Climate change may be harming the future of African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) by impacting…
Month: July 2017
Perceiving oneself as less physically active than peers is linked to a shorter lifespan
American adults who believed that they were less active than their peers died younger than…
‘Sound’ research shows slower boats may cause manatees more harm than good
Slower boat speeds reduce risks to manatees. Or do they? Not exactly, according to new…
Most primary care physicians can’t identify all risk factors for prediabetes
Researchers who distributed a survey at a retreat and medical update for primary care physicians…
In frogs, preventing early-life gut microbiome disruptions leads to better health
Biologists have found that a crucial window in the development of tadpoles may influence a…
Setting the record straight: PPIs do not cause Dementia
Several studies have reported associations between proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) use and dementia. New research puts…
Immune-cell numbers predict response to combination immunotherapy in melanoma
Whether a melanoma patient will better respond to a single immunotherapy drug or two in…
Nesting aids make agricultural fields attractive for bees
Wild bees are important pollinators of many crop plants – sometimes they are even more…
Reducing inflammation protects stem cells during wound repair
Scientists have found a new way to protect stem cells from harsh inflammation during wound…
Assessment of bone density and fracture history can predict long-term fracture risk
Factors such as low bone density and previous fractures are commonly used to predict an…