Health
Queen Mary research forecasting the evolution of cancer
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed a computer model that forecasts the changes that occur within tumours...
Surgical technique improves sensation, control of prosthetic limb
Boston, MA -- Humans can accurately sense the position, speed and torque of their limbs, even with their eyes shut....
Screening for colorectal cancer in under-55-year-olds with family history: Benefit unclear
Between the age of 50 and 54 years, all statutory health insurance fund members in Germany are entitled to immunological...
Controlled Release Society names Steve Little Young Investigator of 2018
Credit: Ric Evans/Swanson School of Engineering PITTSBURGH (May 30, 2018) ... The Controlled Release Society this week announced that University...
Price competition for generic drugs linked to increase in manufacturing-related recalls
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Researchers from three universities have found that extreme price competition in the generic pharmaceutical market -- designed...
Promise of faster, more accessible schizophrenia diagnosis, Rutgers study shows
Credit: Nick Romanenko / Rutgers University A portable device common in optometrists' offices may hold the key to faster diagnosis...
American Cancer Society updates colorectal cancer screening guideline
An updated American Cancer Society guideline says colorectal cancer screening should begin at age 45 for people at average risk,...
Pigs digest fiber efficiently even at high inclusion rates, study finds
URBANA, Ill. - The use of high-fiber feed ingredients in swine diets is on the rise due to their wide...
Oil and gas wastewater as dust suppressant less than ideal
At the least, wastewater from oil and gas drilling should be treated in a waste treatment facility before it is...
Insomnia is a likely long-term side effect of stroke
Stroke patients experience sustained problems with insomnia potentially reducing their ability to relearn key skills and putting them at increased...
New study shows evidence that health information exchanges improve care, reduce costs
Credit: Google images INDIANAPOLIS -- An updated systematic review of recent studies of health information exchanges found evidence the exchanges...
Having an abortion does not lead to depression
Having an abortion does not increase a woman's risk for depression, according to a new study of nearly 400,000 women...
Adults with high blood pressure face higher healthcare costs
DALLAS, May 30, 2018 -- Adults with high blood pressure face $1,920 higher healthcare costs each year compared to those...
New review highlights benefits of plant-based diets for heart health
Credit: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine WASHINGTON - Vegetarian, especially vegan, diets are associated with better cardiovascular health, according to...
As colorectal cancer rises in young people, new guidelines recommend screening start at 45
Credit: University of Colorado Cancer Center The American Cancer Society (ACS) and other preventive guideline organizations recommend that screening for...
Some blood stem cells are better than others
Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases In your body, blood stem cells produce approximately 10 billion new white...
Sniffing out real truffles
At a cost of thousands of dollars per pound, truffles are an expensive food. The fungi are prized for their...
New Omega-3 trial for secondary liver cancer surgery
A new clinical trial from the University of Leeds is testing omega-3 capsules in patients who have bowel cancer which...
Poll: Half of older adults don’t use health provider’s secure patient communication site
Credit: University of Michigan ANN ARBOR, MI - These days, Americans can manage many facets of their lives through the...
New compound effective against drug-resistant pathogens, could lead to new antibiotics
Researchers from North Carolina State University have synthesized an analog of lipoxazolidinone A, a small molecule that is effective against...
