Health
Most women use vaginal ring for HIV prevention in open-label study
NIH-supported research explored tool to expand HIV prevention choices for womenCredit: Andrew Loxley, courtesy of the International Partnership for Microbicides...
Hit your head, lose your sense of smell
It's long been known that people who suffer a major concussion can lose their sense of smell temporarily and also...
Researchers map protein-gene interactions involved in Alzheimer’s disease
By doing so, UC San Diego scientists hope to create a framework for identifying the molecular mechanisms of the condition...
E. coli superbug strains can persist in healthy women’s guts
Even without symptoms or antibiotic use, these virulent and multi-drug resistant strains are carried in the gut for long timeCredit:...
University of Guelph researchers unlock access to pain relief potential of cannabis
Credit: University of Guelph University of Guelph researchers are the first to uncover how the cannabis plant creates important pain-relieving...
MicroRNAs from human fat cells can impair macrophage ability to eliminate cholesterol
Fat isn't just tissue; it's a metabolic organ capable of communicating with various cell typesCredit: "Cholesterol efflux alterations in adolescent...
Federal government taps Saint Louis U. to improve care for Missouri’s older adults
Credit: SLU File Photo A $3.75 million federal grant to Saint Louis University (SLU) builds upon its 30-year legacy of...
Slower walking speed may predict future mobility problems
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society research summary Being able to walk outside for several blocks at a leisurely pace...
ACC Latin America conference highlights CV research, practice in the region
Research to be presented on smartphone use and obesity, heart disease and pregnancy, and Zika The American College of Cardiology...
Survey finds physicians struggle with their own self-care
National poll suggests physicians' lack of time and being tired as common barriers to self-care Despite believing that self-care is...
PCORI Board approves $2.3 million to support implementation of results from PCORI-funded research
Projects focus on lung cancer screening and therapy for adolescent traumatic brain injury WASHINGTON, DC -- The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute...
Scholars weigh in on new ideas about autism
Authors of provocative paper about social engagement reply to commentariesCredit: Nick Gonzales A new paper that challenges widely held ideas...
Wavelength-encoded laser particles for massively multiplexed cell tagging
A new study, "Wavelength-encoded laser particles for massively multiplexed cell tagging," by scientists in the Wellman Center for Photomedicine has...
Survey finds patients want more guidance from physicians on self-care
National poll finds barriers and disconnects in perceptions about health and well-being WASHINGTON (July 23, 2019) - Physicians and consumers...
Researchers get a handle on how to control blood sugar after stroke
NIH-funded study points to standard treatment of blood sugar levels Hyperglycemia, or high levels of glucose, is common in patients...
‘Legacy’ mercury pollution still a problem in New Jersey meadowlands waters
Rutgers-led study shows the impact of decades-old upstream contaminationCredit: John Reinfelder/Rutgers University-New Brunswick "Legacy" mercury pollution from decades ago and...
In the shoes of a robot: The future approaches
A study demonstrates that embodiment into a robot makes people empathize with robots as if they were friends. Francesco Pavani...
Alzheimer’s Association awards Longeveron $3 million grant for innovative clinical trial
Multinational retailer gives additional support to Alzheimer's care, support and researchCredit: Alzheimer's Association CHICAGO, July 23, 2019 - The Alzheimer's...
Study quantifies smoking’s strong link to peripheral artery disease
Elevated risk of this common arterial disease lasts 30 years after quitting smoking A new study led by researchers at...
‘Kneeding’ a break: First evidence ACL injuries an overuse failure
Repetitive knee stress and lack of rest are major causes of ACL failure according to new research. The peak age...
