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Case Western Reserve School of Medicine and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center researcher receives NIH funding to investigateCredit: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Scientists have known that…
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Credit: Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute A single viral factor released from HIV-infected cells may wreak havoc on the body and lead to the development of chronic and potentially deadly diseases like heart disease, diabetes and…
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Credit: Ryoichi Teruyama, LSU Oxytocin is widely referred to as the love hormone and plays an important role in the regulation of social and maternal behavior. In recent years, the oxytocin system in the brain has received…
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Credit: Tyler M. Sharp (CC BY 4.0) The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently developed an Autocidal Gravid Ovitrap (AGP trap) that attracts and captures female mosquitos looking for a site to lay eggs. Now,…
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Recent study found risk of obesity increased by 43% As smartphones continue to be an inherent part of life and grow as a primary source of entertainment--particularly among young people--it leads to a decrease in physical activity. In a…
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Findings have huge implications for cancer and age-related health conditionsCredit: Dennis Lee, USC Viterbi School of Engineering New research from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering could be key to our understanding of how the…
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What defines a "good life" in your 30s? The exact answer probably depends on the person, but most people could agree on some general themes: good physical and mental health, solid relationships, and a steady job or good education. Being…
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Credit: NASA/NRL Wind shear can push clouds and thunderstorms away from the center of a tropical cyclone and that's exactly what infrared imagery from NASA's Terra satellite shows is happening in newly formed Tropical Storm 07W.…
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Credit: West Virginia University According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rural Americans are more likely than their urban counterparts to die prematurely from the five most common killers: heart disease,…
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Computer-simulated study suggests that solid food feeding guides from hospitals and baby-formula makers need to be re-evaluated Starting six-month-old infants on solid food in the amounts recommended by standard feeding guides may lead to…
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WASHINGTON -- A research team, led by investigators from Georgetown University Medical Center and Fudan University in China, have devised a very promising non-invasive and individualized technique for detecting and treating bladder…
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Credit: Credit: NASA/NRL Infrared imagery from NASA's Aqua satellite found just a small area of cold clouds in thunderstorms within weakening Tropical Depression Dalila, enough to maintain it as a tropical cyclone. NASA's Aqua…
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Credit: Florida Atlantic University Engaging a wider range of resources to connect patients with organizations within their community can help transform healthcare and improve overall well-being, according to new research published…
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Structures inside rare bacteria are similar to those that power photosynthesis in plants today, suggesting the process is older than assumed. The finding could mean the evolution of photosynthesis needs a rethink, turning traditional…
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