The link between obesity and health problems may seem apparent. People who are obese are at higher risk of type
Month: October 2018
Computational model links family members using genealogical and law-enforcement databases
The notion of using genetic ancestry databases to solve crimes recently crossed from hypothetical into credible when police used an
Health Tip: Protecting Yourself From Sexual Assault
Get to know someone well before spending time alone with him or her. Go to events with friends, and leave
What pneumococcus says to make you sick
Carnegie Mellon University researchers have identified a molecule that plays a key role in bacterial communication and infection. Their findings
Photoactive bacteria bait may help in fight against MRSA infections
Purdue University researchers are testing whether a light-active version of heme, the molecule responsible for transporting oxygen in blood circulation,
Health Tip: Know the Risk Factors for Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain can range from a dull ache to a sharp stabbing sensation that can limit movement. Risk factors
Here’s Another Good Reason to Not Pick Your Nose
In a study involving 40 adults, British researchers found that the bacteria behind potentially lethal pneumonia could be spread by picking
A new way to create molecules for drug development
Chemists at The Ohio State University created a new and improved way to generate molecules that can enable the design
Pot enhances sexual desire, according to science
The study analyzed 28,176 women and 22,943 men nationwide who were surveyed by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) through
Is Kidney Dialysis Always Needed When Septic Shock Strikes?
When serious infection causes septic shock resulting plunge in blood pressure can cripple kidney function, necessitating immediate dialysis. Days after
