Health
The wiser brain: Insights from healthy elders
However, it is presently unclear how such elders are able to stop the natural cognitive decline associated with old ageing....
Tumor-targeting drug shows potential for treating bone cancer patients
Credit: MD Anderson Cancer Center The treatment of osteosarcoma, the most common tumor of bone, is challenging. A study led...
Behind Green Eyes: New Species of deep-water hermit crab finds itself unusual shelters
Credit: Jannes Landschoff 'Green-eyed hermit crab' is the common name for a new species recently discovered off the West Coast...
Spread of breast cancer reduced by targeting acid metabolite
Credit: Phil Jones AUGUSTA, Ga. (July 12, 2017) - It's a metabolite found in essentially all our cells that, like...
Cyber attacks can threaten public health
WHAT Commentary :"Threats to Information Security -- Public Health Implications", New England Journal of Medicine WHO William J. Gordon, MD...
Everyday chemicals linked to chronic disease in men
Chemicals found in everyday plastics materials are linked to cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure in men, according...
Visual illusion could help you read smaller font
Exposure to a common visual illusion may enhance your ability to read fine print, according to new research published in...
ADHD medication tied to lower risk for alcohol, drug abuse in teens and adults
Credit: Indiana University BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The use of medication to treat attention deficient hyperactivity disorder is linked to significantly...
Big-data analysis points toward new drug discovery method
A research team led by scientists at UC San Francisco has developed a computational method to systematically probe massive amounts...
Nanomedicine opens door to precision medicine for brain tumors
Proof-of-concept study demonstrates potential therapy for incurable glioblastoma brain tumors Involves injecting nanoparticles into tumors to shut down the cells...
ASHG honors Kári Stefánsson with William Allan Award
(American Society of Human Genetics) The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has named Kári Stefánsson, M.D., founder of deCODE...
Data analysis in the kitchen
What's on the menu tonight? How about some roast beef with strawberry-, beer- and garlic sauce? Or perhaps something lighter...
Effective protection against hip fracture during cortisone treatment
Credit: Photo: Elin Lindstrom Claessen/University of Gothenburg There is effective protection against hip fracture for the many elderly people whose...
Predictive model may help forecast migraine attacks
A new model based on measuring stress from daily hassles may help forecast future migraine headache attacks in those who...
Creating music by thought alone
Credit: Photo courtesy of the University of Washington. Neurologists have created a hands-free, thought-controlled musical instrument, which they've recently described...
Study: After watching disturbing video, CPAP usage soars
Credit: Please Courtesy: National Jewish Health Like more than 20 million other Americans, John Brugger has been diagnosed with sleep...
Study provides evidence for naturality of high-purity stevia leaf extract sweeteners
Credit: Global Stevia Institute OAKBROOK, IL, July 12, 2017 - New research published in the International Journal of Food Science...
Breathing in a new gene therapy to treat pulmonary hypertension
Mount Sinai has partnered with Theragene Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to advance a novel airway-delivered gene therapy for treating pulmonary hypertension (PH),...
Higher use of health care services throughout adult life linked with traumatic childhoods
Individuals who suffered multiple types of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences - physical, sexual or emotional abuse or other stresses such...
Common strength ‘genes’ identified for first time
Common genetic factors that influence muscle strength in humans have been identified for the first time in a study led...
