Lounging around all weekend may weigh heavy on the minds of the health conscious. But these sedentary stretches may not
Month: December 2018
Gut microbiome differs among ethnicities
Research increasingly links the gut microbiome to a range of human maladies, including inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes and even cancer.
Stimulating One Brain Area May Ease Tough-to-Treat Depression
Electrical stimulation of a certain part of the brain may offer a new option for “treatment-resistant” depression, a small new
A missed opportunity
Despite the enormous unmet need for treatment of substance use disorders and the promise of telemedicine to fill some of
Spinal injury throws body clocks off schedule
In the hours and days following a spinal cord injury, the gears that control the body’s internal clocks fall profoundly
Mountain splendor? Scientists know where your eyes will look
Using precise brain measurements, Yale researchers predicted how people’s eyes move when viewing natural scenes, an advance in understanding the
Global Spike in Measles a ‘Serious Concern’
Measles cases surged in 2017, as many countries saw severe outbreaks due to gaps in vaccination coverage, according to new
Promising research shows blood vessel growth key to healthy fat tissue
New research led by York University’s Faculty of Health shows that inhibiting a protein within blood vessels stimulates new blood
Biologists show inner workings of cellular ‘undertaker’
One of a cell’s most important responsibilities is to break down and recycle proteins that are no longer needed or
Untangling the Ties Between Troubled Teens and Pot Use
Teens with behavioral problems are more likely than others to use marijuana — but the drug itself doesn’t increase conduct
