Scientists have discovered that the gut-infecting bacterium Clostridium difficile is evolving into two separate species, with one…
In studies in mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report they have found that bilirubin, a…
An NIH-funded study published in JAMA Pediatrics has shown pediatricians can help parents quit smoking. The research,…
Two studies led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have revealed that nitrogen-bisphosphonates, drugs…
Scientists studying a highly cancer-prone family have identified a rare, inherited gene mutation that dramatically…
The maturation of skin microbial communities during childhood is important for the skin health of…
Exposure to violence, social conflict, and other stressors increase risk for psychiatric conditions such as…
The vaginal microbiome is believed to protect women against Chlamydia trachomatis, the etiological agent of…
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia among the elderly, is characterized by plaques…
Hookah waterpipe use has grown in popularity in recent years – 1 in 5 college…