How to equip the brake of immunity
The immune system is indispensable for defense against invading pathogens, but its aberrant activation may lead to autoimmune diseases. Regulatory …
Pregnant Shay Mitchell Becomes Member of 'Swollen Foot Crew'
It’s official! Pregnant Shay Mitchell showed off her swollen feet on Instagram on Tuesday, July 9. “OK, so either Alana …
Killing the seeds of cancer: A new finding shows potential in destroying cancer stem cells
Scientists at The University of Toledo investigating improvements to a commonly used chemotherapy drug have discovered an entirely new class …
A tale of two proteins: The best and worst of metabolic adaptation
The Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) hypothesis is supported by multiple human epidemiological studies and animal studies. It …
High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis
Opioids work against severe pain but the risks of side effects and addiction are high. In the U.S. alone, 26 …
‘I Lost 110 Pounds When I Started Cooking All Of My Meals At Home’
I was always self-conscious about my body growing up. In middle school I had more curves, boobs, and was taller …
Too Cute! Celebrity Kids Celebrate 4th of July in Adorable Outfits
Petite and patriotic! Celebrity children, including Khloé Kardashian’s 14-month-old daughter, True, and more, celebrated the 4th of July with their parents …
Foundational study explores role of diet in diabetes complications
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes affect the health of the inner lining of blood vessels. People with diabetes often …
These Chips Are Made Out of Chicken. Does That Mean They’re Healthy?
Making a decision in the supermarket these days is an exercise in patience. There are an ever-increasing number of packaged …
Tumor-treating fields in glioblastoma: Indication of a benefit
Glioblastoma is an aggressive brain tumor that usually occurs in late adulthood. Just two years after diagnosis, only 13.6 percent …
Sequencing the genome of newborns in the US: Are we ready?
Twenty-four to 48 hours after birth, every newborn in the U.S. will have a few drops of blood drawn and …
Moments of clarity in dementia patients at end of life: Glimmers of hope?
It happens unexpectedly: a person long thought lost to the ravages of dementia, unable to recall the events of their …
Could you be on the brink of diabetes… and not know it?
How one simple test might save your life: Could you be on the brink of diabetes… and not know it? …
Eye specialist warns parents about dangers of Nerf guns
A University of Alberta ophthalmologist wants safety rules put in place for Nerf toys, after a patient was shot in …
Health panel: Millions of US kids should get hepatitis shot
A scientific panel is recommending that more than 2 million U.S. kids get vaccinated against hepatitis A. Thirteen years ago, …
Disrupted sleep in one’s 50s, 60s raises risk of Alzheimer’s disease
People who report a declining quality of sleep as they age from their 50s to their 60s have more protein …
Being a ‘morning person’ linked to lower risk of breast cancer
Being a morning person (popularly known as larks) is associated with a lower risk of developing breast cancer than being …
Americans aware of antibiotic resistance, but don’t always follow prescription: poll
(HealthDay)—Most Americans consider antibiotic resistance a threat to public health, but 45% say they’ve used antibiotics improperly, a new poll …