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A year-long study to assess the health effects of switching from smoking cigarettes to using Tobacco Heating Products has been...

Bats evolved diverse skull shapes due to echolocation, diet

Credit: Dennis Wise/University of Washington Humans may be forgiven for overlooking bats. After all, many bat species are out and...

Tumor cells’ drug addiction may be their downfall

Research may inform drug regimens for improved outcomesCredit: Matthew Sale, Babraham Institute Key points: An academic-commercial research partnership has shown...

Children and teens who drink low-calorie sweetened beverages do not save calories

New study also shows kids and teens who consume low-calorie sweetened beverages take in more calories compared to those who...

Snoring causes injuries and prevention of healing in the upper airways

Credit: Mattias Pettersson The recurrent vibrations caused by snoring can lead to injuries in the upper airways of people who...

Medical costs create hardships for more than half of Americans

Study: 137 million adults in the United States suffered medical financial hardship in 2015/2017 A new study by American Cancer...

Study shows birds use social cues to make decisions

Credit: Photo by Hanja Brandl, used with permission. A new study in The Auk: Ornithological Advances suggests that some birds...

New digital filter approach aims to improve chemical measurements

Technology could help move novel drugs to clinical trials faster WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Precise measurements are critical to the...

Defining Hurricane Michael’s impact on St. Joe Bay, Florida

Hurricane Michael tore a path through Panama City, Mexico Beach, and Port St. Joe, Florida in October 2018. The storm...

$150,000 grant will help finance research on spinal muscular atrophy

Credit: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso EL PASO, Texas-Cure SMA recently awarded a $150,000 research grant to...

Removal of gene prevents development of pancreatic cancer in mice

Credit: NYU School of Medicine The action of a gene called ATDC is required for the development of pancreatic cancer,...

Vaccination may help protect bats from deadly disease

A new study shows that vaccination may reduce the impact of white-nose syndrome in bats, marking a milestone in the international...

Medicine and music: Eastman School of Music, Univ. of Rochester Medical Center join forces

Eastman Performing Arts Medicine unifies and expands clinical services, arts integration and research to transform arts-related health care delivery and...

UNC School of Medicine initiative providing special care to patients with dementia

Until there is a cure for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, the treatment is a well-educated health care team delivering...

DOD awards pair of Mizzou researchers separate grants totaling nearly $14 million

Mizzou one of only three institutions to receive multiple awardsCredit: University of Missouri The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded...

NIST research sparks new insights on laser welding

Researchers discuss ambitious project to understand the basic principles of laser welding better than ever beforeCredit: Paul Williams/NIST On its...

A better strategy for treating diabetic macular edema in people with good vision

Close monitoring appears to provide results equal to immediate treatment with lower cost and lower riskCredit: John Soares BOSTON -...

Ana Maria Cuervo, M.D., Ph.D., elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Credit: Albert Einstein College of Medicine May 1, 2019--(BRONX, NY)--Ana Maria Cuervo, M.D., Ph.D., cell biologist and internationally recognized expert...

Experimental drug shows promise for genetic form of ALS

PHILADELPHIA - An early stage trial of an investigational therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) suggests that people could tolerate...

New scat study provides clues to puzzling existence of Humboldt martens in Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area