Prospect of a new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis
An international research group led by Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin has completed testing a new drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The drug is effective in […]
Increased phosphate intake elevates blood pressure in healthy adults
If more phosphate is consumed with food, blood pressure and pulse rate increase in healthy young adults. These findings were shown by a study led […]
How sleep loss may contribute to adverse weight gain
In a new study, researchers at Uppsala University now demonstrate that one night of sleep loss has a tissue-specific impact on the regulation of gene […]
Oklahoma Medicaid tests new tactic to curb U.S. drug costs
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A new front in the battle over the cost of expensive medicines in the United States is opening up in Oklahoma, […]
Goop is making a push into Canada, and some critics aren’t happy about it
Gwyneth Paltrow-backed lifestyles brand Goop is making a push into Canada, but critics in the medical community say they’re ready to push back. Goop chief […]
Bayer’s Monsanto sued by 8,000 plaintiffs on glyphosate
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Bayer said the number of U.S. lawsuits brought against newly acquired Monsanto has risen to about 8,000 from 5,200 previously, after Monsanto […]
Rapid development in Central Africa increases the risk of infectious disease outbreaks
The Central Africa region is experiencing rapid urbanization and economic growth, and infrastructure development. These changes, while generally positive and welcome, also make the region […]
Landslides triggered by human activity on the rise
More than 50,000 people were killed by landslides around the world between 2004 and 2016, according to a new study by researchers at UK’s Sheffield […]
Antibiotic side-effects in kids lead to nearly 70,000 ER visits in the US each year
The use of antibiotics drives the development of antibiotic resistance, a major threat to public health worldwide. But these drugs also carry the risk of […]
Watching neurons in action
Our brain cells control every aspect of our lives — from the movements we make to the memories we form. But capturing the activity of […]