Scientists found two short peptides, or strings of amino acids, that when injected into mice with Alzheimer’s disease daily for…
Study changes guidelines for sepsis management
A researcher ends the debate among physicians regarding sepsis management.
Programmable swarmbots make flexible biological tools
Biomedical engineers have developed a new platform to create biological drugs using specially engineered bacteria that burst and release useful…
Deeper understanding of early life experiences can help combat chronic obesity and frequent bingeing
According to a new study, dysfunctional eating patterns and habits in overweight and obese adults can be triggered by early…
Electric pill bottles and text messaging not enough to affect blood pressure control
Blood pressure levels in patients with hypertension did not improve when patients took part in automated texting or were given…
Genomic migration analysis shows antibiotic resistance moving from humans to animals
New results show that human-acquired antibiotic resistance genes are being transmitted to livestock, companion animals and wildlife. Researchers analyzed a…
New pathway that controls fat formation
In work suggesting new therapeutic targets to fight obesity, researchers have identified a novel mechanism that regulates the creation of…
Medical News Today: What is the ideal heart rate when running?
Keeping track of heart rate while running can help people maximize their fitness or weight loss goals. Learn about heart…
Exercise could slow withering effects of Alzheimer’s
Exercising several times a week may delay brain deterioration in people at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a…
Alex Trebek Says He’s in a New Round of Chemotherapy
The “Jeopardy!” host revealed in March that he had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.