Conditions such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, a poor diet, overuse of certain drugs and stress harm the intestinal…
New treatment for bone infection using copper-rich glass implant
Researchers have developed a new treatment for the particularly difficult-to-treat bone infection, osteomyelitis.
Combined SPECT and cardiac MR imaging can help guide ventricular tachycardia ablation
Adding functional imaging to structural imaging of patients with ventricular tachycardia (VT) has the potential to improve current VT ablation…
A closed cage-like molecule that can be opened
Researchers report the synthesis of a closed molecular cage with areas that can be opened. The opening is achieved through…
The first spontaneous animal model of human hypophosphatasia uncovered
A gene defect identified in Karelian Bear Dogs causes a severe bone disease. A gene test has been developed for…
Searching for the Genetic Underpinnings of Morning Persons and Night Owls
Researchers identified hundreds of gene variations that may be connected to when people go to bed.
Counties with dirtier air have more stroke deaths
Counties with higher levels of fine particulate (PM2.5) air pollution have more stroke deaths and shorter life expectancies among their…
Your body image is impacted by those around you
Spending time with people who are not preoccupied with their bodies can improve your own eating habits and body image.
Researchers ID, treat faulty brain circuitry underlying symptoms of schizophrenia
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have determined the underlying anatomical cause of certain symptoms of schizophrenia, then ameliorated them with…
Flu, flu-like illnesses linked to increased risk of stroke, neck artery tears
Flu-like illnesses are associated with an increased risk of stroke and neck artery dissection. The risk of stroke and neck…