Scientists identify biomarkers to detect and prevent stillbirth
New biomarkers found in maternal blood may allow doctors to prevent stillbirth, according to new research at the University of Alberta. "When we started analyzing...
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Newly identified target may help with drug discovery for chronic inflammatory diseases
Inflammation is part of the body's natural healing process. But when it becomes chronic, inflammation can lead to cancer, Alzheimer's disease and other conditions. Inflammasomes...
MossRehab to host clinical trials of new ReStore-assistive walking device
MossRehab, the largest provider of inpatient and outpatient physical and cognitive rehabilitation in the Philadelphia region, is proud to announce that its Elkins Park location...
Heart disease and cancer kill more people in developing nations than in Western countries
Diseases such as cancer, heart disease and stroke are deadlier in the developing world than in rich nations. This is the finding of a new...
A new roadmap for repairing the damage of multiple sclerosis
Credit: Case Western Reserve School of Medicine Research published today in the journal Nature provides new understanding about how drugs can repair damaged brain cells...
Harvey samples saddled with antibiotic-resistant genes
Credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University HOUSTON - (July 25, 2018) - Rice University scientists have released the first results of extensive water sampling in Houston after...
A new milestone in laboratory grown human brain tissue
Credit: Case Western Reserve School of Medicine A cutting-edge laboratory technique that turns human stem cells into brain-like tissue now recapitulates human brain development more...
Brain discovery could block aging’s terrible toll on the mind
Credit: Courtesy Kipnis lab Aging vessels connecting the brain and the immune system play critical roles in both Alzheimer's disease and the decline in cognitive...
Multiple pregnancies might make women’s cells ‘age’ faster
Research could help explain why women with many children show evidence of accelerated aging in some populations Paradoxically, women who were pregnant had cells that...
Cognitive and motor training combined may slow dow progress of dementia or even reverse it
TORONTO, ON, July 25, 2018-- Researchers at York University's Faculty of Health found that just 30 minutes of visually-guided movements per week can slow and...
Neural link between depression and bad sleep identified
Brain regions associated with short-term memory, self and negative emotions are strongly connected in depression sufferers and may lead to bad sleep quality Researchers analysed...
A breath test for early-stage Parkinson’s
Symptoms of Parkinson's disease include tremor, loss of smell and neuropsychiatric problems. However, many people aren't diagnosed until their disease is well-advanced, which could limit...
New study offers hope of recovery from spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injury or damage causes permanent changes in strength, sensation and other body functions. Hope of recuperation is slim to none. Now a new...
New strategy for cancer therapy spells double trouble for tumors
LA JOLLA, CA - July 25, 2018 - Scientists at Scripps Research have uncovered a new strategy to kill tumors, including some triple-negative breast cancers,...
New film reveals experiences of LGBTQ young people in care
Credit: University of East Anglia Experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning (LGBTQ) young people coming out in the care system are revealed in...
