Cart is empty New findings from the Barwon Infant Study show the pattern of gene activity in babies’ noses is strongly linked to their risk of subsequent wheezing illnesses.
Researchers uncover how the brain’s different cells react to threats and social opportunities
Scientists at McMaster University have uncovered new insights into the complex interactions between different kinds of brain cells and their responses to social and stress stimuli.
Research shows successful snus cessation leads to increased body weight, blood pressure
The use and marketing of nicotine snus, which does not contain tobacco, is increasing in the UK, the US, Sweden, and other countries. Nicotine is an addictive substance which, among other things, causes blood pressure and heart rate to rise immediately after intake. But it is unclear what happens in the body when snus users stop using snus.
More research needed to prepare people with mental illness for menopause
Few studies examine how people living with a mental illness may be best prepared for the menopause transition, considering both menopause symptoms and psychiatric symptoms, according to a review published online May 6 in Menopause.
AAP updates guidance on evaluation, treatment of patent ductus arteriosus in preemies
In a clinical report published in the May issue of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Pediatrics presents updated guidance on the evaluation and treatment of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm infants.
How common drugs can help viruses spread
Drugs are supposed to help us get rid of disease, or at least alleviate the symptoms of them. It is therefore particularly unfortunate that—on the contrary— drugs can contribute to making us sicker. Many medications can have side effects, but some are particularly serious.
Study shows long-term benefits of saving ‘hopeless’ teeth
A major long-term study presented at EuroPerio11, the world’s leading congress on gum health and implant dentistry by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), reveals that saving teeth with severe bone loss through periodontal regeneration (PR) offers benefits equal to—if not greater than—replacing them with dental implants or bridges.
Some triple negative breast cancers might be avoided by longer breastfeeding
Shorter breastfeeding duration and younger age at first birth are known risk factors for triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) and vary by race, according to research published online May 7 in npj Breast Cancer.
Drug candidate ALT001 blocks viral link to Alzheimer’s in brain cell experiments
Studies suggesting that certain viral infections may influence the onset of Alzheimer’s disease are gaining attention. In this context, a domestic research team has succeeded in breaking the link between viral infection and Alzheimer’s disease using a new treatment candidate.
Unprecedented cuts to the National Science Foundation endanger research
Look closely at your mobile phone or tablet. Touch-screen technology, speech recognition, digital sound recording and the internet were all developed using funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation.