Investigators have discovered an association between a deficiency in the enzyme neuraminidase 1 and the build-up of connective tissue in…
Massive potential health gains in switching to active transport
Swapping short car trips for walking or biking could achieve as much health gain as ongoing tobacco tax increases, according…
Health insurance idea could help millions of Americans spend less
New federal rule could reduce out-of-pocket costs for key drugs and services for people with chronic conditions in high-deductible health…
Plant viruses may be reshaping our world
A new review article highlights the evolution and ecology of plant viruses. A team of biologists is now exploring many…
First clinical proof that genotypes determine if Alzheimer’s drugs will work
Researchers have determined that a human gene present in 75% of the population is a key reason why a class…
About 44% of high school seniors who misuse prescription drugs have multiple drug sources
Roughly 11% of high school seniors reported prescription drug misuse during the past year, and of those, 44% used multiple…
Test shown to improve accuracy in identifying precancerous pancreatic cysts
CompCyst, a new test, distinguishes pancreatic cysts that are destined to become cancer and need to be surgically removed from…
New tuberculosis tests pave way for cow vaccination programs
Skin tests that can distinguish between cattle that are infected with tuberculosis (TB) and those that have been vaccinated against…
Medical News Today: What to know about inflammatory rheumatism
Conditions that involve inflammation in the joints are known as inflammatory rheumatism. This article looks at the types, symptoms, and…
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Is Declared a Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization issued the order; the virus has infected more than 2,500 people and killed nearly 1,700.