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Let's talk about sex … after childbirth
The feedback from doctors seemed almost appalling. One woman remembers her gynecologist stating, "Well, girl, you better, because if you...
Genome structure of malaria parasites linked to virulence
UC Riverside-led research could help develop novel therapeutic strategies to combat malariaCredit: I. Pittalwala, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- An...
Wolters Kluwer to publish Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice
February 4, 2019 - Wolters Kluwer, Health announced today that the Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research & Practice, the newest...
Diversity in the CD4 receptor protects chimpanzees from infection by AIDS-like viruses
Penn study of the chimpanzee precursor of HIV-1 could lead to a better AIDS vaccineCredit: Ian C. Gilby PHILADELPHIA -...
New wisdom about high cholesterol treatment for adults aged 80 and older
Experts know that in adults younger than 65, having high cholesterol levels in your blood can raise your risk for...
Structure of virus that infects bacteria in hot springs is revealed
Discovery by Rutgers and other scientists could enhance targeted drug deliveryCredit: RCSB PDB: 2xvr Scientists have revealed the structure of...
NW Forest Plan 25 years later: Wildfire losses up, bird populations down
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Twenty-five years into a 100-year federal strategy to protect older forests in the Pacific Northwest, forest losses...
CIRM approves $6 million for UCI Researchers to study new treatment for Huntington's disease
Following a California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Independent Citizens Oversight Committee meeting held last week, University of California, Irvine...
Heat waves, food insecurity due to climate change may weaken immune systems
Overheated mice do not defend against flu in lab studyCredit: University of Tokyo CC-BY Heat waves can reduce the body's...
Patients with facial pain report most benefit from self-care techniques
NYU Dentistry study also explores treatment differences for those with both TMD and fibromyalgia While oral appliances such as splints...
Mayo Clinic researchers develop prediction tool for kidney stones
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Kidney stones are a common and painful condition, with many sufferers experiencing recurrent episodes. Most people who...
Study: Fatal opioid-related car crashes in Maryland hold steady over decade
By limiting analysis to those who died at the scene with opioids in their systems versus those who died later,...
Early spring rain boosts methane from thawing permafrost by 30 percent
Credit: Kiyomi Taguchi/University of Washington Arctic permafrost is thawing as the Earth warms due to climate change. In some cases,...
Demand for long-acting contraception rose sharply after 2016 election
Rates of insertion for intrauterine devices and implants increased by 21.6 percent in the 30 days after the election Boston,...
A warming world increases air pollution
Climate change is warming the ocean, but it's warming land faster and that's really bad news for air quality Climate...
Research: Religion affects consumer choices on specialty foods
People with strong religious beliefs are more likely to buy fat-free, sugar-free or gluten-free foods than natural or organic foods,...
Where technology and aging intersect, gerontologists chart path forward
The latest issue of the journal The Gerontologist from The Gerontological Society of America contains 21 articles highlighting the state-of-the-art...
Mother's age, race, weight affect hormone concentrations in pregnancy, Rutgers study finds
Hormones in early development play a key role in human health and disease risk Hormone concentrations during early fetal development...
It's all in the code: protein production efficiency can be predicted by gene sequence
Scientists from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro explored mRNA and protein databases to unravel hidden meanings of the...
A study reveals that a large part of the population is not able to breathe properly
A study by Simone Tassani, Miguel Ángel González Ballester and Jérôme Noailly, members of BCN MedTech, with the participation of...
