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ATS applauds President Obama for release of drug resistant TB action plan
IMAGE: ATS President Atul Malhotra, M.D. Credit: ATS The American Thoracic Society applauds President Barack Obama and the Administration for...
Diabetes expert warns Paleo Diet is dangerous and increases weight gain
A new study has revealed following a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet for just eight weeks can lead to rapid weight gain...
Countering atopic dermatitis immune reactions
Credit: Maeda N., et al., International Immunopharmacology, July 1, 2017 A protein which protects the fetus during pregnancy, HLA-G1, shows...
Poor nutrition during pregnancy can cause early aging of baby’s heart
Credit: Dr. Peter Nathanielsz and Dr. Geoffrey Clarke New research has shown that the child of a slightly undernourished mother...
Why expensive wine appears to taste better
Credit: © Foto: Xenia Grote Previous work from INSEAD Associate Professor of Marketing Hilke Plassmann's research group did show that...
Gene-delivery system prevents vision loss from inherited eye disease
Credit: Zheng-Rong Lu Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed gene-carrying nanoparticles that home in on target cells and...
New research grant awarded to help cut heart disease in South Asia
A new international collaboration has received a £2 million award to fund research into combatting the rising numbers of deaths...
PolyU develops the first food hygiene standard certification system for Hong Kong caterers
Credit: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong is renowned as the culinary capital of Asia, with local catering establishments...
Researchers map clonorchiasis risk across China
Credit: Sripa B., Kaewkes S., Sithithaworn P., Mairiang E., Laha T., et al. (2007). Clonorchiasis, a neglected tropical disease usually...
Study suggests handwashing compliance in child care facilities is…
Credit: Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Arlington, VA, November 29, 2016 – Child care personnel properly clean...
Are elevated levels of mercury in the American dipper due to run-of-river dams?
Credit: Veronica Silverthorn A study published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry used American dippers to determine if run-of-river (RoR) dams...
Grant among the first to address the mental health needs of Pacific Islanders
Credit: UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Pacific Islanders are persons who trace their roots to the native peoples of Hawaii,...
Researchers find the genes responsible for motor and vocal tics in…
Credit: MIPT's Press Office An international research team including Vasiliy Ramensky, a member of the MIPT Life Sciences Center, has...
New boarding procedures, smaller cabin size may limit infection on planes
Credit: n/a TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — During major epidemics, cramped airplane cabins are fertile ground for the spread of infection, but...
Four reasons that could explain ACOs’ sluggish savings
Credit: New England Journal of Medicine, Dartmouth Institute Despite aggressive targets set by the Medicare for the spread of value-based...
Nutrition has benefits for brain network organization, new research finds
Credit: Graphic by Julie McMahon Nutrition has been linked to cognitive performance, but researchers have not pinpointed what underlies the...
Are we missing the warning signs to prevent lone terrorist attacks?
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, September 13, 2017-The terrorist who killed 12 people and injured dozens...
Scientists identify immune cells that keep gut fungi under control
Credit: Dr. Iliyan Iliev and Dr. Irina Leonardi Immune cells that process food and bacterial antigens in the intestines control...
Depression, alcohol, and marijuana linked to later use of synthetic…
Credit: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston GALVESTON, Texas – In the first prospective study of synthetic cannabinoids...
Engaging Islamic religious leaders to improve African-American Muslim women’s…
Credit: Penn Nursing PHILADELPHIA (July 20, 2017) – While research has demonstrated the positive impact a woman's social support network...
