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UC San Diego health among first in nation to perform regenerative brain cell procedure for epilepsy
In what could lead to a revolutionary advancement in the treatment of temporal lobe epilepsy, UC San Diego Health has...
Lethal effects of mosquito-transmitted virus mediated by cholesterol receptor
A protein responsible for lethal liver disease in mice infected with Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) has been identified by...
Study examines struggles of Haitian migrants self-managing diabetes on Dominican Republic sugar cane fields
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A new study from the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing found that barriers, including poverty,...
Mixed-breeds, Labradors and Jack Russell terriers are the most common UK dog breeds
An analysis of more than 2 million pet dogs living in the UK in 2019 has identified the most common...
Study: Insect protein slows weight gain, boosts health status in obese mice
URBANA, Ill. — As the global population grows under a changing climate, the urgency to find sustainable protein sources is greater...
Chinese Medicine and Culture article blends medicine practices for holistic healthcare
The practice of medicine goes beyond diagnosing and treating illnesses. It involves understanding patients' stories and experiences to provide holistic...
Knowledge that can improve identification and risk stratification of a heart disorder that can cause sudden cardiac death
Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, in collaboration with researchers at the National University Hospital of Iceland, have...
Korean Red Ginseng can alleviate addictive effects of alcohol, find Sahmyook University researchers
Alcohol is one of the most commonly used psychoactive drugs, with a growing number of users in many parts of...
Viral TikTok health videos tend to cover three topics, rely on influencers
PULLMAN, Wash. –Sexual health, diet and exercise are the three topics that steal the show when it comes to popular...
Western science catches up with First Nations’ medicinal use of ant honey
Scientists have discovered the honey produced by Australian ants possesses unique anti-microbial activity against bacteria and fungi that could make...
One simple brain hack might boost learning and improve mental health
DURHAM, N.C. – Shifting from a high-pressure mindset to a curious one improves people’s memory.Credit: Alyssa Sinclair - Duke Institute...
MSK1’s required role in cognitive benefits from enriched experiences in old age
“We show that MSK1 retains its importance in converting positive experience into tangible synaptic and cognitive benefits well into old...
Bacterial testing in kids with sinusitis could slash antibiotic use
In children with suspected sinusitis, a nasal swab to test for three types of bacteria can tell whether antibiotics are...
Mount Sinai receives significant funding to study which coronary revascularization procedure best improves survival and quality of life for women and underserved minority groups
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will help lead and launch the first clinical trial focusing on women...
Data from wearable devices shows power of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2
Data harvested from wearable devices and health apps could be valuable in public health research, according to a study. Vaccines...
Study reveals link between neighborhood environments and likelihood of metabolic syndrome
Ishikawa, Japan -- Cardiovascular diseases continue to be the leading causes of death worldwide. Metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk...
Inflammation discovery could slow aging, prevent age-related diseases
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a key driver of chronic inflammation that accelerates aging. That finding could let...
New drug delivery system shows promise in treatment of life-threatening pregnancy condition
PORTLAND, Ore. – Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy have developed a drug delivery system that shows...
One way to reduce medical errors? Connect doctors with other doctors
We trust our doctors with our lives, but the sad and scary fact is that doctors can get things wrong....
Study shows positive outcomes for first three U.S. living HIV-to-HIV kidney transplant donors
Based on findings from a study published today in the journal, The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, researchers at Johns Hopkins...
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