Scientists have discovered that a single severe head injury can lead to dementia through a rogue protein that propagates through
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An old drug finds new purpose against retinal neovascularization
Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have found that the anti-malaria drug amodiaquine inhibits the apelin receptor
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Poll: Is the FDA Pre-Cert program an effective way to regulate digital health products?
Since new FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced the FDA precertification program, the agency has been moving full speed ahead to
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Marmosets serve as an effective model for non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Small, New World monkeys called marmosets can mimic the sleep disturbances, changes in circadian rhythm, and cognitive impairment people with
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Remifentanil during labour could halve the number of women needing an epidural
Half as many women in labour who were given a drug called remifentanil to help manage their pain needed a
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Is Parkinson’s an autoimmune disease? More evidence emerges
Using a stem cell model, they showed how immune cells attacked dopamine-producing cells derived from people with Parkinson’s disease but
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When It Comes to Beauty, It’s an Influencer’s World
Beauty brands are being forced to rethink their digital strategies — all thanks to influencers. A study released today by
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An aggressor is not necessarily a bully—and the distinction matters
Spotting a bully is more nuanced than it might seem, because there is a difference between general aggressive behavior and
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Could This One Habit Quadruple Your Risk For Getting An STI?
You probably don’t give a lot of thought to your pubic hair. Sure, you might give it a quick trim
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5 Daily Habits Of An Athlete
If anyone knows a thing or two about scoring goals in the health department, it’s Mollie Gray – she plays Rugby
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