New finding may improve treatment of herpes
In a new study, researchers have discovered a function in a pro-inflammatory protein that could play an important part in improving current and future...
High insulin levels linked to high heart attack risk
In a new study, researchers found that men with genetically higher insulin levels had a higher risk of heart attack and angina.
The research was...
Synesthesia linked to autism, says new study
People with autism often have enhanced sensory sensitivity. They are, for example, much more likely to be affected by bright light and loud noises.
They...
Researchers discover an important cause of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is not easy to detect and is too often diagnosed at a late stage, making it one of the deadliest cancers.
The five-year-survival...
Scientists can now 3D print living skin with blood vessels
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a way to 3-D print living skin, complete with blood vessels.
The advancement, published online today in Tissue...
This popular vitamin supplement may damage your eyes
In a new study, researchers found a self-prescribed high dose of over-the-counter niacin is linked to injury of a specific cell type in a...
What you should to know about pancreatitis
The pancreas is an important part of the digestive system that converts the food we eat into fuel for the body’s cells.
Responsible for two...
These two hormones may affect prostate cancer risk
In a new study, researchers found men with higher levels of 'free' testosterone and a growth hormone in their blood are more likely to...
Exposure to this stuff in pregnancy linked to high risk of ADHD, autism
In a new study, researchers found Exposure to acetaminophen in the womb may increase a child's risk for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism.
The...
Diet high in trans fats may increase your dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found a diet high in trans fats could put people at increased risk for dementia.
Foods that contributed the most...