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Fighting For Real Hope In 2017 In the days after the election, I read (and re-read many times) a short but poignant essay in the New Yorker responding to...
Asthma risk reduced by 29 percent for children born to mothers taking omega3 supplements A Danish study has recommended that expecting mothers take omega-3 fatty acid supplements to reduce the risk of their children...
"Obamacare" — Three Keys for Improvement How, then, do we get costs under control? I would propose the kind of plan that Dr. Ben Carson has championed — that...
Planned Parenthood asks judge to halt Texas Medicaid cuts AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Planned Parenthood has asked a federal judge to stop Texas from cutting it from the state’s...
Rural New Mexico exports mentoring model for physicians
When Bats Squeak, They Tend To Squabble
ESPANOLA, N.M. (AP) — The heart of an unborn child beat strong and steady through an amplified monitor, as physician...
An Egyptian fruit bat flies in an abandoned quarry near the village of Mammari, Cyprus, in 2007. ...
A Skeptic Fact-Checks Yoga’s Health Claims And Goes With The Om
Scientists Stumped By Thousands Of Dead Fish Off Nova Scotia
I did not want to join yoga class. I hated those softspoken, beatific instructors. I worried that the people...
Besides a tsunami of dead and dying herring, creatures that have washed ashore include lobsters, starfish, scallops, crabs,...
Fat used to be celebrated in Guatemala, now unhelpful obesity advice is causing weight anxiety
Closer look at marijuana illness CHS and top medical news of 2016
Fatness in Guatemala has long been a marker of health, beauty and prestige. In recent years, body weight scales have appeared...
Endometrial cancer mutations are detectable in uterine lavage fluid before a cancer is diagnosed
December 31, 2016, 7:36 AM| CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look...
College student status not linked to excessive drinking, study shows Research Society on Alcoholism
“Today, there are no effective screening methods for endometrial cancer, which is increasing in both incidence and...
College student status not linked to excessive drinking, study shows
Useful tips to help improve sleeping habits of children
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Overall, studies indicate that 15 to 20 percent of one to three year olds continue to have nightwakings. According to Stephanie...
Useful tips to help improve sleeping habits of children
Put your phone away: An addict’s guide to unplugging
Overall, studies indicate that 15 to 20 percent of
Earlier this year, at a concert in Italy, Adele paused
?This Woman Just Achieved a Major Milestone on ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Why Are Women Putting Wasp Nests in Their Vaginas?? This Is What’s In Store For Your Sex Life This Month, According To Your Zodiac Sign New York boy born with severe genetic mutation is thriving Injections of young blood may protect against Alzheimer’s Boy diagnosed with childhood Alzheimer’s on Mother’s Day Nevada patients offered suicide pills instead of treament US officials OK option for men with HIV to father children Trendy workout gear does NOT improve your performance Babies exposed to lead in womb have high risk of autism Breastfeeding lowers endometrial cancer risk, study says President Trump Decides To Pull U.S. Out Of Paris Climate Agreement China Steps Forward As Unlikely Leader In Fight Against Climate Change California State Senator Doubles Down On Efforts To Fight Climate Change President Trump Decides To Remove U.S. From Paris Climate Accord U.S. Intelligence Warns Against Security Implications Of Leaving Paris Accord Montana Town Exemplifies Coal Country’s Uncertain Future Using Music And Rhythm To Help Kids With Grammar And Language Mars Incorporated Criticizes Trump’s Decision To Leave Paris Climate Accord New evidence challenges popular hypothesis for how anesthesia works Why antibiotics fail—biologists correct a flaw in the way bacterial susceptibility to these drugs is tested Neuroscientists rewire brain of one species to have connectivity of another Heavy-drinking Lithuania bans alcohol ads, raises minimum age Some vaginal bacteria may weaken anti-HIV gel: study Wild ‘death cap’ mushroom seriously sickens 14 in California Quadriceps exercise relieves pain in knee osteoarthritis Certain breast CA patients benefit from adjuvant capecitabine New Electrical Brain Stimulation Technique Shows Promise in Mice Outrage Of The Month: House Passage Of Trumpcare ‘All Scientific Hands On Deck’ To End The Opioid Crisis Trump Wants To Roll Back Birth Control Access. Women Aren’t Having It. This Father-Son Selfie Is Going Viral For The Sweetest Reason Mom Takes Joy-Filled Photos Of Son Who Likes To Wear Dresses An Open Letter To Gwyneth Paltrow About GOOP When Loved Ones Die At Home, Family Caregivers Pay The Price MS-related brain changes may affect social skills Addiction risk high at elite schools, study finds Patient records stolen from plastic surgery clinic
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in the middle of her set to ask a fan: “Can you stop filming me?...
Put your phone away: An addict’s guide to unplugging
From Psychedelics To Alzheimer’s, 2016 Was A Good Year For Brain Science
Earlier this year, at a concert in Italy, Adele paused in the middle of her set to ask a fan: “Can you stop filming me?...
With a president-elect who has publicly supported the debunked claim that vaccines cause autism, suggested...
By Returning To Farming’s Roots, He Found His American Dream
Researchers create molecules with potential to deliver healing power to stressed cells
Eighteen years ago, on New Year’s Eve, David Fisher visited an old farm in western Massachusetts, near...
Study examines how ApoE gene may function differently in infectious environment
Molecules with the potential to deliver healing power to stressed cells – such as those involved in heart attacks –...
AAV-based gene therapy to treat liver disorders advances into human testing Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News
You’ve likely heard about being in the right place at the wrong time, but what about having the right genes in the...
New study finds limited information on role played by primary care providers in care of cancer survivors
Clarity Pointe announces groundbreaking of new memory care community in Tallahassee
For more than a decade, there has been a focus on involving primary care providers in the follow-up care of cancer survivors....
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March of Dimes provides New Year’s resolution for moms-to-be to help have healthy baby
Pediatric dentist performs laser lip- and tongue-tie releases for infants Dr. Martin Kaplan, DMD, DABLS
If you’re a woman who’s pregnant or planning a baby this season, make a New Year’s resolution to be as...
200th live donor kidney transplant offers promise of new life for the New Year In late December in San Antonio, Texas, a 36-yearold mother of three from Jefferson City, Missouri, gave her best friend...
Why Your Skin Is Suddenly So Sensitive 1. You Overdid It with the Scrubbing Exfoliating can bring more glow-y, softer-looking skin…but a little goes a long...
What Type of Orgasm Feels Best: Vaginal or Clitoral? But a new study, authored by Prause, actually puts that myth to rest. Researchers surveyed 88 women about what type of...
Top China coal province vows 20 percent cut in pollution by 2020: Xinhua SHANGHAI (Reuters) – One of China’s top coalproducing provinces has vowed to slash its level of fine particle...
Costly Drug for Fatal Muscular Disease Wins F.D.A. Approval
Fighting Haiti’s cholera outbreak requires more funds: UN
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Port-au-Prince (AFP) – The cholera outbreak that hit Haiti after Hurricane Matthew slammed the island has been contained...
French workers win ‘right to disconnect’
Role for immune cells in cancer’s ability to evade immunotherapy
Paris (AFP) – French companies will be required to guarantee a “right to disconnect” to their employees...
Tumor cells cause extensive expansion of MDSCs, which are associated with poor prognosis in patients with various types of...
The answer is blowing in the wind
9 oldies in Spain’s hub of centenarians give their tips on staying young
The amount of energy generated by renewables fluctuates depending on the natural variability of resources at any given...
Poor understanding of ratios leads to bad shopping decisions, says University of Miami study Rover findings indicate stratified lake on ancient Mars Georgia State neuroscientists rewire brain of 1 species to have connectivity of another What’s powering your devices? ‘Instantly rechargeable’ battery could change the future of electric and hybrid automobiles New consensus document for appropriate use of drug testing in clinical addiction medicine Ethnicity and breastfeeding influence infant gut bacteria Uncovering why playing a musical instrument can protect brain health Meet the most nimble-fingered robot ever built New model deepens understanding of the dynamics of quark-gluon plasmas 10 Meditation Apps That Will Help You Totally Zen Out 24 Ways to Fight Without Destroying Your Relationship Does the Time of the Month Affect Your Workout Results? Catch of the day: The best and worst fish for your diet Metals and nutrients in baby teeth tied to autism risk Tiny blood vessel damage tied to depression among older adults Strict bedtime rules can help kids get enough sleep Breastfeeding linked to lower endometrial cancer risk L.A. health officials misstated some cases of childhood lead exposure Catch of the day: The best and worst fish for your diet First mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois Zinc May Be Key to Fighting Liver Disease Gluten-Free: Pros, Cons, and Hidden Risks Short, high-intensity exercise sessions improve insulin production in type 2 diabetes Exposure to specific toxins and nutrients during late pregnancy and early life correlate with autism risk Immunology: How ancestry shapes our immune cells Why antibiotics fail Video shows invasive lionfish feasting on new Caribbean fish species How the Nazis invented nerve agents like sarin (video) Omega-3 fatty acid stops lupus trigger, but how? Wayne State awarded over $460K from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund A better dye job for roots — in plants Smithsonian scientists release frogs wearing mini radio transmitters in Panama Beyond broke bones, CTs also detect frailty and predict survival Phagocytes in the brain: Good or bad? Specific neurons distinguish between reality and imagination Social laughter releases endorphins in the brain How to attack Africa’s neonatal mortality problem Gut microbiota plays a key role in treatment with classic diabetes medication Vibrating, cold device enables quick IV insertion while reducing kids’ pain in emergency room Puberty hormones trigger changes in youthful learning Common class of chemicals cause cancer by breaking down DNA repair mechanisms
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With more than 100,000 people aged 100 or over, Spain is the country with the greatest life expectancy after Japan, OECD...
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Norovirus at highest levels for five years: Reports of the illness are up by 12 per cent Public Health England data shows reports of the illness have reached 2,435 This is 12 per cent more than the average for...
6 illnesses you never knew were caused by stress Stress can take a real toll on your body. Headaches may become more frequent, it may be difficult to get the right amount...
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria set out to find the mechanism that creates sharp wave ripples Sharp wave ripples play a key role in strengthening memories But the mechanism that forms their shape and rhythm had not...
America’s top face scrub in court case over claims dermatologists do NOT recommend it St Ives Apricot Scrub is the most popular and widely stocked scrub in the US But two women claim it damages the skin and...
This Move Burns Way More Calories Than a Traditional Squat
6 Ways to Make Treadmill Running Less Torturous
Check out Women’s Health’s FitGIF Friday every week for fun and challenging new moves to make your sweat sesh...
The Calgary, Alberta, Canada-based ultrarunner, marathoner and coach says he does “a couple runs a week” on a treadmill,...
8 Things Women with ‘Invisible’ Diseases Want You to Know
Grafted c-kit + /SSEA1 ? eye-wall progenitor cells delay retinal degeneration in mice by regulating neural plasticity and forming new graftto-host synapses
“Like 10 percent of American women, I suffer from endometriosis. And like many women who have chronic ‘invisible’...
In the present study, we used FACS to isolate the ckit+/SSEA1? subpopulation of cells from the eye walls of newborn mice....
Honour for 83-year-old Samaritans volunteer An 83-year old volunteer charity worker who has been helping vulnerable people for 57 years has been appointed MBE. Alan...
Signs of dementia, Parkinson’s revealed in the brushstrokes of famous painters, study says Change in the brushstrokes of painters over time could be a subtle sign of cognitive decline, according to a new study. The...
Can Bacteria Cause Anxiety? These Bacteria Could Be The Leading Cause Of Your Anxiety — And Other Issues Your gut feeling could be causing your...
Moving Forward Into 2017: Four Resolutions If You Are Grieving As the New Year approaches, we reluctantly add one more year to the list of years spent without our loved one. Whether you...
Yvette Bowser Joins Less Cancer Board Yvette joins the Less Cancer board which includes Thomas M. Sherman, MD, chairman; (myself) Bill Couzens, founder and president;...
Anne Lamott’s Advice For A New Year Without Diets What your body doesn’t need, Lamott wrote, is starvation, chastisement, and too-tight clothing that hurts: Wear forgiving...
"A bit of the sadness goes away":
‘Panda Grandpa’ Pan Pan Dies In China Pan Pan sniffs a birthday cake made of ice for his 30th birthday, at the China Conservation and Research...
Children under 5 choking on grapes, candies, hot dogs, researchers warn Children under age five could choke on grapes and similarly shaped foods, and parents should cut them in half or quarters...
‘Hidden’ Celiac Disease Is Becoming Less Of A Problem In The U.S. As reported in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Murray and his colleagues examined data from the large National Health and Nutrition...
What’s Your Word For 2017? I’ve spent the last 12 months really exploring what that means to me. I asked: How do I allow myself to receive? Where...
It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over Look at Don and me. He’s still practicing law, and I’m a professor at a university. We’re working, paying...
Brazilian therapy dogs Antonio Araujo, a 67-year-old geriatric patient, gets a visit from a Shitzu dog named Mille as he rests in bed at the Support...
Debbie Reynolds’ Stroke Highlights
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Brazilian hospital offers therapy dogs BRASILIA, Brazil — Each week, patients at the Support Hospital of Brasilia receive visits from a special breed of therapist:...
When People Follow Loved Ones in Death 0 Shares The death of actress Debbie Reynolds a day after daughter Carrie Fisher died has put a spotlight...
How to Survive Your New Year’s Day Hangover
How Alcohol Affects the Body in Cold Weather
With New Year’s Eve on the horizon, you may be planning on downing a few glasses of champagne, festive punch or other...
Popping a bottle of champagne during a New Year’s Eve bash may be a tradition, but drinking in excess while ringing...
U.S. scrambles to clear egg exports to bird flu-hit Korea
How to Handle a Hangover: 10 Proven Remedies
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. officials are urgently seeking an agreement with South Korea that would allow...
On New Year’s Day, millions of Americans will wake up feeling sick, headachy, nauseous and dizzy. They will be suffering...
New treatment for glioblastoma multiforme
Genetic complexity of cancer cells within the same tumor
This new pharmacological agent could — with additional chemistry — lead to a new drug to prevent radiation-induced...
The study results, published in the journal Nature Genetics, help explain why it is so difficult to battle cancer by targeting...
How DO you live to 100? 9 oldies in Spain’s hub of centenarians give their tips on staying young, fresh and healthy
NYC agency issues first known intersex birth certificate in the US
With more than 100,000 people aged 100 or over, Spain is the country with the greatest life expectancy after Japan, OECD...
A New York City agency has issued the nation’s first intersex birth certificate to a 55-year-old individual born with male...
CDC considers lowering threshold level for lead exposure
Mom of triplets dies after babies go home for Christmas
NEW YORK – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering lowering its threshold for elevated childhood...
A UK mother who made the news for having extremely premature triplet girls who all survived has herself died unexpectedly....
Legalization of recreational marijuana changes teens’ use and perceptions of marijuana
Secretary of Health encourages Pennsylvanians to add healthy choices to their New Year’s resolution list
Marijuana use significantly increased and its perceived harm decreased among eighth- and 10th-graders in Washington state...
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Molecular diagnostic markers of Tachysurus fulvidraco and Leiocassis longirostris and their hybrids
Feature visualization and classification for the discrimination between individuals with Parkinson’s disease under levodopa and DBS treatments
Received: 22 April 2016 Accepted: 30 November 2016 Published: 30 December 2016
Spread of volunteer and feral maize plants in Central Europe: recent data from Austria Maize (Zea mays subsp. mays) is an annual monoecious crop frequently grown in many countries. In 2014, a total area of 184...
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder with progressive motor symptoms [1]. PD affects approximately...
Human splicing diversity and the extent of unannotated splice junctions across human RNA-seq samples on the Sequence Read Archive Received: 13 June 2016 Accepted: 29 November 2016 Published: 30 December 2016
Obesity and sedentary behavior: Which is chicken, which is egg?
Develop Goals To Help Manage Your Fears
This is an image of a weight scale. Credit: CDC/Debora Cartagena If you dread the prospect...
Developing goals will help you manage your fears because goals help us not to focus on our fears. For instance, let’s...
Finding Those Techniques That Manage Your Fears And Anxieties
Politics and the Psychotherapist
It doesn’t stop there. The next step is to apply what
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The Perfect New Year’s Pose, Straight Up with a Twist
U.S. Melanoma Rates Keep Rising
1. Improves Spinal health Twisting rotates the spine and stretches the muscles of the back, both of which help to retain...
For the current study, Glazer, along with coauthor Dr. Aaron Farberg of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New...
2016 Only Seems Like The Worst Year Ever For Celebrity Deaths
5 Of The Most Powerful Pieces Of Advice In ‘Oprah Show’ History
Surprisingly, there’s little information to indicate that 2016 was a particularly deadly year for artists and performers....
Over the course of 25 years, “The Oprah Winfrey Show” hosted more than 30,000 guests ? and five of them shared pieces...
Artists’ Brushstrokes Can Reveal Early Signs Of Brain Disorders, Study Finds
Johns Hopkins begins payouts to women secretly filmed by gynecologist
Forsythe set out to determine whether changes in artists’ brushstrokes over long periods of time could help detect signs...
BALTIMORE — Victims in the case of a Johns Hopkins gynecologist who was caught secretly videotaping his victims will...
Why New Year’s resolutions fail… and how to make them stick
Researchers urge caution around psilocybin use
Every year, millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but research suggests only a fraction actually keep them. Things...
In a survey of almost 2,000 people who said they had had a past negative experience when taking psilocybin-containing “magic...
Canadian researchers encourage intensive care patients to pedal towards recovery
Ireland confirms bird flu case, carrying out tests
In bed for months on end, patients in intensive care lose muscular strength, mainly on the level of their lower limbs. To...
DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ireland has found the H5N8 bird flu strain in a wild duck in the south eastern town of Wexford,...
Violence spreads like a contagious infection among friends
Obama’s last month: ‘Obamacare’ defense, Chicago speech
By Ronnie Cohen (Reuters Health) – – Adolescents who engaged in violent activities were more likely to have friends...
HONOLULU (AP) — Eager to stop Republicans from destroying his signature health care law, President Barack Obama and Democratic...
Grandparents who help care for grandchildren live longer than other seniors
Gender Disparities Persist Among Heart Doctors
By Madeline Kennedy (Reuters Health) – – Grandparents who help out occasionally with childcare or provide support...
‘Hidden’ Celiac Disease Less Common Now in US Fewer people in the U.S. have celiac disease without realizing it, a new study finds. The actual proportion of people with...
Although cardiologists are generally satisfied with their careers, disparities between men and women point to ongoing concerns...
US Melanoma Rates Keep Rising The number of diagnosed melanoma cases and related deaths in the U.S. has been steadily climbing for at least two decades...
CDC Considers Relaxing Lead Standard
Why Obese People Struggle to Exercise
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering lowering its threshold for elevated childhood blood lead...
Overweight mice may provide a hint as to why it’s so hard to start — and stick to — your New Year’s...
New class of hydrogen sulfide donor molecules
Using ‘fire to fight fire’ to combat disease could make it worse, tests show
The research — done at a cellular level in the lab and far from medical reality — involves the design of organic...
A treatment billed as a potential breakthrough in the fight against disease, including cancer, could back-fire and make the...
How chair yoga could become the go-to treatment for arthritis sufferers
Health tourists who give birth in Britain but don’t pay have doubled
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of the
Majority of mothers came from outside the EU and
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did not qualify for NHS care Barts Health in London amassed unpaid bills...
Bill Gates warns world is NOT prepared for a flu epidemic amid recent surge
Chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies repeats warnings about festive drinking
Health organisations are unprepared for a major flu pandemic, Bill Gates warned yesterday. The billionaire philanthropist...
Want to go on a winter holiday without getting ill? Research found Egypt has the most reported food poisoning cases in the world The study tallied up all the cases by British...
Dame Sally Davies cautioned of the link between alcohol and breast cancer She was accused of being a nanny earlier this...
General Hospital actress Barbara Tarbuck dies of human mad cow disease at 74 Actress Barbara Tarbuck died on Monday at the age of 74 after contracting a human version of mad cow disease Barbara...
QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge Of NPR’s Tech Stories From 2016
Did Debbie Reynolds die of brokenheart syndrome?
How long do Americans, on average, keep a phone before buying a new one? ...
Dying of a broken heart is real. When Debbie Reynolds passed away this week, her son said the stress of his sister Carrie...
Ontario jail giving naloxone to inmates upon release
New research may offer hope for posttraumatic stress treatment
Inmates released from the Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre are being equipped with naloxone kits to combat opioid overdoses. Research...
Post-traumatic stress disorder can be a debilitating condition. It’s estimated that it affects nearly one in 10 Canadian...
NYC agency issues first known intersex birth certificate in the US
Can pacemakers be hacked?
A New York City agency has issued the nation’s first intersex birth certificate to a 55-year-old individual born with male...
Here’s a heart-stopping cyber-threat: Your pacemaker could get hacked. The Food and Drug Administration this week published...
Mom of triplets dies after babies go home for Christmas
Overworked employee’s suicide prompts soul-searching in Japan
A UK mother who made the news for having extremely premature triplet girls who all survived has herself died unexpectedly....
“It’s 4am. My body’s trembling. I’m going to die.” That was reportedly one of Matsuri Takahashi’s...
Device can detect 17 diseases by our breath, study says
Dogs provide therapy in a Brazilian hospital
What if detecting cancer was as easy as breathing in and out? According to a study published last week in American Chemical...
BRASILIA, Brazil – Each week, patients at the Support Hospital of Brasilia receive visits from a special breed of therapist:...
Bulgaria to cull more poultry as bird flu outbreak spreads
Risks are serious when parents don’t cut small fruits for children
SOFIA Bulgaria will cull more ducks and chickens in the southern Plovdiv region and has banned fishing in lakes and wetlands...
(Reuters Health) – Children under age 5 could choke on grapes and similarly-shaped foods, and parents should cut them...
Obama to meet lawmakers in attempt to protect health law
Can pacemakers be hacked?
WASHINGTON President Barack Obama plans to meet Democratic lawmakers in Congress next week to discuss how to protect his...
Here’s a heart-stopping cyber-threat: Your pacemaker could get hacked. The Food and Drug Administration this week published...
Popular St. Ives apricot scrub faces lawsuit
Dietary magnesium tied to lower risk of heart disease and diabetes
An iconic drugstore skin care product is under fire after two women filed lawsuits against St. Ives, claiming the product...
A diet rich in magnesium – found in foods like leafy greens, fish, nuts and whole grains – may help lower the...
Growth hormone deficiency drug from OPKO and Pfizer fails study
Device can detect 17 diseases by our breath, study says
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OPKO Health Inc said its experimental drug for growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in adults failed to provide a statistically...
What if detecting cancer was as easy as breathing in and out? According to a study published last week in American Chemical...
More work lies ahead to fight Zika, other threats: CDC chief
Dogs provide therapy in a Brazilian hospital
CHICAGO – A year ago, the mosquito-borne Zika virus was only beginning to reveal itself as a threat to pregnant women...
BRASILIA, Brazil – Each week, patients at the Support Hospital of Brasilia receive visits from a special breed of therapist:...
Debbie Reynolds’ death: Can you die of a broken heart?
How many women can have baby in your city? SKorea shuts site
Actress Debbie Reynolds died from a stroke on Dec. 28, just one day after her daughter, actress Carrie Fisher, died from...
Among American adults who have a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or clinical depression, 57...
Survey shows lower rate of impaired driving in U.S. for 2014
Pot may restrict blood flow to brain: study
Among American adults who have a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or clinical depression, 57...
(HealthDay)—Marijuana appears to hamper blood flow to the brain, which theoretically could affect your...
Making New Year’s resolutions that last
Is it a cold or the flu? Here’s how to tell
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthier. Here, Christine Clark, dietitian for Northeastern...
(HealthDay)—It’s a miserable feeling—you’re exhausted, your throat hurts, and you’re...
Home remedies: Dealing with dry skin
How to Nurse Your Hangover (and Head One Off)
Dry skin is often a temporary or seasonal problem – one that you experience only in winter or summer, for example...
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Republican Talk Of Dismantling Obamacare Means Insurers Likely To Bolt And now comes the reality of the “repeal and replace” initiatives from the Republicans. If the uncertainty of...
2017: Wellness, Health and Happiness Kim-Elizabeth Hanson, the founder of Pure Living Wellness in Montego Bay, Jamaica, taps her skills in yoga, Pilates, Barre,...
Many misuse over-the-counter sleep aids People struggling with insomnia often turn to nonprescription sleep remedies that may be habitforming and are only intended...
Gene therapy for liver disease advancing with the help of adenoassociated viral vectors New Rochelle, NY, December 30, 2016–Liverdirected gene therapy delivered using adenoassociated viral (AAV) vectors...
16 Kids Who Restored Our Faith In Humanity In 2016 In a year marked by rising hate crimes, political turmoil and the deaths of beloved icons, it’s easy to lose hope for the...
Endometrial cancer mutations are detectable in uterine lavage fluid before cancer diagnosis Mutations that have been linked to endometrial cancer can be found in the uterine lavage fluid of pre- and post-menopausal...
Verily and Nikon join forces to fight eye disease The former Google Life Sciences division Verily and the technology manufacturer Nikon are working together to improve methods...
Lead exposure in children: a guide to U.S. standards
Dietary magnesium tied to lower risk of heart disease and diabetes
By Joshua Schneyer and M.B. Pell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The following is a guide to the standards on lead exposure set...
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – A diet rich in magnesium – found in foods like leafy greens, fish, nuts and whole...
More work lies ahead to fight Zika, other threats: CDC chief
Ancient DNA can both diminish and defend modern minds
By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) – A year
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University of Oregon lab creates new class of hydrogen sulfide donor molecules
Continental Who’s Who recognizes Leonard A. Roudner as Pinnacle Professional in the field of Medicine
EUGENE, Ore. – December 30, 2016 – Molecules with the potential to deliver healing power to stressed cells –...
Leonard A. Roudner, M.D., F.A.C.S., is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field...
New Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute reports explore impact of MACRA on radiologists
AARDA recognizes AARDA founder and longtime staff as its latest Autoimmune Heroes
A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute series of reports explores the impact of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization...
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) announced today its latest Autoimmune Heroes – Founder and...
Diabetes can be prevented and reversed with carbohydrate restricted diet, says UAB expert
Columbia University Medical Center to evaluate Biocept’s Target Selector platform to diagnose LM in breast cancer patients
According to a new comprehensive financial analysis reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association and The Washington...
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CHLA Medical Group, Providence Saint John’s to provide premium care for fragile newborns
Conservation agriculture improves crop production and farmer’s livelihood In Bangladesh
Providence Saint John’s Health Center is partnering with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group to raise...
Bangladesh, one of the densest countries in terms of population with about 1000 people living per square kilometre, has always...
Mylan announces U.S. launch of generic Zovia Tablets
You CAN think your way out of a broken heart: Study reveals how you can make yourself fall in (or out) of love
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They say you shouldn’t listen to your head when it comes to matters of the heart, but a new study finds your mind has a...
Guatemalan authorities investigate death of model Melanie Montenegro
How testosterone can make men better listeners
Melanie Montenegro died of a heart attack during liposuction surgery She had travelled to a clinic in Guayaquil owned...
Testosterone has long been associated with aggression and competition in men. But the versatile sex hormone can also impact...
Newcastle woman beats balloon phobia thanks to Skype session with hypnotherapist
Minnesota scientists beleive removing certain cells could see elderly people live longer
A woman who has spent her life being terrified by balloons is set to enjoy New Year’s Eve celebrations for the first...
Research found removing senescent cells had positive effects in elderly mice These cells are unable to reproduce by themselves...
Take the test to find out if different sounds transform your tastebuds
Mother loses 100lbs after discovering cheating husband and lover called her FAT
High pitch notes from piano or flute and harmonies enhance the sweetness Lower pitch tones made by brass instruments makes...
Betsy Ayala, 34, from Houston, Texas, tipped the scales at 262lbs (18st 7lb) She discovered her husband was having an affair...
Long-sought ‘attack’ signal in type 1 diabetes identified
Heat-activated penis implant helps impotence
In people with type 1 diabetes, the body wages a ruthless campaign of destruction against certain cells in the pancreas because...
Scientists have crafted a penis implant that becomes rock hard and stretches out to a whopping eight inches on demand. All...
Pennsylvania again leads US in reported Lyme disease cases
Debbie Reynolds’ death: Can you die of a broken heart?
PITTSBURGH – Pennsylvania again leads the nation in reported cases of Lyme disease,
Actress Debbie Reynolds died from a stroke on Dec. 28, just one day after her daughter, actress
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Popular St. Ives apricot scrub faces lawsuit
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Growth hormone deficiency drug from OPKO and Pfizer fails study
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OPKO Health Inc said on Friday its experimental drug for growth hormone deficiency did not provide a statistically significant...
NEW YORK The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering lowering its threshold for elevated childhood...
Amidst fury, South Korea shuts down website showing number of childbearing women
Texas ice cream maker Blue Bell wants precautions eased
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s government closed its website that drew fury for showing the number of women...
HOUSTON – The Houston Chronicle is reporting Texas-based ice cream maker Blue Bell wants federal regulators to ease precautions...
Gender disparities persist among heart doctors
Obstetricians balk at FDA warning on anesthesia in pregnant women
Although cardiologists are generally satisfied with their careers, disparities between men and women point to ongoing concerns...
Repeated or lengthy use of general anesthetic and sedation drugs in infants, toddlers and pregnant women in their third trimester...
Slovakia reports outbreak of severe bird flu: OIE
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PARIS – Slovakia has confirmed an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5 bird flu virus, the World Organisation for Animal...
BEIJING – Shanghai’s health authority has confirmed a new human case of infection by the H7N9 strain of avian influenza,...
Heat-activated penis implant helps impotence
Pennsylvania again leads US in reported Lyme disease cases
Scientists have crafted a penis implant that becomes rock hard and stretches out to a whopping eight inches on demand. All...
PITTSBURGH – Pennsylvania again leads the nation in reported cases of Lyme disease, according to tracking conducted...
The Wrong Eating Habits Can Hurt Your Brain, Not Just Your Waistline
As A Rough Year Ends, We Turn To The Cosmos For Some Perspective
Being overweight can raise your blood pressure, cholesterol and risk for developing diabetes. It could be bad...
Humans have pointed their telescopes toward the heavens, and in the process they’ve managed to figure...
Hong Kong reports second human case of bird flu
Hybridized mosquitos advance malaria research
A Hong Kong man infected with the deadly H7N9 bird flu died late Monday, less than a week after he was confirmed to be infected...
Credit: CDC In December 2016, the American Journal of Vector Ecology published two articles...
Understanding tears and regulation of lacrimal gland secretions
Opinion: Heart disease and stroke continue to take a toll on lives
It’s an exciting time to be an elderly mouse. Researchers believe that by removing senescent cells (cells with a persistent...
Reports of sudden, unexpected deaths linked to heart disease and stroke command our daily news headlines, but seemingly...
Child asthma emergency visits drop after indoor smoking bans
Opinion: As Republicans ready to dismantle ACA, insurers likely to bolt
Where cities have restricted indoor smoking in public places, children have...
There’s a joke among insurers that there are two things that health insurance companies hate to do – take risks...
Ustekinumab tolerated in severe atopic dermatitis
Female gender predictor of all-cause mortality after PCI
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have shown that ustekinumab, a human antibody used to...
(HealthDay)—For postangiography patients, metabolic syndrome is associated with increased mortality, especially in patients...
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Well: Can Psychiatric Drugs Blunt the Mother-Baby Bond?
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The New Old Age: Loneliness Can Be Deadly for Elders; Friends Are the Antidote
On Balance, 2016 Was A Pretty Garbage Year For Mental Health
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And Trump wasn’t the only one who classified a mental health disorder this way. House Speaker Paul Ryan tweeted back in...
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Doctors share their inspiring New Year’s resolutions
From Secretary of State John Kerry’s speech on Israel to the heartbreaking deaths of beloved actress Carrie Fisher and...
Unlike most of us, physicians spend their days (and many nights) immersed in issues of human life and death. How do those...
Tips from Spain’s centenarians on how to live to 100
Most doctors ignore one of the most potent ways to improve health
By Andrea Comas CANGAS DE ONIS, Spain (Reuters) – With more than 100,000 people aged 100 or over, Spain is the country...
“Spouses and friends are more likely to be around patients when they are making decisions that affect their health...
Experts call for expansion of molecular imaging in precision cancer care
Forget paleo, gluten-free or the 5:2 diet: VEGANISM was the most searched for dietary trend of 2016
Precision cancer care focuses on identifying the specific biomarkers of a patient’s cancer, which can help doctors...
NHS will be left powerless to perform checks if the UK stays in the single market Brussels bans the safety checks saying they violate freedom of movement rules Says it has drawn up tests for EU doctors...
Yes, you CAN die of a broken heart American actress Debbie Reynolds was photographed on a beach in 1955 Just hours before Debbie Reynolds suffered...
This year has seen a surge in popularity in a number of fad or trendy diets According to Google Trends, most people wanted...
NHS maternity wards are riddled with cockroaches, rats, and maggots Thousands of pests including cockroaches and rats have been found in NHS hospitals in each of the last five years as the...
Newcastle woman beats her balloon phobia thanks to Skype session with a hypnotherapist A woman who has spent her life being terrified by balloons is set to enjoy New Year’s Eve celebrations for the first...
New fish calculator determines just how many toxic compounds you’re eating
Are YOU happy with the size and shape of your body?
It asks users for their age, how much fish they eat each week and which species The calculator then determines someone’s...
Around 2,000 women were asked about how happy they were with their bodies Some 41% reported trying a new diet in 2016 to...
Woman who was told she’d never conceive a child gives birth to baby girl
9 Thoughts We’ve All Had About Our New Year’s Resolutions
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If you’ve ever made a resolution, you’ve probably had one of these universal thoughts about it—no matter how...
Dame Sally Davies: I enjoy a glass of wine too
Health chief’s alcohol advice ‘could have been better’
Our guest editor, Chief Medical officer for England Dame Sally Davies, made headlines earlier this year when she revised...
Media captionDame Sally Davies tells Radio 4’s Today there is a direct line between alcohol and breast cancer England’s...
Food poisoning alert as salmonella found in Aldi king prawns
Ice, Zika and babies from three people
Supermarket chain Aldi is recalling a king prawn product after two batches were found to contain salmonella. The bacterium,...
China bird flu has not spread, no impact
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BEIJING China’s Ministry of Agriculture said on Friday the recent outbreaks of bird flu have been handled in a “timely...
A Danish study of 695 pregnant women is raising the possibility that fish oil supplements begun in the final three months...
Psychiatric and behavioral conditions are important risk factors for long-term opioid use
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles performs 300th pediatric liver transplant
A wide range of pre-existing psychiatric and behavioral conditions and the use of psychoactive drugs could be important risk...
At 7 months old, Donovan Daniels of Westminster may not understand for some time just how serious his medical condition,...
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New molecular imaging technologies can make it easier to treat cancers, minimize side effects New molecular imaging technologies can make it easier to diagnose, monitor, and treat cancers while potentially saving patients...
Response to anti-PD1 therapy with nivolumab in metastatic sarcomas Patients with metastatic soft tissue sarcomas generally have a poor prognosis, with low response rates after first line chemotherapy...
Phase III evaluation of the insecticidal efficacy and durability of a deltamethrin-treated polypropylene long-lasting net LifeNet®, in comparison with long-lasting nets made from polyester and polyethylene: study protocol
In a first-of-its-kind study published today in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, researchers from Seattle Children’s...
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A new strategy to fight prostate cancer A new study led by scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) sheds light on a signaling...
Influence of maternal breast milk ingestion on acquisition of the intestinal microbiome in preterm infants We know that initial colonization of the newborn gut influences the development of intestinal host defense [22, 23] and appropriate...
SORL1 gene, plasma biomarkers, and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease for the Han Chinese population in Taiwan The present study confirmed SORL1 as a susceptible gene for LOAD and MCI in the Han Chinese population in Taiwan. The SNP...
A recent WHO consultation to review the evidence on the fabric strength of LNs concluded that the current data on the durability...
Pim1 kinase regulates c-Kit gene translation
Metastatic meningioma presenting as a malignant soft tissue tumour
Received: 21 October 2016 Accepted: 3 December 2016 Published: 30 December 2016
Extracranial metastasis of meningioma occurs rarely with only a few case reports documenting deep soft tissue as a site of...
Drug discovery approach predicts health impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals
7 Myths About Your Labia That Are Totally Bogus
Environmental estrogens work by binding to the estrogen receptor, a protein in cells that guides sexual maturation and reproduction....
The 8 Emotional Stages of Going Gray 1. Blissful Ignorance Your parents casually mentioned at Thanksgiving that they went gray in their 20s. But that won’t...
In reality, they vary in size depending on the woman. “The labia majora is the outermost lips, and their size is...
Why You Should Never Walk in a Running Shoe—and What to Do Instead There’s a reason you can now find footwear made specifically for lifting weights, for CrossFit, for running, even...
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Therapy dog Leo helping patients recover 30 December 2016 Last updated at 05:47 GMT Nurses say having a therapy dog in hospital helps patients physically recover...
Primary school children make antismoking packaging
Debbie Reynold’s death puts spotlight on ‘broken heart syndrome’
Primary school children in Coventry are at the centre of a nationwide anti-smoking campaign. Pupils from Earlsdon Primary...
Debbie Reynolds. Photo: Facebook (HealthDay)—A stroke claimed the life of actress Debbie...
Chair yoga helps older adults manage osteoarthritis pain
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(HealthDay)—When news reports first began to emerge of mysterious, severe birth defects in Brazilian...
Changing Your Life Direction
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Hong Kong confirms 2nd human bird flu infection this winter
Shanghai confirms new human case of H7N9 bird flu
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong authorities on Friday confirmed the city’s second case of human bird flu infection...
BEIJING (Reuters) – Shanghai’s health authority has confirmed a new human case of infection by the H7N9 strain...
New way to defeat therapy-resistant prostate cancer
Love really IS all you need! Friends and family are more crucial to health than we think
The study, led by TSRI Associate Professor Jun-Li Luo, was published online ahead of print in the journal Molecular Cell. A...
Video shows penis implant get erect INSTANTLY when dropped in a warm bath Viagra and Cialis do not work for thousands of men with erectile dysfunction The alternatives can be difficult to implant...
Studies have shown good relationships improve patients’ recovery But experts warn too many doctors do not incorporate...
‘I Masturbated Every Day for a Week— Here’s What Happened’ When I was younger, masturbation was an exciting part of discovering my sexuality. Two husbands and five years later,...
Simone Biles Just Shut Down Her Body Shamers with a Single Tweet
Ariana Grande Just Got REAL About What It’s Like to Be Objectified by Men
But, because it’s social media, haters are surfacing. “Ur so ugly Simone Biles even I look better than u,”...
“Went to pick up food with my boyfriend tonight and a young boy followed us to the car to tell Mac that he’s a big fan,”...
Dying of grief
Harry Maceachen and dad on liver transplant
The poignancy is enough to make anyone weep. Just a day after a beloved daughter dies, the mother passes away. It is a...
Innovations that will change lives 30 December 2016 Last updated at 00:06 GMT Here are some of the pioneering treatments that scientists developed this year.
Harry Maceachen ran amok in the BBC Breakfast studio in December 2015, while appearing on the programme to talk about his...
Bill Gates: We are vulnerable to flu epidemic in next decade Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates says he is crossing his fingers that a deadly flu epidemic does not strike in the...
Olympic champions share the best exercises to prepare for the slopes
With A Leap Second, 2016 Promises To Linger Just A Little Bit Longer
Whenever you start a new fitness activity or program, you should always make sure you’re physically ready for the challenge....
Your obligatory shot of a clock — with this crucial reminder: The ineluctable march of time will...
Is It Possible To Die Of Grief?
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Biking in bed is good for ICU patients, says new McMaster study
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A McMaster University study says cycling in bed is safe for patients in an intensive care unit, and can aid in recovery...
A new study says taking fish oil during the third trimester of pregnancy could reduce a baby’s risk of developing asthma...
Premier Stephen McNeil wanted Atlantic deal on health-care funding
How many calories in that fast-food meal? Ontario menu labelling legislation takes effect Jan. 1
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says his government pursued a health accord for all of Atlantic Canada before deciding...
Many misuse OTC sleep aids: survey (HealthDay)—People struggling with insomnia often turn to non-prescription sleep remedies that may...
Luseogliflozin effective for T2DM with low-carb, high-carb diet Three low-carb meals within 24 hours lowers postmeal insulin resistance by more than 30 percent, but high-carb meals sustain...
Triple-negative breast CA risk up for blacks with benign breast Dz Researchers led by Dr. Debra Auguste, associate professor, biomedical engineering, in the Grove School of Engineering at...
The suicide rate for Indigenous youth requires urgent action, not more squabbling between the provincial and federal governments,...
Restaurant-goers in Ontario are going to notice a little extra something on some menus as of Jan. 1: calorie counts. Legislation...
Weight gain worsens post-discharge prognosis in acute HF Most people lose, gain and maintain their weight inconsistently, and those who lose the most weight are most likely to keep...
Home remedies: helping a hoarse voice You’ve likely had days when your voice sounds excessively husky, raspy or weak. You may have even lost your voice...
