Social phobia: Indication of a genetic cause

People with social anxiety avoid situations in which they are exposed to judgment by others. Those…

Low gluten diets linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Diets higher in gluten were associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Study…

How your neighborhood may impact your health

A researcher analyzed how four common neighborhood designs influence residents' physical activity and well-being. Residents of…

Long-term results of GleevecĀ® published

Results from a nearly 11-year follow-up study, that showed an estimated overall survival rate of 83.3…

Therapeutic target for diabetes-related blindness

Specific cells in the retina trigger inflammation and vision impairment associated with diabetes, according to new…

Nurses central to getting diabetes care off to a better start

Giving primary health care nurses a greater role in managing Type 2 Diabetes can significantly reduce…

Beyond a reasonable doubt? Study reveals how eyewitness testimonies go wrong

Eyewitnesses testimonies are extremely compelling forms of evidence. But, it's not foolproof -- just ask the…

Researcher calls on the scientific community to defend individuals with disabilities

The potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) threatens to eliminate critical mental and behavioral…

Neuroscientists pinpoint key gene controlling tumor growth in brain cancers

Investigators have identified a stem cell-regulating gene that affects tumor growth in patients with brain cancer…

Immunotherapy trial cures Tasmanian devils of DFTD

Immunotherapy can cure Tasmanian devils of the deadly devil facial tumor disease (DFTD), an international study…