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Researchers demonstrate strong evidence connecting bacterial pathogen and Alzheimer's pathogenesisis

New science uncovers how an unlikely culprit, Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) - the bacterium commonly associated with chronic gum disease - appears to drive Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology.

24 Jan 2019

Overprescribing of antidepressants may occur more often in elderly patients

In a Pharmacology Research & Perspectives study of individuals living in Olmsted County, Minnesota from 2005–2012, potential overprescribing of antidepressant medications occurred in nearly one-quarter of elderly residents.

24 Jan 2019

Positive well-being associated with lower risk of depression in people with autism

In an Autism Research study of 36 newly employed adults with autism spectrum disorder who were participating in a supported employment program, positive well-being—or a sense of happiness and life satisfaction—was associated with a lower risk of developing depression over 12 months of follow-up.

24 Jan 2019

African scientists to build research capacity in African countries, develop ongoing scientific partnerships

Ten African scientists have been selected for training at the National Institutes of Health as part of a new fellowship program to build research capacity in African countries and develop ongoing scientific partnerships.

24 Jan 2019

Zinc deficiency may play critical role in hypertension

Lower-than-normal zinc levels may contribute to high blood pressure (hypertension) by altering the way the kidneys handle sodium. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology--Renal Physiology.

24 Jan 2019

Free screening for lung cancer can save money while building healthy relationship with patients

A free, simple screening for lung cancer can save a patient money, while building a healthy relationship for any medical needs they may have in the future.

24 Jan 2019

People recovering from alcohol or drug disorder are quitting smoking than ever before

Smoking rates among people recovering from an alcohol or drug disorder are more than double that of the general population.

24 Jan 2019

Transgender patients less likely to be screened for cancer, study shows

Patients who identify as transgender have lower odds of being screened for cancer, suggests a new study from St. Michael's Hospital, which also explores how doctors can address the disparity.

24 Jan 2019

Inadequate access to nutritious food may contribute to obesity, shows study

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, over one-third of U.S. adults are obese. At the same time, obesity is the second leading cause of premature death in the North America and Europe.

24 Jan 2019

CMV vaccine provides a new way to fight malaria

Early research on a new approach to protecting against malaria is offering promising, potentially long-lasting results against the persistent parasite that sickens hundreds of millions people each year.

24 Jan 2019

UTA bioengineers aim to develop new method to repair vaginal prolapses in early stages

A team of bioengineers at The University of Texas at Arlington is working to develop a method that will allow physicians to repair vaginal prolapses while they are in their early stages, potentially avoiding surgery and other complications.

24 Jan 2019

LJI awarded $22 million contract renewal to host and expand Immune Epitope Database

La Jolla Institute for Immunology has been awarded a $22 million contract renewal over seven years from the National Institutes of Health to host and expand the Immune Epitope Database.

24 Jan 2019

3D printing may aid in the treatment of osteoarthritis

In a Journal of Orthopedic Research study, scientists used 3D printing to repair bone in the joints of mini-pigs, an advance that may help to treat osteoarthritis in humans.

24 Jan 2019

New insights into brain cell types of people with MS could help develop improved therapies

Fresh insights into the types of cells found in the brains of people with multiple sclerosis could help develop improved therapies, research has found.

24 Jan 2019

Study outlines link between America's eviction crisis and high rate of STIs

Almost 2.3 million people are evicted from their homes annually and four evictions are filed every minute in the United States.

24 Jan 2019

Cellular recycling process may prevent cancer initiation, finds study

Just as plastic tips protect the ends of shoelaces and keep them from fraying when we tie them, molecular tips called telomeres protect the ends of chromosomes and keep them from fusing when cells continually divide and duplicate their DNA.

24 Jan 2019

Study demonstrates beneficial effects of influenza vaccination on COPD patients

A new study published in the January issue of CHEST establishes that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease face heightened risks of death, critical illness, and hospitalization if they develop the flu and demonstrates the beneficial effects of influenza vaccination.

24 Jan 2019

Research News and Research

Researchers demonstrate strong evidence connecting bacterial pathogen and Alzheimer's pathogenesisis

Overprescribing of antidepressants may occur more often in elderly patients

Positive well-being associated with lower risk of depression in people with autism

African scientists to build research capacity in African countries, develop ongoing scientific partnerships

Zinc deficiency may play critical role in hypertension

Free screening for lung cancer can save money while building healthy relationship with patients

People recovering from alcohol or drug disorder are quitting smoking than ever before

Transgender patients less likely to be screened for cancer, study shows

Inadequate access to nutritious food may contribute to obesity, shows study

CMV vaccine provides a new way to fight malaria

UTA bioengineers aim to develop new method to repair vaginal prolapses in early stages

LJI awarded $22 million contract renewal to host and expand Immune Epitope Database

3D printing may aid in the treatment of osteoarthritis

New insights into brain cell types of people with MS could help develop improved therapies

Study outlines link between America's eviction crisis and high rate of STIs

Cellular recycling process may prevent cancer initiation, finds study

Study demonstrates beneficial effects of influenza vaccination on COPD patients

Black women have greater estimated time to breast cancer surgery than whites

Researchers identify major compounds that impart taste to pufferfish without harmful toxin

Study sheds new light on male infertility

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