New research presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Amsterdam, Netherlands (13-16 April)
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The protein p38-gamma identified as a new therapeutic target in liver cancer
An enzyme involved in cell stress responses could become a new pharmacological target in the treatment of liver cancer, a
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TIGER mouse debuts as model for neurological ailments
New research published today in Scientific Reports has devised a way to track tiny message-carriers in the brain that could
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As vaping became popular among young, smoking rates fell
(HealthDay)—The advent of the e-cigarette appears to have spurred a huge drop in tobacco smoking rates among teenagers and young
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Poor nutrition ruled out as cause for obesity in adults abused as children
In a new study, recently published in the journal Preventive Medicine, Assistant Professor Susan Mason from the University of Minnesota
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No such thing as sugar highs, says pediatric endocrinologist
Sugar seems like the obvious culprit when kids get overexcited after eating cake, ice cream and who knows how much
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Hunter-gatherers live nearly as long as we do but with limited access to healthcare
Modern life has many benefits. Transport, comfy furniture, smartphones, TV, the internet, dentistry and advanced medicine would be at the
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Are generics as good as brand-name drugs?
(HealthDay)—Generics make up 80 percent of drug prescriptions filled in the United States and are a big cost savings for
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Complementary approaches such as meditation help patients manage chronic pain
Complementary practices such as meditation and mindful breathing helped patients manage chronic pain and in some cases reduced the need
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Genomic study finds a new role for microRNAs as predictors of Crohn’s disease progression
Crohn’s disease is a lifelong condition characterized by a fluctuating course of gastro-intestinal inflammation with repeated flares and remissions. Any
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