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Why baby’s sex may influence risk of pregnancy-related complicatations
The sex of a baby controls the level of small molecules known as metabolites in the pregnant mother's blood, which...
Treatment prevents symptoms of schizophrenia in tests with rats
Researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) in Brazil have tested a treatment with sodium nitroprusside in a...
Solved protein puzzle opens door to new design for cancer drugs
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Researchers at Oregon State University have solved a longstanding puzzle concerning the design of molecular motors, paving...
American Society of Hematology hosts landmark Summit on Emerging Immunotherapies
(WASHINGTON, July 12, 2018) -- Today, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) will convene laboratory investigators, clinical researchers, regulators, patient...
New method reveals how well cancer drugs hit their targets
Credit: Erik Sahai Scientists have developed a technique that allows them to measure how well cancer drugs reach their targets...
Parental controls do not stop teens from seeing pornography, new research finds
The struggle to shape the experiences young people have online is now part of modern parenthood. As children and teenagers...
New species may arise from rapid mitochondrial evolution
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Genetic research at Oregon State University has shed new light on how isolated populations of the same...
Leading experts in diabetes, metabolism and biomedical engineering discuss precision medicine
(Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health) New technologies enable deeper insights into the causes of major...
New neurons archive old memories
Credit: Alam et al., JNeurosci (2018) The ability to obtain new memories in adulthood may depend on neurogenesis -- the...
About half of parents use cell phones while driving with young children in the car
Philadelphia, July 12, 2018-- A new study from a team of researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the...
Voters do not always walk the talk when it comes to infidelity
Democrats, who generally have a more liberal take on sexual matters, were least likely to use an adultery dating service,...
Headers may cause balance issues
Credit: University of Delaware When France and Croatia go head to head in the World Cup final on Sunday, fans...
More studies needed to determine impact of air pollution on gynecologic health
(Boston)--While initial studies suggest a potential relationship between air pollution and both infertility and menstrual irregularity, researchers from Boston University...
The more you smoke, the greater your risk of a heart rhythm disorder
Sophia Antipolis, 12 July 2018: The more you smoke, the greater your risk of a heart rhythm disorder called atrial...
Wearable device can predict older adults’ risk of falling
Every year, more than one in three individuals aged 65 and older will experience a fall. Falls are the most...
Speaking up for patient safety
Credit: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center BOSTON - Previous studies have shown that when all members of the clinical care...
Safety-net clinics adapt integrated systems’ best practices to manage blood pressure
Nearly a third of American adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, putting them at higher risk for...
Study highlights genetic risk of heart failure
Heart failure is known to be more common in certain families but whether this familial transition is caused by genetic...
Researchers turn exercise into a game and see encouraging results
Credit: Tim Schoon, University of Iowa A majority of American workers spend most of their day sitting and don't get...
Blood biomarker can help predict disease progression in patients with COPD
Glenview, IL, July 12, 2018 - Some patients with COPD demonstrate signs of accelerated aging. In a new study published...