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Monitor climate change, not predators, to protect lake diversity: Study
Climate change and other environmental factors are more threatening to fish diversity than predators, according to new research from the...
Internists encouraged by increased funds for healthcare programs in spending bill
Washington, DC (March 23, 2018) -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) is encouraged that the spending bill passed by...
Radiologist uses virtual reality as powerful training tool
Credit: Josh Barney | UVA Health System Physicians, trainees and even laypeople can now stand right beside an expert radiologist...
New accreditation program sets framework for rectal cancer care in the US
Credit: American College of Surgeons CHICAGO (March 23, 2018): For many years in the U.S., there has been tremendous variability...
Life-extending drug for ovarian cancer made available in Europe
Cancer patients in Europe can now receive a life-extending drug invented and developed by scientists at Newcastle University. Women with...
Non-psychoactive cannabis ingredient could help addicts stay clean
A preclinical study in rats has shown that there might be value in using a non-psychoactive and non-addictive ingredient of...
Team discovers a significant role for nitrate in the Arctic landscape
Credit: Allen Chartier WOODS HOLE, Mass. -- Nitrogen, an essential plant nutrient, is most readily absorbed by plants in its...
Study shows implications of access to high-quality fruits and vegetables
BOZEMAN -- Researchers at Montana State University in Bozeman have published a study showing how access to high-quality fruits and...
Different neural strategies for junior high school male and female English learners
Credit: Fumitaka Homae Tokyo, Japan - Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University studied the neural response of Japanese junior high school...
Brain’s tiniest blood vessels trigger spinal motor neurons to develop
Credit: Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute LOS ANGELES (March 23, 2018) -- A new study has revealed that...
Older adults who have slower walking speeds may have increased risk for dementia
As of 2015, nearly 47 million people around the world had dementia, a memory problem significant enough to affect your...
Mayors’ political leanings strongly influence thoughts on city health policy effectiveness
A new Drexel University study found that 30 percent of mayors don't believe civic policies can reduce health disparities in...
Care providers’ understanding of obesity treatment is limited
WASHINGTON, DC AND SILVER SPRING, MD (March 23, 2018)--Despite the high prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults, provision of recommended...
More people miss NHS appointments when the clocks go forward
Credit: Lancaster University More people miss NHS appointments when the clocks go forward in the UK The number of missed...
Helping prevent falls in older adults with dementia
Annually, about one-third of all American adults aged 65 or older experience a fall. Falls are a major cause of...
The brain learns completely differently than we’ve assumed since the 20th century
Credit: Prof. Ido Kanter The brain is a complex network containing billions of neurons, where each of these neurons communicates...
Diagnosing breast cancer using red light
Credit: Edoardo Ferocino HOLLYWOOD, FL -- Optical Mammography, or OM, which uses harmless red or infrared light, has been developed...
Is knee pain linked to depression?
In the U.S., about 13 percent of women and 10 percent of men aged 60 or older have knee pain...
Investigating the enigmatic link between periodontal inflammation and retinal degeneration
Alexandria, VA, USA - At the 47th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research (AADR), held in conjunction...
Searching for long-term success in weight management? Forget dieting and eat regularly
Early adulthood is particularly critical for putting on weight. According to a recent study conducted at the University of Helsinki,...
