Researchers identified a compound that can reduce itch in mice by blocking a receptor in the spinal cord. Future studies could lead to a drug for testing in people.
July 23, 2019 —
Restricting calories for two years led to weight loss and a substantial reduction in risk factors for heart disease and diabetes in healthy adults 50 or younger.
July 23, 2019 —
Researchers found that marathon runners have more bacteria that metabolize lactate after finishing their race. The findings suggest strategies to enhance exercise ability.
July 23, 2019 —
Results in mice suggest that finding a way to stop the spread of the protein thought to cause Parkinson’s disease from the gut to the brain might help prevent the disease.
July 9, 2019 —
A simple measurement can be used to diagnose clinically significant airflow obstruction, the key characteristic of COPD. The findings may lead to earlier detection and treatment.
July 9, 2019 —
In people with lower incomes, stress-related brain activity was linked to more inflammation in the body. This may explain why people with lower incomes have a higher risk of heart disease.
July 9, 2019 —
By exploring the genomes of non-European people, researchers identified new genetic variants associated with conditions like kidney disease and diabetes.
June 25, 2019 —
Researchers found that acceptance and support from community and family may lessen the toll of mental health conditions experienced by former child soldiers.
June 25, 2019 —
In a proof-of-concept study, spoken language patterns predicted which people at risk for psychosis would progress to full psychosis within two years with 93% accuracy.
