QRICH1 protein discovery opens new avenues for cancer and autoimmune therapies
In a study of the immune systems of mice, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have found a new role for a protein, QRICH1
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Study reveals how the brain processes active and passive touch differently
Though the sense of touch underlies how we and most other animals interact with the world around us, much remains unknown about how this sense
First Ofcom probe launched into suicide site exposed by BBC
BBC News found the forum, which has thousands of members, is linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK.
Pro-suicide forum subject of first Ofcom probe, BBC understands
BBC News found the forum, which has thousands of members, is linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK.
Underfunding threatens suicide prevention lifeline’s mission
Nationwide, calls increased 40% soon after the three-digit number was officially launched in 2022.
Global research initiative aims to optimize post-cardiac arrest ICU care
Researchers at 60 different intensive care units around the world are seeking to establish methods to expedite and improve post-cardiac arrest recovery at ICUs.
Children with potential ASD show preference for predictable movements
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience social communication impairments and engage in restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs).
Your season of conception could shape your body’s calorie-burning ability
Being conceived in colder months may enhance your body’s ability to burn calories throughout life. A new study shows cold-season conception is linked to more
Federal Judge Blocks Mandate on Nursing Home Staffing
A federal judge in Texas blocked a Biden administration rule to boost staffing at nursing homes, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain
For Opioid Victims, Payouts Fall Short While Governments Reap Millions
Christopher Julian’s opioid journey is familiar to many Americans. He was prescribed painkillers as a teenager for a series of sports injuries. He said the
Public Health Risks of Urban Wildfire Smoke Prompt Push for More Monitoring
When the catastrophic Los Angeles fires broke out, John Volckens suspected firefighters and residents were breathing toxic air from the burning homes, buildings, and cars
Tax time triggers fraud alarms for some Obamacare enrollees
Consumers fraudulently enrolled in Affordable Care Act coverage could receive unexpected tax bills — possibly their only clue they’ve been victimized.
Single dose of osanetant reduces fear response in female mice after trauma
A new Brevia (peer-reviewed research report) published in Brain Medicine reveals that a single dose of the drug Osanetant, administered shortly after a traumatic event
GP38 identified as key viral toxin and vaccine target in Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus research
A recent study published in Science Translational Medicine involving scientists from the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases in collaboration with scientists from