Axons are the long thread-like extensions of neurons that send electrical signals to other brain cells. Thanks to axonal connectivity,…
Origins of neurodegenerative disease
New research has shed light on the origins of spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) and demonstrates effective new therapeutic pathways…
Medical News Today: What does an internist do?
An internist is a medical doctor who treats adults with diseases and conditions that affect the internal organs. Learn more…
Women need professional emotional support during high-risk pregnancies, study finds
Little is known about how women manage emotional distress during high-risk pregnancies, but researchers learned that without psychosocial support, many…
Medical News Today: How to safely dispose of medication
Discarded drugs can be harmful to people and the environment. This article provides a go-to guide and steps to take…
Cultural variables influence consumer demand for private-label brands
Consumer attitudes toward private-label store brands might be driven more by social variables than price, says new research.
Hydrogels control inflammation to help healing
Researchers test a sampling of synthetic, biocompatible hydrogels to see how tuning them influences the body’s inflammatory response. The hydrogels…
Heat or eat? How one energy conservation strategy may hurt vulnerable populations
Any economic and conservation benefits associated with time-of-use electricity billing could be achieved at the expense of some of the…
Strength of conviction won’t help to persuade when people disagree
If you disagree with someone, it might not make any difference how certain they say they are, as during disagreement…
Medical News Today: How fish oil might reduce inflammation
A recent study showed that an enriched fish oil supplement reduced inflammation by increasing certain anti-inflammatory molecules in the blood.