Mologic Ltd in June 2003 alongside his father and industry leader, Prof. Paul Davis. Paul was part of the original team that pioneered lateral flow technology and its deployment in the ClearBlue home […]

The most common cause of prostatitis Prostatitis may cause pelvic pain due to inflammation of the prostate – a small, walnut-shaped gland. The Urology Cancer Foundation explained the position of the prostate, which is “under the bladder and in front of the rectum”. Surrounded by muscles and nerves, the urethra – the tube that carries urine and semen out of […]

We know that eating a healthy diet affects body weight, cholesterol levels, and heart health. A new study from the University of Illinois focuses on another component: the role of diet in supporting a healthy gastrointestinal microbiota. The researchers conclude that following the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) promotes a gut microbiota composition that may support overall health. “Currently, there […]

U.S. deaths fell last year, and COVID-19 dropped to the nation’s No. 4 cause, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday. COVID-19 deaths trailed those caused by heart disease, cancer and injuries such as drug overdoses, motor vehicle fatalities and shootings. In 2020 and 2021, only heart disease and cancer were ahead of the coronavirus. U.S. deaths usually […]

At a brewery in this northern Idaho city, hundreds of people recently held a wake of sorts to mourn the closure of Sandpoint’s only labor and delivery ward, collateral damage from the state’s Republican-led effort to criminalize nearly all abortions. Jen Quintano, the event’s organizer and a Sandpoint resident who runs a tree service, called to the crowd, packed shoulder […]

Being a new mom can feel overwhelming. There are so many things to learn and decisions to make before bringing a new baby home — like what are they going to eat? Where will they sleep? How do you get them to stop crying?! And although experienced moms are (probably) trying to help with their tips, it can be extremely […]

There’s no question that watermelon is both delicious and nutritious, but new research underscores this nutrient-rich fruit’s contributions to overall diet quality and heart health. A recent study published in Nutrients suggests that watermelon can increase nutrient intake and overall diet quality in both children and adults. The study analyzed National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data and found […]

Molly was 88 years old and in good health. She had outlived two husbands, her siblings, most of her friends and her only son. “I don’t have any meaningful relationships left, dear,” she told me. “They’ve all died. And you know what? Underneath it all, I want to leave this world too.” Leaning a little closer, as though she was […]

Researchers published the study covered in this summary on Research Square as a preprint that has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaways There were no significant differences in prevalence or incidence of type 2 diabetes between patients with an adrenal mass with autonomous cortisol secretion (ACS) and those with a nonfunctioning adrenal incidentaloma (NFAI) in a retrospective analysis of […]

Mutations of a gene called Foxp2 have been linked to a type of speech disorder called apraxia that makes it difficult to produce sequences of sound. A new study from MIT and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University sheds light on how this gene controls the ability to produce speech. In a study of mice, the researchers found that mutations […]