Health

September 18, 2025

Cortexyme publishes data on P. gingivalis ability to infect neurons

Drive Alzheimer's-like pathology in the Journal of Alzheimer's DiseaseCredit: Cortexyme, Inc. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - May 6, 2020 -...

Study pinpoints metrics of cost-effective screening for type 1 diabetes

Credit: University of Colorado School of Pharmacy AURORA, Colo. (May 5, 2020) - Health screenings can catch conditions early, helping...

SMART researchers uncover new anti-phage defence mechanisms in bacteria

Groundbreaking discovery explains why some bacteria have been able to defend against phage therapy, and opens new ways for the...

Ultraviolet light exposes contagion spread from improper PPE use

Low-cost simulation technique can efficiently increase hospital workplace safety during COVID-19 pandemicCredit: Rami A. Ahmed, D.O. Despite the use of...

UTA optimizing delivery of possible COVID-19 medication for underserved communities

A supply chain for COVID-19 medicationCredit: UT Arlington Working with artificial intelligence, a University of Texas at Arlington researcher is...

Study reports high level of hazardous drinking among Pacific Islander young adults in US

UC Riverside-led study calls for culturally tailored approaches to encourage this neglected population to seek behavioral health treatmentCredit: UCR School...

UCLA researchers develop chemistry needed to create marijuana breathalyzer

Credit: Jesse Herring UCLA chemists have reported the key chemical discovery necessary for the creation of a small, electronic marijuana...

How are you doing? Researchers hope to measure well-being at global scale

With website, UC San Diego School of Medicine scientists will monitor health and well-being during and after pandemicCredit: UC San...

Veterans battle homelessness long after discharge from the military

New study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine documents the 'sleeper effec't among veterans who become homeless years after...

Germline genomic profiles of children, young adults with solid tumors to inform managementand treatment

New Cleveland Clinic study demonstrates importance of genetics evaluation, genetic testingCredit: Cleveland Clinic CLEVELAND - A new Cleveland Clinic study...

Potato power: Spuds serve high quality protein that’s good for women’s muscle

Credit: JD Howell, McMaster University Researchers from McMaster University have found that the potato, primarily known as a starchy vegetable,...

Canadian chiropractors remove vaccination info on websites after media coverage

Credit: Photo courtesy McMaster University Hamilton, ON (May 5, 2020) - Media pressure on chiropractors advocating against vaccinations has led...

ATS announces GSK grants to support COVID-19 crisis fund’s research and outreach efforts

Credit: ATS New York, NY - May 5, 2020 - Today, the American Thoracic Society announced that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has...

Project expands use of metal catalysts for drug discovery

$1.5 million project could lead to more effective drugs at lower dosagesCredit: University of Houston The use of metals in...

Cognition and gait speed often decline together, study shows

Mexican Americans at higher riskCredit: UT Health San Antonio Do thinking and walking go hand in hand in determining the...

New tumour sampling method significantly improves genetic testing for cancer treatment

Credit: Roche A wholistic tumour sampling method that more accurately detects genetic alterations in tumours, which are critical in allowing...

Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Mass General advancing novel gene-based COVID-19 vaccine, AAVCOVID

AAVCOVID technology is unique in the vaccine field in its ability to scale and adapt rapidlyCredit: Mass. Eye and Ear...

New test could guarantee the perfect avocado

Lasers and vibrations reliably assess individual fruits' ripeness. Test could reduce waste by 10% and help meet consumer demands for...

Yellow-legged gull adapts its annual lifecycle to human activities to get food

Opportunist species with great spread abilitiesCredit: Isabel Afán (EBD-CSIC) The yellow-legged gull has a high ability to adapt to human...

NUS researchers develop novel device to improve performance of underactive bladders