A new study harnessed the unique genetic history of the people of Finland to identify variations in DNA that might…
Medical News Today: How to diagnose and treat bruised ribs
Bruising is not always a symptom of a broken or fractured rib bone. In this article, we provide pictures and…
For children born with HIV, adhering to medication gets harder with age
Children born with HIV in the U.S. were less likely to adhere to their medications as they aged from preadolescence…
Call it Mighty Mouse: Breakthrough leaps Alzheimer’s research hurdle
Researchers have made it possible to learn how key human brain cells respond to Alzheimer’s, vaulting a major obstacle in…
Fragrance-releasing fabric could help neutralize sweaty gym clothes
Hot summer weather, stressful situations and intense workouts can produce unpleasant sweaty odors. But what if clothing could cover up…
Study debunks ‘July Effect’ for heart surgery
The notion that more medical errors occur in July compared to other months due to an influx of new medical…
Novel discovery of links between liver dysfunction and Alzheimer’s disease
New research has uncovered novel connections between liver dysfunction and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), paving a new path toward a systems…
‘Sniff-cam’ to detect disease by analyzing bad breath
Having bad breath can mean someone ate a smelly lunch, but it could indicate that the person is sick. Various…
The urbanization of the beach
Some of Southern California’s most iconic and popular beaches have lost most of their biodiversity, according to marine scientists.
Higher vitamin A intake linked to lower skin cancer risk
Researchers found that people who ate high levels of vitamin A were 17 percent less likely to get the second-most-common…