Health

July 2, 2026

Study finds differences in storefront tobacco advertising by product type

April 24, 2019 -- In response to U.S. restrictions on where tobacco companies are allowed to advertise their products, the...

Perfume makers seek natural, sustainable scents

In 1921, perfumer Ernest Beaux discovered that adding synthetic aldehydes to natural rose and jasmine scents produced just the right...

Treatment, spending on outpatient care for depression in US

Bottom Line: Researchers analyzed national survey data on the use of health services and spending to examine trends in the...

Time-restricted eating shows benefits for blood glucose

By restricting the time period during which they could eat, researchers have seen promising results for controlling blood glucose levels...

Air pollution poses risks for childhood cancer survivors

Credit: Huntsman Cancer Institute SALT LAKE CITY - Poor air quality days significantly increase the risk of hospitalizations for respiratory...

LSHTM awarded £7 million to help improve the health of disabled people in LMICs

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is to lead a major new project that aims to reveal...

A new clue in the mystery of ALS, frontotemporal dementia

A special focus on rogue proteins may hold future promise in stopping the progression of nerve cell destruction in people...

New discovery in how mammals sense the cold could lead to new pain relief drugs

Peer reviewed, Experimental analysis, Animals Researchers at UCL have shown for the first time that mammals detect different intensities of...

Disorders of sexual development may be more common in newborns than previously thought

Researchers find lower birth weight is associated with ambiguous genitalia in males WASHINGTON--Ambiguous genitalia in newborns may be more common...

Chinese-UK project reveals ancient secrets of medicinal mint

Credit: Botanikfoto, Royalty Free Image The precious chemistry of a plant used for 2000 years in traditional Chinese medicine has...

Can we solve the riddle of the coral reef halos?

Credit: Copyright: CNES/Airbus; DigitalGlobe. Coral reefs worldwide are threatened by a variety of human impacts. Fishing is among the most...

Reducing care needs of teens with substance-abuse disorders

Kaiser Permanente researchers find long-term benefits for patients and health organizations that employ screenings, interventions, and referrals Kaiser Permanente researchers...

Smelling with your tongue

Identification of functional olfactory receptors in human taste cells opens doors to new approaches to modify food flavorCredit: Monell Center...

Microbial contaminants found in popular e-cigarettes

Popular electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) products sold in the U.S. were contaminated with bacterial and fungal toxins, according to new research...

Genetic testing in women diagnosed with breast cancer decreases cost of care nationwide

Credit: Genomic Health WASHINGTON -- A new study suggests that Oncotype DX-guided treatment could reduce the cost for the first year...

Low mobility predicts hospital readmission in older heart attack patients

Close to 20% of elderly adults who have suffered a heart attack will be readmitted to the hospital within 30...

Seven seconds of Spiderman viewing yields a 20% phobia symptom reduction

As the Marvel Avenger Endgame premieres in movie theaters this week, Israeli researchers are revealing that exposure to Spiderman and...

Information technology can support antimicrobial stewardship programs

SHEA white paper outlines the role of EHR and 'add on' clinical decision support NEW YORK (April 23, 2019) --...

Wiley’s new premier open research next journals now open for article submissions

HOBOKEN, N.J.--April 23, 2019--John Wiley and Sons Inc., (NYSE: JW-A) (NYSE: JW-B) is now inviting original research articles for two...

Girls and boys on autism spectrum tell stories differently, could explain ‘missed diagnosis’ in girls