Studies examine trends in pain medication use
A new study reveals that acetaminophen use and over-dosing rise in cold/flu season in the United States, primarily due to increased use of over-the-counter combination...
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Saliva plays a role in the body’s defense against traveler’s diarrhea
(Boston)--Researchers have identified a protein in saliva (histatin-5) that protects the body from traveler's diarrhea. The findings, available online in the Journal of Infectious Diseases,...
Unique inflammation patterns emerging in patients with type 1 diabetes
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta university AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 8, 2018) - Analysis of the inflammation-promoting proteins in the blood of patients with type...
Manure could heat your home
Farm manure could be a viable source of renewable energy to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. Researchers at the University of...
New butterfly species named for Field Museum’s Emily Graslie
Credit: Florida Museum photo by Kristen Grace GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- As the Field Museum's chief curiosity correspondent, Emily Graslie has plunged elbow-deep into wolf guts,...
Guidelines needed for use of therapy animals in mental health treatment
Credit: Orygen The increasing use of therapy animals in Australia has prompted researchers from Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, to...
UC Davis researchers find new way to defeat HIV latency
HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, has a secret life. Though anti-retroviral therapy can reduce its numbers, the virus can hide and avoid both treatments...
Exercise may decrease heart drug’s effectiveness
Peter Ruben and his team of researchers have spent years studying why seemingly healthy patients with inherited cardiac arrhythmias can sometimes suddenly die during exercise....
Houston Methodist researcher makes bold move by releasing nanotech ‘recipe’
Credit: Houston Methodist HOUSTON - (March 7, 2018) - In a rare move, a Houston Methodist researcher is sharing his recipe for a new, more...
Mental health treatment for victims of human trafficking — Journal of Psychiatric Practice presents initial recommendations
March 7, 2018 - Cognitive therapies should be considered when addressing the harmful psychological consequences of trauma in victims of human trafficking, according to a...
ACP reaffirms calls to Congress for policies to reduce rate of firearms violence
Washington, DC (March 7, 2018) -- The American College of Physicians (ACP) today sent letters urging Congress to take immediate action to reduce the rate...
Greehey Institute team finds link between BRCA1 and Ewing sarcoma
Credit: UT Health San Antonio Scientists with the Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute at UT Health San Antonio have discovered a surprising connection between a...
Recovery from spinal cord injuries can be predicted
Credit: Marc Bolliger A trauma to the spinal cord, quickly leads to a progressive loss of nerve tissue. This not only affects the injured area,...
Ohio University corrosion expert Nesic earns prestigious honor
ATHENS, Ohio (March 7, 2018) - Ohio University Russ Professor Srdjan Nesic, who is also the director of the Russ College of Engineering and Technology's...
Severe electrical storms in the brain — biologists link protein, seizure suppression
Credit: Courtesy of Elsevier SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Seizure suppression is the focus of an original research article by researchers at the Department of Biology at...
