Orally administered liquid salt helps prevent fat absorption and slow down weight gain in rats
Obesity, which affects more than one-third of American adults, is more than just an uncomfortable excess of weight—it is a
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Clarity, honesty matter most in critical care talks with patients
High-stakes conversations with patients and families about critical issues call for doctors to consider how their words are interpreted, Stanford
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Cell fate signaling: Research reveals an attractive target for cancer therapy
The protein kinase MELK is thought to affect cell cycle regulation, proliferation and mitosis. Overexpression of MELK impacts survival and
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Alzheimer’s study shows promise in protecting brain from tau
In the wake of recent disappointments over clinical trials targeting amyloid plaque build-up in Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are focusing more
Read moreHigh lipoprotein(a) levels in type 1 diabetes linked to cardiovascular disease
High blood levels of the lipid lipoprotein(a) in people with type 1 diabetes add to the already elevated risk of
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Microcapsules for targeted drug delivery to cancer cells
A team of scientists from Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) together with their colleagues developed a method of
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In surprise decision, US approves muscular dystrophy drug
U.S. health regulators approved a second drug for a debilitating form of muscular dystrophy, a surprise decision after the medication
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Family matters in autism outcomes
Cognition is influenced by siblings, researchers find. Autistic children with autistic siblings have better cognition than those who are the
Read moreIce bucket challenge inspiration Pete Frates dies at 34
Pete Frates, a former college baseball player whose determined battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease helped inspire the ALS ice bucket
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Rapid tissue donation program offers feasible approach to improve research
Precision medicine with targeted therapies has led to improved treatment options and patient outcomes. These approaches were developed by studying
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