Individuals who wish to identify potential problems in the scientific literature can either choose to report their grievances privately (with the expectation that the issue … Read more
High sense of self-determination could make a difference in living healthier lives Do you believe in your own ability to succeed, or do you believe … Read more
When properly manipulated, support cells called astrocytes found in the brain could provide a new approach to treating Parkinson’s disease. These findings, which were made … Read more
A study out today in the journal Nature Medicine suggests a potential new treatment for the seizures that often plague children with genetic metabolic disorders and individuals … Read more
Researchers found that women injured during the two weeks leading up to their period (the premenstrual phase) had a slower recovery and poorer health one … Read more
The potential impact of exposure to low levels of mercury on the developing brain – specifically by women consuming fish during pregnancy – has long … Read more
In a perspective piece appearing today in the journal Science, researchers at University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) point to a newly discovered system by … Read more
Inducing labor without a medical reason is associated with negative outcomes for the mother, including increased rates of cesarean delivery, greater blood loss and an extended length of stay in the hospital, and does not provide any benefit for the …
The amount of time families spend eating meals together has been linked to the health and well-being of children and teens, with families who eat together regularly reporting declines in substance abuse, eating disorders, and unhealthy weight in the…
HIV adapts in a surprising way to survive and thrive in its hiding spot within the human immune system, scientists have learned. While the finding helps explain why HIV remains such a formidable foe after three decades of research — more than 30 m…
Scientists have identified the type of cell that is at the origin of brain tumors known as oligodendrogliomas, which are a type of glioma — a category that defines the most common type of malignant brain tumor.
In a paper published in the Decemb…
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