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Everybody has them. A Penn State Health expert with nearly 50 years of experience talks about the best way to treat headaches.
Online news consumers tend to click on simpler headlines that use more common words and more readable writing, a new study finds. Researchers evaluated more than 30,000 real-world field experiments from the Washington Post and the online news site Upworthy to see how readers reacted to headlines of varying complexity.
Unique program gives dermatology residents a chance to work internationally
From tossing baseballs to firing up the barbecue grill, many Americans associate the month of June with Father’s Day and celebrating the start of summer with their dads. June is also Men’s Health Month, and Brandon Eddy — a professor and researcher with UNLV’s Couple and Family Therapy Program — says all that quality time doesn’t just strengthen relationships, it’s also great for mental wellness.
Increasing the levels of a key protein in the cells at the back of the eye could help protect against the leading cause of vision loss among older adults, finds a new discovery made by researchers from the UK, US, Germany and Australia.
According to research from Michigan State University, news readers engage more with simple writing, suggesting journalists should write simply — clearly and without ambiguity — to attract attention online.
Press release announcing Ceevra's certification under EU MDR.
A new study co-authored by public policy and political science scholars from the George Washington University, University of California, Riverside, Duke University and Northeastern University found that the crackdown by Twitter/X also significantly reduced the number of misinformation posts by users who stayed on the platform but had been following those who were kicked off.
Glaucoma Research Foundation, the nation’s most experienced nonprofit foundation dedicated solely to curing glaucoma and restoring vision through innovative research, recently elected David S. Friedman, MD, PhD, MPH to its Board of Directors.
Mammalian immunity has been shaped from day one by the most successful human pathogens on the planet. Learning how we've evolved together could help scientists understand immune development, treat autoimmune conditions, and make better vaccines.
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is collaborating with Arctos, a private investment firm, to present the Ross-Arctos Sports Franchise Index.
UCLA scientists have identified a protein that not only enables blood stem cells to self-renew in a lab dish, but also allows these expanded cells to function effectively after being transplanted into mouse models.
Strong bitterness is the main reason why people all over the world, especially children, avoid taking their medicines, putting their health, and sometimes, their lives at risk. Now, a group of scientists at the Monell Chemical Senses Center identified the first temporary, universal taste blocker that works in people.
Some children with autism thrive, while others require lifelong care. Now scientists know why — and the reason begins in the womb.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson’s world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.
The issue discusses population trends in obesity, the role of food insecurity and food-related behavior in obesity, how obesity affects predisposition to diseases and response to therapies, treatment and management options including exercise prescriptions, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in obesity management.
Ten assistant professors at the University of California, Irvine will receive Hellman Fellowships, which are bestowed annually to support research by junior faculty. They join an elite group of 85 UCI Society of Hellman Fellows since 2013, when the Hellman Fellows Fund was established here.
The University of Chicago is among five clinical sites conducting a first-of-its-kind study aimed at uncovering risk factors and targeted interventions to better prevent disease in Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. The study will examine 10,000 people — with a focus on cardiovascular, lung and mental health, as well as social influences on health.
UWF is launching a Master of Science in Behavior Analysis beginning in Fall 2024, pending approval from the Florida Board of Governors. The proposed graduate degree will be offered online and housed in the Health Sciences & Administration within the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health.
A new study uncovers the intricate molecular mechanisms that regulate leaf senescence in apple plants, focusing on the crucial role of the E3 ligase enzyme, MdPUB23, and its interaction with the ABI5 protein.
Recent research has uncovered the genetic mechanisms behind sea lavender's (Limonium bicolor) salt tolerance by studying basic helix–loop–helix (bHLH) transcription factors.
Statins and beta blockers are working their way into the aquatic ecosystem, according to West Virginia University researchers who have discovered evidence of the cardiovascular drugs in fish collected from two West Virginia rivers.
Nearly one in six patients in primary care reported cannabis use, with 35% of those using at levels indicating moderate- to high-risk use disorder. The findings indicate the need for routine cannabis use screening. Currently few healthcare systems offer this screening in primary care settings.
Rutgers researchers find firearm owners have gaps in their knowledge about proper lock installation on firearms
Argonne National Laboratory’s Office of Community Engagement has established a Memorandum of Understanding with Chicago’s Green Era Campus to pursue research in sustainability in agriculture, renewable energy generation, and food equity and access.
First metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis procedures are a common surgical intervention used to treat pain associated at the first metatarsophalangeal joint associated with degenerative changes.The treatment involves fusing the joint of the big toe to correct the effects of arthritis and prevent any further deformation of the joint.
New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has linked multiple types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals”) with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases in postmenopausal women. Specifically, the study reveals how PFAS chemicals interact with pro-inflammatory pathways in older women, providing potential explanations for the increased risk.
A new initiative funded by The University of Texas System and the state of Texas seeks to improve care for trauma patients, including both service members and civilians.
In an era where sustainable energy is paramount, a groundbreaking study provides critical insights into battery health management. It meticulously examines the design, optimization, fault detection, and recycling of Lithium-ion, Lead Acid, and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries—crucial components for the next generation of portable devices, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems.
A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study found that from 2014 to 2023 the number of medical practices with affiliated radiologists decreased 14.7% even though the number of radiologists increased 17.3%. As such, the average number of radiologists per practice increased from 9.7 to 17.9 over the study.
The foundation recognized Slamon for his seminal contributions to cancer research that helped shape the field of precision medicine in breast cancer and paved the way for the development of other targeted therapies in oncology.
Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center research findings and other news. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, contact our media team to set up interviews.
A team of researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has developed a new method for target DNA sequence amplification, testing and analysis called AMPLON.
Over 200 of the top vended laundry store owners and investors came together May 20-22 at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., for Excellence in Laundry, the premier industry event produced by CLA.
Researchers developed Schiff base crystals with unique bending, twisting, and acid-induced deformations, enabling adjustable color emission from green to deep red via protonic acid vapor. These crystals can be reconfigured through reversible protonation, offering new opportunities for flexible, lightweight optoelectronic devices and tuners.
By: Bill Wellock | Published: June 5, 2024 | 8:43 am | SHARE: When students leave classrooms for summer vacation, minds wander from books to barbecues, pencils to pools, standardized tests to being stressed less.That shift in attention contributes to summer learning loss, a challenge for educators who will have to teach new material to students when the next school year begins.
Students participate in 15th annual lake cleanup in Cooperstown, NY
Exploring the ongoing potential of the technical overlap between astronomy and medicine, experts from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and the medical imaging field presented to an audience of around 2,000 at the prestigious International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) Conference in Singapore.
Older Americans may be missing out on a wide range of programs and services that could help them meet their needs or assist their aging loved ones, a new poll suggests. Most older adults don’t know about important public resources for older adults and their caregivers, either by name or general description.
Safety tips to prevent accidental exposures and injuries
Recent study has uncovered the pivotal role of chromosomal inversions in suppressing recombination and preserving key genotypes in cabbage. This discovery is set to revolutionize our understanding of plant genetics and breeding strategies, offering a pathway to enhance crop traits and resilience.
A rare conifer, Cupressus gigantea, has an unexpectedly lower genetic load despite its dwindling population size. This study explores the evolutionary strategy behind its survival, focusing on the purging of deleterious mutations that contribute to its enduring legacy in the face of climate change and habitat fragmentation.
Car tires contain hundreds of chemical additives that can leach out of them. This is how they end up in crops and subsequently in the food chain. Researchers at the Center for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science at the University of Vienna and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have now detected these chemical residues in leafy vegetables for the first time. Although the concentrations were low, the evidence was clear, a finding that is also known for drug residues in plant-based foods.