Researchers at the University at Buffalo have found that melatonin speeds up bone formation and increases production of bone matrix proteins, suggesting a potential link to osteoporosis prevention. The study used mouse and rat cells to demonstrate the role of melatonin in promoting bone growth.
Researchers at University of Michigan have developed a new isotope-separation process using an ultrapowerful laser system that can deliver up to 1000 times more power than the entire electrical generating capability of the US. This technique provides a futuristic alternative to bulky methods and opens possibilities for preparing medica...
Research finds that mothers with unwanted births experience depression, unhappiness, and lower quality relationships with their children. These effects persist throughout the children's lives, impacting all family members.
A new study found that workplace substance use has significant negative consequences for employees, including morale problems, increased injury risk, and poor communication. The researchers developed a team-oriented training to help work groups address co-worker substance use and promote employee well-being.
A study by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center found that early discharge for full-term, Medicaid newborns in Ohio did not result in increased rehospitalization rates. In fact, rehospitalizations decreased 23% due to better post-discharge coordination of care.
Scientists at UNC Chapel Hill study found that a protein called adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) helps destroy another protein, beta catenin, which can lead to cell proliferation and tumor formation if disrupted. Understanding this pathway may help block tumor development in humans.
A new study found Smart Start programs significantly improve North Carolina children's thinking and language skills compared to non-participating children. The program's effectiveness was linked to direct classroom quality assistance, while other types of support had little impact on school readiness.
A study of over 7,000 people found that job complexity affects substance use, with those in complex jobs using more substances and those in simpler jobs using less. The researchers suggest assessing workers' cognitive abilities and reassigning or restructuring jobs to match their skills.
A University of Iowa-led study found that women with Stage I breast cancer who did not receive axillary node dissections had significantly worse 10-year survival rates compared to those who underwent the procedure. The analysis suggests that many women with early-stage disease are not receiving this crucial treatment, which may impact ...
Researchers at INEEL are developing a method to trap strontium-90 in calcite crystal, effectively removing it from groundwater. By stimulating naturally occurring bacteria to hydrolyze urea, they aim to increase the pH and facilitate mineral formation.
A new Cornell University study suggests that without democratic population-control practices and resource-management policies, the world's 2 billion people will face a difficult life by 2100. The report predicts an optimal population of 2 billion, with a standard of living about half that of the United States in the 1990s.
A study found that adolescents emulate their parents' overall health-risk lifestyle and adopt specific behaviors. Parents' health-risk behaviors are linked to their children's adoption of similar habits.