How does resolving cannabis problems differ from problems with alcohol or other drugs?
Individuals who report having resolved a problem with cannabis use appear to have done so at younger ages than those who resolved problems with alcohol...
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Effect of Medicaid policies on health in Arizona studied by UAHS and ASU researchers
Researchers with the Center for Population Science and Discovery at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are studying the impact of two Medicaid enrollment freezes...
Low blood sugar poses unaddressed threat to people with type 2 diabetes
WASHINGTON--New research from the Endocrine Society and Avalere Health finds that clinicians lack the resources to identify, assess and manage patients who are at a...
Biochemists zero in on key molecules that enable cells to crawl
EUGENE, Ore. -- March 5, 2018 -- Biochemists have made a discovery that sheds light on the molecular machinery that allows some cells, such as...
Babies who look like their father at birth are healthier one year later
Credit: Binghamton University, State University of New York BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Infants who resemble their father at birth are more likely to spend time together...
Sustainable ocean development
Earth's vast and vital oceans are a critical source of economic productivity, but issues of space management, interindustry conflict and environmental degradation often limit sustainable...
Fish’ ‘super power’ may offer clues about biodiversity evolution
Credit: University of Central Florida A group of international scientists, including a University of Central Florida biologist, recently discovered that a species of fish living...
Researchers pinpoint gene responsible for neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism
Credit: McMaster University Hamilton, ON (March 5, 2018) - A study led by researchers at McMaster University has pinpointed a gene that is responsible for...
Polygenic risk score may identify alzheimer’s risk in younger populations
Credit: UC San Diego Health For the first time, an international team of scientists, led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of...
Fall detection devices for seniors are falling short
The high-tech aids seniors rely on to summon help if they fall might not be as effective as they'd like to believe. A new review...
Alternative technique can improve brain imaging for restless children
Leesburg, VA, March 1, 2018 - Children often find it difficult to remain still for MRI examinations, but an alternative method to conventional MRI for...
Surgeon scientists losing ground to other medical researchers for NIH funding
CHICAGO (March 5, 2018): Surgeons have made many significant contributions to science in the 20th century, but the specialty has been losing ground to other...
Strong relationships in midlife may offset health risks for victims of childhood abuse
EVANSTON, Ill. --- Research has linked childhood abuse to many adverse health outcomes in adulthood, including premature mortality, but according to new Northwestern University research,...
The Neuro and Thermo Fisher Scientific Partner to fight neurodegenerative disease
The Montreal Neurological Institute (The Neuro) of McGill University, a world-leading institution focused on brain research and advanced patient care, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, the...
One-month TB prophylaxis as effective as nine-month regimen for people living with HIV
A one-month antibiotic regimen to prevent active tuberculosis (TB) disease was at least as safe and effective as the standard nine-month therapy for people living...
