Researchers have succeeded in neutralizing what they believe is a primary factor in late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, opening the door to…
How marijuana may damage teenage brains in study using genetically vulnerable mice
In a study of adolescent mice with a version of a gene linked to serious human mental illnesses, researchers say…
Sutimlimab shows promise for hard-to-treat, rare blood disorder
In a first-in-human clinical trial, the investigational drug sutimlimab appeared to be effective in treating cold agglutinin disease, a rare…
Average outpatient visit in US approaching $500
The average outpatient visit in the United States costs nearly $500, according to a new scientific study. In addition, the…
Treatment for underdiagnosed cause of debilitating chest pain
Researchers find an effective way to treat an underdiagnosed condition that can cause heart attack and heart-attack-like symptoms.
Protein police keep the immune system in check
Researchers learn how a key transcription factor helps regulate the immune system and could be critical to understanding autoimmune disease…
New, rapid and robust method for single cell profiling
Hope for better understanding of the inner works of cancer and other serious diseases.
Increasing use, and misuse, of benzodiazepines
More than one in eight US adults (12.6 percent) used benzodiazepines in the past year, up from previous reports. Misuse…
New RNA sequencing strategy provides insight into microbiomes
Scientists have demonstrated the application of high-throughput transfer RNA sequencing to gut microbiome samples from mice that were fed either…
One year later, barbershop intervention continues to lower blood pressure
In a 12-month follow-up study, reductions in systolic blood pressure observed at six months were sustained at one year.