Eating fiber-rich foods could help prevent harmful gut bacteria growth
The group of bacteria called Enterobacteriaceae, including Klebsiella pneumoniae, Shigella, E. coli and others, is present at ...
Men more than three times as likely to die from a brain injury, study shows
A new analysis of U.S. mortality data reveals the disproportionate impact of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) on older adults, ...
Self-destructing vaccine offers enhanced protection against tuberculosis in monkeys
A self-destructing vaccine administered intravenously provides additional safety and protection against tuberculosis (TB) in macaque monkeys, suggests new University of Pittsburgh research published ...
The basis of voluntary movements: Monkey study challenges classical views on how brain controls natural actions
A study published in Science reveals new mechanisms through which the brain controls natural actions. The results challenge ...
Some combinations of long-term health conditions linked to worse quality of life
Certain combinations of long-term health conditions are associated with worse quality of life and should be taken into ...
Want to quit vaping this year? Here's what the evidence shows so far about effective strategies
In the U.S., recent reports estimate that 5.9% of youth and 4.5% of adults currently vape. This proportion varies worldwide, ...
Jointly active when it matters: Nerve cells in the eye work together to recognize contrast and movements
The processing of optical information in the retina of the eye, where the light-sensitive photoreceptors and the first nerve ...
An expert on happiness uncovers a worrying trend: 'A collapse in the well-being of young people'
Economist David Blanchflower studies happiness. And for more than two decades, the Bruce V. Rauner 1978 Professor has ...
Mapping cells that tune in to sound: Researchers identify major neurons involved in hearing process
When we hear sounds, specialized cells in the cochlear nucleus are the first to process that information, enabling our brains ...
Diet, microbes and fat: A new pathway controlling levels of body fat and cholesterol
Beneficial gut microbes and the body work together to fine-tune fat metabolism and cholesterol levels, according to a new ...
RNA's influence on sugar metabolism could transform gut health strategies
Researchers at the Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI) and the Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) ...