Health
IU researchers diagnose Indianapolis Zoo orangutan with rare genetic disease
NDIANAPOLIS—Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have diagnosed a Sumatran Orangutan at the Indianapolis Zoo with a rare genetic...
What these scientists learned from offering genetic screening to 13,000 Oregonians for free
Early genetic testing can improve cancer outcomes, but individuals often don’t undergo this screening if they lack a family history...
UV disinfection in the treatment management of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variants
The global outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its new variants has created a need for...
New app developed at NYU Tandon School of Engineering promises to make navigating subway stations easier for people with blindness and low vision
A new trip-planning app has shown encouraging results in improving navigation inside subway stations, according to a study published in...
UC San Diego health among first in nation to perform regenerative brain cell procedure for epilepsy
In what could lead to a revolutionary advancement in the treatment of temporal lobe epilepsy, UC San Diego Health has...
Lethal effects of mosquito-transmitted virus mediated by cholesterol receptor
A protein responsible for lethal liver disease in mice infected with Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) has been identified by...
Study examines struggles of Haitian migrants self-managing diabetes on Dominican Republic sugar cane fields
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A new study from the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing found that barriers, including poverty,...
Mixed-breeds, Labradors and Jack Russell terriers are the most common UK dog breeds
An analysis of more than 2 million pet dogs living in the UK in 2019 has identified the most common...
Study: Insect protein slows weight gain, boosts health status in obese mice
URBANA, Ill. — As the global population grows under a changing climate, the urgency to find sustainable protein sources is greater...
Chinese Medicine and Culture article blends medicine practices for holistic healthcare
The practice of medicine goes beyond diagnosing and treating illnesses. It involves understanding patients' stories and experiences to provide holistic...
Knowledge that can improve identification and risk stratification of a heart disorder that can cause sudden cardiac death
Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, in collaboration with researchers at the National University Hospital of Iceland, have...
Korean Red Ginseng can alleviate addictive effects of alcohol, find Sahmyook University researchers
Alcohol is one of the most commonly used psychoactive drugs, with a growing number of users in many parts of...
Viral TikTok health videos tend to cover three topics, rely on influencers
PULLMAN, Wash. –Sexual health, diet and exercise are the three topics that steal the show when it comes to popular...
Western science catches up with First Nations’ medicinal use of ant honey
Scientists have discovered the honey produced by Australian ants possesses unique anti-microbial activity against bacteria and fungi that could make...
One simple brain hack might boost learning and improve mental health
DURHAM, N.C. – Shifting from a high-pressure mindset to a curious one improves people’s memory.Credit: Alyssa Sinclair - Duke Institute...
MSK1’s required role in cognitive benefits from enriched experiences in old age
“We show that MSK1 retains its importance in converting positive experience into tangible synaptic and cognitive benefits well into old...
Bacterial testing in kids with sinusitis could slash antibiotic use
In children with suspected sinusitis, a nasal swab to test for three types of bacteria can tell whether antibiotics are...
Mount Sinai receives significant funding to study which coronary revascularization procedure best improves survival and quality of life for women and underserved minority groups
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will help lead and launch the first clinical trial focusing on women...
Data from wearable devices shows power of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2
Data harvested from wearable devices and health apps could be valuable in public health research, according to a study. Vaccines...
Study reveals link between neighborhood environments and likelihood of metabolic syndrome
Ishikawa, Japan -- Cardiovascular diseases continue to be the leading causes of death worldwide. Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk...
