Health
Brain stimulation may reduce food cravings as obesity treatment
Stimulating the brain to alter its intrinsic reward system shows promise in the treatment of obesity, according to results presented...
Larger waistlines are linked to higher risk of vitamin D deficiency
Higher levels of belly fat are associated with lower vitamin D levels in obese individuals, according to data presented in...
Nanoparticles derived from tea leaves destroy lung cancer cells: Quantum dots have great potential
Credit: S Pitchaimuthu, Swansea University Nanoparticles derived from tea leaves inhibit the growth of lung cancer cells, destroying up to...
Research sheds light on a novel disease mechanism in chronic smokers
Research published in the journal Clinical Science suggests that an immune signalling protein called interleukin (IL)-26 is increased among chronic...
Improving heart health could prevent frailty in old age
New research has shown that older people with very low heart disease risks also have very little frailty, raising the...
UA surgeons developing new tool to detect urine blockage
Credit: Nadia Whitehead, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson SAN FRANCISCO - Physicians at the University of Arizona...
Minimizing exposure to common hormone-disrupting chemicals may reduce obesity rates
Everyday products carry environmental chemicals that may be making us fat by interfering with our hormones, according to research presented...
Could intermittent fasting diets increase diabetes risk?
Fasting every other day to lose weight impairs the action of sugar-regulating hormone, insulin, which may increase diabetes risk, according...
Using Tinder doesn’t result in more casual sex
Users of picture-based mobile dating apps like Tinder are generally more open to short-term, casual sexual relationships than the average...
The dark side of our genes — healthy aging in modern times
The transition to modernity - largely driven by the Industrial Revolution - provided us with easier access to food and...
Cannabis: It matters how young you start
What a difference a year or two can make: If you started smoking marijuana at the start of your teens,...
Dogs born in the summertime more likely to suffer heart disease
PHILADELPHIA - Dogs born June through August are at higher risk of heart disease than those born other months, rising...
Natural antioxidant bilirubin may improve cardiovascular health
Bilirubin, a yellow-orange pigment, is formed after the breakdown of red blood cells and is eliminated by the liver. It's...
Simpler scan still effective in deciding stroke treatment
HOUSTON - (May 18, 2018) - A study led by a neurologist from McGovern Medical School at The University of...
Method to identify undetected drug suicides wins top NIDA Addiction Science Award
Credit: National Institute on Drug Abuse A project that identified and tested a bioinformatics program that can help identify underreported...
Study finds no evidence of natural gas from fracking in Ohio drinking water
Credit: Jay Yocis/UC Creative Services A study of drinking water in Appalachian Ohio found no evidence of natural gas contamination...
Drug used to treat daytime sleepiness does not appear to improve driving in those with sleep apnea
Credit: ATS In "Does Armodafinil Improve Driving Task Performance and Weight Loss in Sleep Apnea? A Randomized Trial," Nathaniel Marshall,...
Safety program for surgical patients sharply drops surgical site infections
CHICAGO (May 18, 2018): Surgical site infections (SSIs) in patients undergoing colorectal operations were reduced by 61 percent in less...
ACR urges lawmakers to address rising costs and access barriers in arthritis care
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals convened on Capitol Hill this week to urge legislative action on pressing...
Rutgers researchers create a 3D-printed smart gel that walks underwater, moves objects
Credit: Daehoon Han/Rutgers University-New Brunswick Rutgers University-New Brunswick engineers have created a 3D-printed smart gel that walks underwater and grabs...
