Climate change likely to drive rodent-borne arenaviruses into parts of South America
Climate change is likely to drive rodent-borne arenaviruses into parts of South America that have never faced these diseases, putting new communities of people at
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AI and polarized light improve early detection of keratoconus
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that weakens and thins the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye. In its early, subclinical stage, the
Virginia Tech researcher wins NIH award to study metabolic brain health
Mary Elizabeth Baugh, a research scientist with Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health Mentored Research
Ballroom dancers’ brains sync up while moving together
Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have discovered something that experienced ballroom dancers have long known: When dancers are in tune with each other
NIH grant fuels NYU Langone efforts to accelerate medical research discoveries
NYU Langone Health has been awarded a nearly $70 million, seven-year renewal grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund its Clinical and
Cranberry juice may boost antibiotic effectiveness against urinary infections
More than 400 million people experience a urinary tract infection every year, and some epidemiological studies estimate that more than half of all women will
New research identifies stress response as trigger for heart inflammation
After a heart attack, the body rapidly floods the injured heart with neutrophils – white blood cells that help repair damage but can also make
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic kills 3 people
The World Health Organization says that a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people and sickened at
Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say
There is a long-running discussion about the role that religion can play in enhancing personal well-being and lowering the risk of mental health problems
Should you worry about napping?
Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue
A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3
A Dutch cruise ship with about 150 passengers is waiting for help off Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three people
Randomized controlled trial validates total hip arthroplasty for improving functional capacity
Total hip arthroplasty leads to the best outcomes in the treatment of moderate-to-severe hip osteoarthritis, according to a new study by the University of Eastern
Cellular aging in immune cells signals early onset of cognitive depression
Blood tests measuring the aging of certain white blood cells can predict cognitive and mood-related symptoms of depression, rather than physical symptoms.
Study debunks steroid myths, framing creatine as an essential energy-providing molecule
Creatine, a compound often associated with gym-goers and athletes, has long been touted as a performance-enhancing supplement. But beyond the hype, what does science actually