Health & Medicine : Science World Report

Aug 12, 2019 02:18 AM EDT

Low-Income, Black Neighborhoods Still Hit Hard by Air Pollution

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Disease-causing air pollution remains high in pockets of America - particularly those where many low-income and African-American people live, a disparity highlighted in research presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association in New York.

Aug 08, 2019 03:42 AM EDT

Adults with Cerebral Palsy at Increased Risk for Mental Health Conditions

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - A new study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, highlights the need for increased awareness of mental health disorders among adults with cerebral palsy.

Jul 29, 2019 02:09 PM EDT

Brain Region Linked To Altered Social Interactions In Autism Model

Although psychiatric disorders can be linked to particular genes, the brain regions and mechanisms underlying particular disorders are not well-understood. Mutations or deletions of the SHANK3 gene are strongly associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and a related rare disorder called Phelan-...

Jul 29, 2019 02:22 PM EDT

New CRISPR Platform, Expands RNA Editing Capabilities

CRISPR-based tools have revolutionized our ability to target disease-linked genetic mutations. CRISPR technology comprises a growing family of tools that can manipulate genes and their expression, including by targeting DNA with the enzymes Cas9 and Cas12 and targeting RNA with the enzyme Cas13. Thi...

Jul 26, 2019 03:07 AM EDT

How And Why Resistance Training Is Imperative For Older Adults

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - For many older adults, resistance training may not be part of their daily routine, but a new position statementsuggests it is vital to improving their health and longevity.

Jul 26, 2019 03:05 AM EDT

Researchers Create Model To Predict Risk Of Low Blood Sugar In People With Diabetes

INDIANAPOLIS - A new study identifies the risk factors that could help healthcare providers recognize patients being treated for diabetes who are most likely to have low blood sugar. The predictive risk model, developed and tested by researchers from Regenstrief Institute, Indiana University School ...