Effective self-control strategies involve much more than willpower, research shows
It's mid-February, around the time that most people waver in their commitment to the resolutions they've made for the new ...
Tag: Medicine/Health
CUNY SPH awarded grant for environmental and occupational health scholarships
February 14, 2019 - The CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) was awarded a two-year, ...
Researchers discover a weakness in a rare cancer that could be exploited with drugs
Credit: Laboratory of Metabolic Regulation and Genetics/The Rockefeller University Cancer cells are, in some respects, impressive: They can grow relentlessly, ...
AAAS session: Food and nutrition security
Scientific partnerships and opportunities Leading experts from the field of food and nutrition security will present findings from its recently ...
Revealed: The gut microbe source of a carcinogenic, DNA-smashing genotoxin
A new study provides the first direct evidence of how a genotoxic warhead that can target and destroy the DNA ...
Single word most associated with negative hospital reviews on yelp is 'told'
Findings point to 'poor communication' being key to poor patient experience PHILADELPHIA-- When analyzing reviews of hospitals on Yelp, Penn ...
Results of early endoscopic exam critical for assessment of Barrett's patients
A new study indicates that both high-grade abnormal cellular changes (dysplasia) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (a form of cancer) have increased ...
NIH trial to track outcomes of liver transplantation from HIV+ donors to HIV+ recipients
Study follows passage of HOPE Act of 2013, allowing people with HIV to become organ donorsCredit: NIAID The first large-scale ...
Role of interventional inflammatory bowel disease in the era of biologic therapy
A position statement According to a new statement from a panel of national and international experts in gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel ...
New study shows more protein and fewer calories help older people lose weight safely
Credit: WFU / Ken Bennett A high-protein, low-calorie diet helps older adults with obesity lose more weight, maintain more muscle ...
WVU oncologist researches new treatment for cervical and vaginal cancers
Credit: WVU/University Relations MORGANTOWN, W.Va.--Cervical cancer can be insidious. Changes to the cervix are often detected with a pap smear, ...
Loud and clear: ONR program officer honored for hearing work with sailors
Credit: Photo courtesy of Thais Morata. ARLINGTON, Va.--Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a far-reaching and expensive problem for the U.S. ...
Uncovering a 'smoking gun' of biological aging clocks
A newly discovered ribosomal DNA (rDNA) clock can be used to accurately determine an individual's chronological and biological age, according ...
Can we repair the brain? The promise of stem cell technologies for treating parkinson's disease
Despite challenges, new advances in stem cell biology and genetic engineering show potential for better cell replacement therapies, say experts ...
Statins could protect against motor neurone disease
High cholesterol has been found to be a possible risk factor for the development of motor neurone disease (MND), according ...
'Lack of cleaning' in brain cells is central to Alzheimer's disease
Scientists around the world are still struggling to understand Alzheimer's better in order to be able to treat and potentially ...
Decolonization protocol can prevent dangerous infections among discharged hospital patients
Antiseptic soap, mouthwash, and nose ointment after hospital discharge reduced infections and infection-associated hospitalizations due to MRSA in high-risk patients ...
Diet could help runners beat stomach issues
New research shows that low FODMAP foods reduce gastrointestinal symptoms Research indicates that cutting out specific foods can alleviate the ...
Heart research gets $4.1 million boost on Valentine's Day
Two Clemson University researchers receive R01 grantsCredit: Clemson University Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love and romance, but ...
Neuroendocrine tumors: Choosing the best treatment
Which treatment(s) for which patient? Credit: Martin A. Walter , UNIGE An increasing number of new anti-cancer drugs are made ...
