Health
‘Mindreading’ neurons capable of having expectations about the behavior of the others
They simulate decision-making processes, predicting the intentions of another individual. Dysfunctions in these 'simulation neurons' may explain difficulties in social...
The message that addiction is a disease makes substance users less likely to seek help
Research finds that people with substance-use problems who read a message describing addiction as a disease are less likely to...
Avalanche Victims: When can rewarming lead to survival?
An international study led by Eurac Research draws up the criteria for correctly assessing the chances of survivalCredit: Eurac Research...
Finding a cell’s true identity
New artificial intelligence tools sort cells into types and find commonalities among cells from new contexts based on patterns of...
Stiffening arteries in teenagers with persistent obesity
Credit: Photo by Johan Wingborg Children and adolescents with long-term obesity have increased arterial stiffness by their late teens, a...
New evidence: It’s not necessary to fast before complete cholesterol test
Study compares nonfasting lipid levels and fasting lipid levels in the same individuals, finding similar association with cardiovascular events even...
Inhibitory neurons have two types of impact on brain oscillations
A certain type of neuron, called inhibitory neurons, can have two types of overall effect on oscillations in the brain...
Pollen allergies occur more frequently in anxiety sufferers
Interplay between psychological factors and allergies in the research spotlight The team interviewed over 1,700 people from the Augsburg area...
Signalling protein discovery may lead to drug-based therapies to treat hyperparathyroidism
Credit: Duke-NUS Medical School SINGAPORE, 28 May 2019 - Overactive parathyroid glands,which control the body's blood calcium levels, can lead...
Thirty years after anorexia onset, fewer ill than healthy
Credit: Photo by Johan Wingborg A study that started in 1985 followed some 50 people who had become anorexic in...
First study to see if de-prescribing commonly used drug class prevents or delays dementia
Regenstrief researcher receives $3.3 million NIA award for cause and effect studyCredit: Regenstrief Institute INDIANAPOLIS - Regenstrief Institute research scientist...
Stem cell study determines most harmful vape liquids
Credit: Sun Czar Belous PHOENIX - Your favorite vape flavor may be more harmful than the nicotine itself. Using stem...
Researchers advance search for laboratory test to predict spread of breast cancer
Credit: Christopher L. Yankaskas Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University and other institutions report that a new laboratory test that...
Does being seen really make cyclists safer on the road?
UBC researcher says high-visibility clothing only part of the solutionCredit: UBCO Researchers from UBC Okanagan have determined motorists tended to...
New evidence supports surgery for rare type of brain lymphoma
Comprehensive review of published studies suggests surgery beneficial for one type of primary central nervous system lymphomaCredit: Alicia Ortega, M.S....
Steroids can reduce lung cancer risk in COPD patients
Credit: Justin Ohata/UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences For many people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, a steroid inhaler...
What is known — and not known — about heart muscle diseases in children
American Heart Association Scientific Statement DALLAS, May 28, 2019 -- Cardiomyopathies (heart muscle diseases) in children are the focus of...
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds do less vigorous physical activity
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds and certain ethnic minority backgrounds, including from Pakistani and Bangladeshi backgrounds, have lower levels of vigorous...
Skilled health workforce in India does not meet WHO recommended threshold
The density of the total health workforce is estimated to be 29 per 10,000 population but only 16 per 10,000...
De-TOXing exhausted T cells may bolster CAR T immunotherapy against solid tumors
Deletion of key gene regulatory factors fortifies T cell attack on melanoma cellsCredit: La Jolla Institute for Immunology LA JOLLA,...
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