In a surprising finding, researchers showed the protein NLRP6 aggravated the difficult symptoms of gastrointestinal graft-vs.-host disease. Knocking out this…
Generic weight-loss drug may be safe and effective for long-term treatment
An inexpensive weight-loss drug approved 60 years ago for only short-term use also may be safe and effective for longer-term…
When neurons are out of shape, antidepressants may not work
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed medication for major depressive disorder (MDD), yet scientists still do…
How does estrogen protect bones? Unraveling a pathway to menopausal bone loss
Women who have reached menopause are at a greater risk of developing osteoporosis, which can lead to bone fractures and…
To stoke creativity, crank out ideas and then step away
There is an effective formula for unlocking employees’ creative potential, according to new research. Employers should incentivize workers to produce…
New mechanism to reduce inflammation
Researchers have identified two proteins that act as gatekeepers to dampen a potentially life-threatening immune response to chronic infection.
Sleep problems, Alzheimer’s disease are linked, but which comes first?
A new article explores the pathophysiological factors that link sleep disturbances and Alzheimer’s disease. Better understanding of this connection may…
Unequal pain relief at home for dying patients
Pain relief and end of life care is not being provided equally to people with advanced progressive diseases who were…
Researchers get humans to think like computers
Computers, like those that power self-driving cars, can be tricked into mistaking random scribbles for trains, fences and even school…
$1 Billion for Mental Health: The Reality of de Blasio’s ‘Revolutionary’ Plan
It has been difficult to gauge the effectiveness of ThriveNYC, an expensive and sprawling mental health initiative.