Researchers find higher concentrations of trace metals such as barium in the hair and urine of 29 pregnant women living…
Embedded psychiatrist in pediatric clinic improves evaluation access, short-term treatment
A novel method of embedding child psychiatric care in an urban pediatrics clinic was found to be feasible and a…
Medical News Today: What to know about the CO2 blood test
Doctors use a simple blood test to determine normal or abnormal CO2 levels in the body. Imbalances in CO2 could…
Medical News Today: How lack of sleep harms circulation
New research pinpoints a possible mechanism underlying the relationship between lack of sleep and a heightened risk of diverse cardiovascular…
New understanding of how cells form tunnels may help in treating wounds, tumors
A simple slice of the finger sends a complex series of interactions between types of cells into motion. Two types…
First comprehensive network of wild crop species will help breeders tackle food insecurity
The first comprehensive network of sites where crop wild relatives are found has been developed.
Reading with toddlers linked to reduced harsh parenting, enhanced child behavior
People who regularly read with their toddlers are less likely to engage in harsh parenting and the children are less…
Presence of oral bacteria in cerebral emboli of stroke patients
Researchers have shown for the first time that the cerebral emboli of stroke patients contain DNA from oral pathogens.
Medical News Today: Dog ownership could be down to genes
A study of tens of thousands of identical and nonidentical twins in Sweden suggests that genetic makeup could be a…
Young athletes may need one-year break after knee surgery
After surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament, young athletes are now recommended to undergo at least a year’s rehab…