There’s an irony at the heart of the treatment of high blood pressure. The malady itself often has no symptoms,
Continue reading »
Molecular culprit behind virus-mediated chronic inflammation and cancers identified
Within cells infected by Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV), the human protein CADM1 interacts with viral proteins to promote chronic inflammation,
Continue reading »Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces risks of C-section and other complications
It’s better to induce than to watch and wait. That’s the result of a new study published in PLOS ONE.
Continue reading »When do problems with memory and decision-making affect older adults’ ability to drive?
For older adults, driving can mean living a more independent, satisfying life. Therefore, it’s no surprise that about 86 percent
Continue reading »New link between sleep arousals and body temperature may also be connected to SIDS
Brief arousals during sleep—sometimes as many as ten to fifteen per night—appear random in time and occur in humans and
Continue reading »New breath and urine tests detect early breast cancer more accurately
A new method for early and accurate breast cancer screening has been developed by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the
Continue reading »Oxidative stress makes difference between metabolically abnormal and healthy obesities
Scientists at Osaka University clarified that deletion of adipose oxidative stress (Fat ROS) decreased lipid accumulation in the liver, clinically
Continue reading »Stricter gun control could stop violent men killing their partners and themselves
Men who use guns to kill their partner are also likely to commit suicide. Those planning to commit suicide are
Continue reading »Women’s wellness: Birth control pill benefits, risks and choices
The birth control pill is surrounded by misinformation. Get the facts on common concerns and questions about taking the pill.
Continue reading »