Suicide rates are rising significantly among African American teens
A large-scale study from The University of Toledo of young African Americans who have attempted or died by suicide suggests there is a greater need...
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Physical evidence in the brain for types of schizophrenia
Findings suggest a form of schizophrenia has more in common with neurodegenerative diseases than previously thought In a study using brain tissue from deceased human...
Large cohort study confirms small added obstetric risk from transfer of longer developed embryos
Should blastocyst transfer still be encouraged in IVF clinics? Vienna, 24 June 2019: The transfer of embryos cultured for five or six days (instead of...
Could coffee be the secret to fighting obesity?
Scientists from the University of Nottingham have discovered that drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate 'brown fat', the body's own fat-fighting defenses, which could...
Mood neurons mature during adolescence
Late-maturing amygdala neurons may play role in emotional development, mood disorders Researchers have discovered a mysterious group of neurons in the amygdala -- a key...
Phones and wearables combine to assess worker performance
Mobile-sensing and consumer tech upgrade the employee review Credit: Shayan Mirjafari HANOVER, N.H. - June 24, 2019 -Using smartphones, fitness bracelets and a custom app,...
Long duration of sperm freezing makes no difference to live birth rates in large sperm bank study
Sperm samples stored for up to 15 years analyzed Vienna, 24 June 2019: Despite a time limit imposed in many countries on the freeze-storage of...
Scientists hit pay dirt with new microbial research technique
A better method for studying microbes in the soil will help scientists understand large-scale environmental cyclesCredit: Susan Brand and Marilyn Chung/Berkeley Lab Long ago, during...
More energy needed to cope with climate change
The world is dependent on energy both for human wellbeing and society's continued development. Energy use is however also one of the human systems that...
UTSA uses permeable pavements and grass to cool cities and clean the water
Credit: Photo by Jonas Weckschmied (San Antonio, June 24, 2019) -- The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) College of Engineering has been selected...
Nutrition is the missing ingredient in home health today, new study shows
Real-world data from Advocate Health Care and Abbott shows prioritizing nutrition care for home health patients helped keep them out of the hospitalCredit: Abbott New...
New reports provide guidance for obesity care
SILVER SPRING, Md.--Advocates for obesity prevention and treatment have designed two new resources for medical educators, healthcare providers and community programs that will enhance the...
Small shops, heavy advertisers less likely to ID for tobacco
Study has implications for Tobacco 21 enforcement, researchers say COLUMBUS, Ohio - Young people are less likely to be carded for cigarettes in certain types...
Suicide, accidents, and hepatitis: The leading causes of death for Veterans in their first year of PTSD treatment
A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine identifies and stratifies the mortality risks by age group, providing valuable insights for guiding prevention...
Study finds micronutrient deficiencies common at time of celiac disease diagnosis
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Micronutrient deficiencies, including vitamins B12 and D, as well as folate, iron, zinc and copper, are common in adults at the time...
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