Research findings show significant human health benefits when air quality is better than the current national ambient air quality standard.…
One dose of HPV vaccine may be enough
One dose of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has comparable effectiveness to 2 or 3 doses for preventing cervical pre-cancer, according…
Alzheimer’s protein is likely held together with many weak chemical interactions
The chemical interactions that give proteins their shape may be weaker and more numerous than previously recognized. Chemists modeled the…
Genes underscore five psychiatric disorders
A group of international doctors has uncovered the genes that contribute to the development of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar…
Benefits of US salt reduction strategy to US food industry
New research highlights the potential health and economic impact of the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed…
Half of young drinkers are unaware of health messages on alcohol packaging
Just half of 11-19 year old drinkers recall seeing health messages or warnings on alcohol packaging — despite being an…
Stimulation of the ear can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms
This study shows stimulation of the ear can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.
Genome research shows that the body controls the integrity of heritable genomes
Scientists have presented new findings that challenge established concepts of genetic inheritance. They have demonstrated that somatic cells of the…
Decoding the causes of motor neuron disease: A new study shows the impact of genetics
Researchers have conducted the largest ever study involving 1117 people diagnosed with motor neuron disease to address the question of…
Artificial throat could someday help mute people ‘speak’
Most people take speech for granted, but it’s actually a complex process that involves both motions of the mouth and…