Rat lungworm is a parasitic disease, spread through contaminated food, which affects the brain and spinal cord. Now, researchers report…
Who is left behind in Mass Drug Administration?
Ensuring equity in the prevention of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) is critical to reach NTD elimination goals as well as…
Brain biomarker predicts compulsive drinking
Although alcohol use is ubiquitous in modern society, only a portion of individuals develop alcohol use disorders or addiction. Yet,…
Online reviews reveal need for specialized drug treatment facility assessments
With no national standard to measure drug treatment facilities, new research reveals opportunities to learn from patients to help create…
Non-coding DNA located outside chromosomes may help drive glioblastoma
According to a new study, extra DNA scooped up and copied alongside cancer-causing genes helps keep tumors going — elements…
Magnesium deprivation stops pathogen growth
When pathogens invade the cells, our body combats them using various methods. Researchers have now been able to show how…
Deep learning to analyze neurological problems
Getting to the doctor’s office for a check-up can be challenging for someone with a neurological disorder that impairs their…
Medical News Today: Blood pressure chart: Ranges and guide
A person’s blood pressure is one indication of their overall heart health. Learn about healthy blood pressure ranges and when…
A new antibiotic to combat drug-resistant bacteria is in sight
Researchers have discovered a new active substance effective against gram negative bacteria that targets a previously unknown site of action:…
Study offers first large-sample evidence of the effect of ethics training on financial sector
New research from Notre Dame offers the first large-sample study on how rules and ethics training affects behavior and employment…