Epic research endeavor reveals cause of deadly digestive disease in children
Nearly 10 years ago, a group of Israeli clinical researchers emailed Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) geneticist Len Pennacchio
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Preeclampsia risk may be reduced by a healthy high-fiber diet: Pregnancy outcomes and infant immunity linked to gut bacteria
A healthy diet rich in fibre is generally recommended, but new research shows it could be even more important during
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Using facts to promote cancer prevention on social media is more effective than anecdotes
When it comes to cancer prevention messaging, clear information from trusted organizations has greater reach on social media than personal
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Catheters: Big source of infection, but often overlooked
Indwelling devices like catheters cause roughly 25% of hospital infections, but ongoing efforts to reduce catheter use and misuse haven’t
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Top global public health scientists launch new challenge to anti-vaxxers
Search engines and social media organizations must do more to prevent the spread of inaccurate information on childhood vaccination, and
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Using a common anticonvulsant to counteract inflammation
Serious conditions, including sepsis, stem from inflammation in the body, and there is a lack of effective medication for sepsis.
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More people born with a single lower heart chamber survive; but, face challenges
The Fontan procedure has allowed more people born with only one ventricle — the lower pumping chamber of the heart
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Exercise may have different effects in the morning and evening
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have learned that the effect of exercise may differ depending on the time of
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Once thought to be asexual, single-celled parasites caught in the act: Studying Leishmania parasites’ offspring could lead to improved treatment for deadly infections
Even single-celled organisms desire partners every now and then. Leishmania — single-celled parasites that cause infections of the skin and
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Increase in resolution, scale takes CT scanning and diagnosis to the next level
To diagnose and treat diseases like cancer, scientists and doctors must understand how cells respond to different medical conditions and
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