Expectant mothers who were more fit before pregnancy are at lower risk of developing gestational diabetes, according to a new
Study: Get moving to get happier
Physical activity has long been known to reduce depression and anxiety, and is commonly prescribed to prevent or cure negative
Boosting natural defenses to fight antibiotic-resistant pneumonia
Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat in bacterial pneumonia. While immune-stimulating treatments can help the body kill the bacteria, they
Web-based program may help address underage drinking
A new study supports the use of a brief, web-based program alone and in combination with a parent campaign for
‘Molecular scissors’ could be key to cutting off diseases including HIV infection: Newly discovered pathway could be drug target, researchers say
One way to fight diseases including HIV infection and autoimmune disorders could involve changing how a naturally occurring enzyme called
Using water molecules to read electrical activity in lipid membranes
Every human cell is encased in a five-nanometer-thick lipid membrane that protects it from the surrounding environment. Like a gatekeeper,
Millennials demand telehealth in a move away from traditional primary care model
It is no secret that millennials are a driving force in society today, and a new survey shows that their
Surprise can be an agent of social change
A jolt of the unexpected can have far-reaching effects, according to new research from a University of Illinois expert who
Genes can help predict children’s risk of type 1 diabetes
A type 1 diabetes genetic score can identify infants at risk for pre-symptomatic type 1 diabetes and could be used
Uncovering a mechanism causing chronic graft-vs-host disease after bone marrow transplant
Allogeneic bone marrow transplant (BMT) is an essential treatment to cure patients with blood cancers such as leukemia. In patients