Forty-four men with liver injury, attributed to over-the-counter bodybuilding supplements, experienced a uniform and distinctive pattern of signs and symptoms…
Older women have the highest risk of dying from cervical cancer
New research shows that women aged 65 and older have a higher risk of dying from cervical cancer than previously…
Why men are more likely to develop liver cancer
Researchers have discovered that a hormone secreted by fat cells that is present at higher levels in women can stop…
New study identifies genetic variant that could help reduce need for liver transplants
A new study has identified a genetic variant associated with liver fibrosis (scarring) in chronic hepatitis C patients. This finding…
Elucidation of functional mechanism of ‘love hormone,’ oxytocin, at molecular level
Oxytocin is essential in activities of the social brain such as trust and love and in maternal bonding behaviors. It…
Global eradication of ‘fly of death’ not ethically justified, researchers conclude
Researchers argue that human-caused extinction of the tsetse fly would be unethical, but elimination campaigns targeting isolated populations of the…
How light at night may harm outcomes in cardiac patients
Nneuroscientists linked white light at night — the kind that typically illuminates hospital rooms — to inflammation, brain-cell death and…
Poll: Pets help older adults cope with health issues, get active and connect with others
Pets help older adults cope with mental and physical health issues, according to a new national poll. But pets can…
Making lead pipes safe
Lead leaching from pipes into the water supply is a serious public health concern. If water sources or treatments are…
Psychostimulants play a major role in fatal strokes among young adults
An estimated 76 million people use psychostimulants, which include illicit drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine, and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, as well as…