NIH study links air pollution to increase in newborn intensive care admissions Infants born to women exposed to high levels of air pollution in the week before delivery are more likely to be admitted to a newborn intensive care unit (NICU), suggests an analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. Depending on the…
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IMAGE: Dr. Mary Rhee, a physician-researcher with the Atlanta VA and Emory University, discusses the use of a glucometer with VA patient Joseph Fields. view more Random plasma glucose tests could be used to predict which patients will develop diabetes, according to a study of Veterans Affairs treatment data. Researchers from several VA systems showed that…
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Developed eco-friendly, low-cost, and high-efficiency wastewater processing catalyst made from agricultural byproduct, and High efficiency and removal rate achieved through application of ultrasound stimulation, leading to high expectation for the development of an environmental hormone removal system The research team of Dr. Jae-woo Choi and Dr. Kyung-won Jung of the Korea Institute of Science and…
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IMAGE: Jordan Everson, assistant professor in Health Policy, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. view more Credit: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Modernizing health records by making them electronic has gained momentum as technology evolves and policies push health care toward digital solutions. But the same trend has not been evident for physicians who remain in private practice, new…
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IMAGE: Bathing 1-2 hours before bedtime can significantly increase your chances of getting a good night’s rest. view more Credit: Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin Biomedical engineers at The University of Texas at Austin may have found a way for people to get better shuteye. Systematic review protocols — a method…
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IMAGE: The Navedo lab team is identifying how diabetes increases the risks of serious health conditions such as heart disease and stroke. From left to right are Debapriya Ghosh, Gopireddy Reddy,… view more A team of UC Davis Health scientists and physicians has identified a cellular connection between diabetes and one of its major complications —…
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A biologist at Louisiana State University conducted a pioneering research study that could help us to better understand the role of dopamine in stress resilience in humans through analyzing wild songbirds. This study could lead to increased prevention and treatment of stress-related disorders. Dopamine is a chemical in the brain that is important for learning…
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Another summer, another dive, launch, twirl and loop. This roller coaster season brings record-breaking new thrills and state-of-the-art technology, but it also includes a bit of simple, enjoyable tradition. Below is a look at a few of the most interesting new rides now open for your enjoyment in the United States, along with one wild…
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Image Ysanet Batista, who started Woke Foods in 2016, teaches community members “about the ways that immigration has affected our eating habits and the ways that we interact with each other around food,” she said.CreditJeenah Moon for The New York Times El Espace is a column dedicated to news and culture relevant to Latinx communities.…
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