Health

June 25, 2026

Diet during development affects mating habits, insect study shows

An animal's choice of mate can be influenced by its diet as it reaches sexual maturity, research has shown. The...

What happens in the bodies of ALS patients?

Scientists from TU Dresden find ways to reduce the number of dying neurons and search for therapeutic approaches to treat...

Tel Aviv University scientists print first 3D heart using patient’s biological materials

NTU Singapore scientists invent handheld device for quick monitoring of drinking water quality

Device inspired by human body's metal sensing mechanismCredit: NTU Singapore Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed...

Cell-type specific mechanism for formation and retrieval of cocaine-associated memories

Credit: Kanazawa University The environmental context in which addicts experience the rewarding effects of cocaine can readily elicit cocaine-associated memories....

Sniffing pleasant odors may decrease cigarette craving

Novel strategy could be useful component of comprehensive smoking cessation plan, study says WASHINGTON -- Smokers who are trying to...

Turning silenced cancer genes back into fighters

Targeting protein known as UHRF1 may shrink tumors by restoring aberrant gene regulation in cancer cellsCredit: Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer...

90 percent of teens killed by an intimate partner are girls

Study in JAMA Pediatrics looks at intimate partner violence among teens Intimate partner homicide among teens does occur and 90...

Crohn’s disease research set to benefit from £1.8m funding boost

An international philanthropic trust has awarded significant funding to aid scientists' understanding of the currently incurable condition known as Crohn's...

Developing a vaccine against Nipah virus

PHILADELPHIA -- Nipah virus is a type of RNA virus transmitted from animals to humans. The infection causes severe respiratory...

FDA added sugar label could be a cost-effective way to improve health, generate savings

Model estimates prevention of nearly 1 million cases of cardiometabolic disease, billions of dollars in savings in first 20 years...

Labeling added sugars content on packaged foods and beverages could lower heart disease/diabetes risk and cut healthcare costs

DALLAS, April 15, 2019 -- A label showing added sugars content on all packaged foods and sugary drinks could have...

National poll: Most parents concerned about safety of teens using ride-sharing services

1 in 8 parents say their minor-aged teen has used a rideshare service despite rules banning it; top parent concerns...

Late breaking clinical trial data at ISN World Congress of Nephrology

3 internationally significant presentations will impact kidney disease treatment Melbourne, April 15, 2019 - Three internationally significant presentations at the...

Cognitive functioning does not predict weight-loss outcome for adolescents

Adolescents with cognitive impairments and intellectual disabilities have similar weight-loss trajectories to peers after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy WASHINGTON--(April 15, 2019)...

This gene could play a major role in reducing brain swelling after stroke

USC study suggests a dose of the TRIM9 gene could decrease damage in stroke, concussion, encephalitis Could a medication someday...

Applying hand rub with three steps for 15 seconds as effective at reducing bacteria as WHO-recommended 6 steps for 30 seconds

A shortened 15-second application time and a simpler three-step technique for use of alcohol-based hand rub is as effective in...

Study finds low hand hygiene compliance on ICUs

18-site US study finds healthcare workers less likely to clean their hands when moving from dirtier to cleaner tasks, increasing...

National handwashing campaign reduces incidence of Staphylococcus aureus infection in Australia’s hospitals

Since its implementation in 2009, the National Australian Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI) has seen significant, sustained improvements in hand hygiene...

Staying in a hotel during travel to tropical regions is associated with contracting drug-resistant bacteria, with younger travelers aged 20-30 years at highest risk