Health

Researchers engineer human tissue model of CPVT, the No. 1 cause of sudden cardiac death in youth, and reverse CPVT...

Research program aimed at diversity brings young scientists to MCG through July 30, 2019

A program aimed at increasing the diversity of young scientists is being hosted for the seventh year at the Medical...

Undocumented Latina immigrants face PTSD at four times the national rate, new study finds

George Mason University study found symptoms varied by occupation and were not reduced with longer stays in the United StatesCredit:...

Study: Rugby-style tackling may have lower force of impact than football-style tackling

The style of tackling used in rugby may be associated with a lower force of impact than the style used...

University of Guelph researchers track how cats’ weights change over time

Credit: University of Guelph Are cats getting fatter? Until now, pet owners and veterinarians didn't know for sure. Now University...

Insurance linked to hospitals’ decision to transfer kids with mental health emergencies

A national study finds children without insurance who seek treatment for a mental health disorder in the emergency department (ED)...

Novel therapy administered after TBI prevents brain damage

Treated mice had no seizures, which are common after brain traumaCredit: Mark S. Shapiro, Ph.D., UT Health San Antonio An...

Treating stroke patients just 15 minutes earlier can save lives

UCLA-led study also finds that busier hospitals provide better stroke care Initiating stroke treatment just 15 minutes faster can save...

What to call someone who uses heroin?

First-ever study to ask people who use heroin what they want to be called finds 'people first' language often best,...

Pitt receives $6 million to develop hub for vision restoration research

PITTSBURGH, July 16, 2019 - The University of Pittsburgh received a $6 million grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation...

Micro-ribonucleic acid in milk:Health risk very unlikely

BfR Opinion No 020/2019 of 29 Mai 2019 One type is micro-RNA (miRNA), and its job is to regulate numerous...

Prescribed opioids associated with overdose risk for family members without prescriptions

Case control study finds nearly threefold increase in overdose rates for those on same health insurance plan as person with...

Risk and progression of Alzheimer’s disease differ by sex

The abnormal accumulation of proteins in the brain is a biological marker for Alzheimer's disease, but the ways in which...

Health impairment through carbofuran in red chili unlikely

BfR Opinion No 015/2019 of April 24, 2019 Carbofuran is a plant protection product which can be used against certain...

Plant protection products: More clarity about residues in food