Scientists at The University of Texas at Arlington have identified a new enzyme that can be “turned off” to help the body maintain healthy cholesterol levels — a significant development that could lead to new treatments for diseases that affect millions of Americans.
“We found that by blocking…
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has indicated that an estimated 26 percent of adults between … More
You could say that it’s difficult to mask the challenges that people with obstructive sleep apnea face every day. But…
Many physicians believe prior authorization gets in the way of sound patient care. New reforms from … More
You learn a lot in medical school. About human biology, medical ethics and…
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According to a 2025 report by Statista, almost 10% of college students receiving mental health care were hospitalized from 2023 to 2024. Hospitalizations are, sometimes, a necessary component of college mental health. For example, an hour-long therapy session,…
PTEN Connection to Autism: Up to 25% of those with brain overgrowth and autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) carry variations in a gene called PTEN; PTEN-deficient mouse models exhibit ASD-like characteristics Cell-type Specific Model: PTEN loss in specific neurons leads to circuit imbalance and…
Simon Fraser University researchers are using a new approach to brain imaging that could improve how drugs are prescribed to treat Parkinson’s disease.
The new study, published in the journal Movement Disorders, looks at why levodopa – the main drug used in dopamine replacement therapy – is…
A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC’s Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) has identified a new brain imaging benchmark that may improve how researchers classify biologically meaningful changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease,…
There is an increasing need for signs such the one seen here at the entrance to a trail at … More
Tick. Tick. Tick. The U.S. is facing a ticking time bomb….
An egret flying from the lake in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, on September 23, 2023. Researchers report … More
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