Evaluating low-dose toxicity from endocrine active chemicals
WASHINGTON - A new report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine proposes a strategy that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should...
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In Mexico, type of work is tied to mobility disparities as people age
PRINCETON, N.J. -- Certain occupations may significantly contribute to mobility problems as workers age, contributing to income-based disparities in disability, a study co-authored by Princeton...
The chemistry of fried chicken (video)
Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, July 18, 2017 -- Battered and deep-fried chicken might be one of the most delicious foods ever. But what...
‘Golden Hour’ study details earliest changes to the immune system after trauma
Scientists from the University of Birmingham are carrying out pioneering research as part of a major £10 million study aimed at improving outcomes for patients...
Could aggressive blood pressure treatments lead to kidney damage?
Credit: Sanjay Suchak | University of Virginia Aggressive combination treatments for high blood pressure that are intended to protect the kidneys may actually be damaging...
Partnering cells turn off immune attack on pancreatic tumors
Two cell types work together to protect pancreatic tumors from destruction by the immune system. But, blocking this partnership may restore the system's ability to...
Testosterone prescribing in VA varies by provider’s age, experience, specialty and region
WASHINGTON -- Providers in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) system vary in their testosterone prescribing practices, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's...
Large-scale study of adaptation in yeast could help explain the evolution of cancer
Credit: Lehigh University Genes provide instructions to cells in the body telling them what to do and not do in order to function optimally. Small...
Bornean orangutans’ canopy movements flag conservation targets
Credit: Courtesy of Marc Ancrenaz Washington, DC-- Bornean orangutans living in forests impacted by human commerce seek areas of denser canopy enclosure, taller trees, and...
MRI device could bridge neuro-technologies for medical diagnostics, increase safety
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A technology being developed at Purdue University could provide an affordable, smart, self-learning device that, when placed into existing MRI machines...
Study: Omega-3 fatty acids fight inflammation via cannabinoids
Credit: Photo by Steph Adams CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Chemical compounds called cannabinoids are found in marijuana and also are produced naturally in the body from...
New findings suggest a genetic influence on aging into the 90s but not beyond
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Variants of a gene thought to be linked to longevity appear to influence aging into the 90s, but do not appear to...
‘Superbugs’ study reveals complex picture of E. coli bloodstream infections
The first large-scale genetic study of Escherichia coli (E. coli) cultured from patients with bloodstream infections in England showed that drug resistant 'superbugs' are not...
UN-backed initiative greatly improves the health of women, children, adolescents
Globally, the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents are improving faster than at any point in history, even in the poorest nations. The...
New test distinguishes Zika from similar viral infections
A new test is the best-to-date in differentiating Zika virus infections from infections caused by similar viruses. The antibody-based assay, developed by researchers at UC...