Miracle fruit comes to the rescue; thousands of cancer patients taste food again Her water tasted like rusty pennies; the pepperoni pizza like metallic cardboard. The more...
Researchers develop potential oral treatment for hemophilia
Gastro issues may be downside to weight-loss surgery
It’s an exciting time to be an elderly mouse. Researchers believe that by removing senescent cells (cells with a persistent...
(HealthDay)—While weight-loss surgery can help obese people drop unwanted pounds, a new study suggests...
You Can Actually Die From Grief
How To Create Quiet Spaces In Your Home
“She’s now with Carrie, and we’re all heartbroken,” Reynolds’ son, Todd Fisher, said from CedarsSinai Medical...
Helping Others Is The Key To Longevity, Study Finds “Helping shouldn’t be misunderstood as a panacea for a longer life,” Dr. Ralph Hertwig, a psychologist at the Max Planck...
Inactivity in obese mice linked to a decreased motivation to move Starting a regular program at the gym is a common New Year’s resolution, but it’s one that most people are unable...
To combat this, I’ve tried incorporating more quiet spaces into my home. I turn off unnecessary devices—like DVD players,...
A look at "broken heart" syndrome December 29, 2016, 6:46 PM| Many believe it was no coincidence that Debbie Reynolds died the...
Breast and cervical cancer screening rates are low in women with advanced kidney disease Washington, DC (December 29, 2016) — A new study indicates that many women with advanced kidney disease are not receiving...
Racial disparities exist in children’s access to kidney transplantation
Obstetricians balk at FDA warning on anesthesia in pregnant women
Washington, DC (December 29, 2016) — Researchers have uncovered a higher risk of death in black vs. white children...
By Ronnie Cohen (Reuters Health) – – Repeated or lengthy use of general anesthetic and sedation drugs in infants,...
Britain avoids M&A collapse as foreign
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experiences may make new diets less effective Your microbiota may not be on your side as you try improving your diet this New Year’s. In a study published December...
Languages still a major barrier to global science, new research finds
How the brain processes faces from sight to recognition
English is now considered the common language, or ‘lingua franca’, of global science. All major scientific journals...
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are closer than ever before to understanding the neural basis of facial identification....
When metal implants in your body can leave you in even MORE pain
Connie Johnson pens honest post to highlight how ‘cruel and relentless’ the disease is
After years of back pain, Pat Taylor thought a hightech implant would finally bring relief. The retired secretary had...
While this time of year is all about celebrating the holidays, for those struggling with cancer it can be challenging to...
Girl may never be able to eaTagain after stomach left paralysed from gastroparesis
Skeleton of starved Stone Age girl reveals she died in pain from tuberculosis
Lily Tock has not been able to eat since January as a result of her gastroparesis It has caused her to suffer from dizziness,...
The Stone Age skeleton was discovered in Thuringia, Germany last year A study of her bones suggests she died from lung...
Legal marijuana sparking rise in bizarre ‘cannabis vomiting syndrome’
Pacemakers CAN be hacked: US government issues cybersecurity warning over hackers programming bugs in medical devices
Legal marijuana has given rise to a bizarre syndrome that makes heavy cannabis users violently ill, US doctors warn. Cannabinoid...
US officials have been investigating flaws in pacemakers since August when a batch ran out of battery three months before...
Zika to weed: 8 huge health stories from 2016
Gender disparities persist among heart doctors
From the elimination of measles in the U.S. to the advance of potential new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, 2016...
(Reuters Health) – – Although cardiologists are generally satisfied with their careers, disparities between men...
U.S. melanoma rates keep rising
A treatment for Zoe: Inside the race to build a therapy for a devastating rare disease
(Reuters Health) – – The number of diagnosed melanoma cases and related deaths in the U.S. has been steadily...
Zika to weed: 8 huge health stories from 2016 From the elimination of measles in the U.S. to the advance of potential new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, 2016...
CHULA VISTA, Calif. — If Zoe Dewaghe wants ice cream for breakfast, she gets ice cream for breakfast. There’s a different...
Scaffold analysis of PubChem database as background for hierarchical scaffoldbased visualization Proposed scaffold hierarchy There are conditions which a scaffold hierarchy should fulfill to be used for understandable...
Mechanistic differences between HIV-1 and SIV nucleocapsid proteins and cross-species HIV-1 genomic RNA recognition
Comparison if the addition of multilevel vertebral augmentation to conventional therapy will improve the outcome of patients with multiple myeloma
The goal of the present study was to obtain a detailed comparison of the NA chaperone activities of SIV NC and the more extensively...
Received: 10 January 2016 Accepted: 8 December 2016 Published: 29 December 2016
Frequency of influenza H3N2 intrasubtype reassortment: attributes and implications of reassortant spread
Collagen matrix vs mitomycin-C in trabeculectomy and combined phacoemulsification and trabeculectomy: a randomized controlled trial
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Aflibercept rescues vision after laser for diabetic macular edema
Case report: Adoptive T-cell Tx shows promise in glioblastoma
The anti-vascular endothelial growth factor drugs ranibizumab and aflibercept, used to treat vision loss from diabetic macular...
In an early-phase clinical trial of a new oral drug, selumetinib, children with the common genetic disorder neurofibromatosis...
Selumetinib active in children with neurofibromatosis type 1
Reoperation risk for nonpalpable breast lesions higher for DCIS
In an early-phase clinical trial of a new oral drug, selumetinib, children with the common genetic disorder neurofibromatosis...
In a study published online by JAMA Surgery, Art Sedrakyan, M.D., Ph.D., of Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, and...
Increase in HPV prevalence seen after renal transplant in women
Age-adjusted cut-offs in D-dimer testing for PE cause concern
(HealthDay)—Hyperhidrosis (HH) is associated with increased prevalence of anxiety and depression, in a HH severity-dependent...
Heart-related deaths spike during Christmas, but the effect may have nothing to do with the cold winter season, according...
New Medicare rules should help ‘high need’ patients get better treatment
Scientists uncover new way to defeat therapy-resistant prostate cancer
Doctors have complained for years that they’re not paid adequately for time-consuming work associated with managing...
Micrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit:...
Times Staff Member Gets All Choked Up
Did Debbie Reynolds Die of a Broken Heart?
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Common Weight Loss Surgery Linked To Lasting Digestive Issues The most common gastrointestinal problems included indigestion, stomach gurgling, flatulence, belching, and hard or loose...
Dare To Be 100: Reborn Kitchen Making the morning coffee has been the kitchen’s only creative enterprise. Until Cheri, the kitchen angel, arrived...
Look Around Last month, Sounds True published a major collection of my poetry, The Way Under the Way, which contains three separate books...
The Resilience Imperative: Collective Resilience Begins At Home In his book The Lucky Years, Dr. David Agus explores what he calls “the power of context.” “If you throw a lit match...
Why Constantly Complaining About How Others Treat You Could Be A Sign Of A Much Deeper Truth… About Yourself When I was a child, I felt abandoned by my mother and father. In actual fact, he died and she went to work. Of course, I...
Carrie Fisher’s Most Important Role: Confronting Stigma And Reducing Shame Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health disorder affecting approximately 5.7 million adults each year (Kessler, Crum,...
This Simple Strategy Could Help Doctors Ask Teens About Gender Identity Gender identity is how a people view themselves, that is, as male, female or something less specific. Gender identity may...
Siri and Alexa’s future: Health and emotional support?
Could Debbie Reynolds have died of a broken heart?
A year ago, a researcher tested Samsung’s S Voice digital assistant by telling it he was depressed. The robot offered this...
Hollywood icon Debbie Reynolds died Wednesday at the age of 84, just one day after her daughter, 60year-old Carrie Fisher...
Cells dripped into brain help man fight deadly cancer
The rhythm that makes memories permanent
A man with deadly brain cancer that had spread to his spine saw his tumors shrink and, for a time,
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New tool shines light on protein condensation in living cells
Diamonds are technologists’ best friends
A tool that uses light to manipulate matter inside living cells has begun to explain how proteins assemble into different...
Physicists from the Lomonosov Moscow State University have obtained diamond crystals in the form of a regular pyramid of...
Ancient Chaco Canyon population likely relied on imported food, finds CU study
Psychiatric conditions linked to increased risk of long-term opioid use
The ancient inhabitants of New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon, the zenith of Pueblo culture in the Southwest a thousand years...
December 29, 2016 – A wide range of pre-existing psychiatric and behavioral conditions and the use of psychoactive...
Round or ‘shaped’ breast implants? Even plastic surgeons can’t tell the difference
Is patient satisfaction relevant? Plastic surgeons call for better rating tools
December 29, 2016 – Looking at before-and-after photos, plastic surgeons and nurses can’t tell whether breast...
December 29, 2016 – Patient satisfaction has become an important quality measure in the US healthcare system. But some...
Many smokers with serious mental illness want to kick habit
Famous artworks showed early signs of disease: study
Among American adults who have a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or clinical depression,...
Brushstrokes in paintings could help early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases, according to a study published on Thursday...
States face off over future of Obama global warming plan
Boxing-I tried to kill myself, says former world champion Hatton
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Two weeks after officials in two dozen states asked Donald Trump to kill one of President Barack...
LONDON, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton tried to kill himself when he suffered from depression...
I tried to kill myself, says former world champion Hatton
Gang-ravaged Mexico stuck in weed ban as U.S. opens up
LONDON (Reuters) – Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton tried to kill himself when he suffered from depression...
By Joanna Zuckerman Bernstein MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican advocates for drug reform are voicing alarm about the...
‘Hidden’ celiac disease less common now in U.S.
Gut microorganisms affect our physiology
By Shereen Lehman (Reuters Health) – – Fewer people in the U.S. have celiac disease without realizing it, a new study...
Researchers have found evidence that could shed new light on the complex community of trillions of microorganisms living...
Off-switch for CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system discovered
Scripps Florida scientists develop drug discovery approach to predict health impact of endocrine-disruptors
UC San Francisco researchers have discovered a way to switch off the widely used CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing system using newly...
Scientists engineer gene pathway to grow brain organoids with surface folding CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (December 29, 2016) – One of the most significant ways in which the human brain is unique is the size...
Anti-aging therapies targeting senescent cells: Facts and fiction It’s an exciting time to be an elderly mouse. Researchers believe that by removing senescent cells (cells with a persistent...
Scripps Florida scientists uncover new way to defeat therapy-resistant prostate
JUPITER, FL – December 29, 2016 – Breast cancer researchers from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research...
Scientists opened a new chapter in the study of malaria mosquitoes In December 2016, the American Journal of Vector Ecology published two articles by Yuri Novikov, a scientist at the TSU Biological...
Varmint hunters’ ammo selection influences lead exposure in avian scavengers CORVALLIS, Ore. – Varmint hunters’ choice of ammunition plays a role in the amount of lead that scavengers such...
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Understanding how this dramatically simpler nervous system works will give insights into how our vastly more complex brains...
Gastric bypass keeps weight off but leaves patients with ‘indigestion and food intolerance’
Expert Gary Amers shares ten definitive signs that show you are in love
Weight loss surgery can leave patients with lifelong gastrointestinal problems and food intolerance, a new study claims. Researchers...
High levels of iron helps to prevent hearing loss study finds Up to 30% of the world’s population are anaemic – mainly due to a lack of iron But research has found a link...
Why being a couch potato is a vicious cycle: The more inactive you are, the less motivation you have to exercise Putting on weight can make it harder to exercise, scientists have discovered But not because someone is heavier –...
Mother dies week after bringing premature triplets home for Christmas Rachel Park, 39, passed away in early hours of Tuesday at her home in Cumbria Days earlier she and her husband had celebrated...
Scientists develop magnetic stem cells for gene engineering Scientists, including several from the University of California, Riverside, have developed a transparent, self-healing, highly...
Relationship expert Gary Amers tells FEMAIL the ten signs that you’re in love Includes lighting up every time you...
Don’t want your child to have asthma? Then take fish oil supplements in the last few months of pregnancy Experts believe a lack of 2 ingredients in fish oil leaves children vulnerable But taking supplements towards the end of...
Don’t bother dieting in the New Year if you ate loads this Christmas Eating lots of processed foods causes people to have a low diversity of gut bugs This means they will be less successful...
Marine veteran wiggles his fingers just 4 months after receiving double arm transplant We all take for granted the ability to move our fingers. But for Marine sergeant John Peck, watching his left hand wiggle...
Scientists develop drug discovery approach to predict health impact of endocrine-disruptors Mammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right)....
Where Does Alzheimer’s Treatment Go From Here?
Astronomers Seeking Planet 9 Hope To Soon Catch A Glimpse
Diseased brain tissue from an Alzheimer’s patient showing amyloid plaques (in blue) located in...
Astronomers searching for an undiscovered planet in the outer solar system hope to catch a glimpse...
The Lost Ancestral Peanut Of The South Is Revived
Florida family sues hospital after toddler swallows battery
African runner peanuts were once a defining flavor of the South, memorialized in songs, peanut fritters,...
MIAMI – A Florida family sued a hospital for malpractice on Wednesday, saying their baby suffered severe burns because...
About 13,500 turkeys culled after bird flu found on German farm
Another reason not to smoke while pregnant
HAMBURG Another 13,500 turkeys have been culled after a suspected case of bird flu was found on another farm in the major...
(Reuters Health) – Women who smoke during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with kidney damage than...
Slovakia reports outbreak of severe bird flu: OIE
Woman gives birth to 4 babies in 11 months
PARIS Slovakia has confirmed an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5 bird flu virus, the World Organisation for Animal...
A mom from Wales experienced the miracle of life four times over in just 11 months. Becky John, of Swansea, thought it would...
Web-based therapy relieves insomnia
Florida family sues hospital after toddler swallows battery
Web-based therapy for insomnia is an effective option that could reach “previously unimaginable numbers of people,”...
MIAMI – A Florida family sued a hospital for malpractice on Wednesday, saying their baby suffered severe burns because...
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UK-funded drone deliveries aim to save mothers, babies in Tanzania
Another reason not to smoke while pregnant
LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Drones delivering blood and medicine to rural areas of Tanzania could help to save...
Women who smoke during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with kidney damage than mothers who steer clear of cigarettes,...
New nutritional strategy gives a boost to tiny premature babies
Scientists 3-D print human of the future
Full-term babies receive natural protection from their mothers that helps them fight off dangerous infections. However, babies...
Interactive 3-D models of human joints, showing how common medical complaints have arisen and how we...
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Aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer: Advantages over tamoxifen in early-
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Biomarker tests in breast cancer: Decision on chemotherapy remains difficult
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This galaxy has a far more exciting and futuristic classification than most — it hosts a megamaser. Megamasers are...
Genes and the environment equally affect language-related brain activity
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Osaka University-led researchers examine brain activity in monozygotic and dizygotic Japanese twins and show that environmental...
By Marilynn Larkin (Reuters Health) – – Web-based therapy for insomnia is an effective option that could reach “previously...
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Fish Oil May Cut Asthma Risk: Study
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Children whose moms took high doses of fish oil during their last three months of pregnancy were less likely to develop chronic...
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Outcome after protected full weightbearing treatment in an orthopedic device in diabetic neuropathic arthropathy (Charcot arthropathy): a comparison of unilaterally and bilaterally affected patients The outcome of non-operative treatment in 90 patients (101 ft) diagnosed with CN was assessed at a mean follow-up of 48 months...
Surface topological differences of phage infected uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) strains, revealed by atomic force microscopy Received: 4 August 2016 Accepted: 1 December 2016 Published: 29 December 2016
Radiation dose of digital radiography (DR) versus micro-dose x-ray (EOS) on patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: 2016 SOSORT- IRSSD “John Sevastic Award” Winner in Imaging Research Patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) suffer from 3-dimensional spinal deformities. The onset and progress...
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Counselor slams photo editing, fashion industry in viral Facebook post
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Cempra Inc said on Thursday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had rejected its antibiotic for community-acquired bacterial...
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Fish-oil fatty acids in pregnancy cut wheeze, asthma risk in child
Investigation into new molecules for potential Alzheimer’s treatment
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Ageing UK faces £13bn black hole in social care bill by 2030: So why can’t we use ballooning foreign aid budget to pay for it? Cost of caring for a rapidly ageing population will tip Britain’s social care service A centre-Left thinktank has...
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Environmental and public policy groups in New York are calling for a state constitutional amendment...
Novel diet therapy helps children with crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis reach remission Today, he finally has the answer: yes. In a first-ofits-kind-study led by Suskind, published today in the Journal of Clinical...
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NHS to axe revolutionary cancer drug that extends life for thousands because £90,000 cost per patient is deemed to be too high
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Drug Kadcyla has been available to women in England for the last three years NHS watchdog NICE said the average price of...
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‘An hour earlier I was in tears’: Photograph captures the incredible moment an elated mother discovers her baby is finally breastfeeding… after two days of trying in vain to give him milk
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Ashley Rockhill decided she would breastfeed her third child, a baby boy She hadn’t done so for her first two kids...
Slimmers who give themselves an ambitious goal lose twice as much as those who don’t Research has found that dieters who set tough goals shed more pounds Patients should aim for their ‘dream weight’...
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Why you could face a four-week wait to see your GP this winter GPs will be so busy trying to ‘firefight’ urgent cases others will be pushed back Professor HelenStokes Lampard...
‘Don’t hold it in’ Ricky Hatton, the former World Champion boxer, has battled depression throughout his career. As part of her guest editorship...
Are Google’s top-searched diets for 2016 healthy?
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Raw eggs, bacon, wine: Weird diet secrets of the world’s oldest people
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Ditching sugary drinks is a smart move for your health, not to mention your waistline—an average can of soda packs in about...
Raw eggs, bacon, wine: Weird diet secrets of the world’s oldest people
Are Google’s top-searched diets for 2016 healthy?
Doctors attribute longevity to a combination of diet, genetics, and environment, but they are yet to discover any one single...
When I saw Google’s Year in Search 2016, I have to admit I did a double take. When I think back on the nutrition and weight...
Alere provides update on CMS decision to revoke Medicare billing privileges of Arriva Medical
Phase I study of selumetinib drug shows partial response in pediatric neural tumors
Alere Inc. (NYSE: ALR), a global leader in rapid diagnostic tests, today provided an update on the decision by the Centers...
In an early-phase clinical trial of a new oral drug, selumetinib, children with the common genetic disorder neurofibromatosis...
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APEx accreditation for Northeast Radiation Oncology Center Northeast Pennsylvanians often think that excellent cancer care is found strictly in larger cities. However, that perception...
Direct Relief provides medical aid to Haiti to help treat cholera and other diseases Direct Relief today airlifted 82 tons of medical aid to Haiti to help treat cholera and other diseases that have spread widely...
Mylan announces U.S. launch of generic Zovia tablets
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A new University of Liverpool study published today (29 December 2016) in Neuropsychology shows that it may be possible to...
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(HealthDay)—Insulin, a life-saving medication used to treat diabetes, was discovered nearly 100 years ago, yet the price...
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In an early-phase clinical trial of a new oral drug, selumetinib, children with the common genetic disorder neurofibromatosis...
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The key to early detection of childhood leukemia might be found in thousands...
Carrie Fisher’s Other Legacy: Honesty About Bipolar Disorder
U.S. FTC requires divestitures in $13.53 billion Boehringer-Sanofi deal
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – German pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim agreed to divest five types of animal health...
Debbie Reynolds Dies Day After Daughter, Carrie Fisher
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One day after “Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher died, her mother Debbie Reynolds has died of a reported stroke. Reynolds,...
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Calorie limits ‘should be cut to reflect our couch potato lifestyles’
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Bedblocking costs NHS £500m as thousands of patients are trapped in hospital Bedblocking is costing the NHS half a billion pounds a year, figures reveal. The rate at which patients are becoming trapped...
The average woman changes dress size 31 TIMES in her life Men will typically go up or down a clothes size on 24 occasions as an adult Key weight gain moments include having children...
An adaptive random compressive partial sampling method with TV recovery The recent development of compressive sensing (CS) theory (Candès et al. 2006; Donoho 2006; Eldar and Kutyniok 2012) has...
Inelastic strain rate in the seismogenic layer of Kyushu Island, Japan Received: 7 July 2016 Accepted: 3 December 2016 Published: 28 December 2016
Art and dementia At her art therapy class in Leeds, Joyce Cope is carefully painting a tree. Despite living with dementia, her brushstrokes...
Scientist James Kozubek says altering human genes to cure diseases and disorders could stop the rise of geniuses like Stephen...
Study found morning showers could induce creativity in stressed workers Evening washing can help those who find it hard...
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Degradation study of lindane by novel strains Kocuria sp. DAB-1Y and Staphylococcus sp. DAB-1W Lindane is an organochlorine compound; the ‘?’ isomer of hexachlorocyclohexane (?-HCH) primarily used as a fumigant and...
Normal saline as resuscitation fluid in critically ill patients: not dead yet! In this issue of Annals of Intensive Care, Van Regenmortel et al. report a significant association between hyperchloremia...
ChemEngine: harvesting 3D chemical structures of supplementary data from PDF files Harvesting chemical data from the web is a challenging task requiring several convoluted steps. When chemical structures...
Dieter tells how son calling him fat prompted health drive Public Health England wants people to turn over a new leaf in 2017, and hopes a quiz which allows users to gauge their fitness...
Breast implants and other medical items get safety barcodes
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Britain’s leading GP says she is “profoundly concerned” about how doctors will cope with demand over the...
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Danish Study Links Fish Oil During Pregnancy With Lower Asthma Risk In Kids
Senators Ask Trump’s EPA Pick To Disclose His Connections To Energy Industry
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Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the EPA....
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(HealthDay)—For patients with type 1 diabetes, the incidence of hospitalization for hypoglycemia (HH) decreased over time...
Platelet-rich plasma superior for lumbar facet joint syndrome
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(HealthDay) — For patients with telangiectatic leg veins, treatment with indocyanine green (ICG)augmented diode laser...
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Severe symptoms, ocular pain linked to dry eye persistence
Ciprofloxacin plus fluocinolone more effective for peds AOMT
In a study published online by JAMA Ophthalmology, Malvina Eydelman, M.D., of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver...
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Case report: Ustekinumab for Crohn’s continued in pregnancy
For Heart Health, the Most Dangerous Time of the Year
There is a substantial gap in knowledge of pharmacokinetic changes in pregnancy and their clinical consequences, according...
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Taking Fish Oil During Pregnancy Is Found to Lower Child’s Asthma Risk
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Obi Wan Kenobi Is Not Our Only Hope Writer Mary Karr described people who live with mental illness as perhaps having “more bandwidth.” Others have described...
Carrie Fisher Was An Advocate For Women With Mental Illness And Addiction In the day since Carrie Fisher’s passing was announced on Tuesday morning, the actress, author, comedienne, script doctor,...
New Year’s Resolutions Are Bound To Fail. Try This Instead.
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Learn the secret to losing weight – and improve your overall health at the same time. Fiber. It’s not a sexy...
This Moment From Carrie Fisher’s Candid ‘Oprah Show’ Interview Is The Definition Of Bravery
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Stomach illness stemming from marijuana use on the rise
Little-known illness tied to smoking weed on the rise
December 28, 2016, 6:45 PM| In states where marijuana is legal, doctors are seeing increase in...
NEW YORK — For more than two years, Lance Crowder was having severe abdominal pain and vomiting, and no local doctor...
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Low levels of manganese in welding fumes cause neurological problems Welders exposed to airborne manganese at estimated levels below federal occupational safety standards exhibit neurological...
MINNEAPOLIS – Welders can develop Parkinson’s disease-like symptoms that may get worse the longer and more they...
Cannabis: teenage consumption increases following legalization in the United States An American study has uncovered a shift in teenagers’ consumption and perceptions of cannabis since the 2015 legalization...
Cells dripped into the brain help man fight a deadly cancer
Prompting helps doctors ask teens about gender identity
A man with deadly brain cancer that had spread to his spine saw his tumors shrink and, for a time, completely vanish after...
By Andrew M. Seaman (Reuters Health) – Prompting doctors to ask adolescents and young adults about their gender identity...
Fish oil pills for pregnant moms may cut asthma risk in kids
Through reclusive Wa, China’s reach extends into Suu Kyi’s Myanmar
Children whose moms took high doses of fish oil during their last three months of pregnancy were less likely to develop chronic...
By Antoni Slodkowski and Yimou Lee PANGSAN, Myanmar (Reuters) – China is extending its sway over an autonomous enclave...
Reducing radiation successfully treats HPV-positive oropharynx cancers and minimizes side effects
Early-phase trial demonstrates shrinkage in pediatric neural tumors
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In an early-phase clinical trial of a new oral drug, selumetinib, children with the common genetic disorder neurofibromatosis...
Searching for next word while maintaining gaze becomes too much for brain to handle
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Boonthing Namphet is believed to have suffered from lymphoedema for 10 years The chronic condition causes swelling in the...
ME & MY OPERATION: New laser that kills prostate cancer and spares a man’s love life
Toby Amidor reveals replacing oil with ale when cooking halves the calories
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The test that could have saved Sir David Frost’s son from tragically dying from heart condition
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For a time, Wilf and George Frost seemed to be living through one tragedy only to encounter another. Within the space...
A protein in the reward center of the brain is modified in drug abusers Researchers discovered it was still modified in...
Millionaire businessman Tim Ferriss reveals diets of world’s rich and powerful
Yogurts that ARE good for you and not packed full of sugar
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Carbon dioxide conversion process may be adapted for biofuel synthesis
Medtronic must face revived U.S. lawsuit over Infuse
A collaboration of researchers, which includes scientists at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute (VBI) and Virginia Tech,...
A federal appeals court on Wednesday revived a lawsuit accusing Medtronic Plc of defrauding shareholders by covering up...
Fish oil during pregnancy reduces baby’s asthma risk: study
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My Year After Gastric Bypass
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Contamination from Ivy League lab animals worries neighbors
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Pennsylvania cancer patient wins years’ worth of free pizza; donates it to food bank
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Carrie Fisher ‘stable’ after cardiac incident, mother says
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Thinking with our hands can help find new ways of solving problems, research reveals Have you ever tried to solve a complicated maths problem by using your hands, or shaped a piece of clay without planning...
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Readmission from skilled nursing facility often avoidable In an international, multicenter study researchers have found that the HOSPITAL score, an acronym created to identify the...
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TSRI scientists shed light on how antiviral drug stops influenza infections A new study led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) is the first to show exactly how the drug Arbidol...
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Gene testing could help predict ovarian cancer patient’s sensitivity to new class of drugs Testing for a gene commonly mutated in ovarian cancers could pick out patients who will respond well to a promising new class...
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New research findings provide insight into the immune system pathways that may be key to developing an effective tuberculosis...
Study discovers critical function of mother’s immune cells in resisting preterm birth Preterm birth — birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy — affects up to one in every six births in the United States...
Cross-reactive LTP sensitization in food-dependent exercise-induced urticaria/anaphylaxis: a pilot study of a component-resolved and in vitro depletion approach We have presented three clinical reports of suspected food-dependent exercise-induced urticaria/anaphylaxis in which LTP...
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Light-induced vesicle explosions to mimic cellular reactions It is helpful ? even life-saving ? to have a warning sign before a structural system fails, but, when the system is only...
Ultrasound anatomy of the transversus abdominis plane region in pregnant women before and after cesarean delivery No systematic description of the TAP ultrasound anatomy in pregnant women exists in the literature. We studied the ultrasound...
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House Conservatives Target Healthy School Lunch Standards
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Many Brazilian women avoiding pregnancy due to Zika fears: study
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By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) – A vaccine developed by Merck is the first shown to be highly effective in preventing...
Brazilian women shun pregnancy due to Zika: survey
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Paris (AFP) – A prototype vaccine for Ebola may be “up to 100 percent effective” in protecting against...
Health Gifts of the Magi: Christmas Symbols Tied to Natural Healing
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Biologists use fossils to pinpoint when mammal and dinosaur ancestors became athletes Many mammals and birds are remarkable athletes; mice work hard to dig burrows for protection and sparrows fight gravity...
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Babies fed with mother’s breast milk become used to her diet Children who were breastfed were more willing to try new foods, a study found They were also more likely to enjoy them by...
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Two officers with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) who started off as mentor and student said they now...
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Two officers with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) who started off as mentor and student said they now...
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New research by two cognitive psychology experts from Kingston University London is demonstrating how our decision making...
As cancerous tumors fester in the body, they need an ever-increasing blood supply to deliver the oxygen and nutrients that...
Localized chemotherapy may be effective way to keep immune system intact, animal study suggests
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The secret to reliably diagnosing concussions lies in the brain’s ability to process sound, according to a new study...
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Oscillation criteria for second order Emden-Fowler functional differential equations of neutral type Received: 29 October 2016 Accepted: 29 November 2016 Published: 22 December 2016
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More than a million Americans suffer from hemianopia, or blindness in one half of the visual field in both eyes as the result...
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Yet for some, the QR code stickers feel more dystopian. As one commenter noted, “The New World Order is rising,” and...
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People with the reading disability dyslexia may have brain differences that are surprisingly wideranging, a new study suggests. Using...
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People who are less sensitive to pain may be at increased risk of having a “silent” heart attack, a new study hints. Chest...
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Two researchers at UConn School of Medicine have developed a new hearing test that can identify hearing loss or deficits...
Training to become a scuba diver? Start at the dentist
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BUFFALO, N.Y. – Scuba divers may want to stop by their dentist’s office before taking their next plunge. A new...
In a step that brings silicon-based quantum computers closer to reality, researchers at Princeton University have built a...
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Mouse models indicate burning more fat and less glucose could lead to diabetes Making muscles burn more fat and less glucose can increase exercise endurance, but could simultaneously cause diabetes,...
An international team of scientists has discovered that the gene, OGDHL, a key protein required for normal function of...
TSRI study: Protein monitors lung volume and regulates breathing LA JOLLA, CA – Dec. 22, 2016 – A protein originally discovered at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) appears...
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By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. antitrust enforcers are poised to approve health care company Abbott Laboratories’...
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Warsaw (AFP) – Surgeons in Poland said Thursday they had successfully attached a hand from a deceased donor to a man...
Syrian army retakes full control of Aleppo: statement
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Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc. said its experimental Zika vaccine induced robust immune responses in an early-stage study in...
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CDC Awards $184 Million for Zika Fight
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sending $184 million in funding to U.S. states and territories to...
NJIT’s Sirkar named a 2016 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors NJIT’s Kamalesh Sirkar, a distinguished professor of chemical engineering acclaimed for his innovations in industrial...
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Histologic classification impacts SBRT treatment in early-stage lung cancer patients DENVER – Early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SqCC) have a significantly...
Promising discovery for a non-invasive early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Oregon researchers publish reference genome of gulf pipefish
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EUGENE, Ore. — Dec. 22, 2016 — University of Oregon biologists have produced a detailed genome of the snakelike...
UTSW identify process cells use to destroy damaged organelles, with links to diseases
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Losing sleep over discrimination? ‘Everyday discrimination’ may contribute to sleep problemss December 22, 2016 – People who perceive more discrimination in daily life have higher rates of sleep problems, based...
ITHACA, NY–The high quality genome sequence of the dry jujube, along with sequences from trees throughout its range,...
New drug slows brain damage in MS patients in trial Ocrelizumab reported positive results in the treatment of one form of MS It works by preventing the body’s immune...
The benefits of having grandchildren: Grandparents can enjoy 5 extra years of life if they occasionally care for them
Just in time for Christmas: Invisible, edible food coating DOUBLES your fruit and veg’s shelf life
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An invisible, edible food coating has been developed that can keep fruit and vegetables fresh for twice as long. Edipeel...
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Quiz reveals there are eight different personality types in the world Are you a self-sufficient loyalist, or an insightful and curious individualist? A new colour perception quiz from Playbuzz has...
Man born without a hand undergoes ‘world first’ surgery to have a new limb’ The man, who is known as Piotr, has spent his entire life without his left hand It is believed a congenital birth defect...
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8 Lung Cancer Symptoms You Should Know About Even if You’re Not a Smoker This article was written by Stephanie Booth and provided by our partners at Prevention. Chest pain is the most obvious sign...
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How to Have the Most Amazing Bath of Your Life “Bath time is a wonderful way to reset your energy, and my favorite way to do this is with sea crystal bath salts, essential...
‘A horror movie in a pill’: Make mefloquine last resort for Alberta travellers, critics say An antimalarial drug commonly prescribed in Alberta is facing growing calls from critics who want it downgraded as a drug...
Delay in clamping umbilical cord benefits babies, U.S. doctors say
Watch these nurses soothe preemie baby with a Christmas carol
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Amid the rush of last-minute shopping, it’s easy to forget that not everyone is spending Christmas at home with their...
New Brunswick secures $230M more for health care from Ottawa over 10 years
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New Brunswick has secured $230 million more for health care from the federal government over the next decade, Premier Brian...
Relatives of an 82-year-old Alzheimer’s patient were under the impression that only one beloved pet cat had to be looked...
Nurse credited with saving student who had blood clot near brain stem
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A Tennessee school nurse is being credited with saving the life of one of her students after the seventh-grader collapsed...
A Massachusetts family is mourning the loss of their daughter who made headlines last week when she received a pair of donor...
Alan Thicke’s cause of death: Is hockey to blame?
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Authorities released actor Alan Thicke’s official cause of death Wednesday, revealing the that the 69-year-old suffered...
Thursday December 22 2016 Multiple sclerosis affects the brain and spinal cord “A drug that alters the...
Free sanitary pads, menstruation classes mean Ugandan girls less likely to skip school
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LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – School attendance improves when girls in subSaharan Africa are taught about menstruation...
Children who have emergency surgery for conditions like appendicitis may be up to seven times more likely to die when they...
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Missouri hospital dresses up preemies as holiday gifts Families at a Kansas City, Missouri, hospital got the cutest gifts of all this year— photos of their preemies dressed up...
OB-GYNs urge colleagues to create welcoming environments for trans teens Obstetricians and gynecologists should create welcoming environments in their offices for transgender adolescents and should...
Nurse credited with saving student who had blood clot near brain stem
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Relatives of an 82-year-old Alzheimer’s patient were under the impression that only one beloved pet cat had to be looked...
Woman who received donor lungs after 2 years of waiting dies
Alan Thicke’s cause of death: Is hockey to blame?
A Massachusetts family is mourning the loss of their daughter who made headlines last week when she received a pair of donor...
Authorities released actor Alan Thicke’s official cause of death Wednesday, revealing the that the 69-year-old suffered...
Some glioblastoma patients benefit from ‘ineffective’ treatment
Direct-to-brain chemo better than systemic drugs when immunotherapy is to follow
A subgroup of patients with a devastating brain tumor called glioblastoma multiforme benefited from treatment with a class...
Gene activity predicts progression of autoimmune disease, researchers find Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and six other institutions have designed a new diagnostic tool...
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Occupational therapy may have the potential to slow down functional decline and reduce behavioral troubles Researchers led by Dr. Teppo Särkämö at University of Helsinki, Finland have revealed that caregiver-implemented musical...
In ‘world first’, man born without hand gets one: surgeons
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The world’s first face transplant recipient, Frenchwoman Isabelle Dinoire, died in April “after a long illness”,...
In this Aug. 31, 2016 photo provided by Jeopardy Productions, Inc., Cindy Stowell, right, appears...
Weight loss reduces psoriasis symptoms
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Modern medicine and treatments for bacterial infections and cancer have significantly increased life spans and improved...
Running With Sherman: Becoming a Pack Leader of Dogs and Donkeys
What Doctors Can Learn From Looking at Art
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Out of Sorts Around the Holidays? It Could Be Family Jet Lag
Coming of the Light: The 2016 Integrator Top 10 for Policy and Action in Integrative Health and Medicine
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If the present misfit of business models in #5 is a problem, then the critical response is to prepare leaders to understand...
‘Whatever’ Is The Most Annoying Word Again, Poll Says “No offense, but,” “you know, right” and “I can’t even” followed.
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Knee Plica Treatment If the plica is symptomatic is can be treated by rest, NSAIDs, activity modification, physical therapy modalities...
Seeing The World Through The Eyes Of A Child Have you ever noticed at a certain age we stop playing and become more attuned to responsibilities and to things that need...
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Ex-pharma execs accused of scheme to prescribe opioid drugs
Republican says son’s broken arm was poor health care point
December 22, 2016, 7:41 AM| A new criminal case raises questions about how some in the medical...
WASHINGTON — A conservative GOP lawmaker says he “made a poor choice of words” when citing a decision to delay...
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A member of the Lomonosov Moscow State University together with his colleagues, using new interaction between neutrons, have...
Moffitt researchers use mathematics to explain treatment resistance
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TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 22, 2016) – Modern medicine and treatments for bacterial infections and cancer have significantly...
NASA found that the area of heavy rainfall had increased in size as Tropical Cyclone Yvette continued to intensify in the...
Hubble chases a small stellar galaxy in the Hunting Dog
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NASA’s Aqua satellite flew over the Northwestern Pacific Ocean and captured a visible image of Tropical Storm Nock-ten...
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Scientists at Princeton University and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory...
NEW YORK NY (December 22, 2016)–Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers have created a computational...
London transport launches badges for people with hidden disabilities
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Thursday named a high-powered commission to investigate a reported condom scandal at...
Rugby union-Former players criticise RFU concussion decision
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By Johan Ahlander STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Sweden needs more immigrants not fewer to sustain its cradle-to-grave welfare...
U.N. envoy calls for Syria ceasefire to avoid ‘next Aleppo’
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By Madeline Kennedy (Reuters Health) – – Back pain is the most common type of pain older men complain of, and it...
Brain wave: using sound to diagnose concussion
Teva to pay U.S. government $519 million over foreign bribery charges
Paris (AFP) – From blows to the head on the sports field, to car crashes and playground falls, concussion is a common...
(Reuters) – Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd TEVA.TA TEVA.N, said on Thursday it had agreed to pay...
TSRI scientists show how drug binds with ‘hidden pocket’ on flu virus
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LA JOLLA, CA – December 21, 2016 – A new study led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) is...
EVANSTON, Ill. — The secret to reliably diagnosing concussions lies in the brain’s ability to process sound,...
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fibrosis Scientists at the Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) at Osaka University, Japan, report a new group of monocytes...
Evolution of ideas: Scientists to decode genetic story of Newton’s apple Scientists will connect two of the most important scientific theories of all time – the law of universal gravitation...
Microfluidic platforms have revolutionized medical diagnostics in recent years. Instead of sending blood or urine samples...
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Agendia data reveals impact of MammaPrint on adjuvant treatment decisions in breast cancer patients
Scientists pinpoint specific molecular events that may cause allergic reactions to air pollution
Agendia, Inc., a world leader in personalized medicine and molecular cancer diagnostics, has presented new prospective data...
Scientists at the Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) at Osaka University, Japan have pinpointed a specific molecular...
Simple listening tactic could benefit cochlear implant users in noisy social settings
Majority of GPs do not offer full range of contraceptive methods to patients, survey finds
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98% of GPs surveyed by sexual health charity FPA do not offer the full range of contraceptive methods A survey of more than...
WHO’s new report reveals children, pregnant women in Africa have better access to malaria control
TSRI scientists identify microbial natural products as abundant sources of potent anticancer drugs
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Malaria Report 2016 reveals that children and pregnant women in sub-Saharan...
Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have developed an efficient process to rapidly...
Pelvic prolapse surgery using mesh or graft not more effective than standard technique, study finds
Do you LOATHE brussels sprouts? It turns out it could all be down to your genes
Two controversial methods of surgical repair of prolapse in women have been found to be no more effective than the existing...
Of all the food at Christmas, there’s one thing that divides opinion — the humble Brussels sprout. Just like Marmite,...
The best food and drink for when you’ve over-eaten revealed
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Watch the heart-warming moment a blind toddler sees Shrek, Donkey and Kung Fu Panda for the first time
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Boy who lost his legs and one of his hands to meningitis is now walking again
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An eight-year-old boy who lost his legs and left hand to meningitis is standing tall after learning to walk on his prosthetic...
A mother gave birth to her twin boys six weeks apart – after going into labour twice. Kim Vaughan, 37, from Bedford, was...
7 Signs You’re with the Right Person, According to Couples Married 30+ Years
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But the problem didn’t go away, and she started experiencing extremely heavy periods, so she went back to the doctor...
5 Workouts That Burn More Calories Than Spin Class
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Efficacy of therapeutic suggestions under general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Arabidopsis PRC1 core component AtRING1 regulates stem celldetermining carpel development mainly through repression of class I KNOX genes
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Combination therapy with vancomycinloaded calcium sulfate and vancomycinloaded PMMA in the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis
The development of both animals and plants relies on stem cells, which are defined by their ability to renew themselves and...
Double whammy On Christmas Eve last year, Karrie-Ann was told she had breast cancer. Still reeling from the news, a few weeks later she...
The significant progress has been made in orthopedic surgery and antibiotic therapy over the past few decades, however, the...
Inside the DEA: A chemist’s quest to identify mystery drugs No one knew what was in the baggie. It was just a few tablespoons of crystalline powder seized back in April, clumped like...
Free sanitary pads, menstruation classes mean Ugandan girls less likely to skip school LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – School attendance improves when girls in subSaharan Africa are taught about menstruation...
OB-GYNs urge colleagues to create welcoming environments for trans teens Obstetricians and gynecologists should create welcoming environments in their offices for transgender adolescents and should...
