Study examines effects of low-level lead exposure and alcohol consumption A new IU study examining effects of low-level developmental lead exposure in mice could explain why some people dependent on alcohol return to using. Oct 13, 2020 0 52
Alcohol use changed right after COVID-19 lockdown One in four adults reported a change in alcohol use almost immediately after stay-at-home orders were issued, according to a study of twins led by Washington State University researchers. Oct 13, 2020 0 34
New insight on mole growth could aid development of skin cancer treatments Moles stop growing when they reach a certain size due to normal interactions between cells, despite having cancer-associated gene mutations, says a new study published today in eLife. Oct 13, 2020 0 42
COVID-19 recovery at home possible for most patients A new study shows that the vast majority of patients who visited the Ruth and Harry Roman Emergency Department at Cedars-Sinai with suspected COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) symptoms, and who were treated and sent home to recuperate, ... Oct 13, 2020 0 34
Scientists shed new light on mechanisms of malaria parasite motility New insight on the molecular mechanisms that allow malaria parasites to move and spread disease within their hosts has been published today in the open-access eLife journal. Oct 13, 2020 0 35
Cancer-killing T cells 'swarm' to tumors, attracting others to the fight When immune system T cells find and recognize a target, they release chemicals to attract more T cells which then swarm to help subdue the threat, shows a new study published today in eLife. Oct 13, 2020 0 70
Statins may reduce cancer risk through mechanisms separate to cholesterol Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may reduce cancer risk in humans through a pathway unrelated to cholesterol, says a study published today in eLife. Oct 13, 2020 0 362
Head and neck injuries make up nearly 28% of all electric scooter accident injuries A Henry Ford Health System physician is sounding the alarm on the rising number of injuries caused from riding electric scooters, calling it a growing public health concern. Oct 13, 2020 0 74
Survey: About 3 in 4 U.S. adults likely to get flu shot this season (HealthDay)—The COVID-19 pandemic has created urgency around getting this year's flu vaccine, according to a survey released by Walgreens. Oct 13, 2020 0 46
Out-of-network claims fairly common for elective colonoscopy (HealthDay)—Out-of-network claims were incurred by 12.1 percent of commercially insured patients who underwent elective colonoscopy between 2012 and 2017, according to a study published online Oct. 12 in the Annals of Internal ... Oct 13, 2020 0 30