Health workers face hidden exposure to cancer-linked hazards
A first-of-its-kind European survey reveals that thousands of health and social care workers face regular exposure to cancer…
Justicia carnea extract alleviates oxidative stress in pancreatitis
Background and objectives Chronic pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease and is difficult to manage despite advancements in medical…
PSMA PET detects high-risk prostate cancer bone metastases
Compared to conventional imaging techniques, prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET imaging provides superior detection of bone metastases…
The right seafood choices can help diets meet health and climate goals
A new review shows fish can help bridge nutrition and sustainability goals, but only when consumers choose lower-impact…
Scientists discover how some people control HIV without daily medication
For decades, HIV treatment has depended on one hard truth: once medication stops, the virus usually comes roaring…
Structural insights reveal unique bacterial β-1,2-glucan transport system
Even though sugars are often framed as simple sources of energy, they also serve as structurally complex and…
Violence exposure linked to increased tobacco use among teens
One way to lower smoking rates among teens may be to address their exposure to violence, as an…
Researchers uncover new clues about the origin of Alzheimer’s tau tangles
Researchers at Columbia University have uncovered new clues about the earliest molecular events that may trigger Alzheimer’s disease,…
Tick protein discovery could help prevent disease transmission
Few creatures inspire as much universal dislike as ticks. Though small, these parasites have an enormous impact on…
How Scientists Are Mapping and Analyzing the Ebola Outbreak
The Ebola outbreak raging across Central Africa is an all-hands-on-deck situation, so it’s no surprise that Northeastern researchers…
Consumer wearables become the new gatekeepers of clinical health care
JMIR Publications today released a News and Perspectives expert analysis on consumer wearable platforms’ forays into the clinical…
RNA therapy targets genetic cause of heart failure in the Netherlands
Using patient-derived cardiac tissue and stem cell-based models, the team of translational researchers demonstrated that targeting the genetic…