Health

June 25, 2026

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...

Are there Zika reservoirs in the Americas?

Researchers first needed to know if virus could be detected in fecesCredit: Courtesy Krista Milich Most emerging infectious diseases affecting...

UTSA psychologist helps train first responders on the front line of the opioid crisis

James Bray, professor and chair of the UTSA Department of Psychology, is working on a research project with agencies in...

How attention helps the brain perceive an object

Salk scientists find that attention cuts through brain 'noise' that impairs visual perception LA JOLLA--(March 19, 2019) It's easy to...

Sleep problems during pregnancy affect glucose, may increase risk of childhood obesity

Study shows that the severity of sleep apnea in pregnant women is related to higher glycemic patterns AURORA, Colo. -...

Former inmates need social supports to maintain mental health, Rutgers study says

Incarcerated men of color are especially susceptible to weakened social support systems and untreated mental health conditions Men released from...

Trigger warnings do little to reduce people’s distress, research shows

Trigger warnings that alert people to potentially sensitive content are increasingly popular, especially on college campuses, but research suggests that...

Precision oncology insights revealed for colorectal cancer

Next-generation sequencing of tumor DNA from patients with colorectal cancer revealed genetic alterations that were linked to different survival and...

Study finds natural selection favors cheaters

UC Riverside research focused on interaction between nitrogen-fixing bacteria and their hostsCredit: Sachs lab, UC Riverside Mutualisms, which are interactions...

National award for major scientific study of wound care dressings