People with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who take cholesterol-lowering statins may have a lower risk…
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Antibody therapy opens door to potential new treatment for HIV
Researchers are developing an antibody-based drug that may provide a better strategy for long-term control…
First safe way to deliver drugs to the placenta
Scientists provide proof of principle for safe, targeted delivery of drugs to the placenta during…
Deadly fungus threatens African frogs
Misty mountains, glistening forests and blue-green lakes make Cameroon, the wettest part of Africa, a…
Clinicians need to screen ‘nicotine naive’ teenagers for vaping, says addictions expert
An addictions expert calls on clinicians to screen for vaping among teens, who are either…
Study offers clues to better rainfall predictions
Seawater salinity depends largely on how much moisture is evaporated as winds sweep over the…
Tiny genetic switches found in lizard tail regeneration
Any kid who pulls on a lizard tail knows it can drop off to avoid…
Apples or fries: When apples are the default side-dish, children still choose fries
There has been a lot of enthusiasm for nudging individuals to eat better without restricting…
Team highlights ways to address global food system challenges
A new study presents strategies to address the complex challenges of producing food for a…
Drug-like peptides show promise in treating 2 blood diseases
Synthetic peptides called minihepcidins may potentially treat two serious genetic blood diseases in children and…