Missouri hospital dresses up preemies as holiday gifts Families at a Kansas City, Missouri, hospital got the cutest gifts of all this year— photos of their preemies dressed up...
St. Jude’s annual giving campaign lets you shop and share
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With Americans set to spend more than $900 billion shopping this holiday season, according to the American Research Group,...
A novel drug addiction program developed in a small Massachusetts fishing town and since replicated in dozens of cities nationwide...
Tissue, organ research institute to benefit injured soldiers
China confirms 2nd human bird flu infection this week
CONCORD, N.H. – The Department of Defense is providing $80 million to establish a bio-research and manufacturing institute...
BEIJING – Chinese authorities have confirmed a second case of human bird flu infection this week, state media reported...
Snickers maker criticizes industryfunded paper on sugar
A novel approach: Fighting painkiller addiction at home
Mars Inc., the maker of Skittles and MM’s, is breaking ranks with other food companies and denouncing an industry-funded...
People hooked on prescription painkillers were able to use a drug at home to curb cravings and prevent abuse while waiting...
Inside the DEA: A chemist’s quest to identify mystery drugs
Don’t cut the cord too fast; a pause benefits most newborns
No one knew what was in the baggie. It was just a few tablespoons of crystalline powder seized back in April, clumped like...
Don’t cut that umbilical cord too soon: A brief pause after birth could benefit most newborns by delivering them a...
Scientists accelerate immune response to tuberculosis in mice
Targeted alpha therapy shows impressive results for metastatic prostate cancer patients
This photomicrograph reveals Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria using acid-fast ZiehlNeelsen...
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High pain tolerance may mask heart attack symptoms
Gene test could pinpoint patients sensitive to new type of cancer drug
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commonly mutated in ovarian cancers...
Scientists show how drug binds with ‘hidden pocket’ on flu virus
Overweight affects DNA methylation
Professor Ian Wilson (left) and Senior Research Associate Rameshwar U. Kadam led the study at...
Credit: Fotolia/SSilver The extra pounds you gain during the holidays will not only show...
NHS hospitals that outsource cleaning linked with higher rates of MRSA
The pain of chronic loneliness can be detrimental to your health
Rates of MRSA infection in hospitals that outsource cleaning higher than those using in-house...
Paula Dutton, a 71-year-old retiree, experienced a panic attack after feeling anxious and...
Human Touch: How Social Isolation Is Killing Us
Trilobites: Your Liver Doesn’t Know It’s the Holidays
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IKEA Agrees To Pay $50 Million In Dresser Tip-Over Case, Lawyers Say
How to make the most of your holiday break
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – IKEA has agreed to pay a total $50 million to three families in the United States whose children...
Whether you’re going on vacation, heading to a relative’s house, or spending quiet nights at home, the holidays are a...
Former drugmaker execs accused of bribing doctors to push pain meds
Could Rudolph and friends help to slow down our warming climate?
A new criminal case raises question about how some in the medical community are pushing the use of addictive painkillers....
Reindeer may be best known for pulling Santa’s sleigh, but a new study suggests they may have a part to play in slowing...
UTHealth research could lead to blood test to detect Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Police-led addiction program in Gloucester shows first-year success, BU study finds
HOUSTON – (Dec. 21, 2016) – The detection of prions in the blood of patients with variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease...
About 95 percent of individuals with substance-use disorders who came to the Gloucester Police Department for help accessing...
Survey: Cardiology workforce is aging, male-dominated
Blood test for prion disease could make blood supply safer
Cardiologists are highly satisfied in their careers; however, disparities remain between the career experiences of men and...
A blood test accurately diagnosed a total of 32 patients with a rare form of prion disease, two new analyses report, offering...
Some glioblastoma patients benefit from ‘ineffective’ treatment, Stanford researchers say
Nanoscale ‘conversations’ create complex, multi-layered structures
A subgroup of patients with a devastating brain tumor called glioblastoma multiforme benefited from treatment with a class...
NIH-supported scientists accelerate immune response to tuberculosis in mice WHAT: New research findings provide insight into the immune system pathways that may be key to developing an effective tuberculosis...
UPTON, NY — Building nanomaterials with features spanning just billionths of a meter requires extraordinary precision....
One big resolution: world’s fattest man aims for half Zapopan (Mexico) (AFP) – A Mexican man believed to be the world’s most obese plans to undergo gastric bypass...
Brazil’s Hypermarcas confirms talks to sell diaper unit to Ontex
New York to close remaining illegal cesspools in state parks
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Hypermarcas SA , Brazil’s largest producer of generic drugs, confirmed on Thursday it is...
NEW YORK (AP) — The state of New York has agreed to close all its remaining illegal cesspools in its state parks by 2019,...
4,000 fighters have left Aleppo in latest stage, thousands await evacuation: Red Cross
U.S. parents accept children’s transgender identity by age three
GENEVA (Reuters) – More than 4,000 fighters were evacuated overnight from east Aleppo to opposition-held areas, under...
By Daniel Trotta NEW YORK (Reuters) – Jodie Patterson’s 3-year-old, Penelope, was brooding and angry until one...
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Temperature drives biodiversity The diversity of plants and animals in Earth’s arctic regions is moderate. Tropical latitudes in contrast are teeming...
Firefly gift-giving: Composition of ? nuptial gifts? revealed, shedding light on postmating sexual selection MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE (December 22, 2016) – Female fireflies have long known that the best romances are with a male firefly...
Artificial intelligence to generate new cancer drugs on demand Summary: Clinical trial failure rates for small molecules in oncology exceed 94% for molecules previously tested in animals...
British shoppers spend £175.6m more on fresh produce this year Shoppers spent £175.6million more on fresh fruit this year, new figures show Rise was driven by the avocado – which...
Former meth and heroin addict Dejah Hall shares transformation photos on Facebook
Mother describes painful chronic lymphoedema cause leg to swell to 30 kilos
A 26-year-old woman has highlighted the harrowing effects of drug addiction by sharing her before and after photos on social...
Helen Madden noticed her leg swelling up after treatment for melanoma It turned out to be a chronic condition caused by...
Bionic eye that restores sight to the blind is made available on the NHS: £150,000 device uses tiny video camera to transmit images to a chip on the back of the eyeball
Father killed by blood clot days into hospital trial to reduce casualty admissions
The system beams images to patients who have been blind for decades NHS England will fund the Argus II for ten patients...
Social care crisis means woman dying from cancer is refused pain relief Lack of communication between hospitals and local councils blamed for issues A damning report has warned vulnerable patients...
University of Tromso scientists find women fail to realise they’ve had a heart attack Women are 50 percent more likely than men to have heart attack misdiagnosed Experts are becoming increasingly worried that...
David Birtwistle, 44, had a blood clot in his lung which was missed by medics He went to his GP in November after suffering...
Marie Stopes abortion clinic was like being on a conveyor belt says one mother Jade Stevens said the Marie Stopes clinic in Maidstone was like a beauty clinic She said she attended the clinic 7 times...
Is running actually good for your knees? If you’re a runner, then maybe you’ve worried about the long-term consequences of all that pounding on your knees....
Brazil’s Hypermarcas in talks to sell diaper unit to Belgium’s Ontex
China confirms third human bird flu infection, stirs fears of spread
SAO PAULO Belgium’s Ontex Group NV (ONTEX.BR) said on Thursday it is in advanced talks to buy the diapers business...
BEIJING China has found two more cases of human bird flu infection, bringing this week’s total to three and stoking...
Scientists discover link between Huntington’s disease and dysfunction of subthalamic nucleus
Princeton researchers employ light to activate new reactivity in existing enzymes
Northwestern Medicine scientists identified a link between Huntington’s disease and dysfunction of the subthalamic...
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Vitamin D supplementation improves metabolic syndrome in mice It is well known that a diet high in fat can trigger a metabolic syndrome, a group of symptoms that pose as risk factors...
Risk factors for erectile dysfunction in end-stage renal disease patients with short- or long-term hemodialysis therapy As a result of improvement in HD therapy and small number of kidney transplantation due to extreme shortage of kidney donation...
Short Physical Performance Battery and all-cause mortality: systematic review and meta-analysis Our meta-analysis suggests that poor performance on the SPPB is associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality...
Stochastic modelling of infectious diseases for heterogeneous populations Infectious diseases remain a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, triggering immeasurable loss in many societies....
Survey finds substantial use of CPM procedure among women with unilateral breast cancer In a survey of women who underwent treatment for early-stage breast cancer in one breast, contralateral prophylactic mastectomy...
Unravelling the glass trade bead sequence from Magoro Hill, South Africa: separating pre-seventeenthcentury Asian imports from later European counterparts Site history and archaeological context Between 2010 and 2012, a series of archaeological excavations were...
Resistance training program for fatigue management in the workplace: exercise protocol in a cluster randomized controlled trial Fatigue is a nonspecific symptom associated with chronic health problems and functional deterioration at work. It is complex...
Children Comprise Nearly One Third of Trafficking Victims UNITED NATIONS — A U.N. report released Wednesday found that nearly three-quarters of all human trafficking victims...
How Many U.S. Adults Identify As Transgender?
Study Finds Large Racial Disparities in Death from Police Use of Force
One of the first comprehensive surveys on the subject estimates that about 1.3 million American adults currently identify...
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New disease could signal hope for sufferers of brain aging conditions
Calculating 1 billion plasma particles in a supercomputer
A new genetic disease which results in neurodegeneration has been discovered by experts at the University of Sussex. In a...
Background to the Research The generation of fusion energy utilizes the fusion reaction that occurs inside a high-temperature...
The luxury of causality: Parallel Intelligence, a proposed move toward the intelligent future
Analysis examines characteristics of users of online infidelity matchmaking
Artificial intelligence (AI) is learning – from the real world. Nine months ago, a computer beat one of the world’s...
Chemistry research breakthrough that could improve nuclear waste recycling technologies Researchers from The University of Manchester have taken a major step forward by describing the quantitative modelling of...
By analyzing data originally stolen and released by Internet hackers, investigators have examined the characteristics of...
Fewer children per man than per woman Research on men’s birthrates have so far been rather a blind spot. Max Planck researchers have now calculated the...
Fish sperm race for reproductive success
Female promiscuity in butterflies controls paternity
Norwegian researchers show that the sperm of Arctic char, a cold-water fish common to alpine lakes, swim at different speeds...
The eggs of some butterfly and moth species vary to give females control over the paternity of their offspring, according...
State Department OKs possible $1.75 billion sale of P-8A planes to Norway: Pentagon
Immunotherapy could be a treatment for Alzheimer’s New research published in the journal Brain
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confirms the link between the immune system and brain function. Researchers working...
Lack of EU coordination puts lone migrant children at risk of abuse, trafficking: report
Beijing districts to cap population in bid to tackle smog, congestion
By Lin Taylor LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Children who flee to Europe from war-torn regions without their...
BEIJING (Reuters) – Five districts in Beijing have announced plans to cap or lower their population in the next few...
FEMA: Ohio emergency responders were exposed to deadly toxin
Roche’s emicizumab haemophilia drug succeeds in trial
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has acknowledged that hundreds of Ohio emergency responders were...
ZURICH (Reuters) – Roche Holding AG’s emicizumab drug for treating haemophilia A showed it worked in a phase...
Lake Chad most neglected crisis in 2016 despite hunger on "epic scale"
Vehicles still leaving Aleppo after overnight evacuation: U.N. official in Syria
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Alan Thicke Died from Ruptured Aorta Alan Thicke died after his aorta artery tore then ruptured last week, according to his death certificate released Wednesday. The...
New ultrasound technique is first to image inside live cells The new nanoscale ultrasound technique uses shorter-than-optical wavelengths of sound and could even rival the optical super-resolution...
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Know thy enemy: Kill MRSA with tailored chemistry UConn medicinal chemists have developed experimental antibiotics that kill MRSA, a common and often deadly bacteria that...
Life changing The number of people taking their own lives is “unacceptably high”, MPs say. Does one city which plans to eliminate...
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A set of quadruplets born 10 weeks premature in Birmingham are home from hospital for Christmas. Lisa Kelly, who gave birth...
A group of retired clergy has vowed to fight plans to close a flagship Church of England nursing home. The Manormead home...
‘Amazing difference that little bit of light can make’
Facebook lurking makes you miserable, says study
NHS England are rolling out bionic eye implants to 10 blind patients. Keith Hayman lost his sight in the 1980s, but he says...
Too much Facebook browsing at Christmas – and seeing all those “perfect” families and holiday photos –...
Ten people to get NHS bionic eyes
Multiple sclerosis drug ‘a landmark’
Media caption“Amazing difference that little bit of light can make” The NHS will pay for 10 blind patients to...
A drug that alters the immune system has been described is “big news” and a “landmark” in treating...
The 5 Yoga Moves That Helped Kaley Cuoco Get THOSE Abs
Why the Move to Defund Planned Parenthood in Texas Is a Direct Attack on Women
From downward dog, shift forward to high plank pose, feet hip-width apart, and roll your weights off to the side of your...
That’s because Texas health officials ruled Tuesday that Planned Parenthood will no longer receive funding through...
5 Portion Control Tips You’ve Never Heard Before
24/7 intensivist in pediatric ICU improves patient outcomes
The result: We overeat more calories than we think and wind up derailing our weight-loss efforts, says Julie Upton, R.D.,...
According to the American Heart Association, approximately 2,200 Americans die each day from heart attacks, strokes and other...
Higher AlphaB-crystallin levels linked to diabetic retinopathy
Health Exchange Enrollment Jumps, Even as G.O.P. Pledges Repeal
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Trump’s Doctor Harold Bornstein Has A Blasé Attitude Toward Presidential Health Bornstein inherited his job as Trump’s personal doctor from his father, Jacob Bornstein, who started the medical practice....
How To Get A Date When You’re An Introvert (Or Just Hate Small Talk) “Clearly state (with pride) that you are an introvert and don’t be afraid to ask someone if he or she is an introvert,”...
New drug gives hope for those with progressive multiple sclerosis
One more piece in the puzzle of liver cancer identified
As many as 400,000 Americans are believed to suffer from multiple sclerosis — a debilitating disease of the central...
The most common type of liver cancer, called Hepatocellular carcinoma (short: HCC), is one of the most prevalent tumours...
Graphene able to transport huge currents on the nano scale
Impact of climate change on microbial biodiversity
Once again, graphene has proven itself to be a rather special material: an international research team led by Professor...
The scientists discovered that climate change affects biodiversity most strongly in the most natural environments, as well...
Artificial leaf as mini-factory for drugs
Tattoos mark the spot — for surgery — then disappear
To produce drugs sustainably and cheaply, anywhere you want. Whether in the middle of the jungle or even on Mars. A ‘mini-factory‘...
Tattoos aren’t just for body art. They can have medical applications, too. Doctors are using them on patients to mark...
NASA looks at rainfall rates in Tropical Cyclone Yvette
NASA spots Tropical Depression 30W form in Northwestern Pacific
Tropical Cyclone 02S formed in the Indian Ocean northwest of Australia on Dec. 19 as the Global Precipitation Measurement...
NASA’s Aqua satellite flew over the Northwestern Pacific Ocean and captured infrared data on newly formed Tropical...
Study finds ‘striking’ use of double mastectomy
Actelion re-enters talks with J&J, sidelining Sanofi
ANN ARBOR, Michigan — Nearly half of early stage breast cancer patients considered having double mastectomy and one...
By John Revill and Ludwig Burger ZURICH/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Swiss biotech company Actelion has turned back to prospective...
Aleppo endgame nears as evacuation resumes
Finnish government agrees on health care reform plan
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HELSINKI (Reuters) – The parties in Finland’s ruling coalition agreed on Wednesday on a complex reform of health...
Brazil’s Hypermarcas to sell diaper unit to Ontex, source says
Shanghai says treating man diagnosed with bird flu
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BEIJING (Reuters) – Shanghai’s health authority has confirmed it is treating a man diagnosed with H7N9 bird flu,...
Australian police say blast at Christian group’s HQ not politically motivated
China confirms third human bird flu infection this week
By James Regan SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australian police said on Thursday an explosion caused when a van drove into the...
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has found two more cases of human bird flu infection, bringing the total this week to three,...
North Carolina rebuffs transgender bathroom law repeal
Newly discovered mechanism in cells can regulate the immune system
By Marti Maguire RALEIGH, N.C. (Reuters) – North Carolina’s Republican-controlled legislature on Wednesday rejected...
Special proteins are important for the function of cells and play an important role in processes and effectiveness of the...
Cerium hexaboride challenges physicists to come up with new theory
Research sheds new light on key drivers of cancer metastasis
Scientists from MIPT and other research institutes and universities have discovered unusual
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Nearly three years of research have brought about remarkable results for the majority of 80 patients subjected to targeted...
Fly study shows RNA pathway plays major role in normal health and longevity
Study shows effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training for prevention of prolapse symptoms
Humans and other animals carry rogue sequences of DNA in their genomes called transposable elements (TEs). To prevent passing...
Researchers, including several University of Otago academics, have conducted the first trial of pelvic floor muscle training...
Visual impairment can affect physical and cognitive abilities of older adults
Optical fibers can identify and control neuroreceptors to rapidly inhibit chronic pain
Nearly 65 percent of adults aged 50 and over have vision problems. Although we know that poor vision can lessen an older...
Scientists unravel novel role of signalling protein in common type of liver cancer University of Vienna
Dyslexia breakthrough as MIT doctors discover sufferer’s brains are less ‘plastic’ Researchers have pinpointed a distinctive neural signature that could explain why people with dyslexia struggle to learn...
Multiple sclerosis drug is ‘landmark’ A drug that alters the immune system has been described as “big news” and a “landmark” in treating...
North Carolina Senate refuses to repeal transgender bathroom law RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina’s Republicancontrolled legislature on Wednesday defeated a bipartisan bid to repeal...
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Doctors warn under fives can choke on GRAPE packaging Grapes may be a fun and easy finger food for your child, but those age 5 and under can choke to death while eating them whole,...
The variability and reproducibility of whole genome sequencing technology for detecting resistance to antituberculous drugs Advances in next-generation sequencing technology have expanded opportunities for genome analysis in the clinical laboratory....
China confirms second human bird flu infection this week BEIJING Chinese authorities have confirmed a second case of human bird flu infection this week, state media reported late...
Knowing Someone Who Faced Discrimination May Affect Blood Pressure Doctors have long known that black people are more likely than white people to suffer from diseases such as...
As Sleep Improves, So Does An Injured Brain
North Pole Temperatures Expected To Rise 50 Degrees Above Normal
Restoring sleep patterns could improve recovery after a serious brain injury. ...
Temperatures at the North Pole are expected to be 40 to 50 degrees higher than normal on Thursday. Zack Labe, a doctoral...
For Young Kids’ Ear Infections, Longer Antibiotic Treatment Works Better
Better than any medal: The lessons this athlete learned after a kidney transplant
Researchers looking into whether a shorter course of antibiotics would treat young children’s ear infections...
Mothers of kids with severe birth defects may have shorter lives A mother raising a child with a major birth defect may face a higher risk of dying early compared with a mother whose child...
Jonathan Hickman had big plans after his surgery and recovery. The St. John’s man had just undergone a kidney transplant...
Canadian Blood Services head says clinics that pay for donations put public at risk The head of Canadian Blood Services (CBS) says the agency plans to open dozens more collection facilities in the coming...
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Recovery from brain injury and better sleep go hand in hand
Salmonella infections in the bloodstream, caused by Salmonella enterica bacteria, are still the cause of many deaths in southern...
After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), people also experience major sleep problems, including changes in their sleep-wake...
Cancer cells’ transition can drive tumor growth, researchers find
Police-led addiction program in Gloucester shows first-year success, study finds
Scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the Veterans Affairs...
About 95 percent of individuals with substance-use disorders who came to the Gloucester Police Department for help accessing...
Team reports on study of waitlisted opioid-dependent adults
Tissue, organ research institute to benefit injured soldiers
Novel Psychoactive Substances are synthetic or “designer” drugs which have increased in popularity in recent...
Mitochondria, the mighty energy factories of the cell, often malfunction in cancer, as well as in other conditions such as...
A novel approach: Fighting painkiller addiction at home
After worry, joy arrives for mother of quintuplets
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Statin Drugs Tied to Better Surgery Outcomes
Florida Woman Charged in Death of Infant in ‘Co-Sleeping’ Case
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Full Course of Antibiotics Is Best for Infant Ear Infections, Study Finds
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1) Dream and design. As kids, most of us dream boldly and publicly. We want to be a dancer or a doctor or the lead in the...
The Secret To Treating Autoimmune Disease May Lie In The Gut
There’s No Such Thing As ‘Work-Life Balance’
“Beneficial gut bacteria promotes immune homeostasis, which means that resident gut bacteria have beneficial nutritional...
Dan Thurmon uses the example of a handstand. In his Tedx Talk, he does a handstand onstage. And it’s damn good one,...
How To Be Productive When You Absolutely Don’t Feel Like It
7 Doodles That Explain Why Introverts Act The Way They Do
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While extroverts get an energy boost from chatting with friends at a party, for example, the same experience drains an...
Pot Use In Pregnancy Is Going Up. Here’s What We Know So Far About Its Effects
GOP Congressman Urges SelfRationing Of Health Care After Obamacare Repeal
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“We weren’t sure what was going on,” the GOP lawmaker said in a Monday interview with a local news outlet, MLive.com....
Holiday season a hazardous time for heart health
‘Tis the season for heart troubles, doctors warn
December 21, 2016, 3:32 PM| Heart attack deaths are more common than average around Christmas...
The holidays are a time for celebrations with loved ones, but the abundance of the season — excess food, alcohol and stress...
"Red alert" smog in China will soon clear, state media say
New drug provides hope for those suffering with MS
BEIJING — The dense smog that has smothered much of China for five days may finally soon clear, forecasters and state...
December 21, 2016, 6:46 PM| Some 400,000 Americans are believed to have multiple sclerosis, a...
Don’t cut the umbilical cord too fast, doctors advise
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Proportion of deaths for HIV patients due to heart disease tripled in past 15 years Accurately predicting risk is vital...
New Special Issue on digestive tumors in Latin America
The biggest chemistry-related stories from 2016
ecancermedicalscience has published a new Special Issue on digestive cancers in Latin America, bringing together five articles...
From green pools at the Olympics to regulatory reforms, chemistry-related news made big waves in 2016. Chemical Engineering...
Study finds state tort reforms linked to decreases in radiography utilization
Challenges remain in HIV care in Africa
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Barriers to diagnosis and lack of access to modern medications have combined to place caregivers and HIV-positive patients...
Reducing antibiotic duration does more harm than good for ear infections in young children
JDR studies examine the trends and impact of NIH research funding to dental schools
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Alexandria, Va., USA – Today, the International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) published...
Toeing the line: Study finds brain cells that signal path of travel
Shorter treatment proves worse for kids with ear infections
Imagine you’re navigating a city like New York, or any other that’s laid out on a grid. Suppose you run into...
A study that tested a shorter course of antibiotics for ear infections in children under age 2 finds that kids do better...
Don’t cut the cord too fast; a pause benefits most newborns
‘Obamacare’ holding its own: 6.4M signed up so far
WASHINGTON (AP) — Don’t cut that umbilical cord too soon: A brief pause after birth could benefit most newborns...
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Obamacare” seems to be holding its own. The administration said Wednesday that 6.4 million...
Snickers maker criticizes industryfunded paper on sugar
ObGyns urge colleagues to create welcoming environments for trans teens
NEW YORK (AP) — Mars Inc., the maker of Skittles and MM’s, is breaking ranks with other food companies and denouncing...
By Andrew M. Seaman Obstetricians and gynecologists should create welcoming environments in their offices for transgender...
Body image problems in teen girls tied to alcohol use
Lake Chad most neglected crisis in 2016 despite hunger on ‘epic scale’
By Lisa Rapaport High school girls who have issues with body image and weight are more likely to be drinkers than ) their...
By Emma Batha LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The humanitarian catastrophe in Lake Chad basin, where conflict...
North Carolina Senate votes not to repeal transgender bathroom law
NSAID’s Drugs Top Aspirin in Preventing Colon Cancer
RALEIGH (Reuters) – The North Carolina Senate on Wednesday voted down a proposal to repeal the state’s controversial...
The class of drugs known as NSAID’s is better than daily aspirin therapy in preventing the development of colon cancer,...
Molecular Velcro boosts microalgae’s potential in biofuel, industrial applications
New drug target for inflammatory disease is all the RAGE
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University scientists have engineered “molecular Velcro” into to...
Watching water freeze (video) Every winter, snow and ice dusts mountains and makes roads slick in cold climates. This phenomenon is ages old, but a detailed...
Inside the world of cell signaling: A G-
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Scientists build bacteria-powered battery on single sheet of paper BINGHAMTON, NY – Instead of ordering batteries by the pack, we might get them by the ream in the future. Researchers...
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Among the awards presented by the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) at its November 6-9 annual meeting in Phoenix,...
Study shows discrimination interacts with genetics and impacts health
Cancer cells’ transition can drive tumor growth, UF Health researchers find
It’s no secret that discrimination is stressful for those who experience it, but turns out the issue is more than skin...
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As cancerous tumors fester in the body, they need an ever-increasing blood supply to deliver...
5 Things I Learned When I MealPrepped Every Sunday for a Month
9 Women Share What Didn’t Change After They Lost 50+ Pounds
My goal: Eat a healthy balanced lunch every single day and save some money. My plan: Cook or prep a bunch of food for...
While many people who’ve lost a significant amount of weight do report that slimming down has transformed their lives,...
The 20 Guys We All Googled Naked Pictures of This Year
FDA permits marketing of new tissue expander for women undergoing breast reconstruction following mastectomy
Confession time. Deny it all you want, but the data doesn’t lie—we know you’ve been using the powers of the internet...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today allowed marketing of a new tissue expander system for soft tissue expansion in...
Supporters create fundraiser for Texas boy with uncontrollable epilepsy
U.S. says 6.4 million signed up for Obamacare from November 1: Dec. 19
After trying to get pregnant for 16 years, Shannon and Robert Contreras decided to adopt a baby from an acquaintance who...
NEW YORK Roughly 6.4 million consumers signed up for Obamacare insurance on Healthcare.gov from Nov. 1 to Dec. 19 indicating...
North Carolina legislature debates repeal of transgender bathroom law
Explaining oral allergy syndrome
RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina’s Senate Republicans on Wednesday proposed repealing the state’s law restricting...
We want our kids to eat healthy, but what happens when certain foods are hard to swallow? We recently got this question from...
Meth-charged mom faces manslaughter in 2nd baby sleep death
Supporters create fundraiser for Texas boy with uncontrollable epilepsy
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A mother charged with methamphetamine possession while pregnant is accused of the aggravated...
After trying to get pregnant for 16 years, Shannon and Robert Contreras decided to adopt a baby from an acquaintance who...
Researchers find effective cure for social anxiety disorders
MedUni Vienna scientists show that addictive cravings can be detected after death
Social phobia is the most common anxiety disorder of our time. But the current treatment regimen for patients with this diagnosis...
Latest advances in medical imaging for personalized healthcare By Alina Shrourou, BSc After the first ever MediSens conference, 2016, it is fair to say that there is much excitement in...
A protein known as FosB in the reward centre of the brain alters in chronically ill people suffering from an addictive disorder...
Rice bioengineers reveal how heart valves use different strategies to handle oxygen starvation As the valves in a heart stretch with each beat, their cells take in life-giving oxygen. But if the supply is cut off, aortic...
FDA expands approved use of G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
OPERA study evaluates patient perceptions of pain treatment with use of transdermal formulations
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of Dexcom’s G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring...
Clarity, a global international scientific research company, based in Austin, Texas, announces the latest results of its...
Partners of cancer patients greatly appreciate web-based self-help intervention
Researchers engineer promising liveattenuated RSV vaccine candidate
Twenty to thirty percent of the partners of cancer patients suffer from psychological problems. This
Crafting a vaccine against RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) has been a minefield for 50 years, but scientists believe they...
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Risk of uterine fibroids found to be lower in women using statins A national survey has found that uterine fibroids have a disproportionate impact on African American women, causing more...
School attendance improves when girls are given free sanitary pads and puberty lessons Credit: Petr Kratochvil/public domain Oxford University researchers say they have the first...
New appropriate use criteria for coronary revascularization released
Research could lead to blood test to detect Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Nihar R. Desai, M.D., M.P.H., of the Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn., and colleagues examined trends in percutaneous...
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Cardiology workforce is aging, maledominated, survey finds
Team examines the molecular basis of brain plasticity and the manner in which neurons ‘learn’
Cardiologists are highly satisfied in their careers; however, disparities remain between the career experiences of men and...
Dendrites — branched extensions that carry impulses — are visible in these mouse neurons....
Epigenetic change ties mitochondrial dysfunction to tumor progression
After-hours ER care may come with a doctor’s surcharge
A proposed model of hnRNPA2 (in gray) shows where acetyl-CoA (green) can “dock” and...
If an emergency department is open 24 hours a day, why would patients be charged extra for coming in “after hours”? ...
Matter: You’re an Adult. Your Brain, Not So Much.
Experimental Zika Vaccine Successfully Induces A Robust Immune Response
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Inovio’s DNA vaccine is injected along with a brief low voltage electronic pulse that induces cell membranes to open, making...
This ‘Nasty’ T-Shirt Has Raised Over $100,000 For Planned Parenthood
Obamacare Insurance Expansion Tied To Faster Emergency Care
Two months later, Google Ghost has raised over $100,000 for Planned Parenthood. “I didn’t think I’d sell very many,...
“By focusing in particular on ‘non-discretionary’ conditions such as poisoning, femur fractures, etc. – that is,...
Do We Sleep Better On The Solstice?
These Kids In The Hospital Had No Idea Their Santa Pics Would Be This Magical
“I would say that, yes, the changing day length [over the year] does influence sleep,” said Brant Hasler, a sleep expert...
Alsop worked on the photo series through an initiative she helped create called The heART Project, which uses photography...
Physicians on Front Line in Fight Against Sex Traffickers
Texas Moves To Block Medicaid Funding For Planned Parenthood
Most sex-trafficking victims in this country are U.S. citizens. According to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000,...
Texas officials said they will block the women’s health care provider Planned Parenthood from Medicaid funding in 30 days,...
Reality Star Shares Moving Post About Miscarriage The Day Her Baby Was Due
How many U.S. adults are transgender?
With her post, Otis shared what she expected months ago to be doing on that day: Today I’m suppose[d] to have a sweet,...
One of the first comprehensive surveys on the subject estimates that about 1.3 million American adults currently identify...
Cause of Thanksgiving dinner deaths identified
FDA OK’s diabetes device to simplify daily testing, dosing
ANTIOCH, Calif. — A common foodborne bacteria caused an illness that left three people dead and sickened 22 others...
A new diabetes device may make tracking blood sugars and taking medication easier. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Report calls for improved methods to assess earthquake-caused soil liquefaction
Vitamin D improves gut flora and metabolic syndrome
WASHINGTON – Several strong earthquakes around the world have resulted in a phenomenon called soil liquefaction, the...
It is well known that a diet high in fat can trigger a metabolic syndrome, a group of symptoms that pose as risk factors...
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Huntington’s disease linked to dysfunction of brain structure
Light powers new chemistry for old enzymes
CHICAGO — Northwestern Medicine scientists identified a link between Huntington’s disease and dysfunction of...
Enzymes are nature’s tools for catalyzing life’s essential reactions. Though unrivaled in their efficiency...
Study: Children can ‘catch’ social bias through non-verbal signals expressed by adults
New drug could help prevent artery disease in high-risk patients
Most conscientious adults tend to avoid making biased or discriminatory comments in the presence of children. But new research...
New approach captures the energy of slow motion A new concept in energy harvesting could capture energy currently wasted due to its characteristic low frequency and use...
According to the American Heart Association, approximately 2,200 Americans die each day from heart attacks, strokes and...
Stressed snakes strike first Whether a wild cottonmouth snake will attempt to strike in an encounter depends on its baseline stress level, according to...
Kids in poor countries have higher death rates from abdominal surgery
Free sanitary pads help African girls stay in school
By Lisa Rapaport Children who have emergency surgery for conditions like appendicitis may be up to seven times more likely...
Miami (AFP) – Giving schoolgirls in the developing world lessons on puberty and free sanitary pads can help boost their...
Free sanitary pads, menstruation classes mean Ugandan girls less likely to skip school: research
Evacuations from east Aleppo still ongoing: U.N. official
By Umberto Bacchi LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – School attendance improves when girls in sub-Saharan Africa...
GENEVA (Reuters) – Evacuations from the Syrian enclave of east Aleppo continued on Wednesday evening, a U.N. official...
Senators urge action to block drastic drug price hikes
DuPont hit with $2 million verdict over Teflon-making chemical
WASHINGTON (AP) — Angered by skyrocketing drug prices, a pair of senators on Wednesday urged Congress to block companies...
By Erica Teichert (Reuters) – A U.S. jury in Ohio on Wednesday ordered DuPont to pay $2 million to a man who said he...
Maine voters passed measure legalizing marijuana use: official
Congress should consider help for Puerto Rico’s disabled: Task force
BOSTON (Reuters) – Maine voters have made the state the eighth in the United States to legalize the recreational use...
By Robin Respaut (Reuters) – The U.S. Congress should consider overhauling its system of benefits for disabled people...
Gluten-Free Holidays: How to Steer Clear of Risky Foods
Overdose Deaths Spike in US, Led by Heroin, Synthetic Opioids
The holiday season is in full swing, and with it comes an extensive list of festive entrees, desserts, and drinks. But for...
Overdose drug deaths climbed steeply in the United States over the past 15 years, with heroin and the synthetic painkiller...
Cured Meats Could Aggravate Asthma
Pelvic Floor Exercises Help Prevent Prolapse
Regularly eating cured meats such as ham and salami might aggravate asthma, researchers report. Looking at close to 1,000...
‘Sniff Test’ May Root Out Early Alzheimer’s Disease A simple “sniff” test to evaluate an individual’s sense of smell is gaining credence as a means of diagnosing early...
Scripps Florida scientists uncover cellular process behind premature aging JUPITER, FL – December 21, 2016 – In a new study, scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research...
An international trial found that pelvic floor exercises help prevent prolapse symptoms in women. Pelvic organ prolapse...
A library for food security Tim Close has found himself, happily, stuck in a library. But it’s not your typical library with shelves and books....
UTA bioengineering professor Kytai Nguyen named AIMBE Fellow Kytai Nguyen, a professor in the Bioengineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington, has been named a Fellow...
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Penn: Epigenetic change ties mitochondrial dysfunction to tumor progression Mitochondria, the mighty energy factories of the cell, often malfunction in cancer, as well as in other conditions such...
Why big brains are rare As a species we’re so brain-proud it doesn’t occur to most of us to ask whether a big brain has disadvantages...
The last frontier UC Santa Barbara neuroscientist Kenneth S. Kosik has been studying the brain for decades. His UC Santa Barbara neurobiology...
Spicy ingredient in curry helps to slow growth of aggressive tumours Capsaicin is the ingredient responsible for the fiery sensation after eating chilli New research found it helped to inhibit...
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New insight for developing more effective drugs to combat inflammatory bowel disease RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestine that includes...
Can YOU answer the general knowledge quiz of the year? The quiz of the year has been compiled by Gala Bingo 80 per cent of the nation claim they can answer all of the questions How...
Mother reveals how her intuition led to her baby’s Rhabdomyosarcoma cancer diagnosis Baby Penelope was born with a bruised lump on her back, which grew bigger Doctors told her worried mother Emily it was...
Cats Come Down With A Rare Bird Flu In New York City Shelter
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Patients treated by female doctors more likely to leave hospital alive: Harvard study
‘Why did Soleiman die?’ Family of mentally ill inmate who died in Ontario jail says system failed them
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‘We in Canada are at risk,’ Canadian Blood Services head says about clinics that pay for donations
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The head of Canadian Blood Services (CBS) says the agency plans to open dozens more collection facilities in the coming...
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Turning your ear helps you hear, Cardiff Uni study finds
Wife wins right to let ‘minimally conscious’ husband die
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Lindsey Briggs says her husband, a UK police officer and veteran, no longer recognizes or responds to her, and on Tuesday...
Inovio’s Zika vaccine evokes robust response in human study
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Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc said its experimental Zika vaccine induced robust immune responses in an early-stage study in...
Government scientists say they’re seeing the emergence of a new class of deadly drugs built to mimic the potent prescription...
Meth-charged mom faces manslaughter in 2nd baby sleep death
Diet rich in processed meat ‘may worsen asthma symptoms’
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A mother charged with methamphetamine possession while pregnant is accused of the aggravated...
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Sugar guidelines unreliable says study funded by sugar industry
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North Carolina legislature renews battle over LGBT bathroom law
Texas moves to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood
RALEIGH, N.C. Prominent Republican opposition clouded the start of a special session of the North Carolina legislature...
AUSTIN, Texas Texas plans to block about $3 million in Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood operations in the state,...
Wife wins right to let ‘minimally conscious’ husband die
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Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc said its experimental Zika vaccine induced robust immune responses in an early-stage study in...
Merrimack ends breast cancer drug study over likely futility
Sleep apnea tied to diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy
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Pregnant women who experience certain breathing problems during sleep may be more likely to develop complications like high...
About 70 employees get sick after health department party
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Routine drug screening should be part of primary care settings, study recommends
Friday equals date night, so I decided to don more sparkles—naturally—and a tight pair of Levi’s. But before I met...
The misuse of both prescription and illicit drugs is so prevalent in Tijuana and East Los Angeles that community clinics...
Rejuvenating the brain’s disposal system
Uninsured rate hits new low due to Obamacare: report
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Study finds substantial rate of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy when procedure not indicated
Study examines melanoma incidence, death
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Scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the Veterans Affairs...
Holiday decor can be hazardous
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The holidays are usually a time when families gather together to eat, open gifts and catch up. However, for some families...
Young doctors could work 28 hours straight under new plan, despite possible dangers
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Kids’ TV Ads For Unhealthy Food Skyrocketed In Just 4 Years
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Are You Living Your Best Life?
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Scientists crack genetic code determining leaf shape in cotton
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Food withdrawal results in stabilization of important tumor suppressor
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Tumor suppressors stop healthy cells from becoming cancerous. Researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin,...
As driverless cars merge into our transportation system in the coming years, some researchers believe autonomous vehicles...
Food supplement may be key to treatment of rare disease
Report finds additional radioactive materials in gas-well drill cuttings
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Hydraulic fracturing has boosted U.S. energy production while coming under scrutiny for its potential environmental impacts,...
Music in the brain: The first imaging genetic study linking dopaminergic genes to music
Ultra-small nanocavity advances technology for secure quantum-based data encryption
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Winds may finally clear ‘scary’ pollution from China’s skies
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Norway slightly eases mass killer Breivik’s jail isolation
About 70 employees get sick after health department party
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Sleep apnea tied to diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy
Aleppo evacuation resumes after daylong hold-up
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Texas Moves to Cut Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood
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AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Texas plans to block about $3 million in Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood operations...
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Gift an Experience not a Possession for Stronger Bonds
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Scientists Develop Vaccine Against Salmonella
Pets Can Help Owners Manage Mental Illness
American researchers have developed a vaccine against salmonella (bacteria found in the digestive tracts of animals) which...
Pets could play an active role in the treatment of their owners’ long-term mental health problems, according to authors...
The dirt on packaged rhino beetles
High-severity wildfires complicate natural regeneration for California conifers
Bags of potting soil have become love hotels and nurseries for the highly invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle on the island...
A study spanning 10 national forests and 14 burned areas in California found that conifer seedlings were found in less than...
Flame retardant exposure linked to income, BMI and household smoking
133 new species described by the California Academy of Sciences in 2016
A class of flame retardants known as polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have been phased out of production in the U.S....
SAN FRANCISCO (December 21, 2016) — In 2016, researchers at the California Academy of Sciences added 133 new plant...
Magnetic force pulls baby reef fish back home
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Antibiotic resistance in pathogenic bacteria is a growing global challenge. Danish researchers have now discovered that...
Hawaii’s newest species named in honor of President Obama
Biomarker for oxidative stress plays a major role in hepatic inflammation
Today, scientists from the Bishop Museum, NOAA, and the Association for Marine Exploration published the description of a...
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‘Sniff test’ may be useful in diagnosing early Alzheimer’s disease
Regular aspirin use may reduce risk for pancreatic cancer
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Data from the new study and meta-analysis of data from 18 other studies suggest that over the past two decades, as the general...
Research sheds light on key genes essential to pathogenesis of Helicobacter pylori
UT Southwestern researchers find new way to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria in burn injuries
Institut national de la recherche scientifique – INRS
A new way to fight multidrug-resistant bacteria by blinding them rather than killing them proved highly effective in a model...
Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute establishes spin-out company, Microbiotica
AXT makes magnetic particle imaging technology available to researchers in Australia
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Bold steps needed to protect global standing of UK science, says Lords report
UCLA study shows how the brain initiates repair by generating replacement cells after stroke
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A simple ‘sniff test’ is accurate in diagnosing dementia early on Sense of smell is known to decline in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease Experts believe this is because toxic...
£24 test can diagnose cancer and Parkinson’s with 86% accuracy In Ancient Greece, doctors diagnosed patients by listening to their stomach rumbles, sniffing their breath and even tasting...
yourself this Christmas to ward off depression Studies show men who have regular sex are at lower risk of prostate cancer But these findings could also be applied to males...
