Wegmans recalls cheese products over listeria risk

In patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is associated with improved urinary function and reduced lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), according to a study published online July 6 in The Prostate.

Many different mutational signatures, or "fingerprints" of DNA damage have been identified across different tumor types which can provide a record of environmental exposure or clues about the etiology of carcinogenesis. Most of the mutational signature characterization has been performed using tumors from American and European populations due to the availability of sequencing data in these regions from large-scale atlases such as The Cancer Genome Atlas and the International Cancer Genome Consortium. While some unique mutational signatures have been identified in various Asian populations, mutational signatures and their activity in tumors from Chinese patients have not been well characterized across cancer types.

Communication is vital to expressing and getting what we want and need, bonding with other people and navigating the world in which we live. But, by definition, autistic people often deal with difficulties communicating, which impacts their quality of life. To better understand the communication difficulties experienced by autistic adults and help the clinicians and researchers who have autistic people in their lives, researchers from Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute reviewed recent research on the subject and crafted a set of recommendations.

Seaweed is one of the few foods that can credibly claim to be good for both people and the planet. So why don't westerners eat more of it?

A team of WashU Medicine researchers has discovered a promising new use for Prozac, which is the brand name of the antidepressant fluoxetine, in the treatment of children with rare forms of epilepsy.

University of Georgia researchers have developed a new type of hand sanitizer that eliminates more than 97% of bacteria and fungi, including antibiotic-resistant strains. The new gel provides an alternative to traditional, drying alcohol-based sanitizers.

Imagine being 25, fresh out of post-secondary education and full of optimism about starting your career, and then you hear the words: "You have cancer."

While fasting has become a popular trend, particularly for people who hope to lose weight, new UBC Okanagan research suggests fasting does not have the same effect on all body types.

Every day, clues are released about a population's health through toilets, sinks, showers, and tubs. In wealthier countries like the United States, sewer networks collect tiny bits of feces, urine, skin cells, sweat, and even blood, creating a snapshot of what's happening in our bodies.

The findings of a new brain study could change the way doctors treat mood disorders involving psychosis in patients. The brain imaging study found that changes in brain dopamine are linked to symptoms of psychosis, no matter whether a person has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.

Fewer U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, and more now believe that even moderate drinking can harm their health, a new Gallup poll finds.

Scientists have pinpointed brain activity related to inner speech—the silent monolog in people's heads—and successfully decoded it on command with up to 74% accuracy.

The human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause six types of cancer. It's responsible for almost all cervical cancer cases. HPV now causes the majority of oropharyngeal (throat) cancers. It can also cause anal, vaginal, vulvar and penile cancers.

The immune system is meant to protect the body from infection and disease. But with age, it can become less capable of doing so. However, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that some older people maintain "immune youth"—a new term coined by Mayo researchers to explain a young immune system in someone over age 60.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease in older people, affecting up to one in 20 individuals aged 65 and above. In addition to environmental and lifestyle factors, genetic mutations can predispose an individual to AD and some rare forms of inherited "familial" AD (fAD) are caused by known genetic mutations, with these affected individuals developing AD at a high probability and at a relatively young age.

Over the past 20 years, a class of cancer drugs called CD40 agonist antibodies have shown great promise—and induced great disappointment.

Autism spectrum disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects how individuals communicate, behave and interact with others. Despite increasing awareness, misconceptions about autism persist—from when it can be detected to whether it can be "cured."

As 100-year lives become increasingly common, Stanford psychologist Laura Carstensen is working to understand the implications—and to ensure we can make the most of our extra years. The following are the researchers' own words, edited and condensed for clarity.