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(Rockefeller University) A new study finds that neurons affected in Parkinson's disease can shut down without fully dying, allowing them to also switch off neighboring cells. The findings might give scientists a better u...

A gene that makes some compounds taste bitter may make it harder for some people to add heart-healthy vegetables to their diet. Researchers hope to learn more from this type of genetic research to help people with aversi...

Mitochondria burn oxygen and provide energy for the body. Cells lacking oxygen or nutrients have to change their energy supply quickly in order to keep growing. Scientists have now shown that mitochondria are reprogramme...

(Drexel University) Three commonly argued justifications for the persistent discrimination and gender bias that prevent women from rising to leadership positions in the field of pediatric medicine have been debunked by a...

(Weizmann Institute of Science) A study on mice shows animal research may need to take into account the connection between genes, behavior and personality.

A new study used genetic analysis to reveal how two different strains of a single species of flesh-eating bacteria worked in concert to become more dangerous than either one strain alone. The work suggests that other dif...

The implementation of the 2013 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol has been linked to improved overall cholesterol levels for American adults, especia...

Preventive cardiology researchers believe that a new blood test for protein biomarkers could identify early stage heart disease in people.

A newly developed experimental vaccine was more than eighty percent effective in protecting mice from succumbing to Staphylococcus aureus infection. S. aureus causes more than 30,000 deaths from hospital-acquired infecti...

A new study finds that neurons affected in Parkinson's disease can shut down without fully dying, allowing them to also switch off neighboring cells. The findings might give scientists a better understanding of how the c...

New research tested how open monitoring meditation altered brain activity in a way that suggests increased error recognition.

The spread of infectious diseases such as Zika depends on many different factors. Researchers were able to generate reliable maps for the transmission risk of the Zika virus in South America.

Researchers have developed a new, promising class of active ingredients against resistant bacteria. In initial tests in cell cultures and insects, the substances were at least as effective as common antibiotics. The new ...

Combat Proven Technologies (CP Tech) will launch the Mini Micro Data Link System (M2DLS) at the upcoming 2019 MILCOM conference. The M2DLS is an advanced single unit digital data link system specifically designed for mic...

Scientists prove that ergothioneine, an important compound that may be used to delay the onset of diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia, can be produced in baker's yeast.

Life expectancy in Switzerland has been growing steadily for decades. But have these additional years been spent in good health or do they only prolong the ills of an aging population? New results show that although the ...

Researchers have found that a person's first permanent molars carry a life-long record of health information dating back to the womb, storing vital information that can connect maternal health to a child's health, even h...

Cancer patients with more different HLA genes respond better to treatment.

New research reveals that brand-name drug discount cards are leading to higher health care spending in Canada -- increased costs that are ultimately passed on to patients.

Ideal heart health declines between ages 9 and 19 for girls, particularly for black girls and girls from families with lower education and income levels.

Having a heart attack may increase the risk of developing cancer. A high 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk score tripled the risk of developing cancer.

Americans get more than 50% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods. Measures of heart health decrease as ultra-processed food consumption rises.