The unhealthiest desserts on the high street (and the worst contains 1,217 calories in one serving) The unhealthiest desserts served up at high street restaurants up and down the country have been revealed – and the...
Effects of low doses of esmolol on cardiac and vascular function in experimental septic shock Received: 24 August 2016 Accepted: 25 November 2016 Published: 21 December 2016
Cytotoxicity of Plumbagin, Rapanone and 12 other naturally occurring Quinones from Kenyan Flora towards human carcinoma cells
The prognostic influence of body mass index, resting energy expenditure and fasting blood glucose on postoperative patients with esophageal cancer
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Our study identified that FBG level ?90 mg/dL was independently associated with poor survival and also confirmed that advanced...
Emmerdale dementia episode praised by Alzheimer’s Society
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Emmerdale has been praised by fans and dementia charities for its portrayal of the illness in a special episode. Tuesday’s...
Mayor Adam O’Neal wants his hospital back. He was born in Pungo District Hospital in the sleepy town of Belhaven, N.C....
Hog jowls and clementines: A bid to awaken cancer patients’ ruined sense of taste
Florescent light helps surgeons target brain tumors
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The medicines were rich and strange, their active ingredients so particular they sounded fictional. One...
Mouthwash may kill gonorrhea bacteria The bacteria that cause gonorrhea can be found in a person’s throat, but stopping the growth of these germs may be...
Lily Snowden looks like any other young mother in the park with her son, but the 22-year-old has had two bouts with brain...
How chiropractors can make your back worse Samantha Slaven was just following the advice of her pilates instructor when she walked into a chiropractor’s office. The...
Volunteers at Massachusetts hospital cuddle babies to aid development
Merrimack ends breast cancer drug study over likely futility
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Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Inc said it would stop a study testing its drug in advanced breast cancer patients, after an...
Colombia cuts price of Novartis cancer drug by 44 percent
Inovio Zika vaccine evokes robust response in early human study
BOGOTA Colombia’s government has lowered the price of Novartis cancer drug imatinib by nearly half in a bid to cut...
Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc said its experimental Zika vaccine induced robust immune responses in an early-stage study...
How to cope with grief during the holidays
Florescent light helps surgeons target brain tumors
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Lily Snowden looks like any other young mother in the park with her son, but the 22-year-old has had two bouts with brain...
Lots of teen screen time tied to obesity
Babies shouldn’t drink unscreened donor breast milk, doctors warn
Too much television time has long been linked to childhood obesity, but a U.S. study suggests that the connection holds true...
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Sales executive pleads guilty in fatal meningitis outbreak
Strict rest may not be best medicine for kids’ concussions
BOSTON – Two men facing multiple murder charges stemming from a national meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people will...
CHICAGO – Strict rest may not be the best medicine for kids with concussions, a Canadian study found, challenging the...
How chiropractors can make your back worse
Volunteers at Massachusetts hospital cuddle babies to aid development
Samantha Slaven was just following the advice of her pilates instructor when she walked into a chiropractor’s office. The...
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These Non-Paleo Foods Might Actually Help You Lose Weight
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Medicinal Cannabis—harms or benefits? Who decides? Wellington researchers are calling for doctors to be more involved in the debate around cannabis as a medicine. ...
Epigenetic changes promoting cancer metastasis identified
Young and old use different strategies to estimate passage of time, study finds
Latest University of Otago research is shedding new light on why and how cancer cells spread from primary tumours to other...
New research suggests songs also can distort memories of past events, setting us up to miss...
One in three children investigated for abuse/neglect by 18
Cutting through the clamor—how the brain helps us understand spoken words in noisy settings
By the time they reach age 18, about 12% of American children experience a confirmed case of maltreatment in the form of...
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Gastric sleeve may become the new gold standard for morbid obesity
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Once they understood the word that appeared on the screen, the test subjects grasped the cube...
Why you can’t fry eggs (or testicles) with a cellphone
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Sleep is a magical elixir when it comes to mental health. Research shows that losing Zs can make it difficult to regulate...
New material with ferroelectricity and ferromagnetism may lead to better computer memory
Research discredits theory that ecigarettes make tobacco use socially acceptable
Traditional computer memory, known as DRAM, uses electric fields to store information. In DRAM, the presence or absence...
Centre for Substance Use and Research, Glasgow, United Kingdom, 20 December 2016 – A study conducted by the Glasgow-based...
Predicting future sports rankings from evolving performance
New antimatter breakthrough to help illuminate mysteries of the Big Bang
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have made a landmark finding, taking them one step closer to answering the...
Aging and cancer: An enzyme protects chromosomes from oxidative damage
Clues from past volcanic explosion help Manchester-led team model future activity
EPFL scientists have identified a protein that caps chromosomes during cell division and protect them from oxidative damage...
Sex evolved to help future generations fight infection, scientists show Why does sex exist when organisms that clone themselves use less time and energy, and do not need a mate to produce offspring?...
Researchers led by The University of Manchester have developed a model that will help civil defence agencies better judge...
First light for band 5 at ALMA ALMA observes radio waves from the Universe, at the low-energy end of the electromagnetic spectrum. With the newly installed...
Actelion shares gain on report of progress in Sanofi talks
Scientists come up with oral vaccine against salmonella
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American researchers have developed a vaccine against salmonella (bacteria found in the digestive tracts of animals) which...
New Japan bird flu outbreak brings fresh cull of chickens
North Carolina lawmakers mull repeal of transgender bathroom law
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By Marti Maguire RALEIGH, N.C. (Reuters) – The North Carolina legislature was due to meet on Wednesday to consider...
Residents of China’s capital getting out of town to escape smog
Putin demands curbs on surrogate alcohol after 62 die in Siberia
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MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday demanded restrictions on the sale of surrogate alcohol after...
Artificial leaf copies nature to manufacture medicine
RNA pathway plays key role in health, lifespan, fly study shows
By Ben Hirschler (Reuters) – Dutch scientists have developed an artificial leaf that can act as a minifactory for...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Humans and other animals carry rogue sequences of DNA in their genomes called...
‘Glue’ that makes plant cell walls strong could hold the key to wooden skyscrapers
Threading the RSV vaccine needle
Molecules 10,000 times narrower than the width of a human hair could hold the key to making possible wooden skyscrapers and...
Crafting a vaccine against RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) has been a minefield for 50 years, but scientists believe...
Adorable moment baby boy hears his parents’ voices for the first time
How reproducing sexually makes us much more resistant to infections
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Birds do it, bees do it, and of course, humans. But exactly why we all have sex has been one of the mysteries of science. Now...
Lyndi Cohen shares tips to beat the festive bulge
Marie Stopes abortion clinics found to have 2,600 safety flaws
Between the mince pies, the decadent cheese boards, roast turkey, Christmas pudding and mulled wine, it’s fair to say...
Inspectors also found that nurses were failing to explain to women the full consequences of their actions while doctors...
Eating ham or sausages four times a week could worsen asthma
Some crumpets contain more salt than three packets of crisps
New study in a Paris hospital tracked 971 people with asthma over four years 14% of people who ate processed meats once...
48% of crumpets were above the Government target of 1.13g of salt per 100g Gluten-free products were also high in salt content,...
Proud parents reveal how their 41-dayold baby’s lungs were used to save the life of a 5-month-old girl after he died
Abolish routine herpes tests, health officials say Herpes tests are pointless, US health officials
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claim in newly-updated guidelines. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force...
Tugging at cells with molecules and light
Scientists discover new natural source of potent anti-cancer drugs
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Novel technique helps ID elusive molecules
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‘Serious concerns’ over Marie Stopes abortion services
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Inspectors raised “serious concerns” about patient safety at one of England’s main abortion providers. Some...
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8 ways low testosterone affects your body
China to ban more poultry imports from countries with bird flu outbreak
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BEIJING China will ban imports of poultry and related products from countries where there are outbreaks of highly pathogenic...
Ono warns on profit after government halves price of cancer drug Opdivo
TPC toxicologists warn about hidden dangers of button batteries to children
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TPC toxicologists warn about hidden dangers of button batteries to children
Researchers creating computer model to track circadian clock
Button batteries are small round batteries found in items such as toys, greeting cards, watches, hearing aids, games and...
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Researchers creating computer model to track circadian clock
Scientists develop ‘LevelCheck’ algorithm to help identify, label vertebrae during spine surgery
Biology dictates that DNA creates proteins which create – among other things – metabolites, the outputs of metabolism....
Scientists develop ‘LevelCheck’ algorithm to help identify, label vertebrae during spine surgery Researchers funded by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) have developed a way to automatically...
Simple sniff test can enhance accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease Tests that measure the sense of smell may soon become common in neurologists’ offices. Scientists have been finding...
Researchers funded by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) have developed a way to automatically...
Simple sniff test can enhance accuracy of diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease Tests that measure the sense of smell may soon become common in neurologists’ offices. Scientists have been finding...
TSRI scientist receives Outstanding Investigator Grant to focus on memory formation research Ron Davis, chair of the Department of Neuroscience on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) has been...
TSRI scientist receives Outstanding Investigator Grant to focus on memory formation research
Hormone receptor could be potential biomarker for gastric cancer, research shows
Ron Davis, chair of the Department of Neuroscience on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) has been...
Scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the Veterans Affairs...
Hormone receptor could be potential biomarker for gastric cancer, research
Gelatin supplement consumption plus intensive exercise can help build
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ligaments, tendons and bones
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Gelatin supplement consumption plus intensive exercise can help build ligaments, tendons and bones
Anticholinergic drugs linked to increased rate of emergency department and hospital visits
University of California – Davis
Anticholinergic medications, a class of drugs very commonly used by older adults, are linked to an increased rate of emergency...
Anticholinergic drugs linked to increased rate of emergency department and hospital visits
Once Dubbed the ‘World’s Ugliest Woman,’ Lizzie Velazquez Shuts Down Viral Memes Shaming Her
Anticholinergic medications, a class of drugs very commonly used by older adults, are linked to an increased rate of emergency...
Lizzie Velazquez suffers from neonatal progeroid syndrome, an extremely rare condition that affects her heart, eyes, bones...
Once Dubbed the ‘World’s Ugliest Woman,’ Lizzie Velazquez Shuts Down Viral Memes Shaming Her
Exploring the in vivo wound healing effects of a recombinant hemolin from the caterpillar Lonomia obliqua
Lizzie Velazquez suffers from neonatal progeroid syndrome, an extremely rare condition that affects her heart, eyes, bones...
Wound healing is a complex biological process that involves several physiological events, such as hemostasis, inflammation,...
Exploring the in vivo wound healing effects of a recombinant hemolin from the caterpillar Lonomia obliqua
A review on the Scorpaena plumieri fish venom and its bioactive compounds
Wound healing is a complex biological process that involves several physiological events, such as hemostasis, inflammation,...
A review on the Scorpaena plumieri fish venom and its bioactive compounds Studies conducted on SpV have shown the enormous diversity and complexity of its biological activities. SpV was found to...
A spider derived peptide, PnPP-19, induces central antinociception mediated by opioid and cannabinoid systems Spider venoms have been used as a potential source of new compounds with specific pharmacological properties. Some peptides...
Studies conducted on SpV have shown the enormous diversity and complexity of its biological activities. SpV was found to...
A spider derived peptide, PnPP-19, induces central antinociception mediated by opioid and cannabinoid systems Spider venoms have been used as a potential source of new compounds with specific pharmacological properties. Some peptides...
The thalamic mGluR1-PLC?4 pathway is critical in sleep architecture The results of our study demonstrated that slow intrathalamic oscillatory activity was significantly enhanced in brain slices...
The thalamic mGluR1-PLC?4 pathway is critical in sleep architecture
Endogenous phospholipase A 2 inhibitors in snakes: a brief overview
The results of our study demonstrated that slow intrathalamic oscillatory activity was significantly enhanced in brain slices...
Currently, the gamma class of phospholipase A2 inhibitors comprises the greatest number of endogenous sbPLIs (Table 3). Table...
Endogenous phospholipase A 2 inhibitors in snakes: a brief overview
Mammalian sperm nuclear organization: resiliencies and vulnerabilities
Currently, the gamma class of phospholipase A2 inhibitors comprises the greatest number of endogenous sbPLIs (Table 3). Table...
Persisting nucleosomes in sperm Several reports have shown that histones could be found in mature sperm in variable quantities...
Mammalian sperm nuclear organization: resiliencies and vulnerabilities
Sexual violence-related pregnancies in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: a qualitative analysis of access to pregnancy termination services
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Impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines on pneumococcal meningitis cases in France between 2001 and 2014: a time series analysis
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The first evident benefit of the cumulative effects of PCV7 and PCV13 on the entire French population appeared 11 years...
Impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines on pneumococcal meningitis cases in France between 2001 and 2014: a time series analysis
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Sharp fall in GP visits for acute gastroenteritis after rotavirus vaccination introduction
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Should Medicare Allow Outpatient Knee Replacement? Doctors Are Deeply Split
Senate Aims to Stop Firms From ‘Buying Up Drugs and Jacking Up Prices’
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New test could detect ovarian cancer patients who are strongly responding to treatment
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Scientists might be able to quickly predict how ovarian cancer patients are likely to respond to chemotherapy treatment using...
Texas kicking Planned Parenthood out of Medicaid funding AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has given Planned Parenthood final notice of plans to cut off Medicaid funding, a move that...
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Tiny relativistic effects form the basis of the functionalities in modern technology, as exemplified in magnetic hard disks...
Nanotechnology offers many chances to benefit the environment and health. It can be applied to save raw materials and energy,...
Going green with nanotechnology
History of TBI linked to poor outcomes for those who are homeless, have mental illness
Nanotechnology offers many chances to benefit the environment and health. It can be applied to save raw materials and energy,...
TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2016–Among homeless adults with mental illness, having a history of head injuries is associated...
History of TBI linked to poor outcomes for those who are homeless, have mental illness
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TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2016–Among homeless adults with mental illness, having a history of head injuries is associated...
December 20, 2016 – For critically ill patients with heart or lung failure that does not respond to conventional treatments,...
Trends in extracorporeal life support — ASAIO Journal presents latest worldwide registry data
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(Washington, DC) – A new scientific study reveals the critical role that dialect unfamiliarity and prejudice against...
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2016 – Teenage girls in Pittsburgh lag far behind the expected levels of physical activity for...
Pittsburgh teen girls take barely half the steps recommended for health
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PITTSBURGH, Dec. 20, 2016 – Teenage girls in Pittsburgh lag far behind the expected levels of physical activity for...
A new study in The Condor: Ornithological Applications documents the steep decline of a population of endangered Southwestern...
U.S. executions hit 25-year low as capital punishment wanes: study
U.S. executions hit 25-year low as capital punishment wanes: study
By Jon Herskovitz AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – The number of U.S. executions fell to a quarter-century low in 2016 as...
By Jon Herskovitz AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – The number of U.S. executions fell to a quarter-century low in 2016 as...
Eggs in short supply as South Korea battles worst bird flu outbreak
Eggs in short supply as South Korea battles worst bird flu outbreak
By Jane Chung SEOUL (Reuters) – Moon Hongnam, a pastry chef in Seoul, needs at least 15,000 eggs a day to bake cakes,...
By Jane Chung SEOUL (Reuters) – Moon Hongnam, a pastry chef in Seoul, needs at least 15,000 eggs a day to bake cakes,...
Chinese cities choked by dangerous smog for fifth day; factories, schools closed
Chinese cities choked by dangerous smog for fifth day; factories, schools closed
By David Stanway SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Northern China was shrouded in almost record pollution for a fifth day on Wednesday,...
By David Stanway SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Northern China was shrouded in almost record pollution for a fifth day on Wednesday,...
China says smog blanketing cities may finally soon fade
China says smog blanketing cities may finally soon fade
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese weather forecasters and state media say the dense, gray smog that has smothered much of China, closing...
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese weather forecasters and state media say the dense, gray smog that has smothered much of China, closing...
Addiction experts discuss solutions to opioid overdose crisis
Processed meat ‘could be bad for asthma’
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Eating processed meat might make asthma symptoms worse, say researchers. Consuming more than four portions a week is a risk,...
New Japan bird flu outbreak brings fresh cull of chickens as Asia spread fears grow
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TOKYO/MANILA A virulent strain of airborne bird flu extended its shadow across northeast Asia as Japan launched a new...
Consider this a wilder, more adventurous version of hiking that enables you to truly take the path less traveled. Way up...
This Woman’s Reaction to a Couple Getting Engaged in Front of Her Is The Best Thing You’ll See All Day
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MicroRNAs 203 and 205 are prognostic in cutaneous SCC
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As his title implies, for David Margolis, MD, director of the UNC HIV Cure Center, treating the virus and its symptoms simply...
Lowest glucose variability for insulin + GLP-1 RA in T2DM
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Bruno Mourvillier, M.D., of the Université Paris Diderot, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, and colleagues conducted a study...
2 Former Flint Emergency Managers Charged Over Tainted Water
This Pastor Is Providing Harlem Residents With Free Mental Health Care
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Pastor Michael Walrond Jr. is making a tremendous stride towards destigmatizing mental illness in the black community by...
Another Person To Love I’d shed many tears during my marriage, more during its dissolution and even more on the nights when my kids were with...
Women’s Brain Structure May Change During Pregnancy To Prep For Motherhood Women’s bodies undergo enormous changes during pregnancy. After all, they grow an entirely new organ (the placenta). And...
Joy Is Caring This year Hanukkah kicks off on Christmas Eve, which brings me to a question I frequently ask myself on converging holidays:...
Queen Elsa Would Love This Talented Girl Signing Along To ‘Let It Go’ “Frozen” is responsible for yet another cool cover, and this time it’s bringing awareness to a useful skill. In January,...
Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability For chronic lateral ankle instability, we also need to look for other conditions such as peroneal tendon pathology, fractures,...
Penn study confirms ‘sniff test’ may be useful in diagnosing early Alzheimer’s disease PHILADELPHIA–Tests that measure the sense of smell may soon become common in neurologists’ offices. Scientists...
Feeling blue? Taking a break from Facebook might help
Study finds ideal method to minimize waffle loss in industrial production
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CHICAGO–Just under half of U.S. households (48%) opt for frozen varieties of waffles, pancakes, and French toast as...
Searching a sea of ‘noise’ to find exoplanets — using only data as a guide
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How do parents’ cultural values affect their babies’ temperament? Maria (Masha) Gartstein, professor of psychology,...
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone 02S develop in Southern Indian Ocean
VLA, ALMA team up to give first look at birthplaces of most current stars
NASA’s Aqua satellite flew over Tropical Cyclone 02S in the Southern Indian Ocean and infrared imagery showed that...
Astronomers have gotten their first look at exactly where most of today’s stars were born. To do so, they used the...
Chemicals of ’emerging concern’ mapped in 3 Great Lakes
Study shines light on another benefit of sunlight
For the first time, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have mapped the location of thousands of tons of...
A study, published in the journal, Scientific Reports, highlights another powerful benefit of sunlight. Already known for...
Nepali girl suffocates to death after being banished for menstruating
Antibiotic cream could prevent Lyme disease: research
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South Carolina lawmakers propose pornography block on new computers
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By Brendan O’Brien (Reuters) – Computers and devices sold in South Carolina that can access the internet would...
CHICAGO (AP) — Strict rest may not be the best medicine for kids with concussions, a Canadian study found, challenging...
Sex exists to avoid disease, study shows
Sales executive pleads guilty in fatal meningitis outbreak
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BOSTON (AP) — Two men facing multiple murder charges stemming from a national meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people...
Residents in China’s north complain as smog alert enters fifth day
Frequent sauna bathing may protect men against dementia, Finnish study suggests
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Northern China was shrouded in smog for a fifth straight day on Wednesday as citizens complained...
The effects of sauna bathing on the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia were studied in the Kuopio...
High-fat, low-sugar diet prior to imaging can help reduce uncertainty in diagnosing cardiac sarcoidosis
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Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago were able to reduce uncertainty in diagnosing cardiac sarcoidosis by...
In a study appearing in the December 20 issue of JAMA, Anna Wald, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of Washington Fred Hutchinson...
‘Local’ learning health system can improve clinical quality while reducing costs
Early physical activity following concussion linked to lower risk of PPCS
Providing high-quality patient care while reducing costs is a significant goal in the current health care reform environment....
Among children and adolescents who experienced a concussion, physical activity within 7 days of injury compared with no physical...
Regular use of aspirin could cut pancreatic cancer risk in half
USPSTF recommends against routine serologic screening for genital HSV infection
Regular use of aspirin by people living in Shanghai, China, was associated with decreased risk for developing pancreatic...
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against routine serologic screening (via a blood test) for genital...
History of head injuries increases risk of negative outcomes for homeless adults with mental illness
Simple blood test may help predict ovarian cancer patient’s response to chemotherapy treatment
Among homeless adults with mental illness, having a history of head injuries is associated with a greater risk of adverse...
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Experts say using painkillers all the time is pointless and dangerous
Bizarre robot ‘lips’ let you kiss longdistance lovers from anywhere in the world
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Whole Foods predicts purple food to be big trend in 2017 Keeping a healthy diet can feel like a full-time job. Eat more kale, cut out meat, cut out sugar, eat this fat not that...
Processed meat ‘may be bad for asthma’ Eating processed meat might make asthma symptoms worse, say researchers. Consuming
A robot set of lips is promising to put the passion back into long-distance relationships. The Lovotics Kissenger is a silicone...
Abolish routine herpes tests, health officials say: New guidelines declare early detection causes more harm than good Herpes tests are pointless, US health officials claim in newly-updated guidelines. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force...
FDA bans its 2nd medical device ever The Food and Drug Administration has banned only the second medical device ever, and it’s sort of an unlikely one:...
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Missing Malaysian Aircraft Is Likely Outside The Search Area, Report Finds
Opioids Can Derail The Lives Of Older People, Too
For two years, vessels have been scouring the southern Indian Ocean for signs of the missing jetliner....
John Evard, 70, at the Las Vegas Recovery Center in Las Vegas last July. Evard, a retired tax attorney,...
Obama Administration Issues Offshore Drilling Ban In Arctic And Atlantic
Exercise may help concussed children recover faster
The White House ordered an indefinite ban on offshore oil drilling in large parts of the Atlantic and Arctic oceans. Officials...
Physical activity after a concussion may accelerate children’s recovery times, according to a study headed by a doctor...
Traffic fatalities decline in states with medical marijuana laws
Black males nearly three times as likely to die when police use force, study finds
States that enacted medical marijuana laws, on average, experienced reductions in traffic fatalities, according to a study...
A new Drexel University study found that black males are nearly three times as likely to be killed by police action as white...
Violence spreads like a disease among adolescents, study finds
Dynamic changes, regulatory rewiring occur as T-cells respond to infection
Credit: Jourden C/public domain A new study of U.S. adolescents provides some of the...
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Study identifies a way to prevent burn injury infection—without antibiotics
High dietary processed meat intake linked to worsening asthma symptoms
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A high dietary intake of cured and processed meats, such as ham and salami, is linked to worsening asthma symptoms, reveals...
Young children can choke to death on whole grapes, doctors warn
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Rice University graduate student Matthew Sapp sets up an experiment to test the effects of hypoxia...
Uncertain Harvest: This Pesticide Is Prohibited in Britain. Why Is It Still Being Exported?
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7 Tips For Those Dealing With Grief During The Holidays
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Traveling during the holidays is stressful enough without adding kids to the mix, and a new survey suggests that when children...
How Leafy Greens May Protect The Brain From Aging
Prince Harry Gets Heartbreakingly Honest About Dealing With Grief
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Prince Harry is honoring his mother by opening up about his own grief over her death. The prince spoke with U.K.-based television...
Deconstructing Stigma: Confronting the Reality of Suicides in the South Asian Culture
Female Doctors Outperform Male Counterparts, Get Paid Less
This story does not start and end with me; however, it is a concern that is applicable to many South Asian individuals and...
Joy is Caring This year Hanukkah kicks off on Christmas Eve, which brings me to a question I frequently ask myself on converging holidays:...
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Festive nebulae light up Milky Way Galaxy satellite The sheer observing power of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is rarely better illustrated than in an image such as...
Learning by listening: Penn physicians say online reviews can improve health care PHILADELPHIA – Online platforms that allow users to read and write reviews of businesses and services afford health...
Climate change skepticism may hinge on personal experience
Magnifying time reveals fundamental rogue wave instabilities of nature
In early 2014, freezing air from the polar vortex at the North Pole swept into the United States. The resulting record...
Researchers from INRS and the FEMTO-ST Institute in France have used a novel measurement technique that magnifies time...
Study details molecular roots of Alzheimer’s
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Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have detailed the structure of a molecule that has...
For geriatric falls, ‘brain speed’ may matter more than lower limb strength ANN ARBOR, Mich. – “Why does a 30-year-old hit their foot against the curb in the parking lot and take a half...
In its search for extrasolar planets, the Kepler space telescope looks for stars whose light flux periodically dims, signaling...
UTSW study identifies a way to prevent burn injury infection — without antibiotics DALLAS – Dec. 20, 2016 – A new way to fight multidrug-resistant bacteria by blinding them rather than killing...
Akebia in marketing deal for anemia drug with Japan’s Otsuka
Democrats seek Trump’s cooperation on drug price reform
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – A group of Democratic senators took their plans to tackle rising drug costs to President-elect...
Vatican asks Beijing for positive signs to help dialogue
Police are more likely to kill black men, study finds
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Vatican said on Tuesday it hoped China’s communist government would give Catholics...
By Ronnie Cohen Are police officers more likely to shoot an African-American man than a white one? A new analysis of death...
Airbus delays delivery of A321neo jets to Hawaiian Air
Lots of teen screen time tied to obesity
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Hawaiian Holdings Inc HA.O has announced an anticipated three-month delay on a delivery of A321neos...
By Lisa Rapaport Too much television time has long been linked to childhood obesity, but a U.S. study suggests that the connection...
Doctor: Common bacteria caused Thanksgiving dinner deaths
Investors see Biogen CEO choice as friendly to potential takeover
ANTIOCH, Calif. (AP) — A common food-borne bacteria caused an illness that left three people dead and sickened 22 others...
By Bill Berkrot and Carl O’Donnell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The surprise selection of Michel Vounatsos to run Biogen...
Red Meat May Be Heart OK After All
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Researchers have won a major new grant award for a study that will help to improve the welfare of live fish used in scientific...
Scientists zero in on biological diversity in ‘poor man’s rainforest’
Studies lead to use of melanin as material for bioelectronic devices
The soil beneath our feet is not as biologically diverse as scientists previously thought, according to a research team...
Bioelectronics, sometimes called the next medical frontier, is a research field that combines electronics and biology to...
Dynamic changes, regulatory rewiring occur as Tcells respond to infection
The evolutionary secret of H. pylori to survive in the stomach
Scientists have used systems biology tools to map out molecular pathways and signaling circuits that come into play when...
Professor Frédéric Veyrier’s most recent research, in collaboration with the team of Professor Hilde De Reuse at...
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Bright future for energy devices A little sodium goes a long way. At least that’s the case in carbon-based energy technology. Specifically, embedding...
Laser therapy technique that can wipe out prostate cancer Laser therapy could eradicate the prostate cancer tumours of thousands of men Technique could spare many patients the trauma...
2 women would rather have botox in their feet than give up stilettos High heel obsessive: Emma English, 30, wears 4in heels to her sales job every day For many women, the spate...
ME & MY OPERATION: The pioneering stem cell procedure that can restore movement after a stroke Tens of thousands of people each year are left paralysed to some degree by a stroke. Billy Elder, 63, from Renfrew, Glasgow,...
Apple cider vinegar can prevent heart attacks and dandruff
Measuring levels of a chemical’ in the brain could spot onset of dementia
Available in supermarkets, the trendy product is full of a range of compounds It contains high levels of potassium –...
High levels of autotaxin are found in the brains of obese adults, a study found However, large quantities are also present...
Large portions of beef and pork can do wonders for blood pressure, new study insists
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Health officials recommend cutting our intake of red meat for our heart health But a new study has found unprocessed beef...
Coca Cola-funded study claims sweets are NOT as bad as feds claim A reputable journal, the Annals of Internal Medicine, agreed to publish the study The study claims government advice is...
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FDA expands indication for continuous glucose monitoring system, first to replace fingerstick testing for diabetes treatment decisions The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of Dexcom’s G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring...
Quints born at Phoenix hospital for 1st time in its history Quintuplets have been born at a Phoenix hospital for the first time in its 121-year history. Dignity Health St. Joseph’s...
FDA bans its 2nd medical device ever The Food and Drug Administration has banned only the second medical device ever, and it’s sort of an unlikely one:...
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Selena Gomez’s New Haircut Will Make You Want to Book an Appointment with Your Stylist ASAP The performer’s fresh new ‘do to is the perfect way to celebrate her healthy refresh. Back in August, the singer...
Health officials identify source of Thanksgiving illness outbreak at American Legion Hall After a Thanksgiving meal at a San Francisco Bay Area- American Legion Hall left three people dead and over two dozen others...
Now a Schedule 1 drug: CBD hemp oil A cannabidiol hemp oil that Leafly says is used by “hundreds of thousands of patients” in the US for a variety...
New laser therapy for low-risk prostate cancer shows promise Tuesday December 20 2016 The new technique spares healthy prostate tissue “A drug activated by laser...
Babies shouldn’t drink unscreened donor breast milk, doctors warn
At-home ovulation kit relies on saliva sample to help women track fertility
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After an unexpected pregnancy nearly killed Helen Denise, the New Jersey-based woman came up with a plan to help other women...
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2 charged in fatal meningitis outbreak face separate trials
Health officials identify source of Thanksgiving illness outbreak at American Legion Hall
BOSTON – Two men facing multiple murder charges stemming from a national meningitis outbreak in 2012 that killed 64 people...
After a Thanksgiving meal at a San Francisco Bay Area- American Legion Hall left three people dead and over two dozen others...
Quints born at Phoenix hospital for 1st time in its history
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Quintuplets have been born at a Phoenix hospital for the first time in its 121-year history. Dignity Health St. Joseph’s...
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U-M researchers identify gene expression linked to gender differences in autoimmune diseases
Scientists unveil role of NOX4 protein as inhibitor of invasion and metastasis of liver tumor cells
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Researchers of the TGF-beta and Cancer group of Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), in collaboration with...
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A study from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators finds that, contrary to what is often believed, around two...
Anticholinergic medications, a class of drugs very commonly used by older adults, are linked to an increased rate of emergency...
Learning by listening: Physicians say online reviews can improve health care
Levels of DNA in blood test correlated with ovarian cancer outcomes
Online platforms that allow users to read and write reviews of businesses and services afford health care providers an opportunity...
Capsaicin, an active ingredient of pungent substances such as chilli or pepper, inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells....
Cancer genomics: Addressing treatment resistance in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
First US babies treated in study of adult stem cell therapy for congenital heart disease
Patients successfully treated for breast, colon and other cancers can go on to develop an often-fatal form of leukemia, sometimes...
In a first-in-children randomized clinical study, medical researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM...
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NIH launches first large trial of a longacting injectable drug for HIV prevention
A new study by UC Riverside’s Weiwei Zhang, found a strong link between prior familiarity...
The first large-scale clinical trial of a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention began today. The study, sponsored...
2 Flint Ex-Emergency Managers Charged Over Tainted Water
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7-Year-Old Becomes Cincinnati Ballet’s First Dancer With Down Syndrome
This Couple’s Beyoncé Flash Mob Proposal Will Give You Life Goals
Jack Barlow just made history, and he’s only 7 years old. Jack is the first dancer with Down syndrome to perform with Cincinnati...
When Nico Martina decided to propose to his boyfriend, Michael Sinclair, he opted to make the occasion a full-circle moment. Martina...
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Baby crib ads, store displays show dangerous mistakes
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Baby crib advertisements and store displays often demonstrate unsafe sleep environments that increase an infant’s risk...
Deaths involving the opioid painkiller fentanyl more than doubled in a single year in the United States, according to a new...
Coffee-ring phenomenon explained in new theory
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JUPITER, FL – Dec. 20, 2016 – Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have...
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EAST LANSING, Mich. – Metabolons, near-mythical clusters of enzymes, have been discovered for the first time. Using...
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. – “Gotta catch them all, Pokémon!” Or in this case — got to remember them all,...
Study identifies gastric cancer biomarker and possible treatment Scientists at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the Veterans Affairs...
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Pets can help owners manage mental illness
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By Carolyn Crist Pets could play an active role in the treatment of their owners’ long-term mental health problems, according...
(Reuters) – Michigan prosecutors on Tuesday charged four former government officials, including two city emergency...
Arizona agrees to drop use of contested sedative in executions
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By Jon Herskovitz (Reuters) – Arizona has reached an agreement with lawyers for death row inmates that would prohibit...
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New ‘Disappearing’ Stent for Heart Procedures
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Ancient Chinese malaria remedy fights TB
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A faster way to diagnose dementia? Measuring levels of a chemical’ in the brain could spot onset of the disease High levels of autotaxin are found in the brains of obese adults, a study found However, large quantities are also present...
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Mumps outbreak strikes Marshallese population in Arkansas
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Novartis reaches agreement to buy Texas-based Encore Vision
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U.S. extends review of Roche MS drug Ocrevus by three months
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LONDON GlaxoSmithKline said on Tuesday its HIV unit ViiV Healthcare had started a large study to test an experimental...
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Some pediatricians are concerned that parents may delay important surgeries for their children after the FDA last week warned...
6-year-old boy in a coma after sledding accident
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Testing stem cells in tiniest hearts to fight birth defect
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Results from a placebo-controlled trial provide a strategy for improving fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for patients...
Guam governor supports legalizing pot for recreational use
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Aging Care Is A Big Business — That Fails The Patient
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There’s Finally Scientific Evidence That People Who Enjoy Life Live Longer
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Picture two identical foods, equally tasty looking. If one is pricier, people often assume it’s healthier, say the authors...
Discovering the origin of mouth and anus
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The first living golden jackal in the Czech Republic was reported by researchers from Charles University, Prague. The scientists...
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Capsaicin, an active ingredient of pungent substances such as chilli or pepper, inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells....
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In a study appearing in the December 20 issue of JAMA, Anna Wald, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of Washington Fred Hutchinson...
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U.N. sees steep Gaza population growth in 30 years, with economic problems ahead
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Ovarian Cancer Drug Wins Accelerated Approval
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Stabilizing evolutionary forces keep ants strong
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ANTRUK’s new research finds promising leads to combat antibiotic resistance
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Leading journal publishes article about ciliate lipases as therapeutic candidates for oral treatment of EPI
Structured tools can reduce “end-of-round time compression” during multidisciplinary morning rounds in the hospital,...
Leading journal presents in vitro studies for endogenous Ciliate lipases as therapeutic candidates for oral treatment of...
Qioptiq to unveil new wavelength pairing for iFLEX-Gemini laser series at SPIE Photonics West
Qioptiq to unveil new wavelength pairing for iFLEX-Gemini laser series at SPIE Photonics West
Now with new 488/647nm wavelength pairing, iFLEX-Gemini represents a compact replacement for bulky argon-krypton gas lasers...
Now with new 488/647nm wavelength pairing, iFLEX-Gemini represents a compact replacement for bulky argon-krypton gas lasers...
UNC study: Yoga treatment shows promise for improving trauma and related mental health problems
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New ASRM embryo transfer simulator garners positive response from reproductive health professionals
New ASRM embryo transfer simulator garners positive response from reproductive health professionals
Introduced in October 2015 at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Annual Scientific Congress, the ASRM...
Introduced in October 2015 at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Annual Scientific Congress, the ASRM...
Antibiotic gel shows promise in preventing onset of Lyme borreliosis following tick bite
Antibiotic gel shows promise in preventing onset of Lyme borreliosis following tick bite
An antibiotic gel based on azithromycin, an antibiotic with antibacterial properties, helps to prevent the onset of Lyme...
An antibiotic gel based on azithromycin, an antibiotic with antibacterial properties, helps to prevent the onset of Lyme...
Nutritional guidelines restricting sugar intake not based on high quality science, study finds
Nutritional guidelines restricting sugar intake not based on high quality science, study finds
Nutritional guidelines restricting sugar intake are not based on high quality science, finds new study led by McMaster University...
Nutritional guidelines restricting sugar intake are not based on high quality science, finds new study led by McMaster University...
White matter microstructure in children linked to cognitive development
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Woman claims electromagnetic waves that cause her crippling headaches have left her housebound
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Kim De’Atta firmly believes that she suffers from electromagnetic sensitivity Despite not being recognised by the...
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‘Nice guys’ in the friend zone aren’t so nice after all
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People can carry gonorrhoea in their throats for months without showing signs This can be passed on through oral sex –...
Listerine can help to curb the spread of the STI
Folic acid in flour ‘would potentially save HUNDREDS of babies from spina bifida’
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During 50 years in medical research, I’ve had the heartbreaking experience of meeting children with spina bifida and seeing...
My hot flushes and night sweats have lasted for 22 YEARS
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Sunlight allows the body to produce vitamin D, which wards off many illnesses But new research has found it also benefits...
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Essex mother has a hysterectomy while giving birth during cervical cancer operation
A mother-of-two underwent a hysterectomy at the same time as giving birth to her son after she developed cervical cancer. Selina...
A mother-of-two underwent a hysterectomy at the same time as giving birth to her son after she developed cervical cancer. Selina...
The 10 baby products you DON’T need including a cotmobile and door bouncer
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As hard as we might try to stick to just three meals a day, inevitably most of us will reach for the snacks to beat the mid...
Brittle bone breakthrough as cells from pregnant women can be used to treat osteoporosis Amniotic fluid contains stem cells – which can transform into various tissues When injected into mice with weak bones,...
Amniotic fluid contains stem cells – which can transform into various tissues When injected into mice with weak bones,...
The ONE Stretch You Need to Do, Based on Your Favorite Workout We don’t blame you for being single-mindedly focused on busting out reps, miles, or RPMs midworkout. But what happens...
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In February 2006, Walker, now 43, visited her primary care physician who thought she had multiple sclerosis because of her...
‘I Was Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease at 34’
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This year was all about the butt. We had more people asking about it—and we created more workouts for it—than we even...
Exactly How to Squeeze a Butt Workout into Every Sweat Sesh
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to close Integrative Care beds
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Scotland’s largest health board has voted to close inpatient beds at a Glasgow site which previously operated as the...
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to close Integrative Care beds
‘Pregnancy fluid’ reverses ageing bones
Scotland’s largest health board has voted to close inpatient beds at a Glasgow site which previously
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‘Pregnancy fluid’ reverses ageing bones
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Cells in the amniotic fluid that surrounds a developing baby can revive ageing and weak bones, say UK scientists. The discovery...
For better or worse, office holiday parties are known for overly intimate co-worker chats, Secret Santa gifts with a person...
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Seven ‘healthy’ foods that aren’t actually that healthy
For better or worse, office holiday parties are known for overly intimate co-worker chats, Secret Santa gifts with a person...
Misinformation regarding “healthy” food options is viral; spreading to every nook and cranny. Our kitchens and cupboards...
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Demand surges for clinicians serving transgender youth — and for earlier treatment LOS ANGELES — Pediatrician Dr. Johanna OlsonKennedy uses a stethoscope and otoscope, of course. But running a clinic for...
Is your Fitbit making you fat? In 2013, when David Stewart tipped the scales at 200 pounds, he slapped on a Fitbit, thinking it’d be a quick way to shed...
In 2013, when David Stewart tipped the scales at 200 pounds, he slapped on a Fitbit, thinking it’d be a quick way to shed...
FDA warns on repeated or lengthy use of general anesthesia in children Some pediatricians are concerned that parents may delay important surgeries for their children after the FDA last week warned...
6-year-old boy in a coma after sledding accident A 6-year-old boy has been in an induced coma since Thursday after crashing into a pole while sledding with his sister, KATU.com...
Laser therapy with deep-sea drug kills prostate cancer in trial
GSK’s two-drug HIV therapy shines in two big studies
LONDON – A non-surgical treatment for low-risk prostate cancer in which doctors inject a lightsensitive drug derived...
LONDON – GlaxoSmithKline’s already fastgrowing HIV drug business has received an important boost with the success...
Acadia says Alzheimer’s disease psychosis drug clears study
Report: DEA records show W. Va. flooded with painkillers
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Tuesday its drug to treat psychosis in patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Drug wholesalers shipped 780 million hydrocodone and oxycodone pills to West Virginia in just six...
Neos Therapeutics resubmits ADHD drug marketing application
Study funded by food makers disputes advice to cut sugar intake
Drug developer Neos Therapeutics Inc said on Tuesday it resubmitted the marketing application for its attention deficit/hyperactivity...
NEW YORK – A study funded by food companies on Monday challenged recommendations by public health officials for people...
Pentagon Shelves Blast Gauges Meant To Detect Battlefield Brain Injuries
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A soldier fires a Carl Gustav recoilless rifle system during weapons practice in Helmand province,...
Credit: Georgetown University Sunlight allows us to make vitamin D, credited with healthier...
Modern life, bad habits: Africa faces deadly new illnesses
Researchers catalog dozens of new neuronal subtypes in the hypothalamus
When Rose Kariuki first felt a lump on her left breast, the spectre of cancer—a disease she had only heard of on television—was...
