People under 75 who followed a plant-rich diet for reducing high blood pressure had a significantly lower risk of heart…
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Progress against child mortality lags in many Indian states
India in 2015 had more deaths among children under five than any other country and had large disparities in the…
A nerve cell serves as a ‘single’ for studies
Nerve cells derived from human stem cells often serve as the basis for research into brain diseases. However, these cells…
When does clean eating become an unhealthy obsession?
Researchers say those who have a history of an eating disorder, obsessive-compulsive traits, dieting, poor body image, and a drive…
Characterizing the relay station in the brain that controls our movements
The relay station of the brain, the substantia nigra, consists of different types of nerve cells and is responsible for…
How proteins help influenza A bind and slice its way to cells
Researchers have provided new insight on how two proteins help influenza A virus particles fight their way to human cells.
New factor influencing spread of Legionella
When people fall ill from bacterial infection, the first priority is to treat the disease. An international team has tackled…
Injections of a novel protein reduced artery blockage by enhancing lymphatic vascular function in mice
Mice that received injections of a protein called VEGF-C experienced about a 30% reduction in artery blockage compared to untreated…
Preschoolers who watch TV sleep less
Preschoolers who watch TV sleep significantly less than those who don’t, according to new research.
Plaque in arteries may not all be the same; targeting specific immune cells in plaque may reduce heart attack and stroke risk
A specific type of immune cell is more commonly found in arterial plaque from patients suffering from a recent stroke…