Health
Why lack of sleep is bad for your heart
Study finds short-sleepers have lower levels of gene-regulating microRNA In recent years, numerous studies have shown that people who don't...
Algorithm steers catheters to the right spot to treat atrial fibrillation
Technology doesn't require special cathters or 3D maps of the heartCredit: Florida Atlantic University Patients with atrial fibrillation or AFib...
Toward zero hunger: More food or a smarter food system?
ANN ARBOR--When thinking about ways to end global hunger, many scholars focus too narrowly on increasing crop yields while overlooking...
CBD clinical trial results on seizure frequency in dogs ‘encouraging’
Credit: John Eisele/Colorado State University Promising and exciting. Those are the words used by Dr. Stephanie McGrath to describe findings...
A better understanding of the von Willebrand Factor’s A2 domain
Credit: Professors Xiaohui (Frank) Zhang, Alparslan Oztekin, Xuanhong Cheng and Edmund Webb III of Lehigh University Under normal, healthy circulatory...
What’s the right amount of ‘zapping’ in epilepsy laser surgery?
A multicenter trial of minimally invasive laser surgery to treat epileptic seizures reveals approaches for better seizure control with fewer...
Road to cell death mapped in the Alzheimer’s brain
Newly identified mechanisms offer novel avenues for targeted therapeutic developmentCredit: Courtesy of Van Andel Research Institute GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (May...
Head injury effects halted by xenon gas, finds first ever life-long study in mice
TBI is the leading cause of death and disability in people under 45 in developed countries. The primary injury, caused...
Scientists explore connection between aging fat and Alzheimer’s
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (May 21, 2019) - Scientists want to know whether our aging...
Global agreement reached on standards for clinical trials in children with MS
(New York, NY) - The International Pediatric MS Study Group (IPMSSG) has released updated standards for clinical trials involving children...
Dead cells disrupt how immune cells respond to wounds and patrol for infection
Credit: Dr Iwan Evans, University of Sheffield Immune cells prioritise the clearance of dead cells overriding their normal migration to...
CBD reduces craving and anxiety in people with heroin use disorder
Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced cue-induced craving and anxiety in individuals with a history of heroin abuse, suggesting a potential role for...
Clinical trial examines use of targeted proton radiation in early stage breast cancer
Credit: Colleen Kelley CINCINNATI--Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are looking to enroll participants in a clinical trial, only being...
Rocky mountain spotted fever risks examined
First comprehensive study in Mexicali, MX looks at disease spreadCredit: Janet Foley/UC Davis In Mexicali, Mexico, an uncontrolled epidemic of...
Free-standing emergency departments in Texas’ big cities are not reducing congestion at hospitals
HOUSTON -- (May 20, 2019) - Free-standing emergency departments (EDs) in Texas' largest cities have not alleviated emergency room congestion...
Overweight adolescents are as likely to develop heart disorders as obese adolescents
Brazilian researchers arrived at this conclusion after conducting cardiovascular fitness tests with boys and girls aged 10-17; the results were...
Feds fund creation of headset for high-speed brain link
Rice-led project aims to transfer visual perceptions from the sighted to the blindCredit: J. Robinson/Rice University A Rice University-led team...
Why do women military vets avoid using VA benefits?
Research by UMass Amherst epidemiologist pinpoints factors of health care quality, accessibility and comfortCredit: UMass Amherst Many women military veterans...
MedStar Franklin Square to offer new treatment option for qualified emphysema patients
Revolutionary lung valve is first FDA-approved breathing aid without major surgeryCredit: Pulmonx The Angelos Center for Lung Disease at MedStar...
Progress in family planning in Africa accelerating
Analysis in eight countries suggests trends advancing more quickly than previously thought, with married women the biggest users A new...
