Giving birth in the United States is a radically different experience based on race and income, illustrated most brutally by…
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UC ergonomics expert says work smarter at home
Taking a few minutes to get that periodic cup of joe might not be such a bad idea. When working…
New study could help explain why some women develop mood-related disorders after oral contraceptive use
They are used by 150 million women worldwide and have been around for over 60 years. Oral contraceptives—like birth control…
Scientists get closer to blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
An experimental blood test was highly accurate at distinguishing people with Alzheimer’s disease from those without it in several studies,…
Kodak lands loan to bolster US-produced drug supply
Eastman Kodak will receive a federal loan of $765 million to help reduce reliance on other countries for ingredients in…
Researchers make significant step toward blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a technique to detect minute amounts of a…
A blood test for Alzheimer’s? Markers for tau take us a step closer
A simple blood test for Alzheimer’s would be a great advance for individuals with—and at risk for—the disease, families, doctors…