Research may lead to new insights on the genetics of height
A study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research points to genes and gene pathways that are strong candidates to …
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Nonfatal firearm injuries lead to increased chance of mental health disorder in youth
For every youth who dies with injury from a firearm, at least four survive. These survivors led researchers at MUSC …
Exposure to lead can cause epigenetic changes even at relatively low levels
A group of Brazilian and Portuguese researchers observed a correlation between the presence of lead in the organism and a …
Rock-a-bye fly: Why vibrations lead to sleepiness
It is common practice to rock babies to sleep. Children and grownups also get drowsy during long car rides. There …
800 million children still exposed to lead
Every third child in the world has too much lead in their body, according to a report from UNICEF and …
AHA News: Cluster of Risky Conditions That Can Lead To Heart Disease Is Rising in Hispanic Adults
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — A cluster of conditions called metabolic syndrome that could lead to …
Scientist predicts emotional stress caused by COVID-19 will lead to smaller babies being born
Being pregnant is a wonderful experience, but at the same it can be incredibly stressful—throw a global pandemic into the …
Better detection of a type of ovarian cancer could lead to better treatments
Scientists have found that a specific type of ovarian cancer could possibly benefit from existing platinum-based chemotherapy and new DNA …
New study could lead to therapeutic interventions to treat cocaine addiction
A new study explains how cocaine modifies functions in the brain revealing a potential target for therapies aimed at treating …
Revised criteria lead to more accurate screening for eye disease in premature infants
A multicenter group of 41 hospitals led by researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has confirmed that an improved …
Mom who survived 2007 mass shooting copes with 300 pellets of lead
Mother who survived 2007 mass shooting that killed her 15-year-old daughter reveals she has lead poisoning from the 300 pellets …
Targeting key gene could help lead to Down syndrome treatment
Targeting a key gene before birth could someday help lead to a treatment for Down syndrome by reversing abnormal embryonic …
Heatwave misperceptions lead to danger
South Australians don’t see heatwaves as serious events and warnings do little more than ‘trigger’ common-sense behaviours like turning on …
Self-destruction system in TB bacteria may lead to ‘perfect drug’
In the United States, more than 9,000 cases of tuberculosis (TB) occurred in 2017. Though the U.S. has one of …
Choosing indulgent dessert first may lead to eating lower-calorie meals, study finds
If you’re going to choose dessert first, then the high-calorie option might lead to your eating a healthier meal, unless …
Psychopathic traits in adulthood up with child lead exposure
(HealthDay)—Higher childhood blood lead levels are associated with more psychopathy during the life course, according to a study published online …
How concussions may lead to epilepsy
Researchers have identified a cellular response to repeated concussions that may contribute to seizures in mice like those observed following …