Credit: Wikimedia Commons The human brain is made up of billions of cells. Scientists do...
Brain cells potentiate harmful electrical discharges during stroke
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In the aftermath of stroke, brain damage is exacerbated by electrical discharges. Researchers at the German Center for Neurodegenerative...
HIV, SARS, Ebola, H1N1, Zika, the list of communicable global health threats seems ever growing. And all too often, the limited...
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Losing body fat could be facilitated by light evening exercise and fasting
New EPA report finds fracking "can impact drinking water resources"
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An EPA report about fracking is reigniting fears over the extraction of oil and gas from rock below the earth. The agency...
Weight loss surgery linked to gastrointestinal complaints
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Laparoscopic gastric bypass is an effective treatment for obesity, but a new study finds that patients who undergo the surgery...
The use of biologics, which are generally made from human and/or animal materials, has significantly changed the management...
Hypoxia signaling plays a physiological role in the formation of the heart
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A health system becomes a learning system when it’s able to continuously study its own performance and put that knowledge...
Hormone concentrations in young mammals predict trade-offs later in life
Double effort against Rett’s syndrome
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Laser pulses help scientists tease apart complex electron interactions
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South Africa’s Life Healthcare aims for $757 mln rights offer
Laser therapy with deep-sea drug kills prostate cancer in trial
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African private hospital firm Life Healthcare is planning a rights issue of up to 10.7...
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) – A nonsurgical treatment for low-risk prostate cancer in which doctors inject a...
Smog engulfs cities in northern China for fourth day
City in China’s Shandong limits coalfired power to cut smog: notice
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BEIJING (Reuters) – A major city in China’s Shandong province has ordered seven coal-fired power plants, including...
Syrian government allows U.N. to beef up monitoring in Aleppo
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ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss drugmaker Novartis NOVN.S said on Tuesday it has reached a definitive agreement to buy Fort...
Africa battles rise in deadly lifestyle illnesses
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BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Ministry of Public Security published on Tuesday a list of government bodies that...
Sunlight offers surprise benefit — it energizes infection fighting T cells
New glasses may help minimize peripheral vision loss
WASHINGTON — Sunlight allows us to make vitamin D, credited with healthier living, but a surprise research finding...
The paper, titled “The risk of pedestrian collisions with peripheral visual field loss” was recently published...
How to get a waist like Hollywood star Amy Adams
Distressed patients left on doorsteps in the early hours to free-up hospital beds
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Could this £5 blood test predict a heart attack 15 years early?
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I am 72 and have had hot flushes and night sweats for more than 22 years. At first I went on HRT for eight years. Since...
Overseas patients are continuing to rack up debts dfor the NHS
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Overseas patients are racking up debts of £5m annually at worst-affected trusts Amount owed in 2015/16 is almost double...
Watchdogs will be able to tighten control, the Royal College of Surgeons say Junior doctors’ training may improve...
Premature quadruplets home for Christmas in Birmingham
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A set of quadruplets born 10 weeks premature have been reunited at home in time for Christmas. Ginger, Brodie, Trixie and...
Painkillers containing codeine will require a prescription in Australia from 2018 amid concerns over misuse. Under current...
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to discuss cuts proposals
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The truth about nutrition is always in flux. One day coffee is a carcinogen, the next it’s a potent antioxidant. Carbs...
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Landmark clinical trial to test third investigational drug for Alzheimer’s disease An international team led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has selected a third investigational drug...
LONDON GlaxoSmithKline’s already fast-growing HIV drug business has received an important boost after two major...
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Regular NSAID use linked to increased risk of endometrial cancer mortality Regular use of over-the-counter non-steroidal inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen is associated with...
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Eight years ago, results from a landmark cancer prevention trial run by SWOG showed that a daily dose of vitamin E and selenium...
Why does exposure to rhythmic stimulation at certain frequencies facilitate the occurrence of epileptic seizures? In 1997,...
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Scientists develop novel nanoparticlebased method to deliver DNA vaccine
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New study finds rise in past-month marijuana use among reproductiveaged women
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Researchers use CRISPR-based genetic screening to identify three promising HIV treatment targets
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Investigators from Whitehead Institute, the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard...
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10 Women Share How Running Helped Them Lose Weight for Good There are lots of ways you can work out to lose weight. Lifting weights, taking dance classes, crushing the stair climber,...
Hemodynamic monitoring in the era of evidence-based medicine Abstract Hemodynamic instability frequently occurs in critically ill patients. Pathophysiological rationale suggests that...
Genetic risk analysis of a patient with fulminant autoimmune type 1 diabetes mellitus secondary to combination ipilimumab and nivolumab immunotherapy The exact mechanisms by which immune checkpoint inhibitors induce autoimmunity and cause irAEs are not fully understood....
Exploring the importance of cancer pathways by meta-analysis of differential protein expression networks in three different cancers It is known that for most cancers with solid tumors the genes in the above mentioned “target pathways” display somatic...
Forget stalking a guy’s Instagram feed for clues about his personality. You’re better off perusing his astrological...
Blood transfusion improves renal oxygenation and renal function in sepsis-induced acute kidney injury in rats In the present study, we demonstrated that BT restored renal microcirculatory oxygenation and, by extension, kidney function...
A quantum leap in cancer vaccines? Vaccination, namely the controlled activation of antigen-specific immune cells, is a first and critical step toward engendering...
Inter-platform concordance of gene expression data for the prediction of chemical mode of action Concordance experiments We conducted three types of investigations for studying the performance of the proposed...
Challenges and opportunities for checkpoint blockade in T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders Genomic complexity and neoantigen load In addition to PD-L1 expression itself, the burden of nonsynonymous mutations and...
Alzheimer’s advance: Early stage study in mice show new drugs restore memory loss and prolong life
Researchers map genome-wide changes that drive T cell maturation and exhaustion
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Canada opioid deaths reach new monthly high
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Painkillers containing illegally made fentanyl, a synthetic drug up to 100 times more potent than morphine, are responsible...
Researchers develop first chikungunya vaccine from virus that does not affect people HIV, SARS, Ebola, H1N1, Zika, the list of communicable global health threats seems ever growing. And all too often, the limited...
More Africans at risk of chronic illness: WHO
“We have treated mice with a new type of drug, and found that these drugs can not only improve symptoms of brain degeneration,...
Team develops an oral vaccine against Salmonella HIV, SARS, Ebola, H1N1, Zika, the list of communicable global health threats seems ever growing. And all too often, the limited...
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City life and its modern trappings have brought bad habits to developing African nations that will see more die of chronic...
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Mimicking biological movements with soft robots Designing a soft robot to move organically — to bend like a finger or twist like a wrist — has always been...
Fuel cells with PFIA-membranes Fuel cells convert chemical energy of fuels such as hydrogen into electricity. The technology is highly efficient and quite...
Studies refute hypothesis on what caused abrupt climate change thousands of years ago Two new studies in the Journal of Quaternary Science refute the hypothesis that one or more comets/bolides struck North America...
Amazonia’s best and worst areas for carbon recovery revealed The first mapping of carbon recovery in Amazonian forests following emissions released by commercial logging activities...
Undocumented migrants may suffer from severe psychological distress Undocumented migrants are an especially vulnerable group with regard to their health status, living conditions, and barriers...
UVA discovers powerful defenders of the brain — with big implications for disease UVA researchers discover an influential type of immune cell in the membranes around the brain; These cells kick off...
Multi-social millennials more likely depressed than social(media)ly conservative peers PITTSBURGH, Dec. 19, 2016 – Compared with the total time spent on social media, use of multiple platforms is more...
Scientific ‘facts’ could be false When is a scientific result true or false? Experiments always have a certain proportion of positive results and negative...
Cycling-Mystery package was flu treatment, says Team Sky boss Brailsford LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) – The mystery package at the centre of a UK Anti-Doping investigation into British Cycling...
Japan to step up drug price reviews in effort to curb healthcare costs
Smog engulfs north China for fourth day; flights diverted
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SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – A plane carrying the head of the world’s biggest oil exporter was prevented from...
Researchers identify new suppressor effects of the NOX4 protein in liver cancer
Powerful defenders of the brain discovered, with big implications for disease and injury
Researchers of the TGF-beta and Cancer group of Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), in collaboration with...
Further, School of Medicine researchers suspect the cells may be the missing link connecting the brain and the microbiota...
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DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: We need more school nurses to fight teenage anxiety epidemic
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‘Huge gap’ between mental health needs and funding, expert says after health deal fails A failure to reach a deal on health-care funding has sparked a renewed call by some experts and advocates to boost funding...
Hong Kong confirms first case of bird flu this season HONG KONG Hong Kong authorities have confirmed the first human bird flu infection for this season after an elderly man...
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Agency records reportedly show West Virginia flooded with painkillers CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Drug wholesalers shipped 780 million hydrocodone and oxycodone pills to West Virginia in just six...
A new Illinois law will teach hairstylists to look for signs of domestic violence and sexual assault A new Illinois law going into effect at the new year is taking an innovative approach to combating domestic violence: It...
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FDA clears ovarian cancer drug for hard-to-treat disease
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Drug wholesalers shipped 780 million hydrocodone and oxycodone pills to West Virginia in just six...
U.S. health officials have approved a new option for some women battling ovarian cancer: a drug that targets a genetic mutation...
Used safely, donor breast milk can help preemie babies
Nicotine in E-cigs can trigger lifelong addiction in kids: docs
(HealthDay)—Tiny preemies can benefit from donated breast milk—if it’s given in the hospital...
(HealthDay)—The earlier youngsters start using nicotine—even in the form of e-cigarettes—the harder...
Adjuvant chemo plus CRT best in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Diabetes ups risk of HCC, death in patients with hepatitis C
(HealthDay)—For nonmetastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma, the addition of adjuvant chemotherapy (AC)...
(HealthDay)—Insulin, a life-saving medication used to treat diabetes, was discovered nearly 100 years ago, yet the price...
Study suggests that daily sugar intake guidelines are based on low quality evidence
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Nutritional guidelines restricting sugar intake are not based on high quality...
In a study appearing in the October 11 issue of JAMA, Fredric Blavin, Ph.D., of The Urban Institute, Washington, D.C., estimated...
Researchers provide molecular portraits of a new cancer drug target
Esther Wilkins, Who Set Standards for Dental Hygienists, Dies at 100
Unprecedented images of cancer genomemutating enzymes acting on DNA provide vital clues into how the enzymes work to promote...
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Gina Quattrochi, Who Helped Provide Housing for AIDS Patients, Dies at 63
Pregnancy Changes the Brain in Ways That May Help Mothering
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National Geographic Makes History with Transgender Cover Girl
Topical treatment activates immune system to clear precancerous skin lesions
The “Gender Revolution” issue, which hits newsstands nationwide on Dec. 27, examines the “cultural, social, biological...
Researchers model the way into a nuclear future Physicists from MIPT and the Joint Institute for High Temperatures of the Russian Academy of Sciences described the mobility...
Arctic lakes thawing earlier each year Scientists from the University of Southampton have found Arctic lakes, covered with ice during the winter months, are melting...
New biomarker predicts Alzheimer’s disease and link to diabetes AMES, Iowa – An enzyme found in the fluid around the brain and spine is giving researchers a snapshot of what happens...
A combination of two FDA-approved drugs – a topical chemotherapy and an immune-systemactivating compound –...
Mayo Clinic researchers identify how liver fat stores provide energy source during fasting ROCHESTER, Minn. — In a recent Science Advances article, Mayo Clinic researchers show how hungry human liver cells...
Irish surgeon identifies emerging area of medical science A University of Limerick (Ireland) professor has identified an emerging area of science having reclassified part of the digestive...
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Satellites observe ‘traffic jams’ in Antarctic Ice Stream caused by tides
Patients of female doctors show better survival: study
For the first time, researchers have closely observed how the ocean’s tides can speed up or slow down the speed of...
Elderly people who were treated by female doctors in the hospital had significantly better survival rates and fewer readmissions...
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Pregnancy changes a woman’s brain: study
Smog chokes China cities, grounding flights, closing roads
Paris (AFP) – Pregnancy causes “long-lasting” physical changes to a woman’s brain, with significant,...
BEIJING (AP) — Thick, gray smog fell over Beijing on Tuesday, choking China’s capital in a haze that spurred authorities...
Smog engulfs northern China for fourth consecutive day
Report: DEA records show W. Va. flooded with painkillers
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – Heavy smog engulfed large parts of northern China for a fourth straight day on Tuesday,...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Drug wholesalers shipped 780 million hydrocodone and oxycodone pills to West Virginia in just...
Japan to review drug prices more frequently to curb rising healthcare costs
Scientists replace piece of gene mutated in Duchenne muscular dystrophy in effort to make healthy
By Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan said on Tuesday it planned to start reviewing prescription drug prices once...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Dec. 19, 2016) – Scientists are using “gene scissors” to cut off the code of a defective...
New effort to promote careers in agriculture, natural resources
Noise sensitivity traced to changes in brain functions
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Careers in agriculture and natural resource management are booming, but today’s urban and...
Some people experience strong discomfort of sounds around them and complain that they suffer from noise. Previous studies...
Mail on Sunday’s health quiz
Social media is damaging the confidence of Britons in the bedroom
Dr Ellie Cannon, Mail on Sunday GP: Trouble at No 10 – and Washington Prime Minister Theresa May suffers...
Fat patients are to blame for the failure of a free gym scheme costing the NHS £100million a year because more than half quit within three months
Romantic or fitness updates leave people feeling insecure about their bodies The research by Pencourage.com asked Facebook...
Breakthrough in the war on skin cancer New blood test for melanoma could save thousands of lives, doctors say The form of skin cancer thought to kill 2,500 people...
More than half of NHS patients referred to the scheme quit within three months Sessions for the severely obese, or people...
Men suffering from a common prostate condition are set to benefit from a pioneering new implant Men suffering from a common prostate condition are set to benefit from a pioneering new implant that relieves symptoms without...
Woman credits her ‘bendy spine’ for saving her life in a horrific car accident Laura Wellington was told she had joint hypermobility when she was a teenager After being in an accident 2 years ago, doctors...
Women GPs save far more lives by following the rules and connecting with their patients
Baby brain IS real: Motherhood changes structure of female brain to help bond with the baby
A Harvard study has found female doctors save far more lives than men It is the first study to compare how men and women...
Brain scans of mothers showed they lit up when seeing their own child’s face The same response wasn’t seen when...
Here’s Why Rethinking Your ‘Cheat Day’ Could Help You Shed More Pounds
Immune reconstitution 20 years after treatment with alemtuzumab in a rheumatoid arthritis cohort: implications for lymphocyte depleting therapies
“When you say ‘I’m cheating,’ that makes it sound like it’s some kind of indiscretion that shouldn’t be forgiven...
Vaccine responses Subjects were offered vaccination with: 0.5 ml influenza vaccine (Pfizer Ltd, Sandwich, UK), a split,...
Efficacy and safety of adult human bone marrow-derived, cultured, pooled, allogeneic mesenchymal stromal cells (Stempeucel®): preclinical and clinical trial in osteoarthritis of the knee joint
osFP: a web server for predicting the oligomeric states of fluorescent proteins Predicting FP oligomeric states Figure 1 illustrates the flowchart of the workflow used to predict and...
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chondrocytes in vitro [29] and their ability to repair articular cartilage has...
The reliability of spinal motion palpation determination of the location of the stiffest spinal site is influenced by confidence ratings: a secondary analysis of three studies
“If it’s a broad spectrum, it can shoot better”: inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in Cambodia Received: 13 September 2016 Accepted: 1 December 2016 Published: 20 December 2016
Among four dozen MP studies included in an annotated review of MP reliability studies [1], Potter et al. [26] were the only...
Blood test for hidden heart disease A cheap blood test can predict which apparently healthy patients are at high risk of a heart attack. Experts say it could...
Why all human eyes are brown Frank Sinatra crooned about blue skies, but it turns out Ol’ Blue Eyes was really Ol’ Brown Eyes. It turns out...
Prostate cancer laser treatment ‘truly transformative’ Surgeons have described a new treatment for early stage prostate cancer as “truly transformative”. The approach,...
This Christmas Song Brought To You By The World’s Tiniest Radio Receiver A tiny radio receiver built from components the size of two atoms. It emits a signal as red light,...
How Much Is Too Much? New Study Casts Doubts On Sugar Guidelines
Health care funding talks turn hostile amid walkout threats
By now, you’ve very likely heard the case for limiting sugar. Over the past two years the World Health...
The gloves have come off as provincial and federal ministers square off in Ottawa for another round of what has deteriorated into...
More than 1 million young Canadians victims of cyberbullying, cyberstalking: StatsCan
Drug overdose deaths in B.C. reach alltime high in November
A report from Statistics Canada says almost one in every five young Canadians — about 1.1 million people — has been a...
New figures released by the BC Coroners Service paint an increasingly bleak and deadly picture of the overdose crisis in...
Crib ads often show babies sleeping unsafely
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“The impact of these advertisements is one factor that continues to result in the use of bumper pads and stuffed animals...
You’re in the local big box retail store buying groceries and some holiday gifts, and a sore back from too much snow...
Ottawa, provinces fail to reach a deal on health spending
Researchers reveal regions of the brain implicated in delusional misidentification syndromes
Ottawa and the provinces have failed to reach a deal on health-care funding, despite a $11.5billion pledge by the federal...
Neuroscientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have mapped the...
Long-term DPP4-inhibitor use not tied to fracture risk in T2DM
Dysglycemia affects brain structure, cognition in seniors
(HealthDay)—Patients with diabetes often have fractures, but sitagliptin is not associated with increased fracture risk,...
Teenagers with type 2 diabetes have significant changes in total brain gray matter volume and in regions of gray matter involved...
Cervicovaginal secretions contain HIVlinked immune mediators
Preoperative foley cath predicts TURP, TULIP failure in older men
Younger pregnant women, including the postpartum period up to six weeks after delivery, appeared to be at increased risk...
Scientists from the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University Health Network, have developed the first functional...
Noncardiovascular cause of death more common in CHD patients
Light therapy effectively treats early prostate cancer
Scientists from the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University Health Network, have developed the first functional...
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Up to 8,400 heart attacks and strokes prevented through NHS Health Checks
Harnessing the U.S. Taxpayer to Fight Cancer and Make Profits
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The NHS Health Check programme in England may have prevented an estimated 4,600 to 8,400 heart attacks, strokes, or death...
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Here Are The Travel Destinations Everyone Was Searching For In 2016
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This study followed more than a thousand people from Dundin, New Zealand born in 1972 or 1973 through age 38. They assessed...
Turn Your Breastfeeding Pictures Into Masterpieces With This New Trend
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Speer told The Huffington Post that a placental abruption forced her to have an emergency Csection on Oct. 27. Her twin...
‘Nightmare’ Superbug May Have Spread Outside Hospitals
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Six people in Colorado recently became infected with a “nightmare” superbug that until now, has mostly been limited to...
For one, young women may be more likely to record these events. Keeping a diary has long been a predominantly adolescent,...
Lab adapts toys for children with disabilities
Medicare outpatients billed more for some procedures
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WASHINGTON — You pay less for outpatient treatment than for a hospital admission, right? Not necessarily in the topsy-turvy...
With eyes or noses? How young children use sensory cues to make social decisions
Ring-tailed lemurs: Going, going, gone?
PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 19, 2016) — New research from the Monell Center reveals that children begin using olfactory information...
Nutrition data review shows red meat has neutral effect on cardiovascular disease risk factors WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Consuming red meat in amounts above what is typically recommended does not affect short-term...
Radiologists positioned to detect elder abuse but additional training and research needed Leesburg, VA, Dec. 19, 2016 — Radiologists may be uniquely positioned to identify elder abuse, but they don’t...
Colorectal cancer prevention: A proven benefit of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers and a team of collaborating scientists from across the country have determined...
The ring-tailed lemur, an iconic primate that is emblematic of the wild and wonderful creatures inhabiting the tropical island...
The deepwater horizon aftermath The oil discharged into the Gulf of Mexico following the explosion and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) rig in 2010...
The man who mistook his wife for an imposter BOSTON – Neuroscientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have mapped the brain injuries – or...
Preventing medical communication errors Structured tools can reduce “end-of-round time compression” during multidisciplinary morning rounds in the hospital,...
49 dead in Siberia after drinking toxic bath essence
Study funded by food makers disputes advice to cut sugar intake
Moscow (AFP) – A Russian city declared a state of emergency Monday after 49 people seeking cheap alcohol died after...
By Chris Prentice NEW YORK (Reuters) – A study funded by food companies on Monday challenged recommendations by public...
Conatus to receive $50 million in liver drug deal with Novartis
Chinese Herbs May Aid Bone Marrow
(Reuters) – Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Monday said it signed a licensing deal to co-develop a fatty liver disease...
A Chinese herbal remedy may boost bone marrow and also may help reduce cancer risk, a new study shows. UCLA researchers have...
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UTMB researchers develop first chikungunya vaccine from virus that does not affect people
Keck Medicine of USC Receives $2.5 Million for translational osteoarthritis research
GALVESTON, Texas – Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have developed the first vaccine...
LOS ANGELES – Keck Medicine of University of Southern California (USC) is one of four institutions to receive a multi-million...
UTMB develops an oral vaccine against Salmonella
White matter structure in the brain predicts cognitive function at ages 1 and 2
GALVESTON, Texas – Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have developed a vaccine against...
UMN researchers provide molecular portraits of a new cancer drug target Unprecedented images of cancer genomemutating enzymes acting on DNA provide vital clues into how the enzymes work to promote...
CHAPEL HILL, NC – A new study led by UNC School of Medicine researchers concluded that patterns of white matter microstructure...
Findings in tuberous sclerosis complex on the role of inflammation and epilepsy Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a multisystem disease that leads to benign tumor growth in several organs, such as...
WCS spearheads conservation science for US jaguar recovery plan
American Ornithological Society takes flight
New York (Dec. 19, 2016) – A recovery plan for the Western Hemisphere’s largest cat species along the U.S.-Mexico...
Two of the oldest and most influential professional ornithological societies in the world have legally merged, forming the...
New study reveals how nurse staffing levels link to patient outcomes
Causal links between cannabis, schizophrenia: New evidence
Academics from Birmingham City University’s Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences have collaborated on the...
The study from the University of Bristol comes on the back of public health warnings issued earlier this year by scientists...
Number of pregnant women smoking cannabis went up 62% since 2002
Children with dystonia can walk again with the help of a brain implant
Despite broad acceptance of cannabis, doctors still warn it harms unborn babies But new figures show more and more pregnant...
A group of disabled children can now walk again thanks to electrical stimulation of their brains. The children could not...
Myth of the pricier option revealed with pricier food usually not healthier
Could this £5 blood test predict a heart attack 15 years early? Scientists say it could help doctors spot high-risk patients
A study has debunked the myth that foods championed by lifestyle gurus like Gwyneth Paltrow aren’t always...
Why you’re more likely to eat fatty foods if you’re at the bottom of the pecking order at work Poorer people are known to be more likely to suffer from obesity and diabetes But new research suggests this is because...
A simple blood test could identify patients at risk of having a heart attack 15 years in advance, British scientists have...
The real reason it is SO important to exercise every day during winter Yes, of course we all know we should exercise every day during the holiday season to help counter the onslaught of excess...
Experts say Marijuana highs in space may be ruined by radiation
How to know when holiday drinking is damaging your brain
Researchers investigated effects of space-level irradiation on neurotransmission They found highenergy protons could mess...
For many, the holidays are indeed the most wonderful time of the year. Families and friends come together and enjoy food,...
Boston non-profit offers free yoga classes for homeless women
A new Illinois law will teach hairstylists to look for signs of domestic violence and sexual assault
Two years ago, Carmen Bones, 39, moved with her two sons to an apartment provided at an affordable rate by Boston non-profit,...
Parents may overlook child safety
A new Illinois law going into effect at the new year is taking an innovative approach to combating domestic violence: It...
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NEW YORK – Most delinquent youth achieve few positive milestones in the years after their detention, especially...
Biogen names top executive Vounatsos as CEO
Study suggests saunas may cut risk of dementia
Biogen Inc, the U.S. drug maker focused on neurological, autoimmune and rare diseases, said on Monday it had appointed...
Here’s one good reason to sweat it out in the sauna on your next visit to the gym: It could reduce your risk of dementia....
Boston non-profit offers free yoga classes for homeless women
Crib ads often show babies in unsafe sleep settings
Two years ago, Carmen Bones, 39, moved with her two sons to an apartment provided at an affordable rate by Boston non-profit,...
Ads for cribs often show infants asleep on their stomachs or surrounded by suffocation hazards like soft toys and blankets...
Chronic shortness of breath could be warning signal for potential heart or lung disease
High levels of enzyme can predict memory impairment and Type 2 diabetes
Shortness of breath is an often overlooked symptom of what may be heart failure or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)....
An enzyme found in the fluid around the brain and spine is giving researchers a snapshot of what happens inside the minds...
HCI receives $8.8 million NIH grant to lead colon cancer study
Young girls with poorer fundamental movement skills more likely to be obese than boys
Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah will head an international study to find out how lifestyle and...
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Replacing missing gut bacteria could help treat children with rare autoimmune disease
Ancient Chinese medicine for malaria could potentially aid in treatment of tuberculosis
Defects in the body’s regulatory T cells (T reg cells) cause inflammation and autoimmune disease by altering the type...
A centuries-old herbal medicine, discovered by Chinese scientists and used to effectively treat malaria, has been found to...
TUM researchers discover vital mechanism in the body’s defenses against fungal infections
Advertisers and crib manufacturers fail to adhere to safe sleep recommendations for infants
Fungal infections are a serious health risk. They can be harmful especially to patients whose immune system is compromised...
A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows that national magazine advertisements and manufacturers of...
FDA grants accelerated approval to new treatment for advanced ovarian cancer
Early-phase cumulative hypotension duration and severe-stage progression in oliguric acute kidney injury with and without sepsis: an observational study
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Rubraca (rucaparib) to treat women with a certain...
In this study, we demonstrated that early-phase cumulative hypotension time spent below a particular threshold MAP was associated...
Exploring future preventive strategies for patients at imminent risk of hip fracture
Vitamin E and selenium don’t prevent polyps that can lead to colorectal cancer
HIV, SARS, Ebola, H1N1, Zika, the list of communicable global health threats seems ever growing. And all too often, the limited...
Eight years ago, results from a landmark cancer prevention trial run by SWOG showed that a daily dose of vitamin E and selenium...
Landmark Alzheimer’s prevention trial to evaluate third drug
Women fare better than men one year after valve replacement
Washington University School of Medicine’s Randall J. Bateman, MD, (above) draws spinal...
Women with significant aortic valve disease who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) are considered higher...
New report outlines 10 measures for the prevention of sudden cardiac death
Researchers caution parents to prevent electrical cord burns to the mouth
A new report presents 10 quality and performance
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The common cold season is here, and if you have children, you will likely feel their suffering from these annoying upper...
Low-carb diet alleviates inherited form of intellectual disability in mice
Children with higher genetic risk for obesity respond more strongly to fast food ads
Newborn neurons (green) in the brain’s dentate gyrus of a normal mouse on a regular diet...
Scientists from the UGR and the University Hospital San Rafael (Granada) conclude that Spanish children are overexposed to...
Global Health: The Baby Is Getting Fed — but What?
Trump Administration Puts the U.S. at a Crossroad for Global Health Aid
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Pregnancy Changes the Brain in Ways that May Help Mothering
Mumps Cases Are The Highest They’ve Been In 10 Years
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According to new government data, the U.S. is experiencing more mumps cases this year than the country has seen annually...
Children Are Smart. So Why Do They Believe In Santa Claus?
Alan Thicke’s Death: How Do Heart Attacks Kill So Fast?
The holiday season is upon us, and so are its attendant myths, most prominent of which is the Santa Claus story. This is...
Actor Alan Thicke died after a heart attack on Tuesday, TMZ reported. But why do some people survive heart attacks, while...
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Sometimes we seek refuge from our pain in the habits of life, as if sheer routine can put our wounds to sleep. But the habits...
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The government extended the deadline to sign up for January 1 health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act....
Victoria’s Secret Angel Perfectly Sums Up Breastfeeding Double Standard
Nicotine in e-cigs can trigger lifelong addiction in kids
Model Candice Swanepoel just made an important point about the double standard breastfeeding moms face. On Sunday, the...
The earlier youngsters start using nicotine — even in the form of e-cigarettes — the harder it is for them to quit a...
Flu season is here, say health officials
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Flu season is starting to take hold across the country, and U.S. health officials are urging everyone who hasn’t gotten...
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U.S. women are increasingly using pot during pregnancy, sometimes for morning sickness. That’s according to an analysis...
Study suggests saunas may cut risk of dementia
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NEW YORK – Pregnancy affects not only a woman’s body: It changes parts of her brain too, a new study says. When...
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MOSCOW, Dec 19 (Reuters) – At least 41 residents of the Siberian city of Irkutsk have died after drinking scented bath...
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Black Box Warning Removed on Chantix U.S. health regulators on Friday allowed Pfizer Inc to remove a serious warning from the label of its smoking cessation treatment,...
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Harvard University’s Calestous Juma will co-chair a new High Level African Panel on Emerging Technologies, created...
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SALT LAKE CITY – Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah will head an international study to find...
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Young girls who exhibit a poor mastery of fundamental movement skills (FMS) are more likely to be obese than boys who have...
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Michelle Flandez had just given birth to her first son, but doctors in this U.S. territory whisked...
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia confirmed an eighth Zika virus case on Sunday, involving a 67-year-old man who first showed symptoms...
Poultry culled in Germany after bird flu found on 2 farms
AstraZeneca oncology head jumps ship to become Innate CEO
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LONDON AstraZeneca is losing its head of oncology, Mondher Mahjoubi, who is departing to lead French biotech company Innate...
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Hard times for Puerto Rico family of child with Zika defect
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ST. LOUIS – The nation’s homeless are proving to be especially susceptible to a new, dirt-cheap version of synthetic...
Malaysia confirms its 8th Zika virus case
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KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia confirmed an eighth Zika virus case on Sunday, involving a 67-year-old man who first showed symptoms...
Melanoma survivors may want to enlist partners to help search their bodies for suspicious looking moles, according to new...
Poultry culled in Germany after bird flu found on 2 farms
Provinces take aim at health care ‘ultimatum’
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Computer tomography provides a clearer view of blood vessel interiors
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WASHINGTON (AP) — You pay less for outpatient treatment than for a hospital admission, right? Not necessarily in the topsy-turvy...
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SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea is very concerned about a bird flu outbreak that has seen the biggestever cull of chickens...
Moscow (AFP) – Thirty-three people have died in Siberia after drinking bath essence containing methanol, a toxic substance...
Artist Liu Bolin live streams Beijing smog to raise awareness
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BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese artist Liu Bolin, known as “the invisible man” for using painted-on camouflage...
GENEVA (Reuters) – Nearly 50 children who were trapped in an orphanage in the rebel-held Syrian enclave of east Aleppo...
Thirty-three die in Siberia after drinking bath oil for alcoholic kicks
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Sirt1 regulates proliferation and regeneration of glial progenitor cells after injury WASHINGTON – Developing brains in newborns have a sizable pool of a certain type of immature progenitor cell that can...
Link found between HIV treatment, neuronal degeneration Mounting evidence has implicated these drugs in contributing to HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders, or HAND, which can...
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Research team sets new mark for ‘deep learning’ In tests, the group’s “deep rendering mixture model” largely taught itself how to distinguish handwritten...
Woman who got ‘a bad cold’ during pregnancy is shocked to discover she passed common but little-known virus to her unborn baby which left him profoundly deaf When Rebekka Murray went for her routine 20week ultrasound, she received news no expectant mother wants to hear. Doctors...
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A new survey shows only 18.9 per cent of men in the UK are smokers Only 18.5 per cent of women still smoke, down from 25.7...
Can daily saunas reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s? Finnish study finds elderly men are 66% less likely to be diagnosed if they take hot treatments frequently
Families affected by rare genetic condition that causes Alzheimer’s in childhood are given new hope by what could be the first treatment
Men taking a sauna 4-7 times a week were 66% less likely to be diagnosed Study is the first to link sauna bathing to dementia...
Aluminium DOES cause Alzheimer’s: Expert says new findings confirm the metal is behind the devastating brain disease Chris Exley is a professor in bioinorganic chemistry based at Keele University A link between between aluminium and Alzheimer’s...
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Hundreds of mesh implant operations have been performed in Scotland despite ministers recommending their suspension. Figures...
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TOKYO The Japanese government plans to start reviewing drug prices every year, instead of every two years, in a bid to...
Medigene eyeing more immunotherapy deals after Bluebird pact
South Korea, Japan step up poultry cull to contain bird flu
FRANKFURT German biotech firm Medigene said it is drawing more interest from prospective alliance partners for its technology...
SEOUL South Korea and Japan have ordered fresh culls of poultry stocks to contain outbreaks of avian flu, authorities...
Study on minerals status of dairy cows and their supplementation through area specific mineral mixture in the state of Jharkhand
Study on minerals status of dairy cows and their supplementation through area specific mineral mixture in the state of Jharkhand
Sampling procedures Two villages from each taluka were selected at random for taking representative samples of feeds, forage...
Sampling procedures Two villages from each taluka were selected at random for taking representative samples of feeds, forage...
Use, perceptions, and benefits of automotive technologies among aging drivers
Use, perceptions, and benefits of automotive technologies among aging drivers
Adaptive cruise control One of the earliest advanced in-vehicle technologies to be developed was adaptive cruise control...
Adaptive cruise control One of the earliest advanced in-vehicle technologies to be developed was adaptive cruise control...
Modernising epidemic science: enabling patient-centred research during epidemics
Modernising epidemic science: enabling patient-centred research during epidemics
Strengthened global coordination and support for clinical research on EEIDs It is worth considering the substantial difficulties...
Strengthened global coordination and support for clinical research on EEIDs It is worth considering the substantial difficulties...
Fecal microbiota transplantation for multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
Fecal microbiota transplantation for multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
Approximately 40 trillion bacteria reside inside the human intestine, meaning there are at least as many cells of microbial...
Approximately 40 trillion bacteria reside inside the human intestine, meaning there are at least as many cells of microbial...
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Rapid detection of carbapenem resistance: targeting a zero level of inadequate empiric antibiotic exposure?
Rapid detection of carbapenem resistance: targeting a zero level of inadequate empiric antibiotic exposure?
Resistance to carbapenems is an increasingly encountered phenomenon in the ICU, complicating empiric and targeted antimicrobial...
Resistance to carbapenems is an increasingly encountered phenomenon in the ICU, complicating empiric and targeted antimicrobial...
Lifestyle intervention in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers: study protocol for a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical feasibility trial (LIBRE-1 study)
Lifestyle intervention in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers: study protocol for a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical feasibility trial (LIBRE-1 study)
To the best of our knowledge, the LIBRE-1 study is the first prospective randomized lifestyle intervention trial in BRCA...
To the best of our knowledge, the LIBRE-1 study is the first prospective randomized lifestyle intervention trial in BRCA...
Oral hygiene compliance in orthodontic patients: a randomized controlled study on the effects of a post-treatment communication
Oral hygiene compliance in orthodontic patients: a randomized controlled study on the effects of a post-treatment communication
The plaque index We analyzed the effects of two structured orthodontic follow-up procedures, a telephone call or a text...
The plaque index We analyzed the effects of two structured orthodontic follow-up procedures, a telephone call or a text...
Outcomes of an inpatient refeeding protocol in youth with Anorexia Nervosa and atypical Anorexia Nervosa at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Outcomes of an inpatient refeeding protocol in youth with Anorexia Nervosa and atypical Anorexia Nervosa at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Children and adolescents with eating disorders may require inpatient hospitalization for medical stabilization and weight...
Children and adolescents with eating disorders may require inpatient hospitalization for medical stabilization and weight...
Genetic biomarker IDs patients with increased risk for heart damage by anthracycline chemo
Genetic biomarker IDs patients with increased risk for heart damage by anthracycline chemo
Bottom Line: Among women with breast cancer who received a type of chemotherapy called an anthracycline, those who had a...
Bottom Line: Among women with breast cancer who received a type of chemotherapy called an anthracycline, those who had a...
Tumor DNA in blood may serve as prognostic marker of pancreatic cancer
Tumor DNA in blood may serve as prognostic marker of pancreatic cancer
Bottom Line: The presence of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) isolated from blood samples of patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma...
Bottom Line: The presence of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) isolated from blood samples of patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma...
Neglect and abuse in childhood could have long-term economic consequences
Neglect and abuse in childhood could have long-term economic consequences
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People who suffer neglect and abuse in childhood are much more likely to have time off work due to long-term sickness and...
Poll: Some parents forgo car seats, other safety measures while traveling
Poll: Some parents forgo car seats, other safety measures while traveling
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Parents’ to-do lists before traveling with toddlers this holiday season may include packing...
Cardiac imaging detects serious residual septal defects during child open heart surgery
Cardiac imaging detects serious residual septal defects during child open heart surgery
Using cardiac imaging during heart surgery can detect serious residual holes in the heart that may occur when surgeons...
Using cardiac imaging during heart surgery can detect serious residual holes in the heart that may occur when surgeons...
Filipinos fear extrajudicial killings, but
Filipinos fear extrajudicial killings, but
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approve of drugs war: survey
approve of drugs war: survey
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MANILA (Reuters) – Eight out of 10 Filipinos worry they or someone they know might become a victim of extrajudicial...
Richter withdraws marketing application for biosimilar drug
Richter withdraws marketing application for biosimilar drug
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BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungarian pharmaceuticals firm Richter has withdrawn its marketing application for one of its...
Plants closed, cars stopped as China faces smog ‘red alert’
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BEIJING (AP) — Engulfed in choking smog, some northern Chinese cities limited the number of cars on roads and temporarily...
BEIJING (AP) — Engulfed in choking smog, some northern Chinese cities limited the number of cars on roads and temporarily...
Poultry culled in Germany after bird flu found on two farms
Poultry culled in Germany after bird flu found on two farms
HAMBURG, Germany (Reuters) – About 30,000 turkeys and ducks were culled in Germany over the weekend after bird flu...
HAMBURG, Germany (Reuters) – About 30,000 turkeys and ducks were culled in Germany over the weekend after bird flu...
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In a new chapter from Research in Occupational Stress and Well-Being titled, “Stress, Well-Being, And the Dark Side...
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New USDA food label guidelines aim to prevent food waste
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This past week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released food labeling guidelines aimed at reducing the amount of good...
Scale of suicide unacceptable, say MPs The number of people taking their own lives in England is unacceptably high, according to a report by the Health Select Committee. The...
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Gunmen burn buses, Aleppo convoy goes through
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Trying to find the right holiday gift for that friend, family member, or special someone, but worried that time is running...
Senator: Exploding e-cigarette recalls need to be considered
Senator: Exploding e-cigarette recalls need to be considered
NEW YORK – U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is increasing the heat on the federal government to consider recalling e-cigarette...
NEW YORK – U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is increasing the heat on the federal government to consider recalling e-cigarette...
The Christmas Letters
The Christmas Letters
Dear Addison, When I found out I was pregnant
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with you, I cried happy tears. I wrote your Daddy a card to tell him the news,...
with you, I cried happy tears. I wrote your Daddy a card to tell him the news,...
What Trump’s Cabinet Picks Tell Us
What Trump’s Cabinet Picks Tell Us
Donald Trump feuded with the Republican establishment during his presidential campaign, but as president-elect he is mending...
Donald Trump feuded with the Republican establishment during his presidential campaign, but as president-elect he is mending...
Under threat in Washington, first lady’s food legacy may live on elsewhere
Under threat in Washington, first lady’s food legacy may live on elsewhere
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By Chris Prentice NEW YORK (Reuters) – Michelle Obama will be ceding the title of first lady to Melania Trump next...
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Saudi Aramco, GE to launch Saudi Arabia’s first wind turbine next month
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KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – Saudi Aramco plans to commission its wind turbine pilot project, the first in the...
Texas city lifts tap water ban after chemical spill fear
Texas city lifts tap water ban after chemical spill fear
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By Laila Kearney (Reuters) – Tap water in Corpus Christi is safe to drink, the mayor of the Texas city said on Sunday,...
Gunmen burn buses, stalling Aleppo evacuation deal
Gunmen burn buses, stalling Aleppo evacuation deal
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By Lisa Barrington and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BEIRUT/AMMAN (Reuters) – Armed men burned five buses that were supposed...
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Imagine conquering childhood cancer, only to find out that years down the road your heart may fail. Unfortunately, many children...
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Holiday toy safety tips
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Cost of treatment leaves cancer patients in debt
Depression can reduce effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients
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A brain-boosting protein plays an important role in how well people respond to chemotherapy, researchers report at the ESMO...
Combined endocrine and targeted therapy could be effective in treating Asian breast cancer patients
Routine blood test can predict survival of cancer patients in palliative care
Ribociclib significantly improves progression-free survival in Asian women with advanced breast cancer, according to a sub-analysis...
A routine blood test can predict how long cancer patients in palliative care will survive, researchers report at the ESMO...
Research finds link between p53 pathway and ribosome biogenesis, nucleotide metabolism in DBA
ESMO Asia 2016: Three studies present first data on rare sarcomas in Asian patients
Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA) is a condition that is characterized by a failure of the bone marrow to produce red blood cells,...
