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Too much of a protein already associated with prostate cancer appears to also diminish the energy burning power of brown fat, scientists report.

HIV cure research to date has focused on clearing the virus from T cells, a type of white blood cell that is an essential part of the immune system. Yet investigators in the division of infectious diseases at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine have found the virus persists in HIV-infected macrophages.

New research from the Texas A&M College of Medicine points to a potential way to protect neurons

Today, we are proud to debut our newest investigational device, the Verily Study Watch. The ability to passively capture health data is critical to the success of continuous care platforms and clinical research.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced today the launch of Smithfield Bioscience, a new strategic platform within the organization that leverages byproducts from the meat production process for the development of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and medical device solutions.

Life skills, such as persistence, conscientiousness and control, are as important to wealth and wellbeing in later life as they are when people are much younger, according to new research led by UCL.

NIH-funded preclinical studies suggest designer drug may treat ALS and spinocerebellar ataxia 2

People living in areas that restrict trans fats in foods had fewer hospitalizations for heart attack and stroke compared to residents in areas without restrictions, according to a study led by a Yale researcher. This finding suggests the benefit of limiting trans fats could have widespread impact as trans fat restrictions are set to expand nationwide.