A UCSF study reports that despite a strong labor market, job loss, short tenures, and poverty-level incomes are common among some Californians with physical or mental health problems. Workers in poor health often face poorer working conditions and lower earnings, while those who lose jobs may develop symptoms of depression.
A new study reveals Parkinson's disease is associated with a loss of norepinephrine-producing nerve endings in the heart, improving understanding of the disorder's development and potential prevention. This finding also sheds light on orthostatic hypotension, a common complication characterized by dizziness and fainting.
Two researchers at Cornell University have made important theoretical discoveries that establish the principles of crystal bonding for a group of thousands of compounds. The 'Papoian-Hoffmann bonding formula' is based on magic numbers, designating stability in linear, square and cube lattices.