Health
Timing of exercise may be key to successful weight loss
In a study of 375 adults who have successfully maintained weight loss and who engage in moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity,...
Respiratory symptoms predict life expectancy in older adults
New research published in Respirology suggests that some respiratory symptoms may predict an earlier death in older adults. Also, such...
The global prevalence of erectile dysfunction
A review of published studies found that estimates for the global prevalence of erectile dysfunction vary widely, ranging from 3%...
Active sexual life may benefit men with early Parkinson’s disease
New research published in the European Journal of Neurology indicates that an active sexual life is linked with lower disability...
HIV infection may increase heart failure and stroke risk
A Journal of the American Heart Association analysis of information from a large health insurance database reveals that people living...
Obese people outnumber smokers two to one
New figures from Cancer Research UK show that people who are obese now outnumber people who smoke two to one...
Study reveals a short bout of exercise enhances brain function
OHSU research discovers a gene in mice that's activated by brief periods of exercise Most people know that regular exercise...
Yan-Jiang Wang and Xian-Le Bu receive 2019 Alzheimer Award
This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the advancement of AD research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's DiseaseCredit: Department of...
Study suggests genetic testing for young people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
A subset of patients treated for decades for autoimmune disease may have monogenic diabetes that can be treated by pills....
Combat veterans more likely to experience mental health issues in later life
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Military veterans exposed to combat were more likely to exhibit signs of depression and anxiety in later...
Foundational study explores role of diet in diabetes complications
Combination of high levels of dietary cholesterol with specific saturated fats worsened retinal mircovascular damage in preclinical model of diabetesCredit:...
New epidemic forecast model could save precious resources
A study authored by a Texas A&M industrial systems and engineering researcher found that failing to factor in how a...
Pesticide exposure linked to teen depression in agricultural communities
Adolescents exposed to elevated levels of pesticides are at an increased risk of depression, according to a new study led...
Promising approach: Prevent diabetes with intermittent fasting
Credit: David Ausserhofer/DIfE Intermittent fasting is known to improve sensitivity to the blood glucose-lowering hormone insulin and to protect against...
Concussion rates are nearly double what we thought — and summer is prime injury time
(TORONTO, Canada - July 2, 2019) - With concussions seeming more common than ever before, researchers at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute...
IU-connected startup enabling precision medicine for mental health, pain
Credit: Indiana University INDIANAPOLIS -- A new startup company founded on science developed at Indiana University is working to enable...
Study: Brain injury common in domestic violence
Advocates say lasting 'invisible' injuries often go unrecognized COLUMBUS, Ohio - Domestic violence survivors commonly suffer repeated blows to the...
Future Drug Discovery publishes its first issue
Future Science Group (FSG) is pleased to announce the publication of the first issue of its new open access journal,...
Antibiotics weaken flu defenses in the lung
Credit: Andreas Wack, Francis Crick Institute Antibiotics can leave the lung vulnerable to flu viruses, leading to significantly worse infections...
DNA from tooth in Florida man’s foot solves 25-year-old shark bite mystery
Credit: Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- When Jeff Weakley tweezed open a blister-like bulge on his...
