Health

February 12, 2026

Protein engineering extends the language of immune cells

Evolution of signaling molecules opens door to new sepsis therapy approachesCredit: Matthias Feige / TUM Small infections can be fatal:...

New CDC study examines effects of smoking status on ART clinical outcomes

Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, January 23, 2019--A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...

What makes the deadly pufferfish so delectable

Credit: Yuan Liu Some people consider pufferfish, also known as fugu, a delicacy because of its unique and exquisite flavor,...

American College of Chest Physicians and Springer Healthcare announce strategic partnership

Healthcare professionals worldwide to benefit from expanded chest medicine educational contentCredit: American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) American College of...

Emergency caesareans put new mothers at higher risk of developing postnatal depression

A new study has revealed first-time mothers who give birth via unplanned caesarean section are 15% more likely to experience...

Smoking linked to higher risk of peripheral artery disease in African-Americans

African-Americans who smoke appear to be at greater risk for peripheral artery disease, or PAD, new research has found. Additionally,...

Mice transmit acquired adaptability to their offspring

Research team at the University of Göttingen investigates neuronal plasticity in rodentsCredit: Siegrid Löwel If mice grow up in a...

£20 million research hub could help African teens achieve their full potential

A long-term initiative championed by the UK Research and Innovation Council (UKRI) could significantly improve the health and life prospects...

Cannabis use disorder: The policy climate matters

Adolescents and young adults living in states with more liberal policies reported higher average rates of past-year cannabis use than...

Identifying factors that influence mercury levels in tuna

Most consumers' exposure to toxic methylmercury occurs when they eat fish. But research just published in the ACS journal Environmental...

Report: Funding for neglected disease research hits record high

UK, Europe and India fuel increase; gaps remain Geneva, 23 January 2019 - Funding for neglected disease R&D in 2017...

Cigarette smoking associated with increased risk of peripheral artery disease in African-Americans

Journal of the American Heart Association Report DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2018 -- African Americans who smoke cigarettes are more likely...

Greater access to information reduces unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions

A new study in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy suggests that providing more information about how doctors prescribe drugs could...

Top US institutions win global competition in cancer research

The U.S. will lead three new global research projects, tackling some of the biggest challenges in cancer research, it was...

Heating up cold tumors

Ludwig researchers discover possible way to make resistant melanomas susceptible to immunotherapyCredit: Ludwig Cancer Research NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2019--A...

Early detection of prediabetes can reduce risk of developing cardiovascular disease

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - Jan. 23, 2019 - A diagnosis of prediabetes should be a warning for people to make lifestyle...

Annals of Family Medicine media tip sheet

January/February 2019 Children's Respiratory Symptoms Can Last Up to Three Weeks Symptoms of children's respiratory tract infections, including runny nose,...

UMass Amherst materials chemists tap body heat to power 'smart garments'

UMass Amherst materials chemists have developed a fabric that can harvest body heat to power small wearable microelectronics such as...

Study offers promise for preventing necrotizing enterocolitis in preemies

Preventing inflammatory white blood cell infiltration in the intestine decreases development of necrotizing enterocolitis in animal model Researchers at Stanley...

Youth with disabilities have increased risk for technology-involved peer harassment