Young adults with schizophrenia have highest suicide risk Adults with schizophrenia have an elevated risk of dying from suicide. Yet there's only limited understanding of when and why people with schizophrenia die of suicide—in part because research studies have looked at relatively ... May 26, 2021 0 4
Study affirms that vaccines are safe for children and adults A new study looking across a large body of research finds further evidence for the safety of vaccines that are Food and Drug Administration-approved and routinely recommended for children, adults and pregnant women. The study ... May 26, 2021 0 0
Don't count on caffeine to fight sleep deprivation, says study Rough night of sleep? Relying on caffeine to get you through the day isn't always the answer, says a new study from Michigan State University. May 26, 2021 0 33
Researchers discover fundamental roles of glucosamine in brain Using novel imaging methods for studying brain metabolism, University of Kentucky researchers have identified the reservoir for a necessary sugar in the brain. Glycogen serves as a storage depot for the sugar glucose. The ... May 26, 2021 0 21
Scientists find that salmonella use intestinal epithelial cells to colonize the gut The immune system's attempt to eliminate Salmonella bacteria from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract instead facilitates colonization of the intestinal tract and fecal shedding, according to National Institutes of Health scientists. ... May 26, 2021 0 13
A comprehensive profile of California's 'homegrown' coronavirus In January 2021, reports of a new coronavirus variant that had emerged in California raised many concerns. Preliminary data suggested that it is more transmissible than the unmutated strains of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that ... May 26, 2021 0 17
Consumer health: What do you know about Lou Gehrig's Disease? May is ALS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about Lou Gehrig's disease, which is also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. May 26, 2021 0 0
Rx for pain relief: 30 minutes of storytelling If you know or have kids who've been suffering from the disruption of the pandemic, there may be a pharmaceutical-free way to alleviate their pain and stress: Read them a story. May 26, 2021 0 3
Pandemic leads doctors to rethink unnecessary treatment COVID-19 is opening the door for researchers to address a problem that has vexed the medical community for decades: The overtreatment and unnecessary treatment of patients. May 26, 2021 0 1
Skeletal muscle loss exacerbated by diabetes improved with oligo DNA Skeletal muscle is the largest organ in the body. It accounts for 30 to 40% of body weight and is responsible for multiple functions such as energy metabolism and heat production. However, skeletal muscle mass is reduced ... May 26, 2021 0 0