The first data on rare sarcomas in Asian patients is presented in three studies today at the ESMO Asia 2016 Congress in Singapore....
Researchers seek clarity on how chronic cannabis use affects neurological activity
Study addresses cost-effectiveness of checkpoint inhibitors for advanced melanoma in Hong Kong
For those suffering depression or anxiety, using cannabis for relief may not be the long-term answer. That’s according...
Immunotherapy with pembrolizumab has been deemed a cost-effective first line treatment for advanced melanoma patients in...
Malaysia confirms its eighth Zika virus case
Lowering cholesterol to ‘levels of a new-born baby’ cuts heart attack risk
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia confirmed an eighth Zika virus case on Sunday, involving a 67-year-old man who first...
Although previous studies have suggested lowering cholesterol levels may be associated with a lower risk of heart attack,...
Stem cell ‘living bandage’ for knee injuries trialed in humans
AMA, Other Leading Medical Organizations Urge Insurance for Non-
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Economy pays tab for Japan Inc’s free lunch on overtime
Heralding social, financial change, China aims blow at iron rice bowl
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By David Stanway PINGDINGSHAN, China (Reuters) – China has ordered state firms to smash the decades-old system of providing...
Japan culling 210,000 birds amid spreading avian flu
Misleading labeling provides hookah users with erroneous information, new study finds
Tokyo (AFP) – Japan has begun slaughtering about 210,000 farm birds in northern Hokkaido to contain another outbreak...
Among those echoing the AMA in calling for this reform of insurance practices are the American Society of Anesthesiologists...
Label information on many hookah tobacco products is misleading and may be misinterpreted by consumers, according to new...
Novel approach shows promise for treating co-occurring PTSD/SUD
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N-acetylcysteine, when combined with group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), reduced symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder...
In this paper, we investigated the node and edge efficiency of functional connectivity networks in MDD patients. The same...
Vitamin D deficiency and its impact on asthma severity in asthmatic children
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This case-control study was conducted on 53 asthmatic patients and 53 healthy controls in Mofid hospital, Tehran during 2013....
National Geographic puts 9-year-old transgender girl on their January cover The January 2017 issue of National Geographic will be a historic one: it is the publication’s first issue to feature...
Across the UK, a group of volunteer motorcyclists is helping the NHS by delivering blood. What motivates them, asks Simon...
Heimlich manoeuvre creator dies at 96 The surgeon who created the life-saving Heimlich manoeuvre for choking victims died early Saturday in Cincinnati. Dr. Henry...
Henry Heimlich, Developer Of AntiChoking Maneuver, Dead At 96
Charleston gunman will not use mental health to avoid death penalty
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(Reuters) – Convicted murderer Dylann Roof will not ask jurors to take his mental health into consideration next month...
Henry Heimlich, Life-saving Maneuver Creator, Dies at 96
Heimlich manoeuvre inventor dies aged 96
The surgeon who created the life-saving Heimlich maneuver for choking victims died early Saturday in Cincinnati. Dr. Henry...
US doctor Henry Heimlich, who invented the manoeuvre used to help victims of choking, has died aged 96. Dr Heimlich died...
Lithium side effects and toxicity: prevalence and management strategies
Homeless across country fall victim to synthetic marijuana
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In this photo made Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, medics check on the condition of man found in a catatonic...
Dr. Henry J. Heimlich, Famous for Antichoking Technique, Dies at 96
Henry Heimlich, life-saving maneuver creator, dead at 96, family says
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Henry Heimlich, life-saving maneuver creator, dies at 96
Heimlich, developer of maneuver to save choking victims, dead at 96
CINCINNATI (AP) — The surgeon who created the life-saving Heimlich maneuver for choking victims died early Saturday...
By Bill Trott (Reuters) – Henry Heimlich, the medical maverick who came up with a maneuver credited with saving thousands...
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Prescription drug spending reaches $29.4B in Canada
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As we come to the end of 2016, many of us start to look back – and reflect. The year has been defining – even redefining...
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Routine blood test predicts how long cancer patients will survive
December 17, 2016, 7:36 AM| President Obama signed a $6 billion into law this week that will...
LUGANO-SINGAPORE, 17 December, 2016 – A routine blood test can predict how long cancer patients in palliative care...
Immunotherapy with pembrolizumab deemed cost-effective for advanced melanoma in Hong Kong
Ribociclib improves progression-free survival in Asian women with advanced breast cancer
LUGANO-SINGAPORE, 17 December, 2016 – Immunotherapy with pembrolizumab has been deemed a cost-effective first line...
LUGANO-SINGAPORE, 17 December, 2016 – Ribociclib significantly improves progression-free survival in Asian women with...
Anxiety and depression a major issue for cancer survivors
Depressed patients are less responsive to chemotherapy
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LUGANO-SINGAPORE, Dec. 17, 2016 – A brainboosting protein plays an important role in how well people respond to chemotherapy,...
Cancer costs leaving patients in debt
Red Cross asks for quick agreement on Aleppo evacuation plan
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Trump has sent mixed signals about how he regards climate science. Researchers are divided over whether to appeal him, or...
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) asked Syria’s warring parties to quickly...
Austria searches freight trains in new frontline on illegal migration
Researchers combat antimicrobial resistance using smartphones
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Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are posing a severe threat to global public health. In particular, they are becoming more...
Bacteriophages may play key role in acquisition and mobilization of antibiotic resistance genes
Study estimates health benefits of UK soft drinks industry levy
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New research highlights security as top concern for healthcare organisations when managing mobile devices
Okayama University researchers identify link between plant complex type N-glycans and hay fever
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Sphere Medical launches next generation Proxima for bedside blood gas and glucose analysis
Vizient awards Innovative Technology designation to Hitachi Aloka’s SOFIA 3D Breast Ultrasound system
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Germline mutations in ATM and BRCA1/2 genes could help predict death risk from aggressive prostate cancer
UL Environment experts to serve as advisory board member of Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing
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To get an idea of who’s behaving badly between the sheets and who is at the top of the nice list, we asked guys about...
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Opioid-dependent babies: How an Ontario hospital is helping newborns cope
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The day Brenda Banks found out she was pregnant with her third child was the day she decided to get clean. The Belleville,...
Drug overdose deaths increase significantly in past five years
A Founder of Odwalla Tries to Recapture His Mojo
In this June 17, 2016 file photo, Erika Marble visits the gravesite of Edward Martin III, her...
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Boxing-WBC title fight called off after Povetkin fails drug test
When Lee Norman heads to the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Tennessee Titans this weekend, he plans to bundle up well....
EKATERINBURG, Russia, Dec 17 (Reuters) – A super heavyweight title fight between Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin and...
WBC title fight called off after Povetkin fails drug test
Two major groups of rabies virus display distinct evolutionary trends
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Diseases that jump from other vertebrate hosts to humans are a major public health threat, but the evolutionary mechanisms...
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When It’s Just Temporary The medical world further breaks down paresthesia into more specific categories. “Saturday...
CONCORD, N.H. – Drug overdose deaths have increased by 33 percent in the past five years across the country, with some...
Drug overdose deaths increased by 33percent in past 5 years
Research network publishes practical guidelines for exterior lighting
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Fairy lights, streetlights and advertisement displays: Especially in December we light up the dark season with all sorts...
First-in-human study of cell bandage for common sporting knee injury shows promising results
Study provides new insights into fundamental characteristics of dendritic cells
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Dendritic cells represent an important component of the immune system: they recognize and engulf invaders, which subsequently...
Increasing access to pediatric cardiac care could save lives of children with CHD
ECDC report finds increasing trend of Listeria infections among elderly population
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Scientists discover mechanism that hijacks immune system’s response to tuberculosis
Johns Hopkins scientists create bioinformatics tool to evaluate cancer driver gene prediction methods
Scientists have discovered the mechanism that hijacks the immune system’s response to tuberculosis, revealing an important...
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BMJ partners with Guangdong Family Doctor Association to support healthcare professionals across China
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African Development Bank approves 770 mln euro loan for Ivory Coast ABIDJAN (Reuters) – The board of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a 770 million euro ($805 million)...
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Turkey to set up camp for Aleppo evacuees in Syria
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Mylan is releasing a generic version of its emergency allergy treatment EpiPen at half the price of the branded option, the...
Michigan loses court case to stop home water deliveries due to lead
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Retinoblastoma protein plays larger role in tumor suppression, study finds The Retinoblastoma protein (pRB) has long been studied for its role in cell growth and the prevention of cancer. In a new...
Scientists discover how COPD patients’ lungs lose ability to repair damages In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the patients’ lungs lose their ability to repair damages on their...
Common heartburn medications could decrease effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients
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New graphene-based method may help visualize electrical signaling networks in heart and brain cells
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Outdoor recreation in protected areas negatively impacts wildlife It’s a good thing to explore the great outdoors. But a new study led by Colorado State University and the Wildlife...
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – New data show many more coal miners across Appalachia suffering from the most serious form of black...
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HIV, SARS, Ebola, H1N1, Zika, the list of communicable global health threats seems ever growing. And all too often, the limited...
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Famed Aussie TV Host Explains What It Was Really Like To Grow Up In The Outback Before Jamie Durie became a renowned international landscape designer, an Australian TV host or an HGTV personality, he was...
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ATLANTA – – The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) today applauded the decision from the Centers for Medicare...
Bacteria control levels of dangerous pollutant in seabirds Researchers have discovered that levels of mercury in seabirds off the coast of British Columbia have remained relatively...
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Emphasis should be on the energy needs of companies and communities rather than locally available resources. Furthermore,...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Label information on many hookah tobacco products is misleading and may be misinterpreted by consumers,...
Britain confirms bird flu outbreak at turkey farm in eastern England
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avian influenza among poultry in the southwest of the country, an official...
FDA drops black box warning on Pfizer’s anti-smoking drug
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London (AFP) – Britain on Friday announced the discovery of a highly contagious strain of bird flu at a turkey farm,...
Trudeau warns eager beavers not to light up pot yet
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer says U.S. regulators have removed a bold-letter warning from its antismoking drug Chantix...
Top-Rated Health Apps Not Always Best for Managing Health
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Some baby teething toys marketed as non-toxic might contain chemicals that could interfere with hormones involved in normal...
Strong Muscles Lower Incontinence Risk in Older Women
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Americans younger than 70 may be hearing better now compared with 15 years ago, a new government study suggests. Researchers...
Runners’ Brains Show More Brain Connections
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New research which looked at MRI scans of runners brains suggests that those who run have greater functional connectivity...
Drugmaker Mylan has started selling a generic version of its emergency allergy treatment EpiPen at half the price of the...
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Biological small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) is an experimental technique that provides lowresolution structural information...
Dr. Christine Faulkner awarded Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council
New bioinformatics tool tests methods for finding mutant genes that ‘drive’ cancer
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A new study used the same kind of models that scientists use to track disease to instead examine how some California sea...
Dr. Sakamoto explains signaling pathways in the pathogenesis of diamond blackfan anemia
Researchers develop new test, better understanding of deadly infection in boas and pythons
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‘non-urgent’ operations until next year over winter fears All trusts have been instructed to postpone many operations until January 16 This includes hip and knee replacements, some...
ER clothing drive makes sure no patient leaves hospital in paper scrubs
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After six years hooked on snorting hydromorphine and Dilaudid, Krista Miller took stock of her life in February, giving up...
Canadian doctors update options to treat ‘morning sickness’ in pregnancy
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Small NC school district shuts down over flu outbreak
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Sweetening your beverage with real sugar, “fake” sugar or a “natural” no-calorie sweetener makes...
National Geographic puts 9-year-old transgender girl on their January cover
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Sugar tax would ‘cut childhood obesity’
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Mylan launches EpiPen generic at $300 per two-pack
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Small NC school district shuts down over flu outbreak
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Mumps cases in 2016 have reached a decadelong high, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Barn dances bring joy and relief to veterans with PTSD
Mylan launches cheaper version of EpiPen allergy treatment
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Drugmaker Mylan has started selling a generic version of its emergency allergy treatment EpiPen at half the price of the...
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Zika-linked birth defects more extensive than previously thought, research finds
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In a paper published today in Cancer Research, researchers: 1) identify a biomarker enzyme associated with aggressive glioma...
Researchers uncover why morning people should not work at night
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In what is believed to be the first proof-of-concept study of its kind, Johns Hopkins researchers have determined that large...
A cure for social anxiety disorders: Cognitive therapy shown to be most effective treatment
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Each year, 40,000 children born in the United States have a heart defect, and about a quarter of them will require surgery....
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Russia bans import of all raw vegetables from EU in wake of E.coli scare
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Yelena Skrynnik, the country’s agriculture minister, insisted that Russia produced enough vegetables of its own to...
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Judge Temporarily Blocks Texas’ Controversial ‘Fetal Burial’ Rule
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked Texas from enacting a controversial abortion regulation that would require clinics...
Real-time video surveillance could help identify people at risk of suicide attempts in subway stations, Canadian researchers...
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In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the patients’ lungs lose their ability to repair damages on their...
Method enables machine learning from unwieldy data sets
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Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a new device that measures the motion...
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Listeria infections stable but frequently reported among the elderly
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Pre-cooked beans could turn down heat on Africa’s dwindling forests By Pius Sawa KAMPALA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – At a factory in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, workers steam-cook...
British man calls off attempt to swim Atlantic
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Sauna bathing could be linked to lower risk of dementia in men
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NEW YORK (AP) — Chipotle, which is still hurting from food safety scares last year, is adding four new people to its...
Research in worms provides a model to study how the human microbiome influences disease
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UTHealth: Rapid population decline among vertebrates began with industrialization HOUSTON – (Dec. 15, 2016) – Rapid population decline among vertebrate species began at the end of the 19th century...
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This is your brain on (legal) cannabis: Researchers seek answers FORT COLLINS, COLORADO – For those suffering depression or anxiety, using cannabis for relief may not be the long-term...
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E-cigarette vapour does not damage DNA, even at doses 28 times that of equivalent smoke exposure. Scientists at British American...
UT Southwestern researchers develop new imaging method to see proteins in action
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Study provides new insight into brain circuitry that regulates water and food intake
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The UK manufacturer of Nurofen has been hit with an increased fine of A$6m (£3.6m; $4.4m) for misleading customers in Australia. Australia’s...
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G.O.P. Plans to Replace Health Care Law With ‘Universal Access’
Men’s Rights UK Parliament Member Says "Gender Must Be Irrelevant"
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New approach for cancer prevention in BRCA1 mutation-positive women from Josef Penninger
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How healthy is YOUR state? Hawaii claims the top spot in annual report AGAIN
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U.S.-focused study finds 6% of Zika pregnancies result in birth defects
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New approach for cancer prevention in BRCA1 mutation-positive women
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Computer model predicts potential impact of short-course therapy against multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
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Using brands to vent relationship frustration Have you ever felt frustrated with your romantic partner, but nervous about bringing it up? Researchers have discovered one...
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Merck wins $2.54 billion in hepatitis C drug trial against Gilead
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The University of Michigan was recently awarded $8.2 million from the National Institutes of Health...
SLU research: Silencing fat protein improves obesity and blood sugar
Diabetic pensioner left lying in garden for FOUR HOURS as he waited for ambulance
ST. LOUIS — In a study published in the Journal of Lipid Research, Saint Louis University scientist Angel Baldan,...
Autism could be caused by a lack of a protein in the brain, study finds A third of cases are now believed to be down to a lack of nSR100 in the brain nSR100 is important for normal brain development...
Hope for cancer fight as study shows FDA-approved diabetes drug ‘controls tumor growth in breast and prostate’ Metformin is an FDA-approved drug to control blood glucose in type 2 diabetics But a study by Massachusetts General Hospital...
Lilly eases investors’ jitters with strong 2017 forecast Eli Lilly and Co, in a move that appeared to ease investor concerns after the failure of its high-profile Alzheimer’s...
Only some shoe inserts tied to lower risk of injuries Contoured orthotics designed to alter the gait while walking and running might help lower the risk of stress fractures, but...
Environmentally-friendly pipette system launched by Mettler Toledo Mettler Toledo
Ken Marwood, 82, fell and hit his head on the ground while visiting a friend His wife Barbara phoned the ambulance while...
Christmas freezer tips everyone should know released by Food Standard Agency Food Standards Agency has released list of freezer tips forChristmas You can freeze meals if they contain previously frozen ingredients,...
Top-rated health apps not always best for managing health Some of the top-rated health apps aimed at people with chronic medical problems don’t do a very good job of actually...
Gilead sciences to pay Merck $2.54 billion in hepatitis c royalties: court verdict A federal jury in Delaware on Thursday awarded Merck Co $2.54 billion in royalties in a patent lawsuit against Gilead...
Does your kid need a multivitamin? Many young kids are picky eaters, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t getting the nutrients they need to grow. I recently...
Clinical and Digital Information Systems framework welcome newest addition, Ideagen Ideagen is pleased to announce it has successfully achieved inclusion on a new Clinical and Digital Information Systems framework...
PureCN: copy number calling and SNV classification using targeted short read sequencing
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SNV likelihood model The next step in our approach is to determine somatic status of SNVs. We fit the allelic fractions...
Asian head and neck cancer patients live longer with immunotherapy than mixed race group Asian head and neck cancer patients live longer with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab than the overall population, according...
Coping mechanism suggests new way to make cancer cells more vulnerable to chemotherapies Electron microscopic image of a single human lymphocyte. Credit: Dr. Triche National Cancer Institute ...
Inherited mutations in three genes predict for aggressive prostate cancer
Neurons anticipate body’s response to food and water Our brain cells, called neurons, work together to produce every memory, thought,...
Cancer breakthrough—device shows which drugs will perform best In a paper published today in Cancer Research, researchers: 1) identify a biomarker enzyme associated with aggressive glioma...
Attractive drug candidate identified to target glioma brain tumors
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A study of three genes associated with the development of prostate cancer found that men with inherited mutations in these...
Fruit fly central nervous system. Credit: University of Alabama at Birmingham In a paper...
Key benefits of large-scale use of universal over conventional flu vaccines
Hormone-disrupting compound could provide new approach to malaria control
The Zika virus remains a mystery. Isolated from macaque monkeys in the Ziika Forest in Uganda in 1947, the virus was shown...
A female Anopheles gambiae mosquito is feeding on blood. Credit: Emily Lund, Harvard A chemical...
20 States Accuse Generic Drug Companies of Price Fixing
Halfdan Mahler, Who Shifted W.H.O.’s Focus to Primary Care, Dies at 93
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Americans’ Hearing Loss Decreases Even as Headphone Use Rises
4 Things To Stop Doing Once You Turn 35
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Ranella Hirsch, a board-certified dermatologist in Boston Her skin issue: Dryness. “I have really sensitive skin, and...
‘Dear Mr. Trump,’ This Is How Women Feel About Your Sexism
There’s No Need To Delay Pregnancy After A Miscarriage, Study Suggests
One woman is painting powerful feminist sentiments on naked women’s bodies in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s...
A new study suggests that becoming pregnant again soon after a miscarriage is no more risky for the mom or the fetus than...
What Ohio’s 20-Week Abortion Ban Law Will Really Mean For Women
Feeding People, And Democracy, To Death
From initial diagnosis to the termination, Sarah waited just three days as she met with specialists and planned for the procedure,...
As a physician, and a specialist in disease prevention and health promotion, I have long been nothing less than sickened...
"Historic" decision approves 3-parent DNA technique
Holiday health hazards: How to stay safe this season
LONDON — Britain’s fertility regulator has approved controversial techniques allowing doctors to create babies using...
Holiday traditions are supposed to make you feel all warm and cozy and happy inside, but sometimes they can take an ugly...
Woman who had ovary frozen in childhood gives birth
FDA warns of anesthesia risk in pregnant women, kids
A 24-year-old woman has given birth in London after doctors restored her fertility using frozen ovary tissue removed when...
Repeated or lengthy use — longer than three hours — of general anesthetic and sedation drugs may harm the developing...
Florida neurosurgeon uses unusual method to rush to stroke patients
Microlensing study suggests most common outer planets likely Neptunemass
On average, a stroke kills one American every four minutes. Almost two million brain cells die every minute during a stroke,...
A new statistical study of planets found by a technique called gravitational microlensing suggests that Neptune-mass worlds...
Repurposed drugs may offer improved treatments for fatal genetic disorders
Does good-tasting food cause weight gain?
University of Rochester Medical Center researchers believe they have identified a potential new means of treating some of...
PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 15, 2016) – Does eating good-tasting food make you gain weight? Despite the common perception...
Astronomers discover dark past of planet-eating ‘Death Star’
Supercomputer simulations confirm observations of 2015 India/Pakistan heat waves
An international team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Chicago, has made the rare discovery...
Number of known black holes expected to double in two years with new detection method
A paper published this week during the American Geophysical Union (AGU) fall meeting in San Francisco points to new evidence...
UCLA researchers combat antimicrobial resistance using smartphones A team of UCLA researchers has developed an
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Bad people are disgusting, bad actions are angering
Starting school later in the day has health benefits for teens
A person’s character, more so than their actions, determines whether we find immoral acts to be ‘disgusting,’...
A new review of recent research has found that starting school later has a positive impact on teenagers, including longer...
Aid trucks with medical supplies leave Paris for northern Syria
Even teethers labeled BPA-free may contain hormone-disruptors
PARIS (Reuters) – Two trucks filled with 20 tonnes of first aid supplies and construction materials left Paris for...
By Lisa Rapaport Some baby teething toys marketed as non-toxic might contain chemicals that could interfere with hormones...
Lonza to buy U.S. drug capsule maker Capsugel from KKR for $5.5 billion
Red Cross evacuates 3,000 civilians from Aleppo
By Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi and Ludwig Burger (Reuters) – Swiss pharmaceutical supplier Lonza Group AG on Thursday announced...
By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) – Some 3,000 civilians and more than 40 wounded people, including children, were...
UK agrees to licence three-parent IVF babies to prevent disease
Study: Repealing Obama health law cuts taxes for wealthy
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) – Britain on Thursday became the first country to formally licence an in-vitro fertilisation...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new study says Republicans may be handing wealthy Americans a big tax cut by repealing President Barack...
Pot stores open in Canada ahead of legalization
Alan Thicke’s Heart Attack: Could a Simple Screening Have Saved Him?
Montreal (AFP) – Eight storefronts selling recreational marijuana opened in Montreal Thursday, flouting the law in...
Acclaimed actor Alan Thicke’s sudden death from a fatal heart attack at the age of 69 is prompting some cardiovascular...
Birth Defects Occur in 6 Percent of US Zika Pregnancies
Long, Stable Marriages Boost Stroke Survival
A U.S. study of Zika-infected pregnancies found that 6 percent of them ended in birth defects. The rate was nearly twice...
Stroke patients may have better odds of surviving if they’re in a long-term stable marriage, a new study suggests. Researchers...
1 in 8 Airline Pilots May Be Clinically Depressed
Vaccine Protects Mice Against Zika
Hundreds of commercial airline pilots worldwide may be flying with untreated depression because they fear being grounded...
Antibodies drawn from a patient infected with Zika could form the basis of a vaccine against the notorious virus, a new animal...
Cream to Treat Skin Condition is Approved
State Attorneys Sue Drug Makers Over Pricing
A Pfizer Inc ointment to treat mild to moderate cases of the itchy skin condition eczema, or atopic dermatitis, won U.S....
Connecticut and 19 other states filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Mylan NV (MYL.O), Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA.TA) and...
Celebrity Chefs Have Poor Food Safety Habits
New gene fusions and mutations linked to gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Celebrity television shows may teach you how to make tasty meals, but they set bad examples in showing you how to keep food...
In recent years, researchers have identified specific gene mutations linked to gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), which...
New report calls for forward-looking analysis and a review of restoration goals for the Everglades
Genetic variants are associated with susceptibility to mouth and throat cancer
WASHINGTON – To ensure the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) is responsive to changing environmental...
A number of genetic variants associated with susceptibility to oral cavity and pharyngeal cancer have been described in an...
EurekAlert! Fellowships ‘validating’ for Chinese, Indian science reporters at the dawn of their careers
Chemist Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Michael Pirrung, a
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National academies’ gulf research program awards $2.1 million in synthesis grants
Hormonal contraception is safer than expected for women with diabetes
WASHINGTON – The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced...
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — Strokes and heart attacks are rare for women with diabetes who use hormonal contraception, with...
Groundbreaking discovery has potential to improve therapies for cancer and other diseases
Why having the flu during pregnancy increases the risk of the child having depression when they grow older
LONDON, ON – The Retinoblastoma protein (pRB) has long been studied for its role in cell growth and the prevention...
Early maternal support has been shown to help a baby to deal with stress But a viral infection can cause a woman to be less...
Children born with herpes more likely to develop most common form of childhood cancer
University of Arizona reveals running stimulates your brain and improves memory
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is the most common form of cancer in children Young sufferers were found to be nearly 4 times...
Part of the brain responsible for alertness is activated during a run, a study found New research also found it helped to...
Why sex DOES get better with age: Three medical experts explain…
Brookings Institution finds richer people are less stressed and live longer
Aging is generally associated with improvements in our quality of life: We become more proficient in our work, learn how...
Edinburgh teen ‘sympathy pains’ while his twin battled bone cancer Pat Dawson, 14, thought his discomfort were just growing pains in his right knee While at the same time, Al was also suffering...
They say money can’t buy you love, happiness, or fortune. But a new study has found what most of us suspected to be...
Once-conjoined twins seen for the first time without their bandages as they head to rehab 9 weeks after separation Formerly conjoined twins Jadon and Anias McDonald have transferred to a new hospital to begin rehabilitation nine weeks after...
Taking the Pill doesn’t damage your sex drive
To Stop Ebola, An Epidemic Of Fear Had To Be Stopped
US researchers tested 3 types of contraceptives on some 450 straight couples All forms of the contraceptives were found...
In 2015, health workers in Liberia faced a challenge. They had to figure out how to stop a street gang that could be spreading...
Britain OKs making babies from DNA of 3 people in some cases
Zika outbreak: Texas city warning issued for pregnant women
Britain’s fertility regulator has approved controversial techniques allowing doctors to create babies using DNA from...
Pregnant women should consider postponing travel to Brownsville, Texas, because of concerns about mosquitoes there spreading...
Full asbestos ban expected in Canada by 2018
Councils angry at government’s social care offer
By 2018, the federal government hopes to ban asbestos in Canada and change rules and regulations about the deadly material,...
Councils say it is “hugely disappointing” that the government has not given them extra money to tackle shortfalls...
No need to delay getting pregnant after miscarriage, study suggests
New test could improve diagnosis of rare, fatal brain disorder
A new study suggests that becoming pregnant again soon after a miscarriage is no more risky for the mom or the fetus than...
A rare and fatal brain disorder called sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease can be challenging to identify, with patients needing...
Older but wiser: Why risky behavior declines with age
Newspaper investigation reveals dangerous pharmacy oversight may be putting patients at risk
Older folks tend not to engage as much in risky behavior as teenagers and young adults do. You might call that wisdom or...
A two-year investigation led by the Chicago Tribune revealed a hazardous trend involving pharmacists
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Woman donates $5G worth of toys to sick hospital patients
Illinois woman to adopt dying friend’s 3 children
An Illinois woman whose work involves tending to sick children every day has put her personal finances toward helping make...
Missy Armstrong met her best friend, Sara, as a high school student in 1999, and the pair have been inseparable ever since....
Miracle baby born using ovary frozen from childhood
Long-term painkiller use ‘linked to hearing loss in women’
A woman who had her ovary removed and frozen at just 9 years old always dreamed of being able to have a family someday. On...
Thursday December 15 2016 Long-term painkiller use could damage the inner ear “Women who take paracetamol...
MRI scans in pregnancy improve diagnosis of brain defects
EU lawmakers urge Germany to broaden access to fund for thalidomide victims
Thursday December 15 2016 MRI scans could cut down on false positive results “Detailed MRI scans should...
STRASBOURG EU lawmakers urged Germany on Thursday to grant broader access for other Europeans to its fund for victims...
Strong muscles tied to lower risk of incontinence in older women
Only some shoe inserts tied to lower risk of injuries
(Reuters Health) – Women who have more lean muscle mass or better grip strength may be less likely to experience...
(Reuters Health) – Contoured orthotics designed to alter the gait while walking and running might help lower the...
U.S. states sue Mylan, Teva, others for fixing drug prices
U.S. says Allergan’s Forest units to pay $38 million to settle kickback allegations
Twenty states filed a lawsuit Thursday against Mylan NV (MYL.O), Teva Pharmaceuticals (TEVA.TA) and four other generic...
WASHINGTON Allergan PLC’s Forest Laboratories and Forest Pharmaceuticals units will pay $38 million to settle U.S....
Texas hospital throws wedding for couple 36 hours before groom dies
University’s mind-controlled robotic arm may help paralyzed patients
A dying man’s wish to marry the love of his life was granted last Friday 36 hours before he died, thanks to quick-thinking...
Researchers have created a mind-controlled robotic arm they believe will help millions of paralyzed patients or those with...
Separated conjoined twins meet for first time since surgery
Newspaper investigation reveals dangerous pharmacy oversight may be putting patients at risk
Palo Alto, Calif. – The conjoined California twins that were separated last week following a 17-hour marathon surgery...
A two-year investigation led by the Chicago Tribune revealed a hazardous trend involving pharmacists dispensing dangerous...
Woman donates $5G worth of toys to sick hospital patients
Illinois woman to adopt dying friend’s 3 children
An Illinois woman whose work involves tending to sick children every day has put her personal finances toward helping make...
Missy Armstrong met her best friend, Sara, as a high school student in 1999, and the pair have been inseparable ever since....
Miracle baby born using ovary frozen from childhood
Once-conjoined twins going to rehab 9 weeks after separation
A woman who had her ovary removed and frozen at just 9 years old always dreamed of being able to have a family someday. On...
New York – Formerly conjoined twins Jadon and Anias McDonald have transferred to a new hospital to begin rehabilitation...
Could Serious Stress Put You at Risk for Eye Disease?
Incidence of consciousness during surgery lower than previous estimates
RELATED: COULD YOU BE AT RISK FOR ONE OF THESE 5 SERIOUS EYE DISEASES? After the video went viral, Britt said (via her...
An international study of 260 surgical patients found that, contrary to many previous studies, just more than four percent...
Facial feminization surgery for transgender patients
Many early-onset colon cancers are caused by genetic mutations passed through families
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A new study published by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur...
Hearing loss prevalence declining in US adults aged 20 to 69 years
Tumor gene test results can differ in same patients
Hearing loss among U.S. adults aged 20 to 69 has declined over the last decade, even as the number of older Americans continues...
Research underway at the University of Washington School of Medicine to improve genetic testing...
Chemists identify genetic mutation that opens door in combatting age-related diseases
Once-conjoined twins going to rehab 9 weeks after separation
Scientists from the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University Health Network, have developed the first functional...
Preeclampsia linked to risk of maternal retinal disease Writing in The BMJ today, researchers describe a new calculator that has been developed to estimate the individualised chances...
50 Healthy Resolutions That Aren’t Losing Weight 31. Read one book a month. Research shows reading can boost empathy and emotional intelligence. If you’re committed to...
Surgeons in Madagascar separated a pair of sixmonth-old conjoined twins who were connected at the stomach, sternum and...
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Why Santa Is The Coolest Yogi EVER Through caring and giving, a la Santa, we move from selfishness to selflessness, from selfcenteredness to other-centeredness....
Hilarious Video Shows How To Sneak Food Without Your Kids Noticing
Intimate Photos Take You Inside The Bedrooms Of NYC’s Ballerinas
Parenting requires a certain amount of sneakiness ? especially when it comes to snacking. Esther Anderson’s latest video,...
ELISE KING, Performer with Jennifer Muller/The Works and Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company Elise King grew up in South...
Florida neurosurgeon’s fast moves to help stroke victims
How to ‘sharpen’ an ultrasound scalpel
December 15, 2016, 8:15 AM| On average, a stroke kills one American every four minutes. The odds...
Researchers from the Laboratory for Industrial and Medical Ultrasound of M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, in cooperation...
Lung-in-the-lab reveals no DNA damage on exposure to e-cig vapor
Cooking with cast iron: Fact versus fiction (video)
E-cigarette vapour does not damage DNA, even at doses 28 times that of equivalent smoke exposure. Scientists at British American...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2016 — Cooks around the world prize their cast-iron cookware, which has many advantages over its...
STEM enrichment activities have no impact on results
Spanish scientists sequence the genome of the Iberian lynx, the most endangered felid
Enrichment activities to encourage pupils to study science and technology subjects have made no difference to their performance...
Decreased rates of pressure injuries linked to better preventive care December 15, 2016 – Rates of new pressure injuries in U.S. hospitals and other acute care settings have decreased by...
Spanish scientists have sequenced the genome of the Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus), currently one of the world’s most...
No more burning batteries? Stanford scientists turn to AI to create safer lithium-ion batteries Scientists have spent decades searching for a safe alternative to the flammable liquid electrolytes used in lithium-ion batteries. Now...
Mind-controlled toys: The next generation of Christmas presents?
Some poor Venezuelan parents give away children amid deep crisis
Toys controlled with the power of thoughts could become must-have gifts Warwick research connects human mind with electronic...
By Girish Gupta and Mircely Guanipa PUNTO FIJO, Venezuela (Reuters) – Struggling to feed herself and her seven children,...
Governments pledge $75 billion to World Bank’s poorest countries fund
EU lawmakers urge Germany to broaden access to thalidomide fund
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Germany on Thursday to grant broader access for other Europeans to its fund...
U.S. state AGs sue six cos, including Mylan, Teva, over drug pricing
Britain first country to approve ‘threeparent’ babies
By Diane Bartz and Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Connecticut and 19 other states filed a lawsuit on Thursday...
London (AFP) – Britain is set to become the first country in the world to legally offer “three-parent baby”...
Canada to ban asbestos by 2018
Canada plans to ban asbestos use by 2018
Ottawa (AFP) – Once the world’s top producer of asbestos, Canada said Thursday it will ban the heat-resistant...
ICRC expects to evacuate 2,000 from Aleppo on Thursday GENEVA (Reuters) – Close to 1,000 civilians and 26 wounded, including several children, were evacuated from east Aleppo...
Tracking down therapy-resistant leukemia cells Dr. Irmela Jeremias from Helmholtz Zentrum München and her colleagues have succeeded in finding a small population of inactive...
By Susan Taylor TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada has set a 2018 target to ban asbestos and products containing the fire-resistant...
Researchers achieve meter-scale optical coherence tomography for first time WASHINGTON — An industry-academic collaboration has achieved the first optical coherence tomography (OCT) images...
How brain tissue recovers after injury A research team led by Associate Professor Mitsuharu ENDO and Professor Yasuhiro MINAMI (both from the Department of Physiology...
When horses are in trouble they ask humans for help
Specific ways in the body: New host for steroids
Research Fellow Monamie RINGHOFER and Associate Professor Shinya YAMAMOTO (Kobe University Graduate School of Intercultural...
Synthetic hosts are to transport medical substances and hormones into the body and to release them at specific points. They...
Biodegradable polymer coating for implants
Funding for new treatments for malnourished children
Medical implants often carry surface substrates that release ac-tive substances or to which biomolecules or cells can adhere...
Almost half of child deaths around the world involve malnutrition, with the highest mortality for severe acute malnutrition...
Endurance runners’ brains have greater functional connectivity, research shows
Later high school start times linked to positive outcomes among teens
If you’re thinking about taking up running as your New Year’s resolution and still need some convincing, consider...
Protective effect of ER-beta more pronounced in breast cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy Lund University
Micronic Univo Screw Cap Recapper could effectively seal valuable DNA samples http://www.micronic.com/
BodyCap’s health-monitoring wearables used by ESA astronauts aboard the ISS e-TACT device, combining activity tracking, body tilt and skin temperature monitoring, will be commercially available for...
Researchers unveil radical technology that could transform life for people with
A review of the scientific literature by a workgroup composed of representatives from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine,...
Pacific Edge announces commercial launch of Cxbladder Monitor in the U.S. Breakthrough in clinical utility for urologists managing bladder cancer patients Pacific Edge Limited (NZX:PEB), a cancer...
Western diet during pregnancy may increase obesity risk in offspring Diet composition around the time of pregnancy may influence whether offspring become obese, according to a new study using...
ACCC introduces new online site to improve treatment and management of metastatic breast cancer The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), partnered with the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, the Cancer Support Community,...
Nutritionist Rob Hobson reveals 10 snacks that will make you a morning
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‘Brain-computer interface’ allows people to control a robotic arm with their mind Uses signal processing, machine...
It doesn’t matter if you consider yourself an early bird or a night owl, some days we just wake up feeling out of sorts. But...
Girl smiles after operation removed tumour the size of KIWI from her face
University of Sheffield say MRI scans should be used on pregnant women to spot brain defects
Doctors diagnosed Brianna Brewer, three, of Ohio, with a hemangioma at two weeks old A three-yearold girl...
Girl diagnosed with retinoblastoma after mother noticed white glow behind her pupil A two-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer after her mother spotted a telltale sign in a family photo. Tyraah...
Columbia University reveal what your brain looks like when you ‘zone out’ The animation shows fluorescent signals as they fire across the brain The work reveals a new link between blood flow and...
Ultrasounds are already used to look inside the womb to check baby’s growth But when they detect problems, an MRI...
Three-parent babies could be funded by the NHS from NEXT YEAR A controversial fertility technique to help couples with genetic diseases conceive healthy children has been given the green...
CCTV at underground stations could prevent people from committing suicide More than half of suicide attempts can be identified through the person’s actions Pacing back and forth from the yellow...
Method devised that allows a ketoreductase enzyme to catalyze nonnatural reactions
Development and validation of a novel bioassay to determine glucocorticoid sensitivity
a, Ground-state nicotinamide (left) is understood to serve as a hydride (H?) source and is a weak...
For more than half a century glucocorticoids (GCs) have formed the mainstay of the initial treatment of almost all non-infectious...
Rhodococcus aetherivorans BCP1 as cell factory for the production of intracellular tellurium nanorods under aerobic conditions
Social care: Sajid Javid defends social care measures
Although Te is a rare natural element in the Earth crust (0.027 ppm) [12], the widespread use of Tecontaining compounds...
The government has defended new measures aimed at boosting funding for social care in England. Local authorities have been...
Hepatitis C patients ‘go abroad for drugs’
Babies made from three people approved in UK
Patients with hepatitis C are buying medication online from abroad to treat their disease to avoid long waits on the NHS,...
Babies made from two women and one man have been approved by the UK’s fertility regulator. The historic and controversial...
1 in 8 airline pilots may be clinically depressed
Burn victim’s amazing recovery after freak wildfire during marathon
Hundreds of commercial airline pilots worldwide may be flying with untreated depression because they fear being grounded...
On a sweltering September day in 2011, Turia Pitt was blasting Tupac Shakur and running a 62 mile ultra-marathon in the Australian...
Project examines opioid industry’s political influence
2-year-old boy paralyzed in traumatic birth regains left-arm function
This is another installment in an investigation by The Associated Press and the Center for Public Integrity examining the...
A 2-year-old Atlanta boy who was born during a 2014 snowstorm is learning how to play like other children after a traumatic...
Extremely rare condition left woman paralyzed in a matter of hours
Britain agrees to license three-parent IVF babies to prevent disease
Three months ago, UK woman Helen Finchman woke up with a neck ache. She just assumed she’d slept in an uncomfortable...
LONDON Britain on Thursday became the first country to formally license an in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment designed...
South Korea raises bird flu alert to highest level for first time
Women denied abortions face higher risk for mental health problems
SEOUL – South Korea’s agriculture ministry raised
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Burn victim’s amazing recovery after freak wildfire during marathon
2-year-old boy paralyzed in traumatic birth regains left-arm function
On a sweltering September day in 2011, Turia Pitt was blasting Tupac Shakur and running a 62 mile ultra-marathon in the Australian...
A 2-year-old Atlanta boy who was born during a 2014 snowstorm is learning how to play like other children after a traumatic...
Key findings of investigation into harder-to-abuse opioids
1 in 8 airline pilots may be clinically depressed
The Associated Press and the Center for Public Integrity investigated how pharmaceutical companies are using their political...
Hundreds of commercial airline pilots worldwide may be flying with untreated depression because they fear being grounded...
Drugmakers set to gain as taxpayers foot new opioid costs
CDC issues South Texas warning for pregnant women over Zika concerns
The latest installment in a joint investigation by The Associated Press and the Center for Public Integrity into the political...
DALLAS – Pregnant women should consider postponing travel to Brownsville, Texas, because of concerns about mosquitoes...
This Might Be the Craziest Baby Name We’ve Ever Seen
The Workout That’ll Blast Fat and Work That Booty
RELATED: A Judge Just Prevented a Woman from Naming Her Twins Something Truly Awful The name that elicited such a claim...
By integrating unilateral movements like the stepup and hip thrust, you can help spot and correct any muscular imbalances...
‘I’ve Had Multiple Miscarriages—Here’s What I Wish People Knew About Supporting a Friend Going Through One’
Aspirin slows growth of colon, pancreatic tumor cells
I did know. Sadly, I’ve lost more babies than most women. I’ve had early and late miscarriages. I even had a daughter...
Tracking down therapy-resistant leukaemia cells Even before tumors develop, breast cancer cells with a few defined molecular alterations can spread to organs, remain quiet...
