How much is too much? Even moderate alcohol consumption is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation
A new study published in HeartRhythm reports that regular moderate alcohol consumption, drinking an average of 14 glasses of alcohol ...
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Mapping residual esophageal tumors — a glimpse into the future?
Researchers at Osaka University find that mapping esophageal tumors that remain after chemotherapy can predict long-term prognosis and direct personalized ...
New research shows that women with IBD are at greater risk of mental illness
For every 43 pregnancies, there is one extra case of mental illness in a woman with inflammatory bowel disease OTTAWA, ...
Child abuse linked to risk of suicide in later life
Children who experience physical, sexual, and emotional abuse or neglect are at least two to three times more likely to ...
Rush is third hospital in country to achieve 'pinnacle' of predictive analytics
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society recognizes Rush University Medical Center for reaching Stage 7 on the Adoption Model for ...
Respiratory microbiome may influence your susceptibility to flu
Microbiome community linked to lower influenza susceptibilityCredit: Lee et al, 2019. Specific respiratory microbiome communities may be linked to influenza ...
Long-duration space missions have lasting effects on spinal muscles
January 9, 2018 - Astronauts who spend several months on the International Space Station have significant reductions in the size ...
CNIO researchers confirm links between aggressive prostate cancer and hereditary breast cancer
Credit: CNIO Aggressive prostate cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in men, is associated with BRCA2 mutations, ...
NYSCF inks strategic partnership with Ngene Therapeutics
Research teams will use stem cell and gene editing technologies to advance cell-based therapies for devastating diseasesCredit: Samwan Rob, NYSCF ...
UCLA study overturns dogma of cancer metabolism theory
Tumors not as addicted to glucose as previously thoughtCredit: UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center/Nature Communications Scientists at the Eli ...
Innovators of the Coronary Angioplasty Win 2019 Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize
The National Academy of Engineering and Ohio University announced today that the 2019 Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize ...
New data emphasize importance of avoiding hypoglycemic glucose levels in type 1 diabetes
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, January 9, 2019--Researchers have shown that measures of biochemical hypoglycemia in ...
Scientists develop universal Ebola treatment effective in single dose
GALVESTON, Texas - There is a new medication that in one dose successfully protected nonhuman primates against a lethal infection ...
Two-thirds of stroke survivors are in exceptionally good mental health
Study identifies factors associated with resiliency among stroke survivors Two-thirds of stroke survivors are in complete mental health despite the ...
Carrots or candy bars? Context shapes choice of healthy foods
Food choices may be affected by what sits close by on the supermarket shelfCredit: Credit - Photo courtesy of Scott ...
New initiative to help promote brain health among children launched
My Brain Robbie animation campaign aims to help keep little brains healthyCredit: My Brain Robbie My Brain Robbie, a fantastic ...
Insilico and Elevian enter a research collaboration to discover drugs that target aging
Two longevity biotechnology companies partner to discover drugs that target agingCredit: Insilico Medicine Jan. 9, 2019, San Francisco, CA - ...
University of Cincinnati professor studies hamburger e. coli with NIAID grant
Credit: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Alison Weiss, PhD, professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry and Microbiology ...
Scientists design protein that prods cancer-fighting T-cells
New protein mimics interleukin-2 without toxic effects and works against cancer in an animal modelCredit: UW Medicine Scientists at UW ...
NorthShore University HealthSystem and Color unlock the power of genomics in routine care
Credit: NorthShore (Evanston, IL) - January 9, 2019 - NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) and Color today announced a groundbreaking partnership ...