Study Links Hurricanes to Higher Death Rates Long After Storms Pass

A first-of-its-kind study has measured the toxicity of several “forever chemicals,” when mixed together in the environment and in the human body.

Research from the University of California, Irvine has revealed how disruption of the circadian clock, the body’s internal, 24-hour biological pacemaker, may accelerate the progression of colorectal cancer by affecting the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier function.

University of Florida researchers are currently investigating whether a synthetic version of the hormone oxytocin can be used in conjunction with prescription drugs to help curb opioid addictions, especially in susceptible older adults.

A decade after the establishment of the certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) model, more than 60 percent of the US population has access to such facilities and the mental health and substance use disorder treatment services they provide, according to a new study.

A pioneering study conducted by Johns Hopkins University engineers assessed the vulnerability of U.S. bridges to large ship collisions, following the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore. The research team analyzed six years of U.S. Coast Guard data to determine which bridges experience the most traffic from large ships.