Researchers identify new biomarker to predict neuronal regeneration after injury
Neurons, the main cells that make up our brain and spinal cord, are among the slowest cells to regenerate after an injury, and many neurons fail to regenerate entirely.
Scientists uncover key enzymes involved in bacterial pathogenicity
Gram-negative bacteria cause a variety of infectious diseases in plants and animals alike. Outbreaks of Salmonella and E. coli infections often make headlines due to their severity, and people have…
Live vaccinations found to be safe for pediatric organ transplant recipients
Live vaccinations provided to children who previously received liver or kidney transplants were found to be safe and prompted an immune response to guard against several life-threatening conditions, according to…
What are the effects of smoking cessation on vascular endothelial function?
The effects of smoking cessation on vascular endothelial function.
New research identifies prior signals of bipolar disorder
New research from the Universities of Keele and Manchester has found that psychiatric diagnoses, psychotropic prescriptions, and health service use patterns are strong indicators of bipolar disorder.
Microplastics in preschoolers: Investigating exposure, diet, and gut microbiota
Microplastic (MP) concentrations in the feces of preschoolers.
Listen: Inroads for women in California’s health care workforce
KFF Health News senior correspondent Angela Hart moderated a panel about women in the health care workforce for an event hosted by Capitol Weekly on Sept. 28 in Sacramento.
Balancing nutritional needs in children: Study highlights risks in plant-based and meat-based diets
The nutritional status of children and adolescents consuming plant-based diets compared to meat-containing diets.
Type 1 Diabetes is Far More Common in Adults Than Most Realize
A new study has revealed that nearly 40 percent of Americans with type 1 diabetes were diagnosed after the age of 30. The lead researcher believes that many clinicians are…
Medicare enrollees can switch coverage now. Here’s what’s new and what to consider.
Consumers know it's fall when stores start offering Halloween candy and flu shots — and airwaves and mailboxes are filled with advertisements for Medicare options.