Mining a large database of adverse reactions to medications, UC San Diego researchers found that people who took proton pump…
Micro-control of liver metabolism
A new discovery has shed light on small RNAs called microRNAs in the liver that regulate fat and glucose metabolism.…
Acetaminophen significantly reduced in-hospital delirium
Patients treated with acetaminophen demonstrated a significant reduction in in-hospital delirium. Moreover, those given acetaminophen also were more likely to…
Altered brain activity patterns of Parkinson’s captured in mice
Researchers pinpoint how brain activity changes in mouse models of Parkinson’s disease, hinting at what may drive symptoms in humans.
Scientists create new map of brain’s immune system
A team of researchers under the direction of the Medical Center — University of Freiburg has created an entirely new…
New one-two punch against melanoma in mouse model
Study shows new forms of an older anti-cancer agent appear to enhance the immune system’s ability to fight melanoma in…
Blueprint for treating a deadly brain tumor
In a study of mice and human brain tumors researchers searched for new treatments by exploring the reasons why some…
New nurses work overtime, long shifts, and sometimes a second job
New nurses are predominantly working 12-hour shifts and nearly half work overtime, trends that have remained relatively stable over the…
Misunderstanding food date labels linked with higher food discards
A new survey examining US consumer attitudes and behaviors related to food date labels found widespread confusion, leading to unnecessary…
Familiarity breeds aggression
Aggressiveness among animals may increase the longer individuals live together in stable groups. The study used the Amazon molly, a…