Men, women ride the same emotional roller coaster
Contrary to widely held gender stereotypes, women are not more emotional than men, researchers say......»»
Antibiotics for appendicitis
Antibiotics are now an accepted first-line treatment for most people with appendicitis, according to final results of the Comparing Outcomes of antibiotic Drugs and Appendectomy (CODA) trial, and an updated treatment guideline for appendicitis from t.....»»
Redefining human diseases through the lens of your DNA
Researchers performed genome-wide analysis studies (GWAS) to identify genetic elements associated with various diseases. To address inequities in previous GWAS, the team included 180,000 Japanese people and 220 health-related phenotypes in this analy.....»»
Increased consumption of whole grains could significantly reduce the economic impact of type 2 diabetes
Increased consumption of whole grain foods could significantly reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes and the costs associated with its treatment......»»
Researchers discover a way to increase the effectiveness of antibiotics
Researchers have found a way to make antibiotics more effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria - also known as 'superbugs......»»
New research finds air pollution reduces sperm counts through brain inflammation
Researchers have long known that air pollution can increase the risk of disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and fertility, but they did not know the exact mechanism for how it can lead to these health conditions. Now researchers have shown how air p.....»»
Metabolic memory plays a key role in breast cancer relapse
Molecular targets for therapies that could prevent breast cancer recurrence have been identified by a group of scientists who analyzed tumor cells that proved resistant to the original treatment. Recent advances in early detection and targeted therap.....»»
Genes may affect the level of harmful bacterial toxins in the bloodstream
Lipopolysaccharide, a virulence factor produced by bacteria, is a toxin that can cause a systemic inflammation via the circulation. In a recently completed study, genetic markers were discovered which are associated with a heightened lipopolysacchari.....»»
New study suggests that breastfeeding may help prevent cognitive decline
A new study has found that women over the age of 50 who had breastfed their babies performed better on cognitive tests compared to women who had never breastfed. The findings suggest that breastfeeding may have a positive impact on postmenopausal wom.....»»
Slow release of a drug, TT-10, improves heart attack recovery in a mouse model
A pharmaceutical product called TT-10, which spurs proliferation of heart muscle cells, was thought to offer promise to treat heart attacks. In a mouse heart-attack model several years ago, intraperitoneal injection of TT-10 at first promoted prolife.....»»
Machine learning predicts antibiotic resistance spread
Genes aren't only inherited through birth. Bacteria have the ability to pass genes to each other, or pick them up from their environment, through a process called horizonal gene transfer, which is a major culprit in the spread of antibiotic resistanc.....»»
Specific molecular mechanism that controls the transition from acute to chronic pain
A new study reveals the specific molecular mechanism that controls the transition from acute to chronic pain, and identifies this mechanism as a critical target for disease-modifying medicines......»»
A diet of essential amino acids could keep dementia at bay
Protein intake is known to be vital for maintaining brain function in older individuals. Now, using a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, researchers have shown that the intake of a specific set of amino acids can inhibit the death of brain cells, pr.....»»
Mechanism behind ineffective psoriasis drugs identified
Interleukin-12 -- a messenger molecule of immune cells -- was long considered to trigger the development of psoriasis. Now, researchers have shown that interleukin-12 does not actually cause the skin disease but protects against it. This also explain.....»»
Shape of virus may determine RSV infection outcomes
Using a novel technology, researchers uncovered shape-shifting properties of a common respiratory virus......»»
Fighting multiple sclerosis with cold
In evolutionary biology, the 'Life History Theory,' first proposed in the 1950s, postulates that when the environment is favorable, the resources used by any organism are devoted for growth and reproduction. Conversely, in a hostile environment, reso.....»»
Gene therapy shows early promise as angelman syndrome treatment
Scientists have reported encouraging early tests of a gene therapy strategy against Angelman syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder that features poor muscle control and balance, hard-to-treat epilepsy, and intellectual disabilities......»»
VR experiment with rats offers new insights about how neurons enable learning
A new study provides deep insights into how the brain's hippocampus works, involving networks of millions of neurons. That knowledge could be an important step toward the development of treatments for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's diseas.....»»
A good night’s sleep may mitigate infant obesity risks
New research suggests that newborns who sleep longer and wake up less throughout the night are less likely to be overweight in infancy......»»
Common antidepressant should no longer be used to treat people with dementia
A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia is no more effective than a placebo, and might even increase mortality, according to a new study. The research has shown that antidepressant mirtazapine offered no improvement in agitation for pe.....»»