A new Northwestern University study examined whether people can acquire attitudes toward other individuals from the nonverbal signals that are
Month: August 2019
Chronic liver diseases cause molecular changes in the brain
When the liver is diseased, as is the case with cirrhosis, a number of substances are no longer filtered, which
Insomnia increases the risk of heart disease and stroke
Previous observational studies have found an association between insomnia, which affects up to 30% of the general population, and an
Genetic risk is associated with differences in gut microbiome
Hereditary and environmental factors play a role in the development of type 1 diabetes, a serious autoimmune disease that often
A map of the brain can tell what you’re reading
Neuroscientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have created interactive maps that can predict where different categories of words activate
Treating common heart rhythm disorder with computer simulations
“The personalized digital replicas allowed us to accurately simulate and analyze heart electrical activity in 10 patients and determine where
Inflammatory bowel disease increases the risk of psychiatric disorders in children
Adults with IBD (ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease) run an increased risk of psychiatric disorders. Now a new study shows
New molecule could help improve heart attack recovery
Reparative medicine scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute discovered a new compound that could shield heart tissue before
Omega-3 fatty acid medications effectively lower high triglycerides
Prescription omega-3 fatty acid medication reduces triglyceride levels by 20-30% among the majority of people who require treatment for high
Numbers count in the genetics of moles and melanomas
University of Queensland Diamantina Institute researcher Associate Professor Rick Sturm said the team uncovered the specific gene variations affecting the
