The discovery of a new target for the blood-pressure medication propranolol may lead to the development of new and safer…
Keeping parasites from sticking to mosquito guts could block disease transmission
Infections such as Chagas disease, African sleeping sickness, and leishmaniasis are caused by a group of microorganisms called kinetoplastids. In…
Medical News Today: Resistance training for healthy aging: The whys and hows
A new evidence-based position statement explains the benefits of resistance training for older adults and what to bear in mind…
Finding a cause of neurodevelopmental disorders
Neurodevelopmental disorders arising from rare genetic mutations can cause atypical cognitive function, intellectual disability, and developmental delays, yet it is…
Microfluidic array catches, holds single cervical cells for faster screening
Several screening tests for cervical cancer have been developed in recent years. One technique uses immunofluorescent staining to determine the…
Medical News Today: How ‘tickling’ the ear could prevent age related disease
A type of noninvasive electric stimulation that ‘tickles’ the ear could help improve many different aspects of health in later…
Cigarette smoke makes MRSA superbug bacterium more drug-resistant
Cigarette smoke can make MRSA bacterial strains more resistant to antibiotics, new research has shown.
Stem cell research sheds new light on the skin
For the first time, researchers have studied and outlined the development of sebaceous glands in the skin. The study provides…
Medical News Today: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: New drug proves ‘safe’ and effective
A double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial finds the right dosage at which a drug ‘safely’ treats nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Researchers estimate societal costs of the opioid epidemic
The devastating consequences of the opioid crisis are far-reaching in the United States, impacting public health as well as social…