Health
Food packaging claims mislead consumers with ideas of health
Research finds four distinct ways that food brands claim to be 'healthy' and how those types of claims influence consumers'...
The new ‘runner’s high’? MJ users often mix weed, workouts
82% of cannabis users say they partake before, after exercise Eight out of 10 marijuana users in states where cannabis...
Anti-stress brain chemical is related to PTSD resilience after trauma
Relationship between nociceptin receptor and less severe PTSD symptoms has implications for treatment, according to a new study in Biological...
Possible link between autism and antidepressants use during pregnancy
Credit: Duke-NUS Medical School An international team led by Duke-NUS Medical School has found a potential link between autistic-like behaviour...
Put down the protein shake: Variety of protein better for health
Popular protein great for increasing muscle mass, but could reduce your life-span -- researchers say to vary protein intake Amino...
Watchful waiting reasonable for patients with diabetic macular edema and good vision
NIH-funded clinical trial finds starting treatment prior to vision loss unnecessary for most people; close monitoring essentialCredit: Brooksie Beard People...
Only some people get one health benefit from social support
People with low self-esteem miss out, study finds COLUMBUS, Ohio - Scientists have long known that the support of friends...
Study links exam stress with junk food cravings, snacking, and eating less fruit and veg
Increased stress during university examinations is associated with eating a poorer quality diet including less fruit and vegetables and more...
Your genetic make-up has little impact on your dental health, new study finds
A new study has found genetic makeup does not predispose people to tooth decay, however the research did find that...
EGLN inhibitor protects normal tissue and enables RT in mouse model of pancreatic cancer
Bottom Line: Administration of the EGLN inhibitor FG-4592 prior to ablative radiotherapy provided protection against fatal gastrointestinal bleeding and improved...
Test allows doctors to determine most effective treatment for women with breast cancer
A breast cancer test has been found that helps doctors make treatment decisions for some breast cancer patients, following research...
Readmission penalties for safety net hospitals drop under new rules
Credit: UTSW DALLAS - April 29, 2019 - Readmission penalties against hospitals providing care to socioeconomically disadvantaged patients have dropped...
Science, health journalists receive research fellowships from Marine Biological Laboratory
Credit: Tara Haelle WOODS HOLE, Mass. - Twelve journalists have been awarded Logan Science Journalism Fellowships from the Marine Biological...
African-American moms are helicopter parents too, but endgame is survival
Credit: UCF: Karen Norum African-American moms share many traits with helicopter parents, specifically when it comes to being overprotective and...
Infectious Disease Research Center named 2019 Bioscience/Medical Manufacturer of the Year
Colorado State University recognized for innovation and education in bioscience, medicineCredit: CompanyWeek Colorado State University's Infectious Disease Research Center was...
BU receives Massachusetts life sciences capital grant award
Funding will create novel brain imaging techniques and applications (Boston)--Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) today announced that it had...
Oral cancer detection by dentists is significantly on the rise
First-of-its-kind 11-year study shows growing role dental professionals play in early detection of the deadly diseaseCredit: Jeff Comber, University of...
Sensor-based technologies are promising to support independent living for older women
Study reveals active older women prefer wearable sensors over smart home sensors to measure personal activity data collection A study...
The ACR and the Arthritis Foundation present new guidelines offering therapeutic approaches and treatment options for juvenile idiopathic arthritis
ATLANTA - Today, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation (AF), released two guidelines on...
Tumor-selective angiotensin blockers may improve response to cancer immunotherapy
A research team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has found...
