Archive: 22/03/2018

Study finds direct evidence of exposure of pregnant women to herbicide ingredient

The first birth cohort study of its kind has found more than 90 percent of a group of pregnant women in Central Indiana had detectable levels of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, the most heavily used herbicide ...

Mar 22, 2018

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Obesity surgery linked to positive outcomes in very obese teens with diabetes

While it's not news that weight loss and medication control type 2 diabetes, a secondary analysis found that bariatric surgery could potentially be an effective option for very obese adolescents with type 2 diabetes, lowering ...

Mar 22, 2018

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IU-invented microscope could make surgeries more effective, disease diagnoses timelier

In the not-so-distant future, surgeons could ensure the complete removal of malignant tumors, and pathologists could analyze tissue more efficiently, by using a device invented at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Mar 22, 2018

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In a severe childhood neurodegeneration, novel mechanism found

Neurology researchers investigating a rare but devastating neurological regression in infants have discovered the cause: gene mutations that severely disrupt crucial functions in mitochondria, the energy-producing structures ...

Mar 22, 2018

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Women's antibiotic use linked to higher risk of death from heart disease, other causes

Women who take antibiotics for long periods, especially in late adulthood, appear to have a higher risk of death from heart disease and in general, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's ...

Mar 22, 2018

Depression linked to common heart rhythm disorder

Depression may increase the risk for atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder that can lead to blood clot formation and stroke, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's ...

Mar 22, 2018

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Battle rhythm: Navy looking at sleep, decision-making links

In the military, operational tempo is fast paced and the mission takes top priority—day or night. Such dedication, however, can cause sleep to become a lower priority and fatigue a dangerous reality.

Mar 22, 2018

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AI tool promotes positive peer groups to tackle substance abuse

When it comes to fighting substance abuse, research suggests the company you keep can make the difference between recovery and relapse. So, while group intervention programs can play an important role in preventing substance ...

Mar 22, 2018

Home genetic tests should be interpreted by experts

Results from at-home genetic tests are not always accurate. A new study in the journal Genetics in Medicine, published by Springer Nature, now shows that up to 40 percent of direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests provide ...

Mar 22, 2018

Study shows offspring response to maternal diet and male hormone

A novel study published online in The FASEB Journal identifies sex-specific responses to maternal diet and androgen (male hormone) excess among male and female animal offspring.

Mar 22, 2018

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Archive: 22/03/2018

Study finds direct evidence of exposure of pregnant women to herbicide ingredient

Obesity surgery linked to positive outcomes in very obese teens with diabetes

IU-invented microscope could make surgeries more effective, disease diagnoses timelier

In a severe childhood neurodegeneration, novel mechanism found

Women's antibiotic use linked to higher risk of death from heart disease, other causes

Depression linked to common heart rhythm disorder

Battle rhythm: Navy looking at sleep, decision-making links

AI tool promotes positive peer groups to tackle substance abuse

Home genetic tests should be interpreted by experts

Study shows offspring response to maternal diet and male hormone

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