A new antifungal molecule, devised by tweaking the structure of prominent antifungal drug Amphotericin B, has the potential to harness the drug's power against fungal infections while doing away with…

In a recent Nature Communications study, researchers revealed that Europeans and European Americans possess a significant subcontinental genetic admixture, challenging the notion that these populations are homogenous. This finding suggests…

In a recent study published in the journal eGastroenterology, researchers delved into the latest therapeutic strategies for managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The paper…

An analysis in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report highlights the surge in congenital syphilis cases in the US due to gaps in testing and treatment, underscoring the need for…

In a comprehensive review for the JAMA Network, researchers find that preventive oral health interventions like fluoride treatments and sealants are effective in combating dental caries in youth, offering actionable…

Huntington's disease causes involuntary movements and dementia, has no cure, and is fatal. For the first time, UC Riverside scientists have shown they can slow its progression in flies and…

Previous research has identified genetic variants associated with insomnia and sleep duration in adults. Now a study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry has found that these…

Using birth control pills and other hormone-based contraceptives is known to elevate the risk of blood clots about three-fold, but a new study suggests that this risk largely goes away…

The study in the International Journal of Obesity reports that cannabis and its derivatives may influence weight and waist circumference, with different effects on body fat, suggesting potential as a…

A large-scale meta-analysis in Molecular Psychiatry reveals that lifetime cannabis use is associated with DNA methylation changes in peripheral blood, which could have implications for understanding the long-term health effects…