Health

July 17, 2018 - Professional baseball players who score higher on a test of hand-eye coordination have better batting performance...

A single genetic change in gut bacteria alters host metabolism

Scientists have found that deleting a single gene in a particular strain of gut bacteria causes changes in metabolism and...

Researchers identify brain area linked to motivational disruptions in binge eating

Scientists at Rutgers Brain Health Institute have discovered that a small group of brain cells in the hypothalamus called 'orexin'...

Nitric oxide tells roundworms to avoid bad bacteria

Nitric oxide gas produced by a type of harmful bacteria lets roundworms know to stay away from it, says a...

Study shows painful eczema symptoms negatively impact quality of life

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL - (JULY 16, 2018) - If you've never suffered from eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis, you...

AI accurately predicts effects of genetic mutations in biological dark matter

Credit: HumanBase A new machine learning framework, dubbed ExPecto, can predict the effects of genetic mutations in the so-called "dark...

Active surveillance of lung subsolid nodules reduces unnecessary surgery and overtreatment

DENVER -Subsolid nodules (SSN) can be considered a biomarker of lung cancer risk and should be managed with long-term active...

Samara scientists create a digital dynamic model of cardiovascular system

Credit: SamaraPolytech Dmitry Pashchenko, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Assistant Professor of the Industrial Heat-and-Power Engineering Department is the head of...

Researchers map ‘family trees’ of acute myeloid leukemia

For the first time, a team of international researchers have mapped the family trees of cancer cells in acute myeloid...

Weight loss surgery may affect the risk of cancer

A new analysis published in the BJS (British Journal of Surgery) indicates that weight loss surgery may affect an individual's...

Pattern of association between toddler self-regulation, kindergarten obesity risk

Bottom Line: Obesity is among the long-term adult health consequences associated with poor self-regulation during childhood. This study of a...

The BMJ launches special collection on research for health in the Americas

Collection seeks to shape the research agenda and help fulfil the promise of high quality health for all High quality...

Public attention on cognitive evaluation test used on President Trump

Bottom Line: A screening test used in a cognitive evaluation of President Donald Trump received considerable public attention after it...

Researchers crack the code of the final blood group system

Ever since the blood type was discovered in 1962, no one has been able to explain why some people become...

Comparison of outpatient antibiotic prescribing in traditional medical, retail clinic settings

Bottom Line: Outpatient antibiotic prescribing varied among traditional medical and retail clinic settings and during visits with respiratory diagnoses where...

NeuroTrauma Sciences and Henry Ford Health System to develop exosome technology

Credit: Henry Ford Health System NeuroTrauma Sciences, LLC (NTS), a biopharmaceutical company, and Henry Ford Health System, a non-profit organization,...

Yale cancer researchers suggest new treatment for rare inherited cancers

New Haven, Conn. -- Studying two rare inherited cancer syndromes, Yale Cancer Center (YCC) scientists have found the cancers are...

Researchers identify model for reducing binge drinking in college students

CHICAGO--July 16, 2018--Researchers found the secret to getting college students to drink responsibly is convincing them it will quickly improve...

Increased communication between hospitals improves patient care and survival rates