Unsafe neighborhoods could drive up smoking rates It may sound far-fetched, but new research suggests that living in dangerous neighborhoods could trigger an unintended health harm: higher smoking rates among residents. Jul 4, 2024 0 0
Tips to staying germ-free at the gym Going to the gym is good for your overall health, but if you and the gym aren't practicing good hygiene you could still catch a nasty illness, an expert says. Jul 4, 2024 0 2
When bills become an issue, couples stop communicating If you and your partner fall silent when vexing money issues arise, new research suggests you are not alone. Jul 4, 2024 0 0
About 1 in 8 Americans has been diagnosed with chronic insomnia Millions of Americans struggle to fall or stay asleep, a new survey finds. Jul 4, 2024 0 29
Scientists discover new T cells and genes related to immune disorders Researchers led by Yasuhiro Murakawa at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) and Kyoto University in Japan and IFOM ETS in Italy have discovered several rare types of helper T cells that are associated ... Jul 4, 2024 0 34
Researchers identify unknown signaling pathway in the brain responsible for migraine with aura A previously unknown mechanism by which proteins from the brain are carried to a particular group of sensory nerves causes migraine attacks, a new study shows. This may pave the way for new treatments for migraine and other ... Jul 4, 2024 0 83
Innovative program may reduce substance use among formerly incarcerated men A study led by Liliane Cambraia Windsor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work has shown significant reductions in alcohol and substance use among formerly incarcerated men through a unique combination ... Jul 4, 2024 0 0
Team succeeds in determining the exact moment when the brain detects another person's gaze direction The gaze plays a central role in everyday social interactions. Our capacity for instant communication relies on the brain's ability to detect and interpret the direction of others' gaze. How does our brain detect gaze direction, ... Jul 4, 2024 0 31
Research harnesses machine learning and imaging to give insight into stem cell behavior Stem cells are like the emergency tool kit of the human body. They have the unique ability to form into other types of specialized cells—from immune cells to brain cells. They can divide and regenerate indefinitely to repair ... Jul 4, 2024 0 54
Epilepsy drug could keep chemotherapy for stomach cancer working for longer Cancer's resistance to chemotherapy could be reversed by targeting lactate—the product that builds up as cancer cells convert nutrients to energy, according to new research published in Nature. Jul 4, 2024 0 31
