Health

June 14, 2024

Men are often urged to talk about their mental health with friends, but what does that involve?Credit: University of British...

UMD awarded U.S. Department of State grant to expand education abroad

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The University of Maryland School of Public Health, together with Bowie State University, is expanding its study...

Research finds dolphins with elevated mercury levels in Florida and Georgia

In a study with potential implications for the oceans and human health, scientists reported elevated mercury levels in dolphins in...

Antipsychotic medications don’t just stop working below the neck

PITTSBURGH, June 13, 2024 – New University of Pittsburgh research points to a potential approach to reducing the risk of...

JMIR Aging announces new theme issue on digital ageism

(Toronto, June 13, 2024) JMIR Publications invites submissions to a new theme issue titled “Addressing Digital Ageism in the Modern...

Shedding light on the state of genetic counseling for hereditary transthyretin-related amyloidosis

Early detection and treatment of hereditary transthyretin-related amyloidosis via genetic counseling are crucial. Yet, not all at-risk individuals seek genetic...

Researchers in US, Ukraine simulate cell activity at ‘breathtaking’ timescales

LAWRENCE — A partnership between scientists at the University of Kansas and collaborators in Europe, including war-torn Ukraine, will result...

‘Synthetic’ cell shown to follow chemical directions and change shape, a vital biological function

In a feat aimed at understanding how cells move and creating new ways to shuttle drugs through the body, scientists...

Unleashing the power of metamaterials to improve MRI imaging

In recent years, the field of metamaterials has experienced substantial growth, revealing exciting potential, especially in advancing magnetic resonance imaging...

An AI-powered wearable system tracks the 3D movement of smart pills in the gut

Scientists at the University of Southern California have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system to track tiny devices that monitor...

Ism1 deficiency in mice exacerbates bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis with enhanced cellular senescence and delayed fibrosis resolution

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and progressive lung disease marked by the thickening and scarring of lung tissue...

2024 Kavli Prize Laureates named in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience

Eight scientists from three countries are honored for their research that has broadened our understanding of the big, the small...

Redefining “hormonal”: The new nonprofit empowering women

Hormonally.org is a digital platform that provides free-to-access, evidence-based resources designed to empower women (and all those affected by hormones)...

Study demonstrates sustained reduction in child mortality following educational interventions in low-resourced countries