Health
Algae could prevent limb amputation
Researchers develop new algae-based treatment which could reduce the need of leg amputation in people with severely limited blood flow...
Levels of autism in China similar to the West, joint Chinese-UK study shows
The first large-scale study of autism in China has revealed that around one in a hundred people in the country...
How our body ‘listens’ to vibrations
UNIGE researchers show that, for the brain, sounds and vibrations are ultimately quite similar; this would explain why vibrations are...
Psychology may help explain why male and female serial killers differ
Male and female serial killers tend to choose their victims and commit their crimes in different ways, which may be...
Pollutants, pathogens could team up to make us sick
Many people view pollutants and pathogens as separate causes of illness. However, recent research indicates that the two can interact,...
Active substance from plant slows down aggressive eye cancer
Researchers at the Universities of Magdeburg and Bonn are testing a substance from the leaves of the coralberryCredit: Photo: Volker...
Early discharge after lung surgery benefits patients without raising readmission risk
PHILADELPHIA -- When hospitals implement programs to optimize patients' recovery from surgery, healthcare costs fall and patients show improved outcomes....
FDA approves ZULRESSO (brexanolone) injection for postpartum depression
ZULRESSO, developed by Sage Therapeutics, is the first and only treatment specifically indicated to treat postpartum depression in women; UNC...
Baby step towards breath-testing for gut disorders
Trials to analyze digestion enzyme in children's breathCredit: Flinders University Small children may one day avoid invasive, painful and often...
Human microbiome metabolites tip the scale in intestinal E. coli infections
Human Organ Chips uncover human microbiome metabolites that enhance colon injury by enterohemorrhagic E. coli in human-mouse comparative studyCredit: Wyss...
Preventing elderly falls through low-cost community events
Credit: Marcus Quigmire BURLINGTON, VT - Accidental falls are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults in...
Study: Protein linked to cancer growth drives deadly lung disease
Discovery in laboratory mice suggests possible role for anti-cancer drugs in treating pulmonary fibrosisCredit: Cedars-Sinai LOS ANGELES (March 20, 2019)...
Is anxiety in childhood and adolescence linked to later alcohol use disorders?
In an Addiction analysis of relevant published studies, investigators found some evidence for a positive association between anxiety during childhood...
Disease burden in osteoarthritis is similar to rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) has traditionally been viewed as a highly prevalent but milder condition when compared with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and...
Does alcohol consumption have an effect on arthritis?
Several previous studies have demonstrated that moderate alcohol consumption is linked with less severe disease and better quality of life...
Skin diseases are more common than we think
Skin diseases are ranked as the fourth most common cause of human illness, but many affected people do not consult...
Research examines complications during birth and link to later social anxiety in children
A new study published in Infant and Child Development indicates that complications during birth may increase the risk that children...
Infections linked with an increased risk of developing Sjögren’s syndrome
Individuals with a history of infection had a two-fold increased risk of developing Sjögren's syndrome in a Journal of Internal...
Exercise program provides multiple benefits to nursing home residents
In a Journal of the American Geriatrics Society study of residents at nursing homes, those who participated in a six-month...
Study examines how high altitude affects memory
Oxygen is essential for maintaining normal human brain function, and living at high altitudes can lead to deficits in cognition...
