Health
New study shows hidden genes may underlie autism severity
CU Anschutz researchers link a complex unexamined gene family with autism severity AURORA, Colo. (Feb. 15, 2019) - Scientists at...
OSA patients with excessive daytime sleepiness at greatest risk of cardiovascular disease
Credit: ATS Feb. 15, 2019--Adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who experience excessive sleepiness while awake appear to be at...
Columbia researcher designs data visualization of carbon footprints
The visualization tool, called Carbon Catalogue, breaks down the carbon footprint of a product during its entire life cycleCredit: CoClear...
Study on measles transmission in China have implications for controlling the epidemic worldwide
Catch-up vaccination may be efficient means for controlling epidemics in big cities with large migrant populations February 14, 2019 --...
It doesn't take much for soldiers to feel cared for
Researchers conduct randomized controlled trial of caring textsCredit: UW Medicine A soldier named Jerome Motto received caring letters from home...
Researchers create ultra-lightweight ceramic material that withstands extreme temperatures
UCLA-led team develops highly durable aerogel that could ultimately be an upgrade for insulation on spacecraft UCLA researchers and collaborators...
Men's porn habits could fuel partners' eating disorders, study suggests
Perceived pressure to be thin also a concern, researcher saysCredit: The Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio - A woman whose...
New tool for documenting injuries may provide better evidence for elder abuse cases
Experts develop first standardized framework for clinicians to document physical findings on older patientsCredit: Ricardo Carrasco III LOS ANGELES -...
Antidepressant could stop deadly sepsis, study suggests
Previous FDA approval could fast-track new treatmentCredit: Dan Addison | University Communications An antidepressant drug used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder...
When research participation pays, some people lie, Penn study suggests
Between 10-23 percent of participants in a paid survey about flu vaccination status misled researchers about their eligibility to participate...
Effective self-control strategies involve much more than willpower, research shows
It's mid-February, around the time that most people waver in their commitment to the resolutions they've made for the new...
CUNY SPH awarded grant for environmental and occupational health scholarships
February 14, 2019 - The CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) was awarded a two-year,...
AAAS session: Food and nutrition security
Scientific partnerships and opportunities Leading experts from the field of food and nutrition security will present findings from its recently...
Single word most associated with negative hospital reviews on yelp is 'told'
Findings point to 'poor communication' being key to poor patient experience PHILADELPHIA-- When analyzing reviews of hospitals on Yelp, Penn...
NIH trial to track outcomes of liver transplantation from HIV+ donors to HIV+ recipients
Study follows passage of HOPE Act of 2013, allowing people with HIV to become organ donorsCredit: NIAID The first large-scale...
New study shows more protein and fewer calories help older people lose weight safely
Credit: WFU / Ken Bennett A high-protein, low-calorie diet helps older adults with obesity lose more weight, maintain more muscle...
WeDraw: A new multi-sensory teaching method for math and geometry by using dance and music
Funded by the EU and coordinated by IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, WeDraw produced serious games, where mathematical concepts are associated...
Can we repair the brain? The promise of stem cell technologies for treating parkinson's disease
Despite challenges, new advances in stem cell biology and genetic engineering show potential for better cell replacement therapies, say experts...
Statins could protect against motor neurone disease
High cholesterol has been found to be a possible risk factor for the development of motor neurone disease (MND), according...
'Lack of cleaning' in brain cells is central to Alzheimer's disease
Scientists around the world are still struggling to understand Alzheimer's better in order to be able to treat and potentially...
