Can snail venom improve insulin for diabetic patients?
By Katherine Shagoury Although moderately mobile, marine cone snails have perfected several strategies to capture prey. Some fish-hunting species release venom into the surrounding water. Within the plume of toxic...
Read MorePTSD is not independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by itself does not explain the increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published today in the Journal of the...
Read MoreNew study identifies association between ultra-processed foods and shorter life
By Katherine Shagoury Consumption of “ultra-processed” foods could lead to a higher risk of death, according to a new major French study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine. The study...
Read MoreFDA cracks down on dietary supplements
By Katherine Shagoury The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Monday it would be stepping up its policing of dietary supplements. At the same time, the agency announced it...
Read MoreStudy shows optimism associated with lower pain after deployment
By Katherine Shagoury Many veterans experience chronic pain after deployment. For U.S. Army soldiers, higher levels of optimism are associated with lower odds of reporting pain, according to a new...
Read MoreSodium intake associated with increased lightheadedness in context of DASH-sodium trial
By Katherine Shagoury Lightheadedness with standing, otherwise known as postural lightheadedness, results from a gravitational drop in blood pressure and is common among adults. While mild in many adults, it...
Read MoreCertain medicinal cannabis formulations pose risk for cardiovascular disease patients, study says
By Katherine Shagoury As marijuana legalization sweeps North America, use of the substance has been on the rise, and the public’s attitude is shifting. An increasing number of people believe...
Read MoreInternational team finds blood cell DNA stays steady, defines cellular age
By Katherine Shagoury Blood cells could hold the key to aging, according to new research out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. In a study...
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