How deep-ocean vents fuel massive phytoplankton blooms
Stanford study shows how hydrothermal vents fuel massive phytoplankton blooms -- and possible hotspots for carbon storage Researchers at Stanford University say they have found...
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Maternal blood test is effective for Down syndrome screening in twin pregnancies
Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, which involves analyzing fetal DNA in a maternal blood sample, is a non-invasiveness and highly accurate test for Down syndrome in...
Study compares different strategies for treating insomnia
New research indicates that for treating insomnia, stimulus control therapy (which reassociates the bed with sleepiness instead of arousal) and sleep restriction therapy are effective,...
Extending sleep may lower cardiometabolic risk
Increasing sleep duration may help reduce cardiometabolic risk--or the risk of heart disease and metabolic disorders-- in individuals who do not get enough sleep, according...
Epilepsy drugs during pregnancy linked with later childhood behavioral problems
Credit: Senior Author Roos Rodenburg, Ph.D. A new study has uncovered an increased risk of behavioral problems in children of mothers with epilepsy who took...
Study examines potential misuse of anti-anxiety medication
There is concern about the misuse of the sedative anti-anxiety medication alprazolam (Xanax®) because of the "high" it can create. A new British Journal of...
State alcohol policies may affect aggression- and driving-related harms from someone else’s drinking
Credit: Thomas Greenfield New research suggests that state alcohol policies may be effective in reducing aggression-related and driving-related harms due to other drinkers, mainly in...
Does weight loss surgery help relieve acid reflux?
Individuals who are obese often experience heartburn and other symptoms of acid reflux. Previous research indicates that gastric bypass surgery for obesity helps alleviate symptoms...
Gall bladder removal may reduce stroke risk in patients with gallstones
Previous research indicates that gallstones are linked with an increased risk of stroke. A new Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology study found that gall bladder...
Visible public health leadership needed to boost vaccine coverage
Public health expert Professor John Ashton is calling for local directors of public health to provide visible leadership to address the recent systematic deterioration of...
Listening to music eases pain and other symptoms in patients with breast cancer
A European Journal of Cancer Care study found that listening to music at home reduced the severity of symptoms, pain intensity, and fatigue experienced by...
Imaging tests help reveal heart risks in patients with psoriatic disease
Patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis--collectively termed psoriatic disease--face increased heart risks. A new study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology indicates that ultrasound imaging of...
Study follows the health of older adults with prediabetes problems
Credit: Ying Shang In a Journal of Internal Medicine study that followed older adults with prediabetes for 12 years, most remained stable or reverted to...
Alzheimer’s therapy may help overcome opioid addiction
Clinical trial results reveal that a medication used to treat Alzheimer's disease may also be an effective therapy for individuals addicted to opioids. The findings...
New study links childhood abuse with hot flash frequency
Women who suffered eemotional or physical abuse or neglect as children likely to have more frequent physiologically assessed hot flashes during sleep CLEVELAND, Ohio (June...
