Health

June 25, 2026

Copper catalyst distinguishing two different carbonyl compounds — synthesis of 1,2-diols

Credit: Kanazawa University 1,2-Diols*1) are common scaffolds in many pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and natural products. The most direct method of synthesis...

The cancer-causing contaminant in everyday food

And what can be done about itCredit: World Scientific Acrylamide is described as 'extremely hazardous' and 'probably carcinogenic to humans'....

Creating more potent cancer therapy using ‘theranostics’

The therapy plus diagnostics -- theranostics -- a City of Hope scientist and his peers developed has the potential to...

SDSU study looks to limit secondhand smoke in homes with children

A San Diego State University study found some parents who smoke at home can be nudged outdoors with a combination...

A silver lining like no other

Self-sterilizing microneedles revolutionizing vaccination and drug deliveryCredit: University of South Australia Vaccinations are the world's frontline defence against infectious diseases...

Life-threatening birth complication rate increasing across US racial, ethnic groups

NIH-funded analysis suggests need for more research to identify causes WHAT: Racial and ethnic disparities in severe maternal morbidity--life-threatening maternal...

NEHI recommends action on adoption of next generation therapies in Massachusetts

Credit: NEHI March 5, 2019, BOSTON--NEHI (The Network for Excellence in Health Innovation) released a white paper today recommending that...

FAU receives $3 million grant for dementia prevention initiative

Credit: Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic University By 2050 about 16 million Americans and 60 million people worldwide will be affected...

Could genetic breakthrough finally help take the sting out of mouth ulcers?

Scientists identify genes associated with mouth ulcers A large breakthrough has been made in the genetic understanding of mouth ulcers...

Small brains, big picture: Study unveils C. elegans’ microscopic mysteries

Researchers discover how brain cells in the microscopic worm, C. elegans send electrical signalsCredit: OIST It's the small pieces that...

HIV prevention study finds universal ‘test and treat’ approach can reduce new infections

NIH-sponsored trial suggests home-based HIV testing and referral to care works at population levelCredit: Kim Cloete New HIV infections declined...

TIGER mouse debuts as model for neurological ailments

Credit: David Feliciano / Victoria Neckles CLEMSON, South Carolina - New research published today in Scientific Reports has devised a...

Kidney disease killer vulnerable to targeted nano therapy

CLEMSON, South Carolina -- By loading a chelation drug into a nano-sized homing device, researchers at Clemson University have reversed...

Should patients be considered consumers?

There is broad support for building health care systems that are patient centered, seen as a means of improving health...

Bundle payment model analysis of emerging breast cancer screening

Bundled payments have been touted as mechanisms to optimize quality and costs. A prior feasibility study evaluating bundled payments for...

Study: Landlord disclosure of bedbugs cuts infestations, creates long-term savings

Credit: Photo by Stephen Ausmus, USDA Agricultural Research Service. AMES, Iowa - Policies requiring landlords to disclose a rental unit's...

Research provides insight on survivability of rare Wyoming plant

Credit: Greg Nickerson A rare plant found only at two sites in central Wyoming has persisted, in part, because it...

Renal reabsorption in living devices

3D bioprinted, vascularized proximal tubules mimic the human kidney's reabsorption functionsCredit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University (CAMBRIDGE, Mass.) -- Every...

Dental fillings could last twice as long

New material could mean fewer trips to the dentist's office, OHSU scientist reportCredit: OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff A compound used to make...

How celastrol sensitizes brains to leptin, curbing hunger and obesity