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Climatic stability resulted in the evolution of more bird species
Credit: Lars Edenius More species of birds have accumulated in genera inhabiting climatically stable areas. This is shown by a...
Kim earns GSA’s 2017 Baltes Foundation Award
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) -- the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging -- has...
NIH scientists find rare disease clues in cell’s recycling system
Scientists have demonstrated how an investigational drug works against a rare, fatal genetic disease, Niemann-Pick type C1 (NPC1). They found...
Team develops fast, cheap method to make supercapacitor electrodes
Credit: William Kuykendall UW team develops fast, cheap method to make supercapacitor electrodes for electric cars, high-powered lasers Supercapacitors are...
Estrogen therapy may prevent gum disease in women over 50
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Treatment for osteoporosis may also help prevent gum disease, according to new University at Buffalo research that...
New study of brain circuits finds key links to symptoms of depression
University of California San Diego scientists have linked specific wiring in the brain to distinct behavioral symptoms of depression. In...
Record-breaking marine heatwave powered by climate change cooks Tasmania’s fisheries
Climate change was almost certainly responsible for a marine heatwave off Tasmania's east coast in 2015/16 that lasted 251 days...
Martin to receive GSA’s 2017 Distinguished Career Contribution to Gerontology Award
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) -- the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging -- has...
Key to speeding up carbon sequestration discovered
Credit: Adam Subhas/Caltech Scientists at Caltech and USC have discovered a way to speed up the slow part of the...
Earlier blood testing for iron deficiency, anemia recommended for young women
Physicians should consider blood testing of female adolescents for iron deficiency within a few years of starting menses, according to...
Artificial sweeteners linked to risk of weight gain, heart disease and other health issues
Artificial sweeteners may be associated with long-term weight gain and increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart...
Screening those at risk of psychosis may help prevent violence, reduce stigma
A new study of young persons at clinical high-risk of developing psychosis has identified measures of violence potential that may...
Bean to receive GSA’s 2017 Excellence in Rehabilitation of Aging Persons Award
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) -- the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging -- has...
Nipple-sparing mastectomy has low rate of breast cancer recurrence
CHICAGO (July 17, 2017): Women with breast cancer who undergo nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) have a low rate of the cancer...
New assessment identifies global hotspots for water conflict
CORVALLIS, Ore. - More than 1,400 new dams or water diversion projects are planned or already under construction and many...
Restaurant placemats can help promote healthy eating among children
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Placemats can be used to encourage children to eat healthier food in restaurants, according to a new...
Drug combined with care program better at reducing Alzheimer’s symptoms than drug alone
Credit: NYU Langone Medical Center Combining a specific care management program with a commonly-prescribed drug for Alzheimer's disease multiplies the...
A prescription of activities shown to improve health and well-being
Gyms, walking groups, gardening, cooking clubs and volunteering have all been shown to work in improving the health and well-being...
UK not ready for Brexit’s impact on food, report warns
Severe problems with the UK food system are likely unless issues are addressed, according to latest expert report The retail...
Concerns over side effects of statins stopping stroke survivors taking medication
Negative media coverage of the side effects associated with taking statins, and patients' own experiences of taking the drugs, are...
