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Antimicrobial used in toiletries could become option against malaria
A study conducted at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil shows that triclosan, an antimicrobial compound used in soap,...
Millions of Americans seek and find illicit marijuana online
These days, Americans shop for nearly everything online--including marijuana. That's the conclusion of a new study published today in the...
Oral microbiome and anthropometry changes following caries arrest using silver-nitrate/fluoride-varnish
Alexandria, VA, USA - At the 47th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research (AADR), held in conjunction...
Trouble hearing? It could increase your risk of an injury
Boston, MA-- Accidental injuries are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States. The Centers for...
Why hospital staff sympathize with patients who self-discharge
Credit: Lancaster University Patients who discharge themselves from hospital should be viewed more positively say researchers, who discovered sympathy for...
Measurement chip detects Legionella
Credit: Jonas Bemetz / TUM In an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, finding the exact source as quickly as possible is...
One in 10 people have traces of cocaine or heroin on their fingerprints
Scientists have found that drugs are now so prevalent that 13 per cent of those taking part in a test...
Is hearing loss associated with increased risk of accidental injury?
Bottom Line: Difficulty hearing was associated with increased risk of accidental injury and individuals reporting "a lot of trouble" hearing...
Nutrient-deficient diet a key Type 2 diabetes contributor for South Asians living in US
Credit: UT Southwestern Medical Center DALLAS - March 21, 2018 - Less nutritious dietary choices made by South Asians living...
AI tool promotes positive peer groups to tackle substance abuse
When it comes to fighting substance abuse, research suggests the company you keep can make the difference between recovery and...
Bacteria may promote pancreatic cancer by suppressing the immune system
Bottom Line: Bacterial load was significantly higher in pancreatic tumor samples from patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma compared with pancreatic...
Plants really do feed their friends
Credit: Heejung Cho Researchers at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and UC Berkeley have discovered...
Does genome sequencing increase downstream costs?
As genome sequencing enters the clinic, fears have arisen about its potential to motivate follow-up testing and ongoing screening that...
NIH scientists say advanced vaccines could limit future outbreaks
WHAT: Novel vaccine technologies are critical to improving the public health response to infectious disease threats that continually emerge and...
In a severe childhood neurodegeneration, novel mechanism found
Credit: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Neurology researchers investigating a rare but devastating neurological regression in infants have discovered the cause:...
The bassoon causing new brain disorder
Credit: Yabe I. et al., Scientific Reports, Jan. 16, 2018 Newly discovered gene mutations may help explain the cause of...
Antibiotics often inappropriately prescribed for hospitalized kids, global study suggests
Nearly a third of all antibiotics prescribed for hospitalized children globally were intended to prevent potential infections rather than to...
Salivaomics: Saliva extracellular RNA (exRNA) and saliva proteome Wiki
Alexandria, VA, USA - The 47th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research (AADR), held in conjunction with...
Physical disability boosts parenting effort, beetles study shows
Credit: Per Smiseth Animals that carry a physical impediment can work harder to rear their young as a result, a...
Military surgeons report ‘alarming frequency’ of bench press injuries
MAYWOOD, IL - While deployed in combat zones, U.S. armed forces prepare for the rigors of combat and stay in...
