'Tis the season to say things we later regret—and new research tells us why Christmas is a stressful time for many, so not surprisingly it's also known as the season for arguments. Dec 3, 2019 0 2
Parents of teens, here's what you really need to know about MDMA We all want to reduce drug-related harm and ensure young people don't take unnecessary risks. But decades of research shows fear isn't an effective way to do this. Dec 3, 2019 0 2
Research shows South Asians make up 60% of heart disease patients Munaf Patel is an active husband and father. He plays cricket, basketball and volleyball, and runs around with his young kids in the family's yard near the city's Far Northwest Side. Dec 3, 2019 0 1
Outcomes of hep C screening intervention examined A multicomponent intervention can improve hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening, although there is considerable variation by practice, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Dec 3, 2019 0 2
Some cities' smog can ruin your vacation Got travel plans abroad? Spending just a short time in a highly polluted city can harm your health, researchers warn. Dec 3, 2019 0 1
Overall, 8.5 percent of suicide acts in U.S. are fatal Overall, 8.5 percent of suicidal acts are fatal, with higher rates for males and older adults, according to a study published online Dec. 3 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Dec 3, 2019 0 2
Fake news feels less immoral to share when we've seen it before People who repeatedly encounter a fake news item may feel less and less unethical about sharing it on social media, even when they don't believe the information, research indicates. Dec 3, 2019 0 5
New remote-controlled 'smart' platform helps in cardiovascular disease treatment According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular (CV) disease has become the leading cause of death worldwide. However, vascular regeneration is a promising treatment for cardiovascular disease. Remodeling the endothelium—i.e., ... Dec 3, 2019 0 1
What is 'vaginal seeding' and will it help your C-section baby? Should every baby born by cesarean section (C-section) be given a smear of microbes to the mouth, nose or skin from the mom's vagina soon after birth? Dec 3, 2019 0 2
Inhibiting a protease could improve the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) and the Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas (CIB) of the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) have identified the protease ... Dec 3, 2019 0 1
