Health

Acute porphyria is a group of uncommon diseases that can cause severe, potentially life-threatening attacks of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting...

Immigrant scientists lead charge in understanding human biology and disease

$250,000 in Vilcek Foundation Prizes awarded to Angelika Amon, Amit Choudhary, Jeanne T. Paz, and Mikhail G. Shapiro The Vilcek...

Aspirin to prevent colon cancer underutilized in high-risk patients

Credit: Florida Atlantic University Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States and...

Could omega-3 fatty acids help prevent miscarriages?

NEW YORK, NY (Feb 7, 2019)--Compounds found in fish oil prevent pregnancy complications, including preterm birth, neonatal death, and stillbirth,...

New study aims to empower teen girls and young women with choices in HIV prevention

Safety and acceptability of dapivirine vaginal ring and oral PrEP being assessed in REACH; researchers enroll first participant at trial...

How a telenovela was adapted for US audiences: With more sex, violence and alcohol

Study finds 'culture of corruption' influencing 'Jane the Virgin'Credit: Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania The Spanish-language...

A simulator allows patients to experiment how their vision will improve before surgery

The new technology, which is about to launched on the market, consists of a lightweight binocular helmetCredit: YAIZA GONZÁLEZ/ CSIC...

Mosaic-like gene deletion and duplication pattern shaping the immune system discovered

The field of genetic sequencing has undergone a dramatic revolution over the past 20 years. In 2001 the first copy...

Folliculin mutations disrupt embryo implantation

Folliculin gene defects are implicated in some forms of infertility, certain cancers and other cell growth disordersCredit: Jennifer Hesson New...

Researchers develop prostate cancer prediction tool that has unmatched accuracy

Current tools used to predict prostate cancer progression are generally subjective in nature, leading to differing interpretations among clinicians New...

High-risk sexually transmitted HPV virus associated with increased CVD risk

Circulation Research Journal Report DALLAS, February 7, 2019 - Infection with high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which have...

More than enough on our plates

Tackling the obesity crisis by shrinking fish and chips A smaller portion of fish and chips has been embraced by...

Cilostazol-combo antiplatelet therapy reduced risk for recurrent stroke

American Stroke Association Late Breaking News Brief - Abstract LB 3, Session MEI Opening Main Event HONOLULU, Feb. 6, 2019...

Intense IV blood sugar control doesn't improve stroke outcomes

American Stroke Association Late Breaking News Brief - Abstract LB 1, Session MEI Opening Main Event HONOLULU, Feb. 6, 2019...

Ambulance nitroglycerin patch to lower blood pressure did not improve stroke outcomes

American Stroke Association Late Breaking News Brief - Abstract LB 2, Session MEI Opening Main Event HONOLULU, Feb. 6, 2019...

In their DNA: Rotator cuff stem cells more likely to develop into fat cells

February 6, 2019 - Why are fat deposits more likely to occur after tears of the shoulder's rotator cuff, compared...

New study examines the way estrogen affects methamphetamine addiction