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Medical Xpress / One of the world's oldest blood pressure drugs may also halt aggressive brain tumor growth
A Penn-led team has revealed how hydralazine, one of the world's oldest blood pressure drugs and a mainstay treatment for preeclampsia, works at the molecular level. In doing so, they made a surprising discovery—it can ...
Phys.org / A new way for coastal planners to explore the costs of rising seas
Water levels are creeping upward on shorelines across the world, and decision-making systems are not keeping up. One barrier to including sea level rise projections in adaptation plans is limited information on the full range ...
Medical Xpress / Medications change our gut microbiome in predictable ways, research reveals
Our gut microbiome is made up of trillions of bacteria and other microbes living in our intestines. These help our bodies break down food, assist our immune system, send chemical signals to our brain, and potentially serve ...
Medical Xpress / High blood pressure more common among people with multiple sleep disorders
The likelihood of high blood pressure is clearly higher among people who have both sleep apnea and insomnia. This is shown by a study from the University of Gothenburg.
Medical Xpress / Researchers explore how neurological activity gives rise to human experience
Humans know they exist, but how does "knowing" work? Despite all that's been learned about brain function and the bodily processes it governs, we still don't understand where the subjective experiences associated with brain ...
Medical Xpress / Next-generation microbiome medicine may transform Parkinson's treatment
The age-old advice to "trust your gut" could soon take on new meaning for people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, thanks to a creative feat of bioengineering by researchers in the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary ...
Phys.org / Hayfeeders and other tools can improve health, welfare of stabled horses
Simple items like hay feeders, giant rubber activity balls and shatter-proof mirrors can improve the health and welfare of stabled animals while also reducing frustration behaviors, according to University of California, ...
Phys.org / PFAS in ski wax: Forever chemicals hit the slopes
PFAS—short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—are currently the subject of numerous discussions and legislative proposals. Many of these so-called "forever chemicals" are harmful to human health and the environment. ...
Phys.org / Lethal dose of plastics for ocean wildlife: Surprisingly small amounts can kill seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals
By studying more than 10,000 necropsies, researchers now know how much plastic it takes to kill seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals, and the lethal dose is much smaller than you might think. Their new study titled "A ...
Medical Xpress / Looking good isn't everything: Researchers assess AI method for processing medical images
Artificial intelligence has exploded in popularity in recent years, and many proponents are excited about its potential uses in medicine: for example, processing samples quickly or identifying markers of disease that may ...
Phys.org / Searching for exoplanets in the remnants of a dwarf galaxy
Our search for exoplanets is focused on Milky Way stars. It's been successful, with more than 6,000 detected so far. Scientists are even beginning to move beyond mere detections, and working on characterizing other characteristics ...
Phys.org / Delaying net zero may mean centuries of hotter, longer, more frequent heat waves
We must prepare for a future of frequent, deadly heat waves, which will worsen in severity the longer it takes to reach net zero, new research has shown.
