Research by George Mason University College of Health and Human Services found that adults who likely had undiagnosed celiac disease (UCD) had lower bone density […]
Study suggests a protein could play key role in neurodegenerative diseases
Research led by Queen Mary University of London and the University of Seville around one protein’s role in regulating brain inflammation could improve our understanding […]
Mindfulness may reduce opioid cravings, study finds
People suffering from opioid addiction and chronic pain may have fewer cravings and less pain if they use both mindfulness techniques and medication for opioid […]
Team publishes study on enhancements that mediate maturation of heart stem cells
Scientists from the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI), in collaboration with Nanion Technologies, recently published a study in Biochemical Pharmacology addressing the deficiencies in potassium […]
TTC? A New Study Says Dads-to-Be Shouldn’t Drink, Either
We don’t have to tell you that pregnant women are discouraged from drinking alcohol to prevent health problems for baby, but a new study suggests […]
Study finds gut microbes adapt quickly to changes in food preparation
How we prepare food matters to us, surprisingly deeply, it turns out. Scientists have recently discovered that different diets—say, high-fat versus low-fat, or plant-based versus […]
No evidence that power posing works: study
Striking a power pose before an important meeting or interview is not going to boost your confidence or make you feel more powerful, says an […]
Study finds potential therapeutic target for prostate cancers with PTEN mutation
PTEN, a tumor suppressor gene mutated in approximately 20% of primary prostate cancers, and in as many as 50% of androgen deprivation-resistant prostate cancers, relies […]
Onions and garlic may be recipe for reducing breast cancer risk: study
Onions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that’s a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also be a recipe for reducing […]
Better samples, better science: new study explores integrity of research specimens
Effective diagnosis and treatment of disease draws on painstaking research, which often relies on biological samples. The avalanche of studies used to better understand illnesses […]
Alzheimer’s study: Electrostimulation to evoke vivid memories
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most dreaded diagnoses, and the fear is particularly acute among older people. This complex brain disorder, which usually affects […]
Study finds hub linking movement and motivation in the brain
Our everyday lives rely on planned movement through the environment to achieve goals. A new study by MIT neuroscientists at The Picower Institute for Learning […]
Study points to new drug target in fight against cancer
Researchers have identified a potential new drug target in the fight against cancer. In a study this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy […]
Study finds new way to make chemotherapy more effective against pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a lethal malignancy that most often is resistant to chemotherapy. Researchers have been searching for ways to increase the sensitivity of […]