Living with fathers strengthens adolescent relationships
Children who grow up with their fathers under the same roof tend to feel close to them, forming strong relationships that last through challenging teenage years, according to a new…
Study reveals complex patterns of substance use in U.S. adults
A study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals that nearly one in five U.S. adults have used multiple drugs in the past year, showing that…
Study identifies 17 modifiable risk factors shared between stroke, dementia, and depression
Age-related brain diseases such as stroke, dementia, and late-life depression are a debilitating part of growing older, but people can lower their risk of these diseases through behavioral and lifestyle…
Key cellular mechanism affecting the function of mRNA vaccines revealed
A team of researchers led by Dr. Kim V. Narry, director of the Center for RNA Research at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), has uncovered a key cellular mechanism…
$500,000 grant to enhance digital healthcare for Indigenous communities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders living with chronic disease in rural areas will benefit from improved healthcare access thanks to a $500,000 grant.
Smoothies with seeds may improve glycemic control, study shows
Blending whole fruits into smoothies may reduce glycemic spikes compared to eating fruit whole or drinking juice, especially when seeds are included. Researchers urge a re-evaluation of public health guidelines…
NIH trial demonstrates AI’s effectiveness in opioid use disorder care
NIH-supported clinical trial shows AI tool as effective as healthcare providers in generating referrals to addiction specialists.
Exercise helps retired adults combat mental fatigue
Retired people who habitually exercise are more able to fight the impacts of mental fatigue, new research suggests.
Updated screening protocols could improve early diagnosis of cystic fibrosis
All states should adopt updated screening protocols so more newborns with cystic fibrosis can be diagnosed in the first weeks of life, when interventions can have the greatest benefit, according…
Rutgers researchers develop promising new oral antiviral for COVID-19
Rutgers Health researchers have developed an oral antiviral drug candidate for COVID-19 that could overcome major limitations of Paxlovid, currently the most prescribed oral treatment.