Health
USC Stem Cell study throws our understanding of gene regulation for a loop
The blueprint for human life lies within the DNA in the nucleus of each of our cells. In human cells,...
Novel drug for fatal type of heart failure proves safe and effective in phase 3 trial
Pumping over 100,000 times a day, the heart is a critical muscle needed to deliver oxygen and nutrients to our...
Researchers find that using patients’ own blood, rather than saline, helps preserve veins in coronary bypass grafts
In a collaboration between the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Carilion Clinic, researchers learned that by preserving large superficial leg veins...
What if cows could talk?
You may not know it, but cows share information every time they burp, moo, and chew that speaks volumes about...
St. Jude Home Care, LLC is first US pediatric home health agency to earn new category of industry certification
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announces today that St. Jude Home Care LLC, a home health agency for the hospital’s...
New study aims to unlock secrets of the human brain
The inner workings of the human brain are a gradually unraveling mystery and Dr. Richard Naud of the University of...
We need a staph vaccine: here’s why we don’t have one
Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is an extremely common bacterial infection; about 30% of people have colonies of SA living in their...
Palliative telecare significantly improves quality of life for those with chronic illnesses, and results last for months
AURORA, Colo. (January 16, 2024) – Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that a team...
New study mapping entire genome of oral stem cells opens new doors for regenerative medicine
Cambridge, Mass., Jan. 16, 2024 - A team of researchers from the ADA Forsyth Institute and University of North Carolina (UNC),...
Researchers examine accuracy of adult body weight estimates in the emergency department
Knowing a patient’s weight is necessary for many weight-based medications such as thrombolytics, anticoagulants and numerous cardiovascular medications. Scaling drugs...
Goldstein selected to help lead statewide task force addressing heart disease and stroke
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 12, 2024) — Larry Goldstein, M.D., chair of the University of Kentucky Department of Neurology, has been selected to serve...
Healthy Hearts for Women event marks 10 years of raising awareness
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 12, 2024) — The University of Kentucky will mark a decade of raising awareness and continuing its effort...
Building trust and saving lives: A community approach to genetic education
Changes to DNA, known as mutations, can increase the likelihood of developing cancer. Specifically, people with mutations in their BRCA...
News media trigger conflict for romantic couples with differing political views
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — By one estimate, as many as 30% of people in the U.S. are in romantic relationships with...
Targeting Microbiota 2024: Shaping the future of medicine – International leaders unite at the 11th World Congress
The International Society of Microbiota (ISM) is pleased to announce its 11th World Congress, Targeting Microbiota 2024. This congress is...
Uncovering the link to combating muscle atrophy caused by ageing and immobility
The loss of muscle mass, or muscle atrophy, is a relatively common condition in today’s aging and increasingly sedentary societies....
Kessler Foundation scientist awarded prestigious federal grant for novel, mixed-method study on Latinos with multiple sclerosis
East Hanover, NJ – January 12, 2024 – A research scientist at Kessler Foundation has been awarded a highly competitive...
Novel approach for lymph node metastasis treatment
Researchers at Tohoku University have discovered a new approach for treating lymph node metastasis. Anticancer drugs are administered directly into...
Novel PET tracer enhances lesion detection in medullary thyroid cancer, offers potential for targeted therapy
Reston, VA (January 11, 2024)—A newly developed PET imaging agent has been found to be effective in identifying medullary thyroid...
City of Hope research reveals an immune cell that can attack cancer
Credit: City of Hope Journal Cell Method of Research Experimental study Subject of Research Cells Article Title Therapeutic application of...
