Health
University of Birmingham develops sight-saving treatment for eye infection or trauma
Scientists at the University of Birmingham have developed a novel eye drop that rapidly reduces sight-threatening scarring to the surface...
College binge drinkers are posting while drunk, 'addicted' to social media
PISCATAWAY, NJ - College students who binge drink are frequently posting on social media while intoxicated and show signs of...
Flint inspires national nutrition prescription program in US Farm Bill
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- A Flint nutrition prescription program, where fruits and vegetables are prescribed to young patients by their...
Study from Indiana University aims to better understand repetitive head impacts in sports
Credit: Photo provided by Indiana University BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- A new study by Indiana University researchers has found that eyeball...
Two outstanding scientists recognized for transformative Lupus research projects
NEW YORK, NY. December 20 -- The Lupus Research Alliance is proud to announce the 2018 recipients of the Dr....
Hold the fries! How calorie content makes you rethink food choices
Credit: Photo courtesy of Pixabay https://pixabay.com/en/beef-bread-bun-burger-cheese-1239198/ Seeing pictures of food with calorie information not only makes food less appetizing but...
Studies examine pediatric services in US emergency departments
Surveys document presence of pediatric areas in EDs and use of telemedicine for pediatric emergency care; intervention increases the presence...
ACA ruling risks future stability of care as we age, AGS
Credit: (C) 2018, American Geriatrics Society As it has since 2016, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) again expressed concern for...
Urine drug testing may be important in early phases of addiction treatment
A new study performed by Boston Medical Center (BMC) and faculty at the Boston University School of Medicine shows that...
Cancer's metabolism subject of trailblazing study
ITHACA, N.Y. - No matter what form cancer takes in the body, it starts at the cellular level and grows...
Queen's develops new eye tests that could help patients and reduce burden on NHS
First time at home eye test is trialled in UK Innovative tests involve new apple tests ("apps") that run on...
New pathways for implementing universal suicide risk screening in healthcare settings
Model could help hospitals better identify and aid youth at risk for suicide A new report, authored in part by...
Building a stronger 'brain' for brain data research
Pitt computer engineer receives $1.2 million NSF award to make big brain data collaborations more secureCredit: Swanson School of Engineering...
New research shows how a fatty diet can lead to life-threatening liver disease
A study by scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC provides new insight on how dietary fat and...
Paper sensors remove the sting of diabetic testing
Credit: 2018 KAUST A technique that enables biologically active enzymes to survive the rigors of inkjet printing presents a promising...
Regenstrief Institute-MDClone partnership to accelerate data-driven medical research
Credit: Regenstrief Institute Health care generates vast amounts of data that have the potential to drive medical research and improve...
Stem cell-derived neurons stop seizures and improve cognitive function
People with untreatable epilepsy may one day have a treatment: 'Convincing' their own cells to become the neurons they needCredit:...
Yale-led team examines impact of diet intervention on autoimmunity in mice
New Haven, Conn. -- Could a change in diet be beneficial to people with autoimmune diseases such as lupus? A...
Chemists discover new signatures to identify cystic fibrosis in infants sooner
Credit: JD Howell, McMaster University Scientists at McMaster University have discovered several new biomarkers from a single drop of blood...
How sperm stem cells maintain their number
Credit: NIBB The steady production of sperm relies on the number of sperm stem cells in the testis remaining constant....
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