New kidney research sheds light on harms of certain drugs
Credit: Richard Coward Scientists have identified an enzyme that is a "master regulator" of kidney function that if excessively suppressed,...
Study: Lower-carbon diets aren't just good for the planet, they're also healthier
Researchers ranked American diets by the amount of greenhouse gas emissions A new Tulane University study examining the carbon footprint...
New global task force report questions effectiveness of spinal fusion procedures, provides recommendations
Report comes amid aggressive and often misleading marketing by device makers touting procedures as quick fix for pain and disability...
Positive well-being may protect against depression in people with autism
In an Autism Research study of 36 newly employed adults with autism spectrum disorder who were participating in a supported...
Does classification system help with clinical decisions about hip surgery?
Determining which patients can benefit from hip preservation surgery (rather than hip replacement surgery) is challenging, but the American Academy...
Positive self belief key to recovery from shoulder pain
People are more likely to recover from shoulder pain if they have the confidence to carry on doing most things,...
Press registration open for Cognitive Neuroscience Society Meeting in San Francisco
Expanding Opportunities for Cognitive Neuroscience Join us in San Francisco to explore the nature of how we think! Press registration...
Do economic conditions affect pregnancy outcomes?
Economic downturn during early pregnancy was linked with modest increases in preterm birth in a Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology analysis....
Study reveals bias in children even before they reach kindergarten
In a Developmental Science study of preschool-aged children, implicit and explicit evaluations of Black boys were less positive than evaluations...
3D printing may help treat osteoarthritis
In a Journal of Orthopaedic Research study, scientists used 3D printing to repair bone in the joints of mini-pigs, an...
Overprescribing of antidepressant medications may be common in elderly patients
In a Pharmacology Research & Perspectives study of individuals living in Olmsted County, Minnesota from 2005-2012, potential overprescribing of antidepressant...
Study uncovers ethnic differences in cognition and age in people diagnosed with dementia
In an International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry study of individuals diagnosed with dementia in the United Kingdom, people from minority...
Analysis examines migraine's link to higher stroke risk
Migraine with aura was associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study, but...
Free lung cancer screening program builds valuable relationships with patients
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University Augusta, Ga. (Jan. 24, 2019) - A free, simple screening for lung cancer...
Follow-up phone calls by pharmacists help patients after hospital discharge
A new British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology study illustrates the benefits of having clinical pharmacists follow up, by telephone, with...
Zinc deficiency may play a role in high blood pressure
Link found between zinc, blood pressure and kidney sodium transporter in mouse study Rockville, Md. (January 24, 2019)--Lower-than-normal zinc levels...
Stowaway fungi hitch a ride with birds to be with their plant partners
Credit: New Phytologist For the first time, scientists have shown that fungal hitchhikers use birds to colonize new territories with...
Are tattoos linked with individuals' health and risky behaviors?
Credit: International Journal of Dermatology In a survey-based study published in the International Journal of Dermatology, having tattoos was not...
Worms can process rice straw, scientists discover
A team of scientists from MSMU discovered that earthworms efficiently process rice straw and enrich the soil with organic matter...
Study: Natural disaster affects children's schooling years later
The social disruption that results from natural disasters often interrupts children's schooling. However, we know little about how children's learning...
