Building lung capacity, lung-first The disembodied living lungs in one Yale researcher's lab show that a standalone bioengineered lung is well along the road to reality. Aug 9, 2019 0 8
Major surgery is associated with minor cognitive decline A new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has revealed that major surgery is associated with only a minor decline in cognitive ability. Aug 9, 2019 0 60
Six epidemics from American history show how urban design affects our health Cities that are organized on grids are more than just convenient. They're good for your health too, according to Sara Jensen Carr, assistant professor of architecture. Americans learned that the hard way in the 1800s during ... Aug 9, 2019 0 2
Study identifies 69 genes that increase the risk for autism A UCLA-led research team has identified dozens of genes, including 16 new genes, that increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder. The findings, published in the journal Cell, were based on a study of families with at least ... Aug 9, 2019 0 42
Can experts determine who might be a mass killer? 3 questions answered After mass shootings, people naturally search for answers. We also want to find the root cause. One subject that often arises is mental illness. People, and politicians, raise questions about "red flags," or warning signs ... Aug 9, 2019 0 8
Cancer survivors in high-deductible health plans more likely to have delayed care A new study from American Cancer Society investigators finds cancer survivors in high-deductible health plans were more likely to report delaying or foregoing care. The study appears in the Journal of Oncology Practice. The ... Aug 9, 2019 0 1
A new method of tooth repair? Scientists uncover mechanisms to inform future treatment Stem cells hold the key to wound healing, as they develop into specialised cell types throughout the body—including in teeth. Aug 9, 2019 0 80
Disrupted genetic clocks in schizophrenia-affected brains reveal clues to the disease Rhythms in gene expression in the brain are highly disrupted in people with schizophrenia, according to a new University of Pittsburgh-led study. Aug 9, 2019 0 272
Researchers prove a simple device can reduce rates of child diarrhea It kills a child under 5 every minute on average. Diarrheal disease, the second leading cause of death for children globally, could become even more difficult to control as poor urban areas with limited clean water access ... Aug 9, 2019 0 5
Adding MS drug to targeted cancer therapy may improve glioblastoma outcomes Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer that infiltrates surrounding brain tissue, making it extremely difficult to treat with surgery. Even when chemotherapy and radiation successfully destroy the bulk of a patient's ... Aug 9, 2019 0 136
