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Scientists uncover a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury

In a new study in mice, a team of researchers from UCLA, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, and Harvard University have uncovered a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury.

21 Sep 2023

Study sheds light on the cause of craniosynostosis in infants

Craniosynostosis, the premature fusion of the top of the skull in infants, is caused by an abnormal excess of a previously unknown type of bone-forming stem cell, according to a preclinical study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

21 Sep 2023

New UK funding will help tackle the world's most pressing health challenges

New UK funding will help achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals by boosting health security and improving health and wellbeing around the world.

21 Sep 2023

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Countdown to shutdown

Health and other federal programs are at risk of shutting down, at least temporarily, as Congress races toward the Oct. 1 start of the fiscal year without having passed any of its 12 annual appropriations bills.

21 Sep 2023

Researchers develop new approach to fighting chemo-resistant small cell lung cancer

Small cell lung cancer accounts for about 15 percent of all diagnosed lung cancers and is still associated with a high mortality rate.

21 Sep 2023

Study finds links between individual temperament, physical activity, and sedentary behavior

Among women, the tendency to experience more negative emotions was associated with lower levels of physical activity, particularly during leisure time.

21 Sep 2023

Manipulating mitochondrial electron flow enhances immune response, reduces tumor growth

Immunotherapy, which uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer, is an effective treatment option, yet many patients do not respond to it.

21 Sep 2023

Compound found in hops can combat metabolic syndrome by reducing Oscillibacter population

Researchers have shown in a mouse model and lab cultures that a compound derived from hops reduces the abundance of a gut bacterium associated with metabolic syndrome.

21 Sep 2023

ACC Asia 2023 to bring together experts to improve cardiovascular care

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Philippine Heart Association will host ACC Asia 2023 on September 29-30 in Manila, Philippines. According to recent research, among the 18.6 million heart disease-related deaths worldwide in 2019, 58% occurred in Asia.

21 Sep 2023

Study offers new insight into immune cells critical to successful vaccination against SARS-CoV-2

A study has revealed new details about a key population of immune system cells critical to successful vaccination against the pandemic virus, SARS-CoV-2.

21 Sep 2023

Scientists identify key proteins that regulate organ laterality

In order to keep track of their environment, cells use cilia, antenna-like structures that can sense a variety of stimuli, including the flow of fluids outside the cell.

21 Sep 2023

Digital vision training may not be an effective treatment for amblyopia in children

In the "ThemenCheck Medizin" procedure offered by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), interested members of the public can submit proposals for the assessment of medical procedures and technologies.

21 Sep 2023

Rice engineers develop split gene-editing tool with enhanced control

To make a gene-editing tool more precise and easier to control, Rice University engineers split it into two pieces that only come back together when a third small molecule is added.

21 Sep 2023

Study highlights brain area that plays a key role in psychological loss

Psychological loss can occur when someone loses a job, loses a sense of control or safety or when a spouse dies.

21 Sep 2023

Is presence of a premenstrual disorder associated with higher risk of early menopause and menopause-related vasomotor symptoms?

A new paper explores how PMDs affect the time of menopause and the severity of vasomotor menopausal symptoms like hot flashes.

21 Sep 2023

Research News and Research

Scientists uncover a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury

Study sheds light on the cause of craniosynostosis in infants

New UK funding will help tackle the world's most pressing health challenges

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Countdown to shutdown

Researchers develop new approach to fighting chemo-resistant small cell lung cancer

Study finds links between individual temperament, physical activity, and sedentary behavior

Manipulating mitochondrial electron flow enhances immune response, reduces tumor growth

Compound found in hops can combat metabolic syndrome by reducing Oscillibacter population

ACC Asia 2023 to bring together experts to improve cardiovascular care

Study offers new insight into immune cells critical to successful vaccination against SARS-CoV-2

Scientists identify key proteins that regulate organ laterality

Digital vision training may not be an effective treatment for amblyopia in children

Rice engineers develop split gene-editing tool with enhanced control

Study highlights brain area that plays a key role in psychological loss

Is presence of a premenstrual disorder associated with higher risk of early menopause and menopause-related vasomotor symptoms?

Occupational exposure to reinforced concrete production is associated with adverse respiratory health

California officials seek ‘CARE’ without coercion as new mental health courts launch this fall

Brazilian fruits positively impact gut health and chronic disease prevention

Does arsenic exposure cause mortality due to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and congenital anomalies?

Is menopausal hormone therapy associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

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