Exposure to petrol compounds appears to be associated with an increased risk of childhood leukemia, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), according to a systematic review ...

A sweeping new study from Northwestern University reveals that scientific fraud is no longer just the work of a few rogue researchers—it has evolved into a global, organized enterprise. By analyzing ...

Introduction Narrative interventions elicit personal stories from participants to impact outcome(s). The process of organising a troublesome experience into a cohesive story may benefit individuals ...

Diabetes mellitus is associated with worse RCC outcomes across all outcomes. Metformin use was associated with improved outcomes, but this association is likely substantially affected by time-related ...

There was some evidence that cannabinoids can reduce symptoms of cannabis use disorder, insomnia, tic or Tourette's syndrome, and autism spectrum disorder, but the quality of this evidence was ...

Smallholder farmers in tropical LMICs are consistently and heavily exposed to pesticides. Evidence from this study highlights the urgent need for tailored interventions—including farmer training and ...

Experimental and human data suggesting progenitor cells possess the capacity to regenerate tissue and augment repair in injured organs has generated widespread interest in the basic research and ...

Dealing with a sudden back injury or a stiff neck can be incredibly painful, often making it difficult to perform basic daily ...

Friedreich ataxia is an autosomal-recessive, neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects the nervous system and heart. It was named after Nicolaus Friedreich, a Professor of Medicine in ...

The Haplotype Genetic Map (HapMap) is an invaluable resource to the cardiovascular researcher, enabling a decrease in cost and an increase in the efficiency and speed of discoveries in the laboratory.

Angiogenesis within human atherosclerotic plaques has an important role in plaque progression as immature blood vessels leak red blood cells and inflammatory mediators into the plaque center.

Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) 1 is a member of a family that is involved in growth, development, cell differentiation, and metabolism. IGF1, IGF2 and insulin act primarily through ...