New research shows that an evolutionary force known as ‘sexual selection’ can explain the persistence…
Month: May 2015
Regular aspirin use may slow progression of early emphysema
Regular use of aspirin may help slow the progression of early emphysema, according to new…
Curing hepatitis C could yield huge economic benefit
While a new generation of safer, more effective oral medications to treat hepatitis C patients…
Shorter stature appears to lead to higher mortality rates, longer waiting times for lung transplantation
Lung transplant candidates who are about 5’3” or shorter have longer waiting times than taller…
Many children with asthma have reaction to peanuts, but do not know it
In recent years and months, peanut allergies in children have been in the news frequently,…
Promising research trials find new combination of drugs treat underlying cause of most common form of cystic fibrosis
Results from clinical trials show that a new combination of medications can successfully treat the…
Mechanical and chemical characteristics of electronic cigarettes contribute to potentially hazardous effects
Unlike standard cigarettes, the components of electronic cigarettes are not regulated and standardized, thus they…
Electronic cigarette flavorings alter lung function at the cellular level
Certain flavorings used in electronic cigarette liquid may alter important cellular functions in lung tissue,…
Evidence that electronic cigarettes are effective for smoking cessation long-term is lacking
There is little reliable evidence that electronic cigarettes are effective for long-term smoking cessation, according…
One exposure to e-cigarette use diminishes cough reflex sensitivity
With just one exposure to electronic-cigarette (e-cigarette) vapor, participants in a study of 30 healthy…