Health

July 6, 2026

Researchers identify characteristics of over the counter skin lightening users

(Boston)--The desire for unblemished, clear skin permeates all cultures and societies, making the practice of skin lightening to minimize spots...

Fish consumption may prolong life

Consumption of fish and long-chain omega-3 fatty acids was associated with lower risks of early death in a Journal of...

Link found between bitter-taste sensitivity and cancer risk

High bitter-taste sensitivity is associated with a significantly increased risk of cancer in older British women, according to researchers who...

UCI-led study finds therapy dogs effective in reducing symptoms of ADHD

Irvine, Calif., July 17, 2018 - In a first of its kind randomized trial, researchers from the UCI School of...

When should emergency departments order imaging tests for epileptic seizures?

Patients who go to the emergency department (ED) with seizures often undergo neuroimaging, usually CT scans. Such imaging in adults...

HIV infection doubles risk of heart disease, global study finds

People infected with HIV are twice as likely to suffer from heart disease, research has found. Analysis of global figures...

Prolonged opioid use before knee or hip replacement surgery increases risk of poor outcomes

July 18, 2018 - Patients who take prescription opioids for more than 60 days before total knee or hip replacement...

CT scans may increase the risk of brain cancer

A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that CT scans, commonly used in medical imaging,...

Sugar improves memory in over-60s, helping them work smarter

Credit: University of Warwick Sugar improves memory in older adults - and makes them more motivated to perform difficult tasks...

TGen-led study shows DNA methylation related to liver disease among obese patients

Credit: TGen PHOENIX, Ariz. -- July 18, 2018 -- DNA methylation is a molecular process that helps enable our bodies...

New findings for ‘gifted’ Otago geneticist diagnosing rare genetic disorders

Credit: University of Otago Recent research undertaken by University of Otago Cure Kids Professor Paediatric Genetics, Stephen Robertson, highlights the...

For professional baseball players, faster hand-eye coordination linked to batting performance

July 17, 2018 - Professional baseball players who score higher on a test of hand-eye coordination have better batting performance...

Major study identifies new hay fever risk genes

In a large international study involving almost 900,000 participants, researchers from the University of Copenhagen and COPSAC have found new...

A single genetic change in gut bacteria alters host metabolism

Scientists have found that deleting a single gene in a particular strain of gut bacteria causes changes in metabolism and...

Who made the error? The brain distinguishes causes of errors to perform adaptation

Credit: Osaka University Practice is necessary to improve motor skills. Even if one performs poorly at first, one's athletic performance...

Nitric oxide tells roundworms to avoid bad bacteria

Nitric oxide gas produced by a type of harmful bacteria lets roundworms know to stay away from it, says a...

FAU, collaborators receive $1.68 million NIH grant for sleep and metabolic disorders

Credit: Florida Atlantic University A neuroscientist from Florida Atlantic University's Jupiter Life Science Initiative (JLSI) and collaborators from the University...

BU: Almost half of US adults who drink, drink too much, and continue to do so

A new study led by Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researchers has found that about 40 percent of...

New GSA resource provides guidance for safe use of OTC analgesics by older adults

The latest issue in the From Policy to Practice report series from The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) addresses recent...

The rise of secondary imaging interpretations