Oxidants found within living organisms are byproducts of metabolism and are essential to wound-healing and immunity. However, when their concentrations…
Large multi-ethnic genome-wide association study of asthma identifies novel associations
A large, multi-ethnic genome-wide association study (GWAS) of asthma identified novel associations with potential relevance for asthma susceptibility in older…
At last, acknowledging royal women’s political power
Across the globe in a variety of societies, royal women found ways to advance the issues they cared about and…
Additional routine ultrasounds benefit mothers and babies, and could be cost saving, study finds
Offering universal late pregnancy ultrasounds at 36 weeks’ gestation eliminates undiagnosed breech presentation of babies, lowers the rate of emergency…
Oxytocin could help treat alcohol use disorder
The neuropeptide oxytocin blocks enhanced drinking in alcohol-dependent rats, according to a new study.
Mindful body awareness training during treatment for drug addiction helps prevent relapse
A novel type of body awareness training helps women recover from drug addiction, according to new research. People in the…
New arsenic-based broad-spectrum antibiotic
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest public health threats of our time. There is a pressing need for new…
Roadmap for AI in medical imaging
Researchers are examining applications for diagnostic medical imaging, identifying knowledge gaps and developing a roadmap to prioritize research needs.
Discovery of oral cancer biomarkers could save thousands of lives
Oral cancer is known for its high mortality rate in developing countries, but an international team of scientists hope its…
New study demonstrates that intestinal bacteria grow in pregnant women
Researchers found that progesterone regulates the microbial composition during pregnancy in a way that may facilitate appropriate transmission of beneficial…