Valley fever is endemic to hot and dry regions like the southwestern United States and California’s San Joaquin Valley, but…
Too much of a good thing: Overactive immune cells trigger inflammation
Scientists describe a previously unknown disorder of the immune system: in a distinct subset of immune cells from patients with…
Lack of sleep affects fat metabolism
A restricted-sleep schedule built to resemble an American work week made study participants feel less full after a fatty meal…
Like an instruction manual, the genome groups genes together for convenience
Scientists at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona shed light on how the genome organizes groups of genes…
How happy couples argue: Focus on solvable issues first
In marriage, conflict is inevitable. Even the happiest couples argue. And research shows they tend to argue about the same…
Deaths halved among infarct patients attending Heart School
Patients who attend ‘Heart School’, as almost every patient in Sweden is invited to do after a first heart attack,…
Starting HIV treatment in ERs may be key to ending HIV spread worldwide
Researchers say they have evidence that hospital emergency departments (EDs) worldwide may be key strategic settings for curbing the spread…
Measuring ethanol’s deadly twin
Researchers have developed an inexpensive, handheld measuring device that can distinguish between methanol and potable alcohol. It offers a simple,…
Importance of when adolescents sleep to obesity and cardiometabolic health
New study finds adolescent sleep timing preferences and patterns should be considered risk factors for obesity and cardiometabolic health.
New microscopes unravel the mysteries of brain organization
The secret of capturing exquisite brain images with a new generation of custom-built microscopes has been revealed. The new microscopes,…