Animal study suggests common diabetes drug may also help with nicotine withdrawal
In a mouse study, a drug that has helped millions of people around the world manage their diabetes might also ...
Eating less enables lemurs to live longer
Chronic caloric restriction consists in eating a reduced but balanced diet from early adult life onward. Previous research, into macaques ...
Prehistoric reptile pregnant with octuplets
Credit: (c) Nobumichi Tamura Palaeontologists have discovered part of the skeleton of a 180 million-year-old pregnant ichthyosaur with the remains ...
Analysis challenges link between pain medications and inflammatory bowel disease
Contrary to generally accepted belief, a recent review and analysis of published studies did not reveal a consistent association between ...
Certain medications for chronic inflammatory diseases appear safe during pregnancy
Anti-tumor necrosis factor medications (anti-TNFs) are effective in controlling chronic inflammatory diseases, but some physicians recommend that their patients discontinue ...
Breast cancer detected in transmen undergoing mastectomy
The number of transmen seeking gender-confirming surgery has risen in the past decade. In a paper published in the British ...
Study examines how social support affects mental health after a natural disaster
A new Journal of Traumatic Stress study found that social support may have helped alleviate depressive symptoms for displaced and ...
Web-based decision aid may help with breast reconstruction decisions following mastectomy
A new Psycho-Oncology study indicates that a free web-based decision aid that helps women with breast cancer make decisions regarding ...
Urinary incontinence may have negative effects on sexual health
In a new BJU International study, women with urinary incontinence reported declines in sexual activity and arousal over the last ...
Web-based program may help address underage drinking
A new study supports the use of a brief, web-based program alone and in combination with a parent campaign for ...
Nemours study highlights psychological and social barriers to treating childhood obesity
WILMINGTON, Del. (April 5, 2018) - Children whose families have elevated psychological and social risks, including child behavior problems, parent ...
Allina study shows patients with very small breast tumors may forgo lymph node biopsies
How to treat patients who have microinvasive breast cancer - tumors that are 1 mm or less in size (the ...
Women who believe their sex drive changes can better cope with low libido
Women who believe that their sex drive will change over time are better able to handle difficulties with sexual desire, ...
Experts propose method to monitor ocean health
It's important to closely monitor how climate change and our increasing use of the oceans are affecting important marine resources ...
Researchers provide potential explanation for declines in brown bear populations
Animals may fall into what are called evolutionary and ecological traps when they make poor decisions using seemingly reliable environmental ...
Young Investigator Award talks at ASBMB Annual Meeting, April 22, San Diego
BETHESDA, Md., April 5, 2018 -- The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will hold its annual meeting April ...
The relevance of GABA for diabetes is highlighted in two new studies
Dynamic interactions between the nervous system, hormones and the immune system are normally on-going but in diabetes the balance is ...
New underwater geolocation technique takes cues from nature
Credit: Marshall laboratory / The University of Queensland Marine animals such as mantis shrimp and squid have inspired a new ...
Freezing breakthrough offers hope for African wild dogs
James Cook University researchers in Australia have helped develop a new way to save endangered African wild dogs. Dr Damien ...
Dance aids healthier aging
Credit: Photo: Ali Cameron. Queensland Ballet and QUT today released the results of a joint project examining the health and ...
