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Currently approximately 600 species might be inaccurately assessed as non-threatened on the Red List of Threatened Species. More than a...

DNA analyses show a dynamic coevolutionary relationship between birds and their feather mites

A research in collaboration with the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has carried out a massive genetic study of the...

Higher suicide rates evident among youth certain groups of Medicaid enrollees

Findings of a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine will enable more targeted screening and prevention efforts...

World Trade Center responders at increased risk for head and neck cancers

9/11 first responders' health still threatened from exposure at deadly attack, Rutgers study finds A Rutgers study has found a...

Antibiotics still routinely prescribed in the ER for infants with viral lung infections

Despite recommendations first issued more than a decade ago, antibiotics are still routinely prescribed in U.S. emergency rooms for infants...

Financial stress linked to heart disease risk among African Americans

In a longitudinal study, researchers find connections between worrying about finances and development of heart disease Boston, MA -- Coronary...

Rutgers scientist identifies gene responsible for spread of prostate cancer

Gene provides valuable information for early detection and treatment of cancerCredit: Nick Romanenko A Rutgers study has found that a...

BU: US youth suicides more prevalent in states with higher gun ownership

On average, three youths between 10 and 19 years old die by firearm-related suicide every day (Boston)--A new study led...

Another piece of Ebola virus puzzle identified

Texas Biomed scientists team up to study host and virus protein interactionCredit: Texas Biomed A team of researchers have discovered...

Immune cell clues offer hope to hypertension patients, study suggests

Scientists have pinpointed cells in the immune system that could be key to tackling high blood pressure. The findings also...

Only 13 percent of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions considered appropriate

Study demonstrates the scale of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in the US CHICAGO --- A new Northwestern Medicine study found only 13...

Moffitt leads the nation in addressing LGBTQ health care disparities and education

Results from a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology helps shape educational tools for oncologists TAMPA, Fla....

Survey questions cancer doctors' awareness of LGBTQ issues

Most oncologists say they don't know enough about how to treat patients with differences in sexual orientation or identity, but...

Democratic governors have bold ideas to transform health care: Harvard researchers

A new analysis published in the American Journal of Public Health finds competing visions for health reform among newly elected...

Just like flipping a switch — in only half a picosecond

MU researchers discover molecules 'spin flip' from magnetic to non-magnetic forms dynamically Solar cells, quantum computing and photodynamic cancer therapy....

Researchers create 'shortcut' to terpene biosynthesis in E. coli

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed an artificial enzymatic pathway for synthesizing isoprenoids, or terpenes, in E. coli....

Unintended side effects: antibiotic disruption of the gut microbiome dysregulates skeletal health

The healthy gut microbiome contributes to skeletal health, and disruption of this system with antibiotics leads to a pro-inflammatory immune...

CHOP surgeons find opioids often overprescribed for elbow fractures in children

Patients only took less than 5 percent of prescribed amount, and one in five did not take any opioid medication...

New study shows smoking accelerates aging

Artificial intelligence provides insights into how deep-learned biochemistry clocks effectively determine biological age of smokers and predict smoking statusCredit: Insilico...

Less than half of US youth discuss sensitive topics with their doctors