Virtual reality reduces anxiety among children awaiting surgery

by rss feed | Nov 6, 2026 | News Feeds

Children who used a virtual reality (VR) headset before surgery showed reduced self-reported distress and fear, along with lower heart rate and blood pressure, according to a new study published November 5th in the open access journal PLOS Digital Health by Dayanjan...

New genomic tools improve detection of rare DNA changes

by rss feed | Nov 6, 2026 | News Feeds

WashU Medicine researchers have verified the accuracy of genetics tools to correctly identify all the rare DNA changes that make up an individual's genomic mosaic, paving the way to understanding these variants' impact on health and disease. Read Original...

Nail salon workers face underestimated risks from chemical exposure

by rss feed | Nov 6, 2026 | News Feeds

Nail salon workers in New York City face greater health risks on the job than previously understood, according to a new study published in the journal Risk Analysis. Read Original...

New screening initiative triples chlamydia and gonorrhea testing among adolescents

by rss feed | Nov 6, 2026 | News Feeds

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that a systematic, electronic health record-enabled quality improvement initiative was associated with a large increase in chlamydia and gonorrhea screening among adolescents and led to the detection of...

New study examines heatwave impacts on older adults’ well-being

by rss feed | Nov 6, 2026 | News Feeds

A climate chamber, virtual environments and technology that monitors the body and brain. Using these resources, researchers at Umeå University will identify ways to protect older adults' mental well-being during heatwaves at home in northern Sweden. Read Original...