Marburg virus invades human cells far more efficiently than Ebola, study reveals
In a new study published in Nature, University of Minnesota researchers have found that the Marburg virus, one of the world's deadliest pathogens with...
Severe COVID-19 and flu can facilitate lung cancer months or years later
Severe COVID-19 and influenza infections prime the lungs for cancer and can accelerate the disease's development, but vaccination heads off those...
Is vaping more harmful than smoking cigarettes? More people incorrectly think so
A growing number of U.S. adults consider electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) more harmful than conventional cigarettes. The findings, by researchers...
Is vaping more harmful than smoking cigarettes? More people incorrectly think so
A growing number of U.S. adults consider electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) more harmful than conventional cigarettes. The findings, by researchers...
Why street layouts may matter for aging brains: Brain scans link walkability to memory
The simple act of crossing a road could help shield the brain from dementia and other cognitive conditions, according to new research from the...
Neurologists issue guidance on the use of wearable devices
Wearable devices and digital apps that are available to consumers are emerging as potential tools in neurological care. These include smart watches and...
In former college athletes, more concussions associated with worse brain health
In former college athletes, having had three or more concussions was associated with slightly worse physical, mental, behavioral and cognitive health...
One in three parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections
Over a third (36%) of surveyed parents believe children always need antibiotics for ear infections, according to new research appearing in BJGP Open....
New cancer therapies target epigenetic switch
Cancers emerge from many different paths. One path begins early, in embryonic development, when a protein complex called PRC2, which regulates cell...
New cancer therapies target epigenetic switch
Cancers emerge from many different paths. One path begins early, in embryonic development, when a protein complex called PRC2, which regulates cell...