Visuo-olfactory social affective matching in childhood Faces are as unique as fingerprints and can reveal a great deal of information about our health, personalities, age, and...
Why sex gets better in older age A different kind of senior moment. Credit: www.shuttterstock.com Aging is generally associated...
Even before tumors develop, breast cancer cells with a few defined molecular alterations can spread to organs, remain quiet...
Combination of environmental stressors could mean more cognitive impairment for vulnerable older adults A USC study will examine the relationship between social stressors and environmental pollution...
Chinese herbal treatment shows signs of effectiveness in bone marrow recovery Even before tumors develop, breast cancer cells with a few defined molecular alterations can spread to organs, remain quiet...
New research finds brain activation in children viewing large portions of food Using functional magnetic resonance imaging to examine children’s brains, researchers in the...
Research on galanin can result in new drugs for depression
Feature: Is It Possible to Make a Less Allergenic Peanut?
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Carbonaceous chondrites shed light on the origins of life in the universe
New evidence shows how technology is actively supporting patients in managing their own health
The results of the study have been published in the magazine Scientific Reports. The meteorite samples analysed in this study...
Optical tractor beam traps bacteria Up to now, if scientists wanted to study blood cells, algae, or bacteria under the microscope, they had
A new Cochrane Review, summarizing data from 132 trials of automated telephone systems in preventing and managing long-term...
Raw foodies: Europe’s earliest humans did not use fire Studying dental plaque from a 1.2 million year old
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Mysteries of Father Christmas ‘solved’ by relativity theory
Technology communication: Worries through information?
The mystery of how Father Christmas can deliver presents to 700 million children in one night, fit down the chimney and arrive...
In democratic societies, it is considered an obligation of researchers and politicians to inform the public about modern...
Newly formed stars shoot out powerful whirlwinds
Manipulating brain activity to boost confidence
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Key findings of investigation into harder-to-abuse opioids
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Drugmakers push profitable, but unproven, opioid solution
Warsaw public transport free for a day due to air pollution
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The city of Warsaw mas made public transportation free for a day due to heightened air pollution,...
Massachusetts tiptoes into pot legalization; OK to smoke, not to sell
Lonza to buy U.S. drug capsules maker Capsugel from KKR for $5.5 billion
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By Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi and Ludwig Burger (Reuters) – Lonza Group AG announced its biggest ever acquisition on Thursday...
UK approves techniques to make babies from DNA of 3 people
UK first country to legally offer ‘threeparent’ gene therapy
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London (AFP) – Britain’s fertility regulator on Thursday gave the green light for the country to become the first...
Taking stock of the world’s lakes
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Children who use gestures tap into more unique ideas new study finds
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New Sepsis awareness campaign will be a crucial step in saving lives, writes JEREMY HUNT
NHS will distribute a million leaflets in casualty departments on sepsis
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One in six under 15s have tried booze and just 4% have smoked Latest NHS figures reveal that only one in six aged eight to 15 have tried alcohol This is the lowest recorded figure and...
Professor John Dixon warns HCG placenta diet supplement could make a comeback
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Dr Katherine reveals key to long-term health is to DITCH New Year’s resolutions Body confidence expert Dr Katherine is urging Australians to ditch fad diets She says the need women feel to be ‘beach-ready’...
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6 surprising health benefits of sex you probably don’t know
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South Korea raises bird flu alert to highest level for first time
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SEOUL South Korea’s agriculture ministry raised the country’s bird flu alert status to the highest level for...
Rheumatoid Arthritis In America 2016, a national survey by Health Union of more than 3,100 individuals who identified as...
Celebrity chefs practice poor food safety habits, study finds
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Lactate component responsible for anti-tumor effects of plasma medicine, research shows
UC San Diego engineers develop innovative method to detect infections in prostheses
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Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new non-invasive method to detect infections in prostheses...
Infants appear to notice differences in ethnicities, new UCLA study shows
New review shows how automated telephone systems could play vital role in delivery of health care
Infants less than a year old, who have yet to learn language, appear to notice differences when looking at adult women of...
Japanese researchers discover that 2aminobutyric acid can effectively raise antioxidant levels A Japanese research team has become the first in the world to discover that 2-aminobutyric acid (2AB) is closely involved...
Cumulative subgroup analysis to reduce waste in clinical research for individualised medicine Although subgroup analyses in randomised trials have well-known limitations, such as inadequate statistical power and inflated...
Woman has baby in UK from ovary frozen in childhood A woman in London has become the first to give birth after having her fertility restored using ovarian...
A new Cochrane Review, summarizing data from 132 trials of automated telephone systems in preventing and managing long-term...
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in dialysis patients Mechanisms Since 1960 spironolactone has been used as a potassium-sparing diuretic to control edema, hypertension, ascites...
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Protein in urine linked to increased risk of memory problems, dementia
Lab vaccine shields mice against Zika virus
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FDA issues anesthesia warning for pregnant women, kids under three
Prices skyrocket on drugs widely used by seniors: report
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(HealthDay)—The prices of brand-name drugs used by many older Americans rose nearly 130 times faster...
Self-care tools cut depression in AMD, diabetic retinopathy
Knee cartilage product approved to repair defects
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We all know that running causes a bit of inflammation and soreness, and that’s just the price you pay for cardiovascular...
Study: Challenges in going from residential substance abuse treatment to the community
Study: Opioid prescribing declines following release of national guidelines for physicians
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TORONTO, Dec. 14, 2016–The rate of opioid use in Canada has fallen 13.7 per cent since the publication in May 2010...
Young women in socioeconomically weak areas use fewer contraceptives
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CINCINNATI–A study led by University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers is offering new insight in how the fungus Pneumocystis,...
Opening a supervised injection facility for people who inject drugs could save millions
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Technological revolution means robots no longer are the song of the future. The Governor of the Bank of England predicts...
Electronic ‘hairy skin’ could give robots a more human sense of touch (video)
New parent home visiting program reduces infants’ need for medical care
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Infants in families who participated in an intensive new parent home visiting program involving both nurses and lay educators...
Life after the caliphate: Boko Haram’s Nigerian former stronghold now a safe haven
Lonza to buy U.S. capsule maker Capsugel for $5.5 billion
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U.N., Malawi to explore use of drones to deliver faster aid in crises By Emma Batha LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The U.N. children’s agency and Malawi’s government...
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This 15-Minute Workout Is Way More Effective Than What You’re Doing Right Now Hand up if you’ve ever held a plank until your body starts shaking like a bowl full of jelly. Okay, now put your hand...
‘I Was Diagnosed with a LifeThreatening Blood Disease in College’
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Dorset E. coli: Investigation fails to find source
‘Wrong baby’ security fears at Royal London Hospital
An investigation has failed to find the source of an outbreak of a rare strain of E. coli that left some children with lifelong...
A maternity unit has been ordered to improve security due to fears parents could “leave with the wrong baby”. The...
Extra baby scan ‘spots brain problems’
Social care: Ministers to set out funding plans
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raise hundreds of millions of pounds to spend on social care in the next...
‘Three-person baby’ decision awaited
FDA approves Pfizer’s eczema ointment
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it had approved Pfizer Inc’s Eucrisa ointment to treat mild-to-moderate...
Sliding scale insulin order sheet cuts medication errors
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Outcomes-based pricing suggested for new, costly drugs
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CCTV at metro stations could be used to identify people at risk of attempting suicide
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Nearly a quarter of attempted suicides at metro stations could be identified using real-time CCTV to spot certain behaviours...
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Pregnant Women Warned to Avoid Brownsville, Tex., Because of Zika
Striking Photos Of The Ballet Program Bringing Strength To One Of Africa’s Biggest Slums
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Fredrik Lerneryd spent the last year and a half photographing a group of ballet dancers in the Kibera neighborhood of Nairobi,...
What Everyday Life Is Like When Your Boyfriend Is Also Your Best Friend Love is all about the little things: back rubs on the couch after a long day at work, or a big bear hug when life is tough....
CDC Issues Travel Warning For Brownsville, Texas After Five Local Zika Cases Emerge CHICAGO (Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel advisory on Wednesday warning...
Celebrity chefs have poor food safety practices, a Kansas State University study finds
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Professor Sudip Bhattacharyya of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, India, and Professor Deepto...
Researchers discovered elusive halfquantum vortices in a superfluid
Researchers turn back the clock on human embryonic stem cells
Researchers in Aalto University, Finland, and P.L. Kapitza Institute in Moscow have discovered halfquantum vortices in superfluid...
Johns Hopkins scientists report success in using a cocktail of cell-signaling chemicals to further wind back the biological...
Lecturing likely not effective for developing problem-solving skills in students
Revolutions in understanding the ionosphere, Earth’s interface to space
Traditional university lectures are likely not an effective way to help post-secondary students acquire problem-solving...
University of Minnesota research
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emissions during spring thaw in the Arctic
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have made a major breakthrough that allows people to control a robotic arm using...
When the frozen Arctic tundra starts to thaw around June of each year, the snow melting and the ground softening, the soil...
U.N. rights expert calls for troops, court to stop South Sudan genocide
The tale of two slums in South Africa as residents seek to upgrade lives
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By Nicky Milne CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – In Cape Town, the slums of Flamingo Crescent...
New research appears to point to link between vitamin D and autism
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By Oliver Hirt and Pamela Barbaglia ZURICH/LONDON (Reuters) – Switzerland’s Actelion Ltd is in talks with French...
Scientists sniff out answer to ‘asparagus pee’ mystery
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By Astrid Zweynert and Umberto Bacchi LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A plan to evacuate civilians from eastern...
Japan’s pudgy pop stars take aim at obesity prejudice
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PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — The conjoined California twins that were separated last week following a 17hour marathon surgery...
McEwen Centre scientists produce functional heart pacemaker cells
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(TORONTO, Canada – Dec. 14, 2016) – Scientists from the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University Health...
Montreal, December 14, 2016 — At this time of year, the words “Yule tree” may conjure images of brightly...
Unmarried adults are 70% more likely to die from a stroke
Breast cancer cells spread to other parts of the body long before a tumour’s detected
A quarter of stroke sufferers die within a year, according to scientific research Half are left with a lasting disability,...
Those with high levels of a protein have a 35% increased risk of memory loss Dutch researchers analysed more than 27,000 people from 22 previous studies They found there may be an effect on the brain...
Scientists previously thought that cancer cells spread only in the late stages But tumours head off to infiltrate other...
One in eight airline pilots may be clinically depressed (Reuters Health) – Hundreds of commercial airline pilots worldwide may be flying with untreated depression because...
Marijuana is now more popular among teens than tobacco or e-cigarettes
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The photo is cute, and clearly Luca loves being with his mom. But some people are freaked out about it. While the pic has...
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It’s no coincidence that tons of women who’ve lost weight will tell you that meal prepping is clutch for dropping...
To Fight Malaria, Scientists Try Genetic Engineering To Wipe Out Mosquitoes
Environmentalists Brace For Scott Pruitt To Take Over EPA
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What will an anti-regulation, climate skeptic do as head of the Environmental Protection Agency? Environmentalists are bracing....
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Scientists Race To Preserve Climate Change Data Before Trump Takes Office NPR’s Audie Cornish talks with meteorologist Eric Holthaus about the race to preserve U.S. climate data before the...
FDA approves Eucrisa for eczema The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Eucrisa (crisaborole) ointment to treat mild to moderate eczema (atopic...
Obama Administration Moves To Protect Planned Parenthood’s Federal Funding Planned Parenthood’s president, Cecile Richards, addresses the Democratic National Convention...
‘It’s a death sentence’: Post-mortem test for carfentanil could reveal scale of opioid crisis This past summer, Wendy Fleming grew fearful when she kept hearing about people, most of them young, overdosing on opioids. She...
Changes on way for nutrition labels on packaged foods
Team identifies new genes responsible for ALS using IMB Watson Health
The overhaul of nutrition labels on packaged foods in Canada aims to make the information easier to understand for consumers....
Barrow Neurological Institute and IBM Watson Health announced on Dec. 14 new genes tied to ALS....
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Scientists from the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University Health Network, have developed the first functional...
More than 2,000 US counties witnessed increases of 200% or more in deaths related to substance abuse and mental disorders...
Study dispels myth that Santa only visits children who are nice
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A study in the Christmas issue of The BMJ dispels the myth that Santa Claus rewards...
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CDC issues Texas city warning for pregnant women after Zika
Saliva test could offer new way to check immunity
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Obesity in adolescents significantly increases their risk of heart disease regardless of ethnicity
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Long before they have symptoms, blood tests in obese African-American teens, especially girls, reveal immune system changes...
Drug 85 Times as Potent as Marijuana Caused a ‘Zombielike’ State in Brooklyn Log In Don’t have an account? Sign up here »
Quick-Thinking Off-Duty Firefighter Saves Restaurant Full Of People From Carbon Monoxide A faulty heating unit had caused carbon monoxide levels in the building to spike to six times the usual amount, The Winston-Salem...
Chrissy Teigen Would Like Everyone To Stop Worrying About Her Baby, Thanks
Warning: Is Your Selflessness Sabotaging Your Success?
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Addiction And Mental Illness On America A wealth of data shows that deaths related to drugs, alcohol and suicide are on the rise. But new research also shows that...
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Obama administration bars states from defunding Planned Parenthood
Abortion not harmful to women’s mental health, study shows
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With just weeks left in office, the Obama administration is barring states from denying federal...
The assumption that having an abortion brings on negative emotional and mental health effects for women has been used as...
Researchers work to improve the lifecycle of materials
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Runners’ brains may be more connected, research shows
Study models Tsunami Risk for Florida and Cuba
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MIAMI — While the Caribbean is not thought to be at risk for tsunamis, a new study by researchers at the University...
Advance in understanding the disparity in prognosis between men and women in melanoma
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Though it has been shown that men who get melanoma are twice as likely to die from the disease as women, the biological explanation...
NEW YORK, NY (Dec. 14, 2016) — Oral health of children who receive dental care through Medicaid lags behind their privately...
Tectonic shift?
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U.S. senators seek to protect banking for pot business vendors By Lisa Lambert WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government should keep banks from cutting off the accounts of vendors...
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Babies Exposed to Zika Virus in First Trimester More Likely to Have Birth Defects, Study Says A first of its kind study of U.S.-born babies exposed to the Zika virus shows higher rates of birth defects for those exposed...
GE to sell $3 billion industrial solutions business
Pfizer’s Xtandi fails in progression trial vs. J&J’s Zytiga
(Reuters) – General Electric Co said on Wednesday it would sell its $3 billion industrial solutions business, which...
(Reuters) – A late-stage trial found that continuing treatment with Pfizer Inc’s cancer drug Xtandi in addition...
GE sticks to $2 EPS target for 2018, sells more assets
Women denied abortions face higher risk for mental health problems
By Alwyn Scott and Anya George Tharakan (Reuters) – General Electric Co GE.N on Wednesday renewed its forecast for...
By Andrew M. Seaman (Reuters Health) – Women who are denied abortions have a higher risk for mental health problems...
San Diego police investigate death of CorePower yoga founder
CDC issues travel advisory for Brownsville, Texas, over Zika
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Authorities were investigating the death of Trevor Tice, founder of the growing CorePower Yoga franchise,...
By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel advisory...
E-Cigarette Fires, Injuries on the Rise
Aspirin Slows Spread of Colon, Pancreatic Cancer
Katrina Williams wanted a safer alternative to smoking, and e-cigarettes seemed to be the answer until the day one exploded...
The humble aspirin, already a recognized ally in the battle against heart disease, is also a partner in slowing the spread...
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New book explores Echinacea, a medicinal plant with roots in Kansas
Colorado State University, Future Earth team land sustainability science grant
LAWRENCE — In February 1805, during their Corps of Discovery Expedition, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark encountered...
A team led by Josh Tewksbury, director of the Colorado Global Hub of Future Earth, and W. Chris Funk, director of the Global...
Vaccination increases family wealth, girls’ education
NYU Dentistry awarded 5-year $1.9m NIH grant — calcium control in dental enamel
PULLMAN, Wash. – A Washington State Universityled research team found households in rural Africa that vaccinate their...
Scientists studying dolphins find Bay of Bengal a realm of evolutionary change New York (Dec.14, 2016) – Marine scientists have discovered that two species of dolphin in the waters off Bangladesh...
Dr. Rodrigo S. Lacruz, assistant professor of basic science and craniofacial biology at NYU College of Dentistry, has been...
Researcher studies increased predation of sagebrush songbirds in natural gas fields Arid land bird populations are in decline around the vicinity of oil and gas wells in Wyoming — but, not for the...
American Association of Anatomists announces winners of $75,000 for Scientific Gap Funding
Barrow identifies new genes responsible for ALS using IMB Watson Health
Bethesda, MD-The American Association of Anatomists is proud to announce the winners of our inaugural Fellows Grant Award...
Barrow Neurological Institute and IBM Watson Health today announced results of a revolutionary study that has identified...
Warwick University experts say sleep disorder drug also reduces hunger cravings
90% of women with overweight children don’t think they are too fat
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London woman gives birth after having an ovary frozen when she was younger Moaza Al Matrooshi, from London, was born with an aggressive blood disorder She required chemotherapy and so had some of...
A new survey suggests parents may be unwittingly fueling the obesity epidemic It found 4 in 10 parents whose children...
Girls with body image concerns ‘more likely to try alcohol first’ claims new study Two thirds of girls aged 14-18 tried alcohol or drunk heavily, federal data shows The majority of those girls have body...
Breakthrough for Alzheimer’s could detect disease YEARS before symptoms appear
California twins conjoined at the sternum are reunited for first time after surgery
Researchers found a certain protein bathes the brain before Alzheimer’s sets in Testing for this protein could help...
They spent two-and-a-half years glued to one another, conjoined at the sternum. But over time, life was becoming an insurmountable...
Women who take paracetamol and ibuprofen risk going deaf
Breast cancer cells start spreading to other parts of the body long before a tumour is even detected
Taking two pills a week for more than six years has been linked with hearing loss The drugs are thought to cut blood supply...
FDA approves Pfizer’s eczema ointment The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it had approved Pfizer Inc’s Eucrisa ointment to treat mild-to-moderate...
Birth defects seen in 6 percent of Zika pregnancies, US study finds CHICAGO – Roughly six percent of women in the United States who were infected with the Zika virus during pregnancy had...
Scientists previously thought that cancer cells spread only in the late stages But tumours head off to infiltrate other...
Paraplegic athlete climbs cliff in wheelchair In 2011, a Hong Kong man lost the use of his lower body in a serious car crash. Exactly five years later, the man climbed...
New York ‘zombie’ outbreak shows value of predicting future designer drugs (Reuters Health) – Researchers in California say they have found a faster method for identifying designer drugs...
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Wear a mouthguard, spare a tooth (Reuters Health) – The best way to avoid athletic dental injuries is to wear a properly fitted mouthguard, according...
Marital status, history linked to survival after stroke (Reuters Health) – A person’s current marital status and past marital losses may be related to their survival...
FDA approves Pfizer ointment for chronic itchy skin condition
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A Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) ointment to treat mild to moderate cases of the itchy skin condition eczema, or atopic dermatitis,...
In 2011, a Hong Kong man lost the use of his lower body in a serious car crash. Exactly five years later, the man climbed...
FDA denies bid to drop some warnings from tobacco pouches
Birth defects seen in 6 percent of Zika pregnancies, US study finds
WASHINGTON – U.S. health officials have rejected an attempt by a Swedish company to remove several health warnings...
CHICAGO – Roughly six percent of women in the United States who were infected with the Zika virus during pregnancy had...
New data reveals significant correlation between OA breast imaging results and histologic data of breast masses
IT product manager for northern Europe is appointed at Beckman Coulter
Seno Medical Instruments, Inc., the company pioneering the development of opto-acoustic (OA) technology as a new tool to...
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The draft genome of whitefly Bemisia tabaci MEAM1, a global crop pest, provides novel insights into virus transmission, host adaptation, and insecticide resistance
Partners play critical role in melanoma exams Partners in the study examined hard-to-see areas such as the top of the head and behind the knees...
Genome sequencing, assembly, and annotation Genomic DNA was isolated from approximately 6500 haploid male individuals from...
Researchers reveal how cancer can spread even before a tumor develops
Pharma execs charged in US for fixing prices on generics
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Generic drug company Mylan rejected for the second time Monday a $40.1 billion takeover offer from Israeli pharmaceutical...
Researchers add to evidence that common bacterial cause of gum disease may drive rheumatoid arthritis
Common breast cancer mutation could be vulnerable to drug combination
The oral pathogen Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa) links periodontal disease and rheumatoid...
Opioid prescribing declines following release of national guidelines for physicians The rate of opioid use in Canada has fallen 13.7 per cent since the publication in May 2010 of national guidelines for their...
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Gut cells are gatekeepers of infectious brain diseases, study finds We’re all familiar with white fat—a bit too familiar, perhaps. White fat is the stuff bulging around our waists and...
Early signs of Alzheimer’s detected in cerebrospinal fluid
Abortion Is Found to Have Little Effect on Women’s Mental Health
Researchers at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University, the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), and the Institute...
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Hospitals’ Death and Complication Rates Shown to Vary Widely
Abortions Don’t Harm Women’s Mental Health. Being Denied Them Does.
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Several states around the country have laws requiring that women who seek abortion services be warned about the potential...
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Telemedicine No Less Effective Than In-Person Therapy For Vets With PTSD
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Photographer Beautifully Captures The Rise Of Ballerinas In Africa’s Biggest Slums
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How Personality Traits Tip Over Into Mental Illness
Tainted peanut butter case ends in $11 million penalty
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A decade after hundreds of Americans got sick from eating Peter Pan peanut butter contaminated with salmonella, the company...
Why happier people actually seem to live longer
OpenNotes reporting tool engages patients as safety partners
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BOSTON – OpenNotes evidence has shown that transparent medical records can increase patient engagement – patients...
How hearing ‘twist my arm’ engages the brain
Psychologists analyze links between provider burnout, quality of care, patient safety
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INDIANAPOLIS — Health care provider burnout is known to have a relationship with both quality of care and patient...
How soil moisture can help predict power outages caused by hurricanes
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Review suggests that teens benefit from later high school start times
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DURHAM, N.C. – Duke University researchers believe they have overcome a longstanding hurdle to producing cheaper,...
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Russia blocks U.N. council bid to thank Ban Ki-moon for gay rights work
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By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Russia prevented the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday from...
New York firefighters put out blaze at NYU hospital
Birth defects seen in 6 percent of Zika pregnancies: U.S. study
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FDA approves Pfizer ointment for itchy skin condition
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Obama administration shores up protections for Planned Parenthood
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(Reuters) – General Electric Co GE.N said on Wednesday that it expected 2017 operating earnings between $1.60 and $1.70...
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Swedes Develop Promising Alzheimer’s Vaccine
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Hopeful Sign in Obesity Fight? Chubby Babies on the Decline
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A polar vortex is expected to bring extreme cold and winds to the central and eastern United States this week, and millions...
Alan Thicke’s Death: Were Warning Signs Missed?
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Do most Mount Everest climbers use medications, and should they? New Rochelle, NY, December 14, 2016 -The ethics of using medications to improve performance and increase the likelihood...
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This week from AGU 12/14/2016 American Geophysical Union Dec. 14, 2016 This Week from AGU: Finger-like structures on Mars could harbor potential evidence...
Oxford University’s Charles Michel claims he’s found the perfect cheese and crackers Oxford University expert Charles Michel says he’s aced cheese and crackers The trick is to have six layers and cater...
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Report by Dame Louise Casey highlighted how Muslim communities remain isolated IT’S NOT CRUEL TO CUT IVF ON THE NHS The news...
Asparagus smell in urine is down to your genes discover scientists A distinct smell is produced in the urine when the vegetable is broken down One compound in the odour is also found in rotten...
Doctors are using FISH SKIN to treat burn victims in a pioneering new treatment to heal wounds
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Italian doctors achieve world first by transplanting kidney in place of the spleen The child had been on dialysis since she was born due to a rare kidney problem It had caused her to suffer from many problems...
Maps show the typical cause of death in each region of America Where you live determines how you die. That is the conclusion of a new study that lays bare the most common causes of death...
Tuberculosis virulence factor identified, may be target for new drug
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FDA Statement from Dr. Janet Woodcock, director of FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, on new safety information on anesthesia use in young children and pregnant women
Blood infections rare but dangerous, say doctors in wake of healthy 11-yearold girl’s death
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Alberta hopes new post-mortem test for carfentanil will reveal scale of opioid crisis This past summer, Wendy Fleming grew fearful when she kept hearing about people, most of them young, overdosing on opioids. She...
Health ministers deciding whether Jane Philpott’s invite worth the trip Canada’s provincial and territorial health ministers are holding a conference call on Thursday to figure out if it’s...
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Defining death When Robert Berman, an Orthodox Jew from the US, settled in Jerusalem, he was not prepared for the strong resistance to his...
14-year-old cancer survivor cast as Clara in San Diego theater’s Nutcracker ballet A 14-year-old cancer survivor was cast in her dream role this holiday season only a year after the disease had dashed her...
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New weight-loss aid: sweet potato wastewater?
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Off-duty firefighter saves 30 people at restaurant from carbon monoxide poisoning
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FDA denies bid to drop some warnings from tobacco pouches
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FDA opens door to reduced risk claim for Swedish Match snus tobacco
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168 cases of Monkey bread mix recalled due to salmonella risk
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14-year-old cancer survivor cast as Clara in San Diego theater’s Nutcracker ballet
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Off-duty firefighter saves 30 people at restaurant from carbon monoxide poisoning
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Scientists produce functional heart pacemaker cells
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Kansas State University food safety expert Edgar Chambers, professor and director of the Sensory...
Review finds high attrition rate among residents in general surgery programs
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Smartphones could be game-changing tool for cardiovascular research, study shows
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Amid the many controversies attending the election of Donald Trump is one easy to overlook: the mounting assault on “pubic...
What’s driving the worldwide obesity epidemic?
Style Blogger Opens Up About Miscarriage In Gut-Wrenching Essay
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Cuisinart Recalls 8 Million Food Processors Sold Since 1996
Lady Gaga Shuts Down Piers Morgan’s Faulty Assumptions About PTSD And Rape
Kitchen appliance company Cuisinart is recalling 8 million food processors after some home chefs reported pieces of the metal...
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Krembil research prompts rethink on established vision recovery theory
Creative approach to probing genome IDs genes that likely influence bone strength
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Cigar warnings: Do teens believe them?
AGU Fall Meeting: Atacama Desert may have harbored lakes, wetlands
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SAN FRANCISCO — The arid Atacama Desert, thought to be a barrier to early South American settlers, may have held lakes...
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N-acetylcysteine shows early promise in reducing alcohol use in marijuanadependent teens An over-the-counter antioxidant known as Nacetylcysteine (NAC) is showing early promise at promoting abstinence from or...
ITHACA, NY–Researchers have sequenced the genome of the whitefly (Bemisia tabici), an invasive insect responsible for...
New virtual reality technology may improve motor skills in damaged limbs A combination of traditional physical therapy and technology may improve the motor skills and mobility of an impaired hand...
Italy swaps spleen for kidney in world first
Mugabe rounds on party officials for ‘shameless’ ambition over succession
Rome (AFP) – A hospital in northern Italy said Wednesday it had achieved a world first by successfully transplanting...
HARARE (Reuters) – Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, Africa’s oldest leader, criticised some ruling party officials...
Bird flu found on farm in big German poultry area
FDA denies Swedish Match request to remove warnings
HAMBURG (Reuters) – A case of bird flu has been found on a small turkey farm in Lower Saxony in northern Germany, one...
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Would-be French president ditches private health insurance reform
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Troops and court needed fast to avert South Sudan genocide: U.N.
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By Tom Miles GENEVA (Reuters) – World powers can stop a “Rwanda-like” genocide in South Sudan if they immediately...
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Gene transfer on the fungal highway
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The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) is establishing seven new Research Units, following...
Efforts needed to stop the spread of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter
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Red cabbage microgreens lower ‘bad’ cholesterol in animal study
Natural kill cell technology to stop cancer gets licensed
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WHO launches new data portal to track progress towards universal health coverage worldwide To mark Universal Health Coverage Day, the World Health Organization today launched a new data portal to track progress towards...
Prior Scientific’s new ZDP50K translation stage compatible with all modern research microscopes
Scientists explain concept of combining NO gas therapy with starvation of tumor cells for nanomedical treatment
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Antipsychotic drug use linked to 60% increased risk of mortality among people with Alzheimer’s disease
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DR ELLIE CANNON: I’m warming to cryosurgery to fix my foot
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Morton’s neuroma is thought to be shoe-related, as it tends to happen to women over 40 with a history...
The secret superfoods in your Christmas dinner revealed
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Sales of low-alcohol wines have increased by 350 per cent at MS Experts say it’s healthier and could help reduce risk...
Jayne Sefton undergoes operation on twin daughters while in womb after one was DOUBLE the size
Children who are glued to smartphones are more likely to be sleep-deprived and obese
A first-time mother underwent a pioneering operation on her twin daughters while they were still in the womb – after...
Allowing children to spend hours each day glued to their smartphone could cause them become obese, experts warn. A major...
Dr Chris Steele slams Melinda Messenger as she won’t be giving daughter HPV vaccine
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FDA takes action on applications seeking to market modified risk tobacco products
Dental implant bioactive surface modifications and their effects on osseointegration: a review
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Modification of dental implant surfaces with ECM (Table 4) Morra et al. [45] investigated whether biochemical...
Two years of silence
Fall in hospital beds contributing to patient deaths
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‘Dog saliva almost killed me’ A former soldier has said he is going to keep his dogs despite almost dying from an infection caused by dog saliva. David...
Tainted peanut butter leads to $11.2M penalty a decade later ALBANY, Ga. – Food giant ConAgra is paying for a salmonella outbreak that sickened hundreds of Americans 10 years ago. The...
A decline in the number of hospital beds is putting the NHS in England under increasing pressure and has become an important...
PMQs: Jeremy Corbyn and Theresa May social care ‘crisis’ clash Elderly people are being left isolated because of a “crisis made in Downing Street” over social care funding,...
E-cigarette use falls among teens E-cigarette use among teens dropped in 2016, reversing an upward trend that had prompted the U.S. Surgeon General to recommend...
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WASHINGTON – Fracking can affect drinking water supplies in certain circumstances, the Obama administration said in a...
Bikini competitor uses Instagram to inspire others during ovarian cancer battle
Man who ate potatoes for a year reports dramatic weight loss
Cheyann Shaw spent years perfecting her body for bikini competitions, but she’s now in the difficult position of watching...
A man who set out to eat nothing but potatoes for an entire year has said that in addition to shaving off more than 100 pounds,...
168 cases of Monkey bread mix recalled due to salmonella risk
Photo of boys helping man in wheelchair shovel snow goes viral
Brand Castle LLC has voluntarily recalled some packages of its In The Mix® Monkey Bread Mix because the product’s buttermilk...
Two Wisconsin boys’ good deed for a disabled neighbor is going viral after their father shared a photo of them on Facebook. Daniel...
Intercept Pharma’s liver drug wins conditional EU approval
1 in 10 women spy on their husbands, survey says
Intercept Pharmaceuticals Inc said its liver drug received conditional approval from the European Commission to treat...
She might not trust you as much as you think: 1 in 10 women admit to spying on their husband’s emails and text messages,...
Many people don’t know what makes smoking dangerous
E-cigarette use falls among teens
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Bikini competitor uses Instagram to inspire others during ovarian cancer battle Cheyann Shaw spent years perfecting her body for bikini competitions, but she’s now in the difficult position of watching...
E-cigarette use among teens dropped in 2016, reversing an upward trend that had prompted the U.S. Surgeon General to recommend...
Tainted peanut butter leads to $11.2M penalty a decade later ALBANY, Ga. – Food giant ConAgra is paying for a salmonella outbreak that sickened hundreds of Americans 10 years ago. The...
This Runner’s 20-Pound Weight Gain Went Viral for the Best Reason
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We Unravel The Science Mysteries Of Asparagus Pee
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The 18th century French botanist Louis Lémery wrote that asparagus causes “a filthy and disagreeable...
Software alerts doctors to crisis before a ‘Code Blue’ is called
Study provides new insight in the fight against Sjogren’s syndrome
Ten years ago, critical care doctor Alison FoxRobichaud would hear “Code Blue” on the public speakers in...
For years, researchers believed IgM, a protective type of antibody, played an insignificant role in Sjögren’s syndrome.
Scientists discover new cancer connection
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A biologist at The University of Texas at Dallas and his colleagues have discovered that two enzymes...
Veterans endure higher pain severity than nonveterans A new analysis of data from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) has found that most American adults have experienced...
Scientists visualize embryo implantation in the mouse uterus in unprecedented 3-D detail UC San Francisco researchers have visualized the earliest stages of pregnancy in unprecedented detail in laboratory animals...
A strategy for efficiently converting stem cells to neurons offers a potent neurological research tool
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One-sixth of adolescent smokers report harder drug use, followed by higher rates of depression In a UC San Francisco study of 176 adolescent smokers in San Francisco, 96 percent reported using at least two substances...
Scientific reasons for keeping your New Year’s resolutions Credit: University of California, San Francisco More than half of Americans...
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Can you bounce water balloons off a bed of nails? Yes, says new study
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A group of first year students at Roskilde University, supervised by Dr Tina Hecksher, have shown that water-filled balloons...
Swedish and Greek archaeologists discover unknown city in Greece
The harmful effects of the aging Asian population on the economy
An international research team at the Department of Historical Studies, University of Gothenburg, is exploring the remains...
Many Asian economies are currently faced with the challenge of rapidly ageing population, which can be harmful to the economy...
Yoga can have social benefits for children in care, says a new study
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A new study from The University of Nottingham has found that a certain type of yoga could potentially help to improve the...
Insulin resistance represents a major issue for people with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine disorder which...
A skillful rescue robot with remotecontrol function
Topical skin cream for treatment of basal cell carcinoma shows promise as an alternative to surgery
A group of Japanese researchers developed a prototype construction robot for disaster relief situations. This prototype...
Philadelphia, PA, December 13, 2016 – Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a type of skin cancer, is the most common form...
Sleep helps process traumatic experiences
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Lost lives: the battle of China’s invisible children to recover missed years
Forsyth study provides new insight in the fight against Sjögren’s syndrome
By Coco Liu and Shanshan Chen HONG KONG/BEIJING (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Living in Beijing for 23 years, Li Xue...
UT Dallas scientist discovers new cancer connection A biologist at The University of Texas at Dallas and his colleagues have discovered that two enzymes previously linked independently...
Alzheimer’s ‘will be as manageable as HIV’ within ten years, says the head of new Dementia Research Institute £250million new Dementia Research Institute will open in London next year Belgian neuroscientist Professor Bart de Strooper...
Nepal man has 2 stone tumour removed from his face after successful surgery WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, 60, developed neurofibromatosis as a child The rare condition caused...
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Tel Aviv University develop robotic glove that shows how in sync our body is A motorised glove and VR headset were used to carry out the experiment Participants also had their brains scanned for the...
Fun can cut risk of dying in next seven years by quarter Study from University College London asked participants about life enjoyment Changes in mood alter levels of harmful and...
Mothers who potty-train babies from BIRTH: Believe it or not, it’s the new parenting fad. Experts say it’s risky, but these proud mums insist it’s good for baby Jill has been ‘potty-training’ Ryker since birth You can understand friends of Jill Williamson being a little...
Oxford student whose friends raised money to help complete bucket list dies from cancer An Oxford University student who was given just six months to live after developing bone cancer has died. Matt Greenwood,...
The secret superfoods in your Christmas dinner revealed: How your favourite festive meal is healthier than you think Christmas is known for being an indulgent time of the year – but a nutritionist has revealed that our traditional festive...
Wellcome Trust paid boss Danny Truell more than £3m last year
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She might not trust you as much as you think: 1 in 10 women admit to spying on their husband’s emails and text messages,...
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One in six U.S. adults reported taking a psychiatric drug, such as an antidepressant or a sedative, in 2013, a new study...
Neurotoxicity and nephrotoxicity caused by combined use of lithium and risperidone: a case report and literature review
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Cherokee Nation Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
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U of M researcher to study use of magnetic fields as Alzheimer’s treatment
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Extensive Brain Defects Seen in Babies of Mothers With Zika
Joe Biden Enlists Jon Stewart And 9/11 Heroes For His Cancer Moonshot
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WASHINGTON ? Vice President Joe Biden turned to Jon Stewart and 9/11 responders Tuesday, enlisting the aid of the people...
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National Guard halts events in leadcontaminated armories
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Asia confidence slips as firms fret about sluggish demand, political uncertainty: Thomson Reuters/INSEAD poll
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The National Institutes of Health Common Fund announced today the first awards for the Molecular Transducers of Physical...
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Drinking and drug use have dropped again among US teenagers, government figures show. In 2016, just over a third of American...
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How America’s diet has changed since 1970 according to Pew Research There was a time when milk, red meat, and sugar were staples of the American diet. But things have changed since 1970 –...
Viruses such as HPV and TB are more likely to kill men than women, study shows Researchers at Royal Holloway University...
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FDA approves first autologous cellularized scaffold for the repair of cartilage defects of the knee
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Columbia Journalism Report Criticizes Exxon CEO’s Position On Climate Change
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Research identifies a molecular basis for common congenital brain defect
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Pokemon Go moderately improves physical activity among adults; but effect was not sustained beyond 6 weeks
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Pokémon Go improves physical activity among adults who use the game, but the effect is moderate and not sustained over...
Universal group B streptococci screening not cost-effective
Study identifies why some people can smell asparagus in urine
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Oklahoma Supreme Court Tosses Abortion Law On Hospital Admitting Privileges
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John Kasich signs 20-week abortion ban, vetoes stricter provisions
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People along the southern stretch of the Mississippi River are more likely to die from heart problems than anywhere else...
President Obama signs 21st Century Cures Act
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Breakup of supercontinent Pangea cooled mantle and thinned crust
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The oceanic crust produced by the Earth today is significantly thinner than crust made 170 million years ago during the time...
Image of ‘typical’ welfare recipient linked with racial stereotypes
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Imagery and an animation of infrared imagery from the AIRS instrument aboard NASA’s Aqua satellite showed the movement...
CRI scientists discover new boneforming growth factor that reverses osteoporosis in mice
Adapting the transtheoretical model of behavior change to understand prep engagement
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One of the most groundbreaking HIV prevention strategies for HIV?negative gay and bisexual men (GBM) is a once?daily pill...
From public outreach to peer review, UW-Madison scientists find value in social media
EU outlines benefits reforms delayed by Brexit vote
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Oklahoma court strikes down abortion restriction as unconstitutional
Obama signs bill boosting spending on cancer research
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ConAgra to pay $11.2M to settle tainted peanut butter case
Ohio governor OKs 20-week abortion ban, nixes heartbeat bill
ALBANY, Ga. (AP) — A ConAgra subsidiary pleaded guilty Tuesday and agreed to pay $11.2 million — including the largest...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. John Kasich signed a bill Tuesday imposing a 20-week abortion ban while vetoing stricter...
Ohio governor vetoes ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban, signs 20-week legislation
Mike Pence look-alike raises money for LGBT charities in Times Square
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By Kim Palmer CLEVELAND (Reuters) – Republican Governor John Kasich signed a 20week abortion ban into law on Tuesday...
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Hertz to replace CEO, cut board size; Icahn backs moves
Hands-Free Cellphones Just as Distracting as Hand-Held While Driving
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Talking on a hands-free cellphone while driving is just as distracting as using a hand-held phone, says an Australian study. “We...
Ex-Ravens Reuland Dies of Brain Aneurysm
Anxiety May Lead to Complications After Cancer Stem-Cell Treatment
Tributes are pouring in for Konrad Reuland, the 29year-old former Baltimore Raven and New York Jet, who died Monday of a...
Cancer patients who experience anxiety or depression and undergo stem-cell treatments for their cancers are more likely to...
Diabetes Drug May Hike Bladder Cancer Risk: FDA
Where You Live May Determine How You Die
A diabetes drug taken by patients to control blood sugar levels may increase the risk of bladder cancer, federal regulators...
Where you live may, in part, determine how you die. That’s the upshot of a new death-records analysis that finds what kills...
Quest Diagnostics: 34,000 Accounts Hacked
UCI team to play key role in national study on how physical activity benefits health
Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics Inc. says a hack of an internet application on its network has exposed the...
Science and legal experts debate future uses and impact of human genome editing in Gender & the Genome New Rochelle, NY, December 13, 2016–Precise, economical genome editing tools such as CRISPR have made it possible...
Irvine, Calif., Dec. 13, 2016 — With the support of a major National Institutes of Health initiative, University...
Oregon researchers find bacterial protein that boosts insulin-producing cells in zebrafish EUGENE, Ore. — Dec. 13, 2016 — A newly discovered bacterial protein produced in the zebrafish gut triggers insulin-producing...
Unexpected activity of 2 enzymes helps explain why liver cancer drugs fail
2016 Eastern Analytical Symposium Award awarded to Sandy Dasgupta
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A chemistry professor at The University of Texas at Arlington has been honored with a prestigious award for his groundbreaking...
Health-Care Symposium covers handoffs, device and facility design, EHRs and health apps, and more
Researchers create new way to trap dangerous gases
The preliminary program for the 2017 International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care is now available...
