Normal eye dominance is not necessary for restoring visual acuity in amblyopia
Credit: University of Louisville LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Amblyopia, commonly known as "lazy eye," is a visual disorder common in children....
In a hole in a tunicate there lived a hobbit: New shrimp species named after Bilbo Baggins
Credit: Franz Anthony Two new species of tiny symbiotic shrimps are described, illustrated and named by biology student at Leiden...
Individual ‘names’ reveal complex relationships in male bottlenose dolphins
Credit: Stephanie King, Dolphin Alliance Project Male bottlenose dolphins retain their individual "names" well into adulthood. Similar to humans, this...
Structural protein found essential to X chromosome inactivation
A Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) research team has identified the essential role of a structural protein in the silencing of...
Tonsil and adenoid removal associated with respiratory, allergic and infectious disease
Tonsil and adenoid removal associated with long-term risks of respiratory, allergic and infectious diseases Removing tonsils and adenoids in childhood...
Sleep problems in Parkinson’s disease: Can we fix them?
A team of researchers at VIB and KU Leuven has uncovered why people with a hereditary form of Parkinson's disease...
UNC Lineberger among national leaders endorsing goal of eliminating HPV-related cancers
Credit: University of North Carolina Calling human papillomavirus-related cancers a significant public health problem, the directors of the 70 National...
Research team to study opioid prescription use post c-section and hysterectomy
Each year, approximately 1.8 million women will have a cesarean delivery or hysterectomy. While opioids are the mainstay treatment for...
Teen pregnancy and birth rates at an all time low in Minn., UMN Medical School report shows
Minneapolis/St. Paul (June 7, 2018) - Pregnancy and birth rates continue to decline for 15-19-year-olds in Minnesota, with rates decreasing...
Mom’s voice may help babies sleep better in the NICU
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Babies who spend their first days or weeks of life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit...
Widespread uranium contamination found in India’s groundwater
DURHAM, N.C. - A new Duke University-led study has found widespread uranium contamination in groundwater from aquifers in 16 Indian...
Football training in school greatly improves girls’ fitness and health
Credit: The Faroese Football Association Schoolgirls can achieve lower blood pressure, stronger muscles, better balance and improved jumping performance if...
Are you really into me?
Credit: University of Rochester Communications/Michael Osadciw According to a new study, those who feel greater certainty that a prospective romantic...
Systemic racism needs more examination related to health, says UofL researcher
Credit: UofL Although the discipline of public health has recently recognized racism as a social determinant of health, little research...
Sustained use of opioids before spine surgery increases risk of continued use after surgery
June 7, 2018 - Patients who take prescription opioids for a longer period before spinal surgery are more likely to...
International agreement that human-relevant research is needed to enhance drug discovery
Credit: Troy Seidle HSI Washington DC (June 7, 2018) - The average pre-approval cost of research and development for a...
UMSOM researchers find that silent carriers of malaria are unlikely to develop the disease
In regions where malaria illness is widespread, it is common to find many individuals who are infected with malaria parasites...
Unnecessarily difficult: Physical activity resources for adults are loaded with jargon
Credit: Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. - Web page articles and other written materials designed to encourage physical activity are...
USC scientists discover schizophrenia gene roles in brain development
A USC research team identified 150 proteins affecting cell activity and brain development that contribute to mental disorders, including schizophrenia,...
Cockpit protection (halo) to boost racing driver safety may affect steering accuracy
The cockpit protection system fitted to racing cars, known as halo, may affect the driver's head position and motion, possibly...
