Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) effectively treats uterine fibroids with fewer post-procedure complications compared to myomectomy, according to new research. Women…
Does story time with an e-book change how parents and toddlers interact?
Traditional print books may have an edge over e-books when it comes to quality time shared between parents and their…
New type of mobile tracking link shoppers’ physical movements, buying choices
A new study used a targeting strategy that tracks where, when, and for how long consumers are in a shopping…
Peptide shows promise for protecting kidneys from nephritis
A synthetic peptide appears to directly disrupt the destructive inflammation that occurs in nephritis, enabling the kidneys to better recover…
Understanding gene interactions holds key to personalized medicine
Scientists outline a new framework for studying gene function — not in isolation, gene by gene, but as a network,…
How watching TV and movies helps people with attachment issues
People who have trouble with romantic relationships may watch movies and TV shows for more than just a chance to…
Obesity speeds up the start of puberty in boys
Girls are not the only ones who go through puberty early if they have obesity. Boys with obesity enter puberty…
Autoimmune diseases are related to each other, some more than others
Researchers using the world’s largest twin registry to study seven autoimmune diseases found the risk of developing the seven diseases…
Investigational obesity drug, oxytocin, weakens brain’s reward signals for food
The hormone oxytocin reduces the communication between different brain areas involved in the cognitive, sensory and emotional processing of food…
Adipose hormone may play role in obesity-related asthma
New research suggests a hormone released from fat tissue is critical in the development of obesity-related asthma and may be…