Compared to privately insured patients, individuals who lack insurance or use Medicaid are more likely to be transferred to another…
Breakthrough study of cell signaling holds promise for immune research and beyond
For the first time ever, scientists have imaged the process by which an individual immune system molecule is switched on…
Women dominate ob/gyn field but make less money than male counterparts
While women outnumber men as ob/gyn practitioners, they still make significantly less money and the pay gap extends to subspecialties…
Anti-evolvability drugs could slow antibiotic resistance in bacteria
Researchers found that one mechanism by which antibiotics induce drug-resistance mutations in bacteria is by triggering the generation of high…
How light therapy might help premature babies avoid vision problems
Scientists discovered a light-dependent molecular pathway that regulates how blood vessels develop in the eye. The findings suggest it may…
How the brain fights off fears that return to haunt us
Neuroscientists have discovered a group of neurons that are responsible when a frightening memory re-emerges unexpectedly, like Michael Myers in…
Sugar could be sweet solution to respiratory disease
Restriction or inhalation of common sugar could one day treat a range of respiratory diseases, according to new research. The…
Edible antibodies to treat and prevent gastrointestinal disorders
Therapeutic antibodies are increasingly being used in the clinic for the treatment of various diseases. Yet, oral to gut targeting…
Potential target for group A streptococcus vaccine
With the specter of increased resistance to antibiotics, the scientific community is feeling pressure to find new ways to treat…
When cash is your enemy
People often experience psychological pain when they part from cash, which may make it more difficult to invest cash than…