CDC issues warning as China fights chikungunya virus in Guangdong
The mosquito-borne chikungunya is rare in China, but the CDC urges caution and Chinese officials have taken steps compared to its COVID-19 response.
Category: Health
Are all healthy diets equal or does food processing make a difference?
A randomized crossover trial in the UK found that both ultra-processed (UPF) and minimally processed food (MPF) diets, when aligned with national guidelines, led to
Starfish compound overcomes drug resistance in prostate cancer models
Researchers identified that triterpene glycosides from the starfish Solaster pacificus can kill drug-resistant prostate cancer cells in vitro by bypassing common resistance pathways. CuC1 showed
Understanding how long non-coding RNAs control gene expression in cancer
Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA) are a type of RNA molecule that do not carry instructions to make proteins. Instead, they influence how other genes are
Researchers discover amyloid protein buildup in bone marrow of aging mice
A recent study led by a team of researchers at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine examining aging mice has provided what is believed
New initiative expands screening for cardiovascular disease marker in community health centers
Elevated lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a), is an independent, inherited and causal risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death and disability worldwide.
Stop telling me to lower my cortisol – it’s making me stressed!
Can social media hacks really help bring down your cortisol levels?
Study finds drinking coffee at night raises impulsivity, especially in females
Do you find yourself reaching for a cup of coffee at night to stay alert? A new study from The University of Texas at El
Historically redlined communities have slower EMS response times, study shows
Residents of historically redlined communities experience slower response times from emergency medical services, according to a study published Tuesday in JAMA Network Open.
Dr. Vinay Prasad’s Legacy is Shattered Trust & 11 Other Thoughts on His Decision to Spend More Time with His Family
Anyone who defends Dr. Vinay Prasad today is admitting he failed to restore trust. The post Dr. Vinay Prasad’s Legacy is Shattered Trust & 11
Tennessee readies for execution of man with working implanted defibrillator
Tennessee is gearing up for an execution that experts say would likely mark the first time a man has been put to death with a
Timing of sexual history influences partner choice across cultures
A major international study has found that when it comes to choosing a long-term partner, people across the globe consider not just how many sexual
Vagus nerve stimulation enhances the effects of compassion meditation training
Stimulating the vagus nerve with a device attached to the outer ear can help make compassion meditation training more effective at boosting people’s capacity for
‘Two-in-one’ RNA molecule can simultaneously turn off two difficult-to-target cancer-related genes
University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have developed a “two-in-one” molecule that can simultaneously turn off two notoriously difficult-to-target cancer-related genes, KRAS