A survey of more than 216,000 adolescents from all 50 states indicates the number of…
Month: May 2016
Study shows which new moms post the most on Facebook
A study shows which psychological characteristics of some new mothers may affect how they use…
Lipid testing underutilized in adults taking antipsychotic medications
Too few adults taking antipsychotic medications are being screened for abnormalities in lipids, which include…
Sugar substitutes may cut calories, but no health benefits for individuals with obesity
A new study had individuals report their diet over the previous 24 hours, after which…
Putting the brakes on cell’s ‘engine’ could give flu, other vaccines a boost
Altering MCJ — a relatively unknown molecule that regulates metabolism in virus-attacking T cells —…
Silencing cholera’s ‘social media’
Bacteria use a form of ‘social media’ communication, quorum sensing, to monitor how many of…
Air pollution exposure may raise heart disease risk
Exposure to air pollution can worsen blood sugar levels, cholesterol and other risk factors for…
Low hormone levels linked to obesity in teens
Obese teenagers already show signs of hormonal differences from normal-weight peers that may make them…
Study shows how bacteria evolve in lungs of cystic fibrosis patients
The bacterium Burkholderia multivorans evolves and adapts in bursts to survive in the lungs of…
Canadian military personnel more likely than civilians to think about suicide but also to seek help
Canadian military personnel have higher rates of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts, but they are…