Many people develop Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia as they get older. However, others remain sharp well into old
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Prostate cancer treatment: An encouraging combination therapy
A trio of drugs could delay the progression of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. This is among the findings of a
How ‘thick’ is a soup?
To be able to experience a wide range of impulses, our senses use “logarithmic perception”: A large increase in the
It takes cellular teamwork to heal the intestine
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have uncovered a more detailed picture of how the intestinal epithelium—the lining of the
Panel: All US adults under 60 should get hepatitis B shots
A government advisory committee on Wednesday recommended that all U.S. adults younger than 60 be vaccinated against hepatitis B, because
Study reveals ‘extensive network’ of industry ties with healthcare
The medical product industry maintains an extensive network of financial and non-financial ties with all major healthcare parties and activities,
Whole genome sequencing increases diagnosis of rare disorders by nearly a third, study finds
Mitochondrial disorders affect around 1 in 4300 people and cause progressive, incurable diseases. They are amongst the most common inherited
In-person school during COVID-19 must address needs of underserved communities
Safe, in-person school during the COVID-19 pandemic requires research that involves community engagement in underserved or vulnerable areas of the
Urgent need to address mental health effects of climate change, says report
With a large majority of Americans concerned about climate change and an increasing number expressing alarm and distress, it is
Study finds excess use of non-emergency restraint among older psychiatric patients
Restrictive interventions like acute control medications and restraints are more likely to be used in non-emergency situations among older psychiatric