Health
Synthesizing a deadly mushroom toxin
The death-cap mushroom has a long history as a tool of murder and suicide, going back to ancient Roman times....
Thin, flexible polymers record ‘conversations’ deeper in the brain with less injury-risk
Science has yet to unravel a complete understanding of the brain and all its intricate workings. It's not for lack...
There’s a better way to screen for cervical cancer
A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that high-quality cervical...
Thyroid tumors in Alaska natives are larger and more advanced at diagnosis
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, April 11, 2018--A new study spanning 45 years has shown that...
Some can combat dementia by enlisting still-healthy parts of the brain
Credit: Aneta Kielar, University of Arizona People with a rare dementia that initially attacks the language center of the brain...
New method lets doctors quickly assess severity of brain injuries
A new way to rapidly assess levels of consciousness in people with head injuries could improve patient care. The new...
From Vascular Medicine: Focus on vascular imaging and diagnostics
April 10, 2018: Vascular disease is a leading cause of morbidity and death worldwide. For most vascular diseases, including peripheral...
Life expectancy significantly worse in deprived areas
Life expectancy and health outcomes worsen the more deprived an area or population is, new research from Cass Business School...
Alzheimer’s disease redefined: New research framework defines Alzheimer’s by brain changes, not symptoms
Chicago, April 10, 2018 - "NIA-AA Research Framework: Towards a Biological Definition of Alzheimer's Disease" was published today in the...
School-based yoga can help children better manage stress and anxiety
Participating in yoga and mindfulness activities at school helps third-graders exhibiting anxiety improve their wellbeing and emotional health, according to...
Sex and race disparities in cardiovascular health could be reduced
(Boston)--Substantial sex and racial gaps exist for cardiac rehabilitation referral at hospital discharge, especially among females, African-Americans, Hispanic and Asian...
New biological research framework for Alzheimer’s seeks to spur discovery
Credit: NIA-AA Research Framework The research community now has a new framework toward developing a biologically-based definition of Alzheimer's disease....
Deciphering the ‘mosaic’ of the brain
Credit: University of Leicester Researchers from the University of Leicester have shed new light on how neurons in the brain...
Newly discovered biomarkers could be key to predicting severity of brain tumor recurrence
Researchers have identified specific predictive biomarkers that could help assess the level of risk for recurrence in patients with malignant...
New Glasgow Coma Scale-pupils score and multifactor probability outcome charts
Credit: Copyright 2018 American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Charlottesville, VA (April 10, 2018). The University of Glasgow's Sir Graham Teasdale,...
Higher risk of infectious disease with both high and low cholesterol
Most people recognize that there is a relationship between cholesterol levels and risk of heart disease. But new research from...
Blood test may predict future risk of cardiovascular events
Despite heart disease and type 2 diabetes being among the leading causes of death in the U.S., the mechanisms leading...
Large-scale replication study challenges key evidence for the pro-active reading brain
When listening to a speaker, we often feel that we know what the speaker will say next. How is this...
Early ‘chemobrain’ intervention needed for breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
More support is needed to help breast cancer patients and survivors manage 'chemobrain' symptoms, such as memory loss, short attention...
Better diagnosing heart transplant rejection and injury
The results of an international clinical trial for a new system of diagnosing heart transplant rejection and injury will be...
