NEW YORK, NY (Feb 28, 2019)—Researchers have discovered that fat tissue releases a lipid-filled particle that has a role in immune function and metabolism. The study, in mice, was published online in the journal Science. Why it matters Obesity appears to activate the immune system, contributing to type 2 diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and…
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IMAGE: People who vaped were nearly twice as likely to experience wheezing compared to people who didn’t use tobacco products, according to a study published in Tobacco Control. Wheezing is often… view more Credit: University of Rochester Medical Center Electronic cigarette use («vaping») is associated with wheezing in adults, according to a new study published in…
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IMAGE: People who tracked weight and food using a free app lost pounds in a new Duke study. view more Credit: Duke University DURHAM, N.C. — Without following a particular diet, overweight people who tracked daily food consumption using a free smartphone app lost a significant amount of weight in a new Duke University study. The…
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Rockville, Md. (February 28, 2019)—A new review explores the different areas of the brain that process the meaning of concrete and abstract concepts. The article is published ahead of print in the Journal of Neurophysiology (JNP). The words that make up our language can be divided into two categories of concepts: concrete and abstract. Concrete…
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Oxford, UK and Cleveland, Ohio, USA — 28 February 2019 — The University of Oxford and University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio, today announced a multi-year affiliation to establish a global center for rare diseases. The Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre will bring together the capabilities, resources and expertise of both institutions to deliver new treatments for…
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LOWELL, Mass. — A UMass Lowell researcher who analyzes the causes and impacts of violence fueled by drug trafficking has won critical acclaim for her work and is bringing a fresh understanding of these issues from the streets into the classroom. When teaching, UMass Lowell’s Angelica Duran-Martinez, assistant professor of political science, draws on 15…
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PISCATAWAY, NJ — Studies of health effects of alcohol consumption may underestimate the risks of imbibing, particularly for younger people, according to a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. The research demonstrates that although cohort studies—the type of observational investigations typically used to study health benefits and risks—sometimes show benefits…
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IMAGE: Acute myocardial infarction (AMI): cumulative incidence for all-cause death and readmission by Northern and Southern Ontario. view more Credit: Canadian Journal of Cardiology Philadelphia, February 28, 2019 — Patients hospitalized with heart attacks, heart failure, atrial fibrillation or stroke in Northern Ontario, Canada, were more likely to be readmitted to the hospital and repeatedly hospitalized…
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IMAGE: Notes could help to prevent seclusion: entrance to the ward where most of the secluded patients are treated. view more Credit: Image: Psychiatric University Clinics Basel Using notes made by the attending healthcare professionals about psychiatric patients enables impending coercive measures to be predicted in advance — potentially even through automated text analysis. This was…
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An infant born with a relatively simple heart defect is far more likely to develop heart problems as an adult, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered. The risk is so great that someone born with a heart defect who has a heart-healthy lifestyle is twice as likely to develop heart problems…
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