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Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) reported encouraging results from an early clinical trial that tested a new dual vaccine against Lassa fever and rabies. The study, published today in the journal Nature Medicine, found that the vaccine was safe and induced immune responses against both viruses. There are currentl…

As concerns grow over global fuel supplies and the cost of flying, new research from Adelaide University shows the relationship between jet fuel prices and airfares is not as simple as passengers might think.

Even what many Americans consider moderate drinking is linked to an increased risk of death, disability, and chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease, according to a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, published at Rutgers University.

Gillette Children's is among the first pediatric hospitals in the U.S. to establish a formalized Family Engagement in Research (FER) Program - an approach to research used for decades in other countries but still emerging in the U.S. A new paper in the journal Pediatrics describes how Gillette Children's built its program, offering practical guidance for other hospitals considering a similar mode…

A research team led by Dr. Hyun-Soo Cho at the Stem Cell Convergence Research Center of the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), in collaboration with Professor Geun Heo of Kyungpook National University, has identified a key mechanism underlying 5-FU resistance in colorectal cancer and proposed a new therapeutic strategy to restore tumor sensitivity to treatment.

A study of more than 229,000 obese adults without diabetes in the United States has shown that weight loss drugs are associated with a decreased risk of obesity-related cancers.

Eating when the body is normally asleep appears to desynchronize the circadian clocks of different cell types in the intestines, a UT Southwestern Medical Center study suggests. The findings, published in PNAS, could help explain why shift work, jet lag, and other environmental stressors that affect circadian rhythms are associated with irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, consti…

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup inspires more young athletes to hit the soccer field, orthopaedic surgeons share five simple steps to help prevent common soccer injuries. Learn how proper conditioning, warm-ups, strength training and safe play can help keep young athletes healthy all season long.

By prompting emergency medicine clinicians to consider naltrexone, researchers saw a 15-fold increase in prescriptions

With summer approaching, New Jersey residents are being warned about the potential dangers of excessive alcohol consumption, particularly the popular hard seltzers. Researchers at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center have identified a new kidney disorder, named Mehandru/Vachharajani Syndrome, linked to the overconsumption of these fizzy alcoholic drinks.

How heart cells change their size and shape has been a mystery, but two new discoveries shed light on how it occurs and may be important for understanding some common conditions

A team of engineering students from The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, captured the overall championship at the NASA 2026 Student Launch Initiative (NSLI) after a nine-month engineering challenge that culminated in a final launch event, with the awards announced by NASA on June 3.

Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego reported that carbon dioxide levels at Mauna Loa Observatory reached 432.00 parts per million (ppm) in May, continuing a long trend of record-breaking annual peak readings.

James "Jim" E. Serafin Jr. has been named director of the Facilities and Operations Directorate at ORNL. In this role, he will oversee the infrastructure, services, safety, and modernization efforts that support ORNL's expanding research mission. Serafin brings extensive leadership experience in facilities management, laboratory modernization, and strategic planning, having previously led ORNL's …

Mechanical engineer Scott Whalen is named the Department of Energy's Innovator of the Year for turning the patented metal extrusion invention ShAPE(tm) into an industrially relevant extruded metal product juggernaut.

Fiber is an essential part of a healthy diet. By eating a variety of plant-based foods, increasing fiber intake gradually and staying well hydrated, you can support gut health and overall well-being while making fiber goals more achievable and sustainable.

For more than 60 years, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Public Museum have shared a close partnership rooted in hands‑on learning and professional preparation.