Brain chemical NPGL controls appetite and body fat composition: Beneficial for our ancestors; potential cause of obesity pandemic

NPGL, a recently discovered protein involved in brain signalling, has been found to increase fat storage…

Florida flood risk study identifies priorities for property buyouts

A study of flood damage in Florida proposes prioritizing property buyouts based on flood risk, ecological…

Estrogen-mediated brain protection directly linked to intake of fatty acids found in oils

Scientists are increasingly appreciating estrogen's role in brain health. The latest research connecting DHA synthesis to…

Dissolvable, easy-to-use milk capsules for your coffee

Have your coffee without spilling the milk: researchers have developed a milk capsule that dissolves when…

Are stem cells the link between bacteria and cancer?

A new mechanism of stomach gland regeneration reveals impact of Helicobacter pylori infection.

Experiences of stroke survivors with visual impairments examined

A new study identifies simple measures that could substantially improve the quality of life of stroke…

Smoking raises risk of aneurysm recurrence after endovascular treatment

A history of smoking significantly increases the chance that survivors will experience recurrence of a brain…

Cardiac ICU patient composition is changing over time

A new study finds slightly more than half of heart patients are admitted to the CICU…

Eye patterns in children: The development of anxiety and emotion

We now know that anxious children tend to avoid making eye contact, and this has consequences…

Energy dense foods may increase cancer risk regardless of obesity status

While there is a proven link between obesity and certain types of cancer, less is known…