Past climate change: A warning for the future?
Disruptions rippled out from climate change in South AmericaCredit: Umberto Lombardo, University of Bern, Switzerland A new study of climate changes and their effects on...
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Cancer-sniffing dogs 97% accurate in identifying lung cancer, according to study in JAOA
Researchers say dogs may help develop over-the-counter test capable of earlier detection CHICAGO-June 17, 2019--Three beagles successfully showed they are capable of identifying lung cancer...
How to reinvigorate exhausted immune cells and stop cancer along the way
Penn study identifies protein that could be key to new immunotherapies PHILADELPHIA - The human immune system relies on a delicate balance of finely tuned...
LGBTQ awareness lacking among American neurologists, new survey finds
Results highlight need for better education to improve health care for sexual and gender minorities A first-of-its-kind survey of American neurologists reveals that more than...
Poor oral health linked to a 75% increase in liver cancer risk, new study finds
The study, by researchers at Queen's University Belfast, analysed a large cohort of over 469,000 people in the UK, investigated the association between oral health...
Three quarters of Americans concerned about burnout among healthcare professionals
National survey also finds 80% believe burnout diminishes quality of care BETHESDA, M.D. (June 17, 2019) - Nearly three-quarters (74%) of Americans are concerned about...
Researcher gets $4 million to better predict mental health disorders
Psychology professor Vince Calhoun and his team plan to develop novel algorithms to study individuals with mood and psychosis disorders ATLANTA--Vince Calhoun, Distinguished University Professor...
First lung map uncovers new insights into asthma
Understanding lung cells and their signals could help towards finding new asthma drug targets For the first time, researchers have mapped the building blocks of...
Study shows 70% of patients lack advance directives before elective surgery
Missed opportunity creates complex situation for care providers and loved onesCredit: Regenstrief Institute INDIANAPOLIS -The majority of people visiting preoperative testing clinics before an elective...
Looming insect invasion threatens California wine and avocados
UCR plans tiny wasp counterattackCredit: Stephen Asmus / USDA-ARS UC Riverside is testing whether a sesame seed-sized wasp can control a pest that could seriously...
Farm-like indoor microbiota may protect children from asthma also in urban homes
Credit: National Institute for Health and Welfare Earlier research has shown that growing up on a farm with animals may as much as half the...
U-M researchers testing ways to make aspen-dominated forests resilient to climate change
Credit: Roger Hart, University of Michigan Photography. PELLSTON--In an aspen-dominated hardwood forest at the northern tip of the state's Lower Peninsula, University of Michigan scientists...
Social media use contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia, research finds
Social media use is contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia, research presented in a paper by Sujarwoto Sujarwoto, Gindo Tampubolon and Adi Cilik Pierewan...
Managing the risk of aggressive dog behavior
Aggressive behaviour in pet dogs is a serious problem for dog owners across the world, with bite injuries representing a serious risk to both people...
Do video games drive obesity?
A chubby teen lolling on the sofa for hours on end, the game controller in one hand, a bag of crisps at his side and...
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