Blood pressure readings of 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or higher taken at home can be used to diagnose
Month: October 2018
Experimental vaccine may reduce post-stroke blood clot risk
A vaccine may one day be able to replace oral blood thinners to reduce the risk of secondary strokes
Obese mice lose a third of their fat using a natural protein
To the great surprise of cancer researchers, a protein they investigated for its possible role in cancer turned out to
Cancer’s most deadly assassin exists in every cell
A kill code is embedded in every cell in the body whose function may be to cause the self-destruction of
Oral curcumin shows no benefit in reducing inflammation following vascular surgery
A study of oral curcumin, the active medicinal ingredient in turmeric, showed no benefit in preventing inflammation and complications in
Smell and behavior: The scents of taking action
In all animals, including humans, smell – the oldest of the five senses – plays a predominant role in many
Consequences-focused cognitive training may promote healthier habits
Interventions aimed at reducing unhealthy behaviors often focus on retraining people’s mental associations, but a series of studies suggests that
Drugs’ side effects in lungs ‘more widespread than thought’
A systematic review of research has revealed that the toxic effects on the lung of drugs commonly taken to treat
New data provides guidance for management of moderately dysplastic moles
Diagnosed more frequently in the United States than all other cancers combined, skin cancer will affect one in five Americans
As Canadian oil exports increase, research explores effects of crude oil on native salmon
New Orleans (October 28, 2018)–Oil spills spell disaster for affected wildlife, leading to a number of detrimental outcomes, including suffocation,
