Study Points to Penile Microbiome as a Risk Factor for HIV in Men
A ten-fold increase in some types of bacteria living under the foreskin can increase a man’s risk of HIV infection by up to 63 percent, according to a…
Could Aggressive Blood Pressure Treatment Lead to Kidney Damage?
Aggressive combination treatments for high blood pressure that are intended to protect the kidneys may actually be damaging the organs, new research from the University of Virginia School…
Not All Plant-Based Diets Are Created Equal
Plant-based diets with high intake of sweets, refined grains may increase heart disease risk
Delaying the effects of aging through safe hormonal therapy
A group of researchers from diverse Spanish public entities, including UPM, has developed the bases of a new model to better classify patients when it comes to prescribing…
Steroids May Do More Harm Than Good in Some Cases of Severe Asthma
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences and UPMC have uncovered the molecular mechanism underlying corticosteroid resistance in severe asthma. The new findings have…