A new study from Iowa State University biomedical researchers illuminates the biological processes by which exposure to some metals can
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Researchers ‘bait’ pathological proteins underlying many neurodegenerative disorders
A single misbehaving protein — called TDP-43 — is behind 97 percent of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) cases and 45
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An existing drug may have therapeutic potential in mitochondrial disease: Animal studies may offer clues to possible precision medicine approach
New preclinical findings from extensive cell and animal studies suggest that a drug already used for a rare kidney disease
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Surprise rheumatoid arthritis discovery points to new treatment
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified an unexpected contributor to rheumatoid arthritis that may help
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Three years into soda tax, sugary drink consumption down more than 50 percent in Berkeley: Taxes may be a promising new tool in the fight again obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Consumption of sugary drinks in Berkeley’s diverse and low-income neighborhoods dropped precipitously in 2015, just months after the city levied
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Checking very preterm babies’ head size can help identify long-term IQ problems
Regular measurements of head circumference of very preterm and full-term babies from an early age add valuable information when screening
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‘Strongest evidence yet’ that being obese causes depression
New research released today from the University of South Australia and University of Exeter in the UK has found the
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Long-term study shows that HIV-2 is deadlier than previously thought
A study published in The Lancet HIV shows that HIV-2 is more pathogenic than previously demonstrated. The new findings indicate
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Happy childhood memories linked to better health later in life: Fond recollections of parents a key factor, study says
People who have fond memories of childhood, specifically their relationships with their parents, tend to have better health, less depression
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Older adults with strong grip, good memory may avoid or delay disability
As we age, we may develop certain disabilities that make it difficult to walk, climb, balance, or maintain our fine
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