A team of researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas has developed a novel method for trapping potentially harmful...
Complex, interrelated global problems require broader ‘connect-the-dots’ science approach: UNESCO
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The “business as usual” approach to scientific problem-solving — characterized too often by narrow, disconnected,...
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Grandmother who went to hospital with broken arm died from pneumonia and sepsis
The chemists running out of lifesaving drugs because they have all been sold abroad
Patricia Fowler, 75, died after she was not seen by a hospital consultant for three days A grandmother who was...
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Woman, 23, is accused of being DRUNK by strangers after a deadly mass on her brain left her slurring her words
Biohacker Amal Graafstra has implanted wireless chips under skin
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Florida mother who lost her husband to cancer welcomes a baby girl through IVF
‘Cool!’: Former Marine exclaims with joy in video showing his incredible progress just 4 months after receiving double arm transplant
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American deaths from drugs, alcohol and mental disorders triple since 1980 Deaths from alcohol, drugs and mental disorders have almost tripled in the United States since 1980, a new federal study...
It is just four months since former Marine sergeant John Peck received a double arm transplant. But he is already showing...
Study first to show role of Parkin gene in eye lens free radical formation, cell survival Eye lens cells making the normal Parkin protein form yellow mitochondrial puncta (yellow circles)...
Drugs from nature—big effects of multiple compounds in small amounts
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Zika virus can keep growing in infant brains even after birth, CDC reports
Personal-genome cancer-risk profile may not inspire lifestyle changes
U.S. researchers have found evidence of the Zika virus replicating in fetal brains for up to seven months after the mother...
People who use personal genome profiles to learn their genetic risk for certain cancers don’t seem to do much with...
U.S. death rates vary drastically by county
Many people don’t know what makes smoking dangerous
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Most Americans don’t grasp that the chemicals produced by burning a cigarette are more harmful than the manufacturer’s...
Telemedicine for PTSD no less effective than in-person therapy
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Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who have difficulties making it to in-person therapy sessions may be able...
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Zika virus can keep growing in infant brains even after birth, CDC reports
Innovation in stroke aftercare across Europe: an interview with Professor Urs Fischer
U.S. researchers have found evidence of the Zika virus replicating in fetal brains for up to seven months after the mother...
Revolutionary image-guided device targets brain regions associated with neuropsychiatric disorders A growing understanding of the highly “plastic,” changeable nature of the brain—from the level of DNA, proteins,...
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Pessimists—you aren’t alone in feeling down Credit: Public Domain Waiting for those tests results? Waiting to hear who won the election?...
Low-carb diets safe in short term, more effective for weight loss than low-fat diets, study says
Unexpected activity of two enzymes helps explain why liver cancer drugs fail
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Researchers find bacterial protein that boosts insulin-producing cells in zebrafish
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cancers Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), a type of skin cancer, is the most common form of human cancer. With a growing aging population,...
7 Healthy Tips For Creating Happy Holidays Unplug… from your phone, pad, TV, iPod. The world won’t come to an end without your updated status every hour–trust...
New Research Helps Explain Why People Belive False Information
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Here’s What Happens When Moms Tell Daughters How They Were Conceived
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In a new Cosmpolitan video posted to Facebook, moms tell their daughters about how they were conceived. Unsurprisingly, the...
Suicide rates are usually at their lowest during the month of December. But you wouldn’t know it based on stories in the...
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Hilary Duff has zero patience for mom-shaming. After receiving criticism for kissing her 4-year-old son on the lips, the...
More parts of tough Florida abortion law challenged
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A federal judge is being asked to block additional parts of a contentious Florida abortion law. The...
Fewer chubby babies a hopeful sign in obesity fight CHICAGO – Chubby babies and toddlers at risk for later obesity are on the decline in a government food program serving...
Study raises concern of significant under-reporting of child abuse within US Army Only 20 percent of medically diagnosed child abuse and neglect cases in U.S. Army dependent children between 2004 and 2007...
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Okla. Supreme court tosses law requiring abortion doctors to have hospital privileges OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out a law requiring abortion clinics to have doctors who...
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Teen Drinking, Drug Use Down
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‘Western’ maternal diet appears to raise obesity risk in offspring
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Kelp beats the heat
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Cuisinart food processors recalled due to laceration hazard
Exploring advancements in viral immunotherapies and vaccines in the melanoma field
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Exploring advancements in viral immunotherapies and vaccines in the melanoma field The Future Science Group (FSG) published journal, Melanoma Management, has released a special issue highlighting the advancements...
The Future Science Group (FSG) published journal, Melanoma Management, has released a special issue highlighting the advancements...
The sea roils and life returns Kyoto, Japan — The tsunami of 2011 is well remembered in Japan. Some towns have recovered, while others struggle to...
The sea roils and life returns
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Kyoto, Japan — The tsunami of 2011 is well remembered in Japan. Some towns have recovered, while others struggle to...
A new study has identified a network of genes in the brain that, when disrupted, causes epilepsy; the results also predicted...
Faster track to treatment
The world’s wet regions are getting wetter and the dry regions are getting drier
A new study has identified a network of genes in the brain that, when disrupted, causes epilepsy; the results also predicted...
The world’s wet regions are getting wetter and the dry regions are getting drier Research from the University of Southampton has provided robust evidence that wet regions of the earth are getting wetter...
Research from the University of Southampton has provided robust evidence that wet regions of the earth are getting wetter...
New laser scanning test to assess firedamaged concrete Engineering research at The University of Nottingham, UK and Ningbo, China (UNNC) has found laser scanning is a new and viable...
New laser scanning test to assess firedamaged concrete
Bacterial ‘sabotage’ handicaps ability to resolve devastating lung inflammation
Engineering research at The University of Nottingham, UK and Ningbo, China (UNNC) has found laser scanning is a new and viable...
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 12, 2016 – The chronic lung inflammation that is a hallmark of cystic fibrosis, has, for the first...
Bacterial ‘sabotage’ handicaps ability to resolve devastating lung inflammation
New compound eases neuropathic pain from light touch
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 12, 2016 – The chronic lung inflammation that is a hallmark of cystic fibrosis, has, for the first...
An anesthetic injection like that given by a dentist numbs all feeling in the surrounding tissue. This is often the only...
New compound eases neuropathic pain from light touch
Study: Warming global temperatures may not affect carbon stored deep in northern peatlands
An anesthetic injection like that given by a dentist numbs all feeling in the surrounding tissue. This is often the only...
Study: Warming global temperatures may not affect carbon stored deep in northern peatlands TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Deep stores of carbon in northern peatlands may be safe from rising temperatures, according to...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Deep stores of carbon in northern peatlands may be safe from rising temperatures, according to...
Republican looks to overhaul Social Security WASHINGTON (AP) — A key Republican lawmaker wants to overhaul Social Security, the decades-old program that provides...
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Thousands in North Korea at risk months after devastating floods: IFRC
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key Republican lawmaker wants to overhaul Social Security, the decades-old program that provides...
SEOUL (Reuters) – Thousands of survivors of floods that hit a remote corner of North Korea in August are in need of...
Thousands in North Korea at risk months after devastating floods: IFRC
Drug gives lung cancer patients four extra months
SEOUL (Reuters) – Thousands of survivors of floods that hit a remote corner of North Korea in August are in need of...
Most lung cancer patients survived four months longer on an immunotherapy drug than those treated with chemotherapy, according...
Drug gives lung cancer patients four extra months
Philippines’ Duterte says he suffers from back pains, migraine
Most lung cancer patients survived four months longer on an immunotherapy drug than those treated with chemotherapy, according...
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte suffers from back pains and migraine headaches, he has said...
Philippines’ Duterte says he suffers from back pains, migraine
Hunger gnaws at host families in Boko Haram-hit northeast Nigeria
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte suffers from back pains and migraine headaches, he has said...
By Henry Wilkins MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When Boko Haram militants stormed Kaka Mohammed’s...
Judge to finalize ConAgra plea in tainted peanut butter case
Judge to finalize ConAgra plea in tainted peanut butter case
ALBANY, Ga. (AP) — A federal judge is scheduled to consider an $11.2 million plea deal to settle a criminal case against...
ALBANY, Ga. (AP) — A federal judge is scheduled to consider an $11.2 million plea deal to settle a criminal case against...
EU ministers shy away from halting Turkey accession talks
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New cancer treatment nivolumab turned merchant seaman’s life around
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Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer Stanford University School of Medicine instructor developed...
Prince Charles’ friend hospitalised with sepsis from a seemingly harmless bite
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The foam inserts are designed to prevent stress fractures or muscles injuries The team from La Trobe University in Melbourne,...
Daily Vitamin C fizzy tablets that come loaded with salt
Woman, 27, discovers she has a tumour after visiting the dentist
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Jennie Yoo suffered from discomfort in her 2 front teeth at the end of last year The 27-year-old, from Bangkok, Thailand,...
Teenager’s psoriasis is cured by a cancer drug methotrexate
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A teenager who was left covered in scales from a skin condition has been ‘cured’ by a drug used to treat cancer. Elizabeth...
It’s normal to get a stomachache now and then, like after a super-spicy meal or before a big job interview. But gut...
Contact lenses cost paramedic his job and his eye
?-Amyloid triggers aberrant overscaling of homeostatic synaptic plasticity
Andrew Carthew, a 59-year-old paramedic in Britain, woke up one day in June 2015 with a “weepy eye,” the Bristol...
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is characterized by deficits in learning and memory with an eventual loss of higher cognitive...
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Exploratory analysis of CD63 and CD203c expression in basophils from hazelnut sensitized and allergic individuals Our results show that the BAT is a useful tool to determine biological activity against a food allergen such as HN. The correlation...
Rare and common epilepsies converge on a shared gene regulatory network providing opportunities for novel antiepileptic drug discovery The systematic integration of diverse genomic datasets, including brain gene expression data, de novo mutations for rare...
Desire for predictive testing for Alzheimer’s disease and impact on advance care planning: a crosssectional study In this nationally representative study of 874 community-dwelling older adults, 75% were interested in a hypothetical test...
First microsatellite markers for Paspalum plicatulum (Poaceae) characterization and cross-amplification in different Paspalum species of the Plicatula group For Lb-1, we selected and sequenced 144 positive clones, which yielded 109 contigs containing 33 simple sequence repeat (SSR)...
Rare obesity syndrome therapeutic target identified Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers have discovered that a deficiency of the enzyme prohormone covertase...
Hopeful sign in obesity fight? Chubby babies on the decline Juan Carreño de Miranda?’s “La monstrua desnuda” (The Nude Monster) painting. ...
Safety and efficacy of vinorelbine in combination with pertuzumab and trastuzumab for first-line treatment of patients with HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer: VELVET Cohort 1 final results The combination of pertuzumab, trastuzumab, and docetaxel is standard of care for first-line treatment of HER2-positive metastatic...
New classification of endometrial cancers: the development and potential applications of genomic-based classification in research and clinical care Several research teams have defined immunohistochemical and/or mutation profiles to aid in distinguishing EC subtypes [50–58]....
Microbial phenomics information extractor (MicroPIE): a natural language processing tool for the automated acquisition of prokaryotic phenotypic characters from text sources In the biological sciences, describing species has long been a basic and essential component to studies of biodiversity,...
Interfering with interferon boosts antiretroviral efficacy in HIV-infected mice Dengue virus infects hundreds of millions of people living in tropical countries every year. Transmitted via mosquito bites,...
Baby boomers on a bender: Emerging trends in alcohol binge and use disorders among older adults Credit: New York University Alcohol is the most commonly used psychoactive substance among...
Immunotherapy drug gives non-smallcell lung cancer patients extra four months of life Patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer survive four months longer with fewer side effects on an immunotherapy...
NCAA honoring man who inspired ALS ice bucket challenge
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Playing with blocks may help preschoolers develop the kinds of skills that support later learning in science, technology,...
New research reveals extent of human threat to lion populations
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Two new studies led by scientists at Oxford University have highlighted the threat posed to lions by human activity –...
Costs of treating patients with psychosis change significantly as they age TORONTO, December 12, 2016 — Treating psychotic illnesses cost the province of Ontario,
WASHINGTON — The European X-ray FreeElectron Laser (XFEL) facility, near Hamburg, Germany, was built with one objective...
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UT Southwestern study shows fasting kills cancer cells of common childhood leukemia DALLAS, Dec. 12, 2016 – UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found that intermittent fasting inhibits...
More parents funding college education contributes to income and wealth gap LAWRENCE — More parents today are financially supporting — and paying more — for their children’s...
Teen substance use shows promising decline The 2016 Monitoring the Future (MTF) annual survey results released today from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reflect...
Stimulator bypasses spine injury, helps patients move hands Los Angeles, CA. – Doctors at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center have implanted a spinal stimulator that is showing...
Focused global strategy needed to end child slavery by 2025: Jeffrey Sachs
FDA finds quality control problems at Sun Pharma’s Halol plant
By Nita Bhalla NEW DELHI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Countries can end child slavery within the next decade if there...
By Zeba Siddiqui MUMBAI (Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again raised concerns about the...
French presidential candidate Fillon tones down social security reforms message
Scientists devise new method to give ‘most robust’ estimate of Maasai Mara lion numbers
PARIS (Reuters) – Francois Fillon, the conservative candidate currently seen as most likely to win next year’s...
Scientists develop new method for accurately counting lions in the wild Numbers in key habitat of Maasai Mara are higher...
Deadly pregnancy complication is caused by the immune system rejecting the baby, study finds
Devastating rise in rates of babies born addicted to drugs: Newborns suffering from withdrawal symptoms at birth skyrockets 80 percent
A deadly pregnancy complication affecting 50,000 women a year is caused by their immune system rejecting the baby. Pre-eclampsia,...
Broadcaster and former pop star reverend Richard Coles takes our health quiz CAN YOU RUN UP THE STAIRS? No, I am lamentably unfit. I stopped smoking when I was 45 and since then have put on about 1...
Hi-tech plaster could stop fatal blood clots that cause strokes and heart attacks Millions are already taking tablets containing heparin to reduce the risk of clots The new patch automatically injects the...
Rural areas have seen 80% rise in newborns addicted to mother’s opioids That is almost double the increase among city-based...
How YOU can get Salma Hayek’s toned back muscles Appearing at the British Fasion Awards, Salma Hayek showed off her toned back The 50-year-old claims to put her muscles...
Canadian study reveals why a woman’s heart beats faster than a man’s You may not realise it to look at them, but the latest research suggests that men and women’s bodies tick according...
New technique replaces joints while causing minimal damage
ONS study reveals the top 20 places in teh UK for life expectancy
Thousands of Britons have hip replacements each year, but now there’s a new technique where joints can be replaced...
Only 1 of the areas at the top of the life expectancy table is far from London Harrogate placed sixth for longevity with...
Exactly How to Get a Great Dumbbell Workout in Less Time
“I Slept with My Boss—Here’s What It Was Like”
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If you’re wondering what it’s like to sleep with your boss one night and see him at work the next, read the stories...
The 13 Best Weight Loss Tips Women Shared With Us in 2016
Liberals to make safe injection sites easier to open and fentanyl harder to smuggle into Canada
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If you’re suffering with projectile vomiting and watery diarrhoea, reach for your phone and post an update. No really...
The Claim: Spending on adult social care is facing its biggest crisis despite government’s claim that there will be...
Voters’ well-being ‘key to election success’
Bereaved families ‘let down by NHS’
Politicians need to pay more attention to voters’ sense of well-being if they want to win elections, says the former...
Drinking, drug use largely down among U.S. teens in 2016 LOS ANGELES The use of alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications and illicit substances declined among U.S. teens again...
NHS investigations into patient deaths are inadequate, causing more suffering to bereaved families, says a report. Too often...
Baby boomers on a bender: Emerging trends in alcohol binge and use disorders among older adults Credit: New York University Alcohol is the most commonly used psychoactive substance among...
Stepped care likely to be cost-effective in head and neck, lung CA
Canada to ease drug consumption room rules as opioid deaths rise
Immunologists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have discovered that a protein called NLRC3 plays a central...
Painkillers containing illegally made fentanyl, a synthetic drug up to 100 times more potent than morphine, are responsible...
Study identifies druggable brain gene network implicated in epilepsy
Would you take a free predictive test for Alzheimer’s disease?
‘Network-biology’ reveals how multiple interconnected genes in the brain can be simultaneously...
A research team, led by Cardiff University, has made a significant step towards the development of a simple blood test to...
Rise in Infant Drug Dependence Is Felt Most in Rural Areas
Quest Diagnostics says health information of 34,000 customers hacked
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NEW YORK — Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics Inc. says a hack of an internet application on its network...
Deep River recalls some potato chips for possible salmonella contamination
More are positive about HPV vaccine on Twitter than not, Drexel study finds
DEEP RIVER, Conn. — A Connecticut snack maker is recalling some of its potato chips for possible salmonella contamination....
Like it or not, social media has become a driving force in the way many people get information on health topics. And Philip...
Young professionals speak out on achieving equity in pediatrics
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Young and seasoned scientific investigators share their perspective on achieving equity in academic pediatrics. Their insights...
Scientists from the Institute of Physics and Technology of the Russian Academy of Sciences and MIPT have let two electrons...
A new light on stellar death
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Back in 2015 when astronomers discovered an intense flare in a distant galaxy, they considered it the brightest supernova...
Researchers develop new approach for better big data prediction Researchers at Columbia University, Princeton and Harvard University have developed a new approach for analyzing big data...
The next time you make a complaint to your cellphone or cable company, don’t get personal. New research, published...
New robot has a human touch ITHACA, N.Y. – Most robots achieve grasping and tactile sensing through motorized means, which can be excessively bulky...
Type of psychotherapy matters in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome
Quest Diagnostics says 34,000 customer accounts hacked
Worldwide, roughly one adult in 10 suffers from a painful and sometimes debilitating condition called irritable bowel syndrome,...
NEW YORK (AP) — Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics Inc. says a hack of an internet application on its network...
Lack of funds threatens malaria
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London (AFP) – Global progress on controlling malaria risks stalling due to an “urgent need” for more funding,...
Miami (AFP) – Some cholesterol-lowering drugs, known as statins, appear to be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s...
Child malnutrition at ‘all time high’ in Yemen: U.N. agency
Montana will not appeal 60-day imprisonment for man who raped daughter
ROME (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Hunger among Yemen’s children has reached an “all time high”,...
A $5 fix for a nasty parasite The life of a watershed is complex. The watershed is the area of land separating the smaller water flows that feed into...
Scientists devise new approaches to personalized medicines Scientists on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have developed broad methods to design precision...
By Sharon Bernstein (Reuters) – Prosecutors in Montana will not appeal a controversial 60-day jail sentence for a man...
‘Rewired’ cells show promise for targeted cancer therapy This cartoon illustrates how Northwestern University’s MESA (Modular Extracellular Sensor...
Does medical marijuana work for pets? Medical marijuana research is at an all-time “high” these days and more states are moving toward legalizing the drug...
Study reveals surge in over-50s consuming excessive amounts of alcohol
Syphilis could become impossible to treat after STI has become resistant to antibiotics
NYU Langone analyzed drinking habits of older people between 2005 and 2014 They recorded a 19% increase in binge-drinking...
Syphilis could become impossible to treat with key antibiotics, doctors warn amid concerns over a new drug-resistant strain. Once...
1 in 6 adults in the US take antidepressants and sedatives, study reveals
Kids playing ‘advergames’ eat over 50% more sweets shortly after than those who do not
More than 5.3 million people admitted using psychiatric drugs in study Experts warn the figure is likely higher since the...
They seem such innocent fun. Brightly coloured websites crowd the internet offering free games and featuring engaging cartoon...
Students gain 10 pounds when they get to college by boozing and cutting exercise
Our expert gives his advice on tests and treatments for prostate cancer
Students started school year in 2011 weighing average of 147 pounds By the end of their four-year course, they weighed an...
Londoner Tom Wilson was killed in a tragic hockey accident at the age of 22 This time last year, Tom Wilson was having the time of his life. At 22, he had a job he loved as a trainee surveyor with...
This Bikini Competitor Is Documenting Her Battle with Ovarian Cancer on Instagram A year ago, 23-year-old Cheyann was a strong bikini competitor with a love for social media. Then, in August 2016, she was...
I was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) 12 years ago. I am 61 and would appreciate advice on how often...
Patients left blind through brain injuries can see again after undergoing eye surgery Researchers studied patients with haemorrhaging from motor vehicle accidents Before surgery, some could barely detect a...
Emma Stone Just Called Out Instagram B.S. In a Totally Real Way RELATED: I Was Writing a Book About Body Positivity—But Felt Self-Conscious About My Weight “Not everything comes together...
How Will the Trump Presidency Actually Affect Your Access to Birth Control?
Supreme Court Rejects Challenges To NFL Concussion Settlement
It cannot be overstated how significant this provision of the ACA has been for women, says Janel George, director of federal...
Minnesota Vikings players bring down Washington wide receiver Art Monk during an NFL game in 1992....
Carrageenan Backlash: Food Firms Are Ousting A Popular Additive
Obamacare’s Demise Could Be Quicker Than Republicans Intend
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Spoonful of sugar alone may not ease babies’ vaccination pain
Winnipeg lab to boost precautions for workers after Ebola virus incident
The best way to ease babies’ pain during vaccinations may be to give them a sip of sugar and rub anesthetic cream on...
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it’s increasing safety measures after a lab employee was potentially exposed...
Philpott, Goodale announce changes to laws to make safe injection sites easier to open
Reality Check: Is the care budget growing?
Health Minister Jane Philpott and Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale announced a series of legislative changes today that...
The Claim: Spending on adult social care is facing its biggest crisis despite government’s claim that there will be...
Hertfordshire mum spends second Christmas waiting for a new liver
Customer wins £90k after shampoo and rinse causes stroke
A mother who has waited for a year and a half for a liver transplant said she hopes a donor comes forward this Christmas. Sarah...
A man has told BBC Radio 5 live that he has received £90,000 in compensation from a hair salon after doctors said his shampoo...
Physician volume may have a negative impact on quality of diabetes care
Duration of estrogen Rx may be important factor in renal health
By using products such as soap, shampoo, body lotion, toothpaste and makeup, the average consumer may be exposed to dozens...
New genetic research from an international team including McMaster University, University of Helsinki, Vilnius University...
Anesthesiologist reaction time increased after night call
Prevalence of anti-TSH receptor antibody high in fibromyalgia
By using products such as soap, shampoo, body lotion, toothpaste and makeup, the average consumer may be exposed to dozens...
Thyroid problems are five to eight times more likely to impact women than men. However, Baylor College of Medicine’s...
Fecal microbiota transplant costeffective for preventing CDI
CDC finds vaccination coverage varies for adults with diabetes
New genetic research from an international team including McMaster University, University of Helsinki, Vilnius University...
(HealthDay)—Among patients with diabetes, considered to be at increased risk of infection and infectious complications,...
Emergency surgery death risk up to seven times higher for kids in low income countries
No good evidence that shockabsorbing insoles stave off injuries or stress fractures
The likelihood of dying after emergency abdominal surgery to treat conditions such as appendicitis, may be up to seven times...
There’s no good evidence that shock-absorbing insoles, which are used to reduce impact and minimise muscle, tendon,...
Activist With Cerebral Palsy Has An Inspiring Message For Kids With Disabilities
It is Getting Harder and Harder to be an Optimist
There wasn’t a dry eye in the room as Jeison Aristizábal accepted CNN’s Hero of the Year award on Sunday. The activist,...
Despite this setback – because of it, really – I am more committed than ever to the fight against this disease....
5 Things That Are Utterly Ridiculous For Medicare Not To Cover
McConnell Makes Magical Promise To Insure More People Than Obamacare
Hearing loss is among the single most-isolating things that can happen to a person. And it is absolutely age-related....
WASHINGTON ? In his final Senate press conference of 2016, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) renewed his pledge to...
Changes Coming For Stores That Accept Food Stamps
Dear Press, Stop Calling Them ‘Heartbeat’ Bills And Call Them ‘Fetal Pole Cardiac Activity’ Bills
WASHINGTON ? Stores that accept food stamps will have to sell fresh produce and whole grains under a new U.S. Department...
More Than 1 In 4 Medical Students Are Depressed, Analysis Finds
The fetal pole is between the two markers and is a thickening at the end of the yolk sac (the yolk sac is the circular blob)...
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Mumps cases are on the rise in the U.S., and a growing number of schools and college campuses are reporting outbreaks. A...
Was football safer back in the day?
NASA sees tropical Cyclone Vardah make landfall
In a finding that suggests football used to be a less dangerous sport, a small study shows that men who played in high school...
Emerging trends in alcohol binge and use disorders among older adults Alcohol is the most commonly used psychoactive substance among older adults, and this group can have unique risks associated...
Tropical Cyclone Vardah made landfall in eastern India as the NASA-NOAA Suomi NPP satellite passed over it from space....
First-of-its-kind study on injury recovery takes the trauma patient’s point of view (PHILADELPHIA) Dec. 12, 2016 – In one of the first studies to examine priorities in recovery identified by trauma...
Distant phenomena influence climate in South America
Catholics more committed to workplace than evangelicals are, study finds
The role played by oceans — not only the Atlantic and Pacific, but also the Indian Ocean — in South American...
Catholics are more emotionally committed to their workplaces than are Evangelicals — and people with strong attachments...
‘Cadillac tax’ may precipitate changes to employer-provided health care insurance
Chemists uncover a means to control catalytic reactions
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A new paper from a University of Illinois tax expert says the Affordable Care Act’s “Cadillac...
TORONTO, ON – Scientists at the University of Toronto have found a way to make catalysis – the use of catalysts...
Research unlocks clues to languagebased learning in children
Spoonful of sugar alone may not ease babies’ vaccination pain
COLUMBIA, Mo. – According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), one in five individuals are impacted...
By Lisa Rapaport The best way to ease babies’ pain during vaccinations may be to give them a sip of sugar and rub anesthetic...
Trump considering Dr. Scott Gottlieb to head FDA
Lawsuit challenges new Texas rules over fetal remains
By Toni Clarke (Reuters) – Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a partner at one of the world’s largest venture capital funds...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Advocacy groups filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to prevent Texas from requiring hospitals and abortion...
Infants Dependent on Opioids Rising Faster in Rural Areas, Study Finds
Data journalism pioneer David Donald dead at 64
The numbers of infants born affected by opioids is rising, especially in rural areas, according to a new study published...
Former Center for Public Integrity data editor David Donald, a pioneer and leader in the development of modern computer-assisted...
EU to outline benefits reforms, delayed by Brexit vote
Surge in drug-affected newborns driven by rural opioid use
By Alastair Macdonald BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Commission will unveil proposed changes on Tuesday in how governments...
CHICAGO (AP) — A surge in U.S infants born with symptoms of withdrawal from heroin or strong prescription painkillers...
Fight against malaria hampered by flatlining funds: WHO
Common Scents That Give Your Health a Boost
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) – Funding shortfalls and fragile health systems are undermining progress against malaria...
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that’s been used for centuries to heal the mind and body. Aromatherapy...
What is the most effective treatment for endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia?
Enzyme that regulates DNA repair may offer new precision treatments for breast and ovarian cancer
New Rochelle, NY, December 12, 2016–A new study comparing the effectiveness of oral progestogens versus a levonorgestrel-releasing...
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ROCHESTER, Minn. — Researchers at Mayo Clinic have identified an enzyme called UCHL3 that regulates the BRCA2 pathway,...
Bed bug education program promotes
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fund cross-university neuroscience research The University of Virginia-Virginia Tech Carilion Neuroscience Research Collaboration today announced more than a half-million...
TSRI scientists devise new approaches to personalized medicines JUPITER, FL – Dec. 12, 2016 – Scientists on the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have...
Faster (cheaper) method for making big bioactive ring molecules Ring molecules called cyclic depsipeptides play an important role in living organisms. Microbes make them as part of their...
awareness, prevention in schools Annapolis, MD; Dec. 12, 2016 — In communities where bed bugs are present, educating teachers and children about them...
Press Registration is Now Open to Health, Science and Genetics Media for 2017 ACMG Meeting Named one of the fastest growing meetings in the USA by the Trade Show Executive Magazine, the ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics...
An informatics approach helps better identify chemical combinations in consumer products CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — By using products such as soap, shampoo, body lotion, toothpaste and makeup, the average consumer...
Police: Fake Florida dentist pulled 10 teeth, made dentures
Surge in drug-affected newborns driven by rural opioid use
BRADENTON, Fla. – Authorities say a 53-yearold Florida man faces charges after he extracted 10 teeth without anesthetic...
CHICAGO – A surge in U.S infants born with symptoms of withdrawal from heroin or strong prescription painkillers is driven...
Deep River recalls potato chips for possible salmonella risk
Social support tied to better breast cancer outcomes
DEEP RIVER, Conn. – A Connecticut snack maker is recalling some of its potato chips for possible salmonella contamination. More...
Breast cancer survivors with good social support networks seem to live longer and to have a lower risk of their cancer...
Police: Fake Florida dentist pulled 10 teeth, made dentures
Deep River recalls potato chips for possible salmonella risk
BRADENTON, Fla. – Authorities say a 53-yearold Florida man faces charges after he extracted 10 teeth without anesthetic...
DEEP RIVER, Conn. – A Connecticut snack maker is recalling some of its potato chips for possible salmonella contamination. More...
Surge in drug-affected newborns driven by rural opioid use
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CHICAGO – A surge in U.S infants born with symptoms of withdrawal from heroin or strong prescription painkillers is driven...
Breast cancer patients living alone are less likely to beat the disease Patients who live on their own have a 60 per cent higher chance of dying The study made the findings for sufferers who...
Northeastern University find older people could still have ‘creative breakthroughs’ Researchers looked at publications by more than 10,000 scientists The biggest breakthrough was as likely to be a scientist’s...
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Terminally-ill patients being taken to special places of their choice under NHS initiative Scheme gives patients the option to be taken by ambulance to place to die They are transported by a specially-trained...
When nausea from pregnancy is lifethreatening: Expert in maternal illness that Duchess of Cambridge suffered explains risks and symptoms Most women experience some type of morning sickness during pregnancy, but some women develop a far more serious condition. Hyperemesis...
Having children doesn’t make you happy according to Paris study
Khloe Kardashian reveals her natural hangover guide
Researchers analysed data from 4 countries: UK, US, Germany and Australia They found the positive glow of parenthood only...
The reality star has treated fans to a ‘natural’ guide to ditching hangovers Khloé extols the virtues of...
Soaring rates of babies born with addiction to opioids
Taking statins for 6 months reduces risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 15%
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Rural areas have seen 80% rise in newborns addicted to mother’s opioids That is almost double the increase among city-based...
Taking statins may ward off the development of Alzheimer’s disease, a major study suggests. People who consistently...
Social care funding shortfall ‘urgent’ says Lib Dem Norman Lamb
Study uncovers details of information processing in the brain
Liberal Democrat Health spokesman, Norman Lamb, has called on the government to take urgent action over the crisis in social...
Kyle Mathewson, assistant professor, and Sayeed Kizuk, graduate student, demonstrate the use of...
More are positive about HPV vaccine on Twitter than not, study finds
Study shows fasting kills cancer cells of common childhood leukemia
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Multiple sclerosis: Reduced levels of contrast agent deposits in the brain
Blood test could provide cheaper, better way for doctors to manage lung cancer
In a study appearing in the July 5 issue of JAMA, Blayne Welk, M.D., M.Sc., of Western University, London, Canada, and colleagues...
Lung CA seen on CXR. Credit: James Heilman, MD/Wikipedia Profiling the genes of lung-tumor...
White blood cell treatment could prevent leading cause of fetal death
Mutations in life’s ‘essential genes’ tied to autism
Treating a type of white blood cell using hormones could improve the development...
This stylistic diagram shows a gene in relation to the double helix structure of DNA and to a...
New study uncovers vivid patterns of neural activity in the resting mouse brain
Anti-Latino Discrimination Rising in U.S., Survey Suggests
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By Ellen Wulfhorst NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Most Latinos in the United States say they have suffered...
Study Reveals Widespread Psychiatric Drug Use in U.S.
Spoiler Alert: Artificial Intelligence Can Predict How Scenes Will Play Out
New research estimates about one in six American adults takes at least one psychiatric drug over the course of a year. The...
A new artificial intelligence system can take still images and generate short videos that simulate what happens next similar...
Your Brain May Register More Than You Think You See
WHO Urges Trump To Expand, Not Repeal, Obamacare
Your brain is capable of retaining information about things you think you haven’t noticed, according to a team of...
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday urged U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to expand Obamacare and ensure all...
This Quick Workout Will Get Your Heart Pumping Before Breakfast
Why Doctors Need To Show More Empathy To Their Patients
If becoming a morning workout person is a fantasy of yours, we have found a loophole. Check out the SELF video above for...
Instead of being urged to simply “be more compassionate,” doctors should learn specific empathy skills during their training...
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During that time, Ells and Moran were paid more than 1,000 times the average salaries of their workers. In 2014, Ells’...
Stress Can Even Make The Dog Go Prematurely Gray
7 Tips For Not Losing Your S#%T Over These Stressful Holidays
Is there a hair coloring market for covering up the gray in Fido’s muzzle? Let’s hope not. But just like humans, life’s...
Instead of trying to take on everything, identify what’s most important to you to get done and make a plan to accomplish...
Together, We Are Changing Thoughts About Mental Illness
Study reveals widespread psychiatric drug use in U.S.
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When buying a Christmas tree, think safety first
Florida is Zika-free, but don’t get too comfortable
Choosing the perfect Christmas tree is a fun tradition for many families, but it’s important to consider fire safety when...
Florida is now Zika-free, U.S. health officials reported Friday. One area in south Miami Beach had remained an active zone...
Loneliness may sabotage breast cancer survival, study finds
Reseracher finds ‘identity loan’ common in undocumented workers
Loneliness may impede long-term breast cancer survival, a new study suggests. In the years after treatment, women who don’t...
A new study from the University of Colorado Denver challenges portrayals of identity theft in workplaces dominated by undocumented...
How does water melt? Layer by layer!
Mystery molecule is a key to inhibiting colon cancer
Mainz, Dec. 12, 2016 – we all know that water melts at 0°C. However, already 150 years ago the famous physicist...
Nutrition program improves food stamp family’s food security WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Food stamp participants who participated in a supplemental nutrition education program were...
New nonsurgical repair of common heart defect in premature babies is shown to be effective LOS ANGELES (Dec. 12, 2016) – A new minimally invasive technique for repairing the most common cardiac birth defect...
Immunologists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have discovered that a protein called NLRC3 plays a central...
Fighting world hunger: Researchers use nuclear methods to study pestresistance in corn COLUMBIA, Mo. – According to estimates, the current global population is more than 7.4 billion people and is growing...
What satellites can tell us about how animals will fare in a changing climate From the Arctic to the Mojave Desert, terrestrial and marine habitats are rapidly changing. These changes impact animals...
Researchers explain why feather shafts change shape when under stress
Canada to name replacement panel for Energy East pipeline
Researchers at the University of California San Diego for the first time have revealed why the shape of the feather shaft...
OTTAWA (Reuters) – The Canadian government on Monday named three replacement members for a National Energy Board panel...
Abortion providers sue Texas over new rules for fetal tissue disposal
Deepwater says commercial operations start at Block Island Wind Farm
By Jim Forsyth SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) – Several abortion providers sued Texas in federal court on Monday to halt...
(Reuters) – Privately held power developer Deepwater Wind said on Monday that commercial operations had begun at its...
Trump attack on Lockheed Martin foreshadows war on defense industry
France finds mild bird flu strain in southwest
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump on Monday widened his attack on defense contractors, slamming Lockheed Martin’s...
PARIS (Reuters) – France has found a case of mild H5N1 bird flu in the southwest of the country, an official report...
Supreme Court leaves $1B NFL concussion settlement in place
Rural U.S. babies hardest hit by opiate addiction at birth
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the final two challenges to the estimated $1 billion settlement between the NFL and...
By Lisa Rapaport As a growing number of U.S. babies are being born suffering withdrawal syndrome after exposure to prescription...
Opioid-abuse treatment eludes most who need it in Rhode Island
1 in 6 Adults Takes a Psychiatric Drug
By Ronnie Cohen One-fifth of young adult opioid abusers in Rhode Island tried at least once – but failed – to get treatment...
High School Football Players, 19561970, Didn’t Have Increase in Neurodegenerative Diseases A study from Mayo Clinic found that high school
One in six U.S. adults takes a psychiatric medication to cope with conditions such as depression, anxiety and insomnia, a...
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EMBO Installation Grants to support 10 researchers in establishing laboratories
New study doubles the estimate of bird species in the world
“Through the Installation Grants we encourage some of the best early-career researchers to share their expertise...
New research led by the American Museum of Natural History suggests that there are about 18,000 bird species in the world–nearly...
$1.125 million NCI grant funds TGen-led boot camp for cancer doctors
Public willing to pay to reduce toxic algae — but maybe not enough
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Dec. 12, 2016 — The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has awarded a 5-year, $1.125 million grant...
SAN FRANCISCO–Scientists have found good strategies for curbing the toxic algae blooms that have threatened some of...
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Sawdust reinvented into super sponge for oil spills
James Webber took up barefoot running 12 years ago. He needed to find a new passion after deciding his planned career in...
SEQUIM, Wash. – Lowly sawdust, the sawmill waste that’s sometimes tossed onto home garage floors to soak up...
It’s basic: Alternative fuel cell technology reduces cost
Nova Scotians urged to test for cancercausing radon
The pathway to zero-emission vehicles has taken two forks, one toward battery electric cars like the Tesla and the other...
A simple test can determine whether a cancercausing gas is in your home, but many Nova Scotians still aren’t aware...
It’s about to get easier to set up supervised drug injection sites in Canada
‘I had tears in my eyes holding her:’ Skin-to-skin care for preemies pays off decades on
As the number of Canadians dying from opioid overdoses continues to grow, the federal government is preparing to make it...
Simply keeping tiny, preterm babies warm and nourished through skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding offered considerable...
Terminally ill child dies in Santa’s arms
Ivory Coast is latest to crack down on alcohol satchets
A 60-year-old Tennessee man who spends time volunteering as Santa Claus at a local hospital granted a 5-year-old terminally...
Delaware man runs sub-3-hour marathon while pushing wheelchairbound friend Facing brutal wind and 40-degree temperatures at the 2016 Philadelphia Marathon, there were moments when Steve Sinko wondered...
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – Each morning at dawn, taxi driver Rene Kouame stops by his neighborhood bar in Abidjan for a...
Top 5 weight loss tips of 2016 Have you ever been a victim of bad dietary advice? You’re not alone. Weight loss tips change as frequently as the seasons;...
Doctor determined to help a 1,100pound woman, likely world’s heaviest
Contact lenses cost paramedic his job and his eye
Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty’s family says the 36-yearold Egyptian woman hasn’t left her home in 25 years, the BBC...
Andrew Carthew, a 59-year-old paramedic in Britain, woke up one day in June 2015 with a “weepy eye,” the Bristol...
Juvenile detention centers struggle with transgender inmates
Claim high-fat diets can prevent diabetes ‘unproven’
PORTLAND, Maine – The nation’s juvenile detention centers are largely ill-equipped to handle transgender teens,...
Monday December 12 2016 Some foods like avocados are high in ‘good fats’ “Diets laden with...
Skin-to-skin ‘kangaroo’ baby care tied to better health years later
Supreme Court ends fight over $1 billion NFL concussion deal
(Reuters Health) – Premature and underweight newborns may be healthier as children and young adults if they pass...
WASHINGTON The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for the National Football League’s estimated $1 billion...
South Korea temporarily bans movement of poultry to fight bird flu
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ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – Each morning at dawn, taxi driver Rene Kouame stops by his neighborhood bar in Abidjan for a...
Top 5 weight loss tips of 2016
Video of dog’s final farewell to owner in hospital goes viral
Have you ever been a victim of bad dietary advice? You’re not alone. Weight loss tips change as frequently as the seasons;...
Terminally ill child dies in Santa’s arms A 60-year-old Tennessee man who spends time volunteering as Santa Claus at a local hospital granted a 5-year-old terminally...
Juvenile detention centers struggle with transgender inmates PORTLAND, Maine – The nation’s juvenile detention centers are largely ill-equipped to handle transgender teens,...
Lloyd Everitt’s dyslexic means he has to replace his Casualty scripts with pictures ‘Jez Andrews’ in Casualty, nominated for Best Newcomer at National TV Awards Wasn’t diagnosed with dyslexia...
Syphilis could become impossible to treat after a common strain of the STI has become resistant to antibiotics Syphilis could become impossible to treat with key antibiotics, doctors warn amid concerns over a new drug-resistant strain. Once...
The sister of a 33-year-old man who died from a brain hemorrhage on Nov. 30 recorded her brother and his dog’s final moments...
Psychiatry’s list of disorders needs real-time updates The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders — also known as the DSM and sometimes erroneously called the...
Warwick University researchers find HALF of us remember events that never happened Researchers looked at studies of memory implantation in more than 400 people In the studies, they asked to imagine and remember...
Cardiff Sports Nutrition and Fitness First create Christmas workout plans Cardiff Sports Nutrition and Fitness First have created Christmas workout plans You’ll need to walk or run for five...
Dr Lisa Ackerley reveals what happens if you don’t wash your sheets weekly It may be the cosy sanctuary where we spend the most time every