Common food additive may weaken defenses against influenza
Study finds tert-butylhydroquinone (tBHQ) impairs immune system, may make flu shot less effective Orlando, Fla. (April 7, 2019) - Research...
Blocking opioid receptors could reduce hormone-therapy-fueled increases in sugar intake
Findings of rat study suggest the opioid system is responsible for hormone treatment's effect on sugar consumption Orlando, Fla. (April...
Real cost of heart attacks and strokes: Double the direct medical expense
Sophia Antipolis, 7 April 2019: The full financial cost of a heart attack or stroke is twice as much as...
Patients resistant to breast cancer therapy show epigenetic differences
Findings could one day help predict response to targeted breast cancer drugsCredit: Daniela Furrer, Laval University Orlando, Fla. (April 6,...
New insights into how fatty liver disease progresses to cancer
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease likely take different paths to liver cancer; findings could lead to new cancer prevention...
Spicy compound from chili peppers slows lung cancer progression
Cell, animal studies show potential of capsaicin as lung cancer treatment Orlando, Fla. (April 6, 2019) - Findings from a...
Fresh guidance to fill ‘information vacuum’ on new cannabis products for medicinal use
A clinical review, published today (Saturday 6 April 2019) for the BMJ, provides new interim advice for doctors and clinicians...
Preeclampsia treatment for mothers also benefits offspring
Findings could lead to therapies that lower health risks for children born to women with preeclampsiaCredit: Courtesy of Hannah Turbeville,...
Digging ancient signals out of modern human genomes
With new genome analysis tools, scientists have made significant advances in our understanding of modern humans' origins and ancient migrations....
Study measures gluten in gluten-free labeled restaurant food
April 5, 2019 -- Even tiny amounts of gluten in foods are troublesome for people with celiac disease, and restaurants...
Older adults with blood cancers: How they fare
Although the majority of patients who have blood cancers are older adults, they make up only a small percentage of...
Sah: Medical guidelines may be biased, overly aggressive
ITHACA, N.Y. - Dr. Sunita Sah practiced general medicine for several years in the United Kingdom's National Health Service. When...
New tools and strategies for tuberculosis diagnosis, care, and elimination: A PLOS Medicine special
This week, publication of a special issue on tuberculosis (TB) begins in PLOS Medicine, advised by guest editors Richard Chaisson...
Anti-inflammatory drugs ineffective for prevention of Alzheimer’s disease
Study sheds light on longstanding debate Researchers have known for decades that inflammation accompanies Alzheimer's disease (AD) brain lesions. Several...
Tailoring lactation education to the cultural needs of orthodox Jewish families
Credit: Eric Sucar, Univ. of Penn. Communications PHILADELPHIA (April 5, 2019) -Breastfeeding is an accepted practice for millions of women...
Squeezed nanocrystals: A new model predicts their shape when blanketed under graphene
Credit: US Department of Energy, Ames Laboratory In a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory and Northeastern...
Unjamming the genome after DNA damage
A gene regulatory multi-tool has yet another functionCredit: Reese Laboratory, Penn State A protein complex that is involved in nearly...
Rocket fuel that’s cleaner, safer and still full of energy
Credit: McGill University Research published this week in Science Advances shows that it may be possible to create rocket fuel...
Scientists explore causes of biodiversity in perching birds
Credit: Daniel Field. New research by a global team of scientists has resulted in significant strides in ornithological classification and...
Science-based guidelines for building a bee-friendly landscape
Credit: Bernadette M. Mach & Daniel A. Potter, University of Kentucky St. Paul, MN (April, 2019)--Bees are critical members of...
