Does moisturizer REALLY cut dementia risk? Study claims healing dry skin reduces chemicals linked to the disease – but that does not mean lotion prevents […]
Early-life exposure to microbiota restricts colon cancer later in life, study finds
Exposure to microbiota, or microorganisms such as bacteria, in the early stages of life plays a crucial role in establishing optimal conditions in the intestine […]
‘Inactive’ ingredients may not be, study finds
Most pills and capsules, whether over-the-counter or prescription, include components other than the actual drug. These compounds, known as “inactive ingredients,” help to stabilize the […]
Study: Life-saving antibiotic receives new use guidelines from researchers around world
An international panel of the foremost researchers on infectious disease and antimicrobials has formed new guidelines on the use of polymyxins, a class of antibiotics […]
Study: Low-Carb diets can cause heart rhythm disturbances
Can trigger low-carbohydrate diet atrial fibrillation? Low-Carb diets, are widely used at the time for losing weight popular and widely. Nutrition experts argue, however, about […]
Largest Study Ever Finds No Link Between Measles Vaccine, Autism
MONDAY, March 4, 2019 — Amid ongoing U.S. measles outbreaks, one of the largest studies to date provides fresh evidence that the measles, mumps and […]
Major genetic study confirms that many genes contribute to risk for Tourette’s syndrome
A meta-analysis of multiple studies into the genetic background of Tourette’s syndrome (TS)—a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by chronic involuntary motor and vocal tics—finds that variants […]
Countering stereotypes about teens can change their behavior, study finds
In many societies, teenagers are repeatedly told – by adults, peers and popular media – that teens are more likely than younger children to take […]
Study: US pedestrian deaths hit highest number since 1990
The number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roads last year was the highest in 28 years, according to a report from a safety organization. Using […]
Two treatments help dialysis patients with depression, study finds
For almost 50 years, hemodialysis has extended lives of people with chronic kidney disease. But when a patient first learns that their kidneys have failed […]
Study outlines targeted treatment option for aggressive breast cancer
New findings put forth by the University of Maryland Fischell Department of Bioengineering (BIOE) and researchers from four other academic institutions outline a targeted therapeutic […]
Life’s transitions easier with a sense of a well-rounded ending, new study shows
We are more likely to have positive feelings about transitioning from one stage of life to the next if we have a “well-rounded ending”—or one […]
US adults do not consume enough protein, study warns
With age, the human body loses muscle mass. Sarcopenia, or the age-related gradual loss of muscle function, can slash muscle strength by around 50 percent. […]
Screen time for the very young has doubled in 20 years: study
(HealthDay)—The electronic babysitter is alive and thriving in the new digital age. A new study says it all: Children under the age of 2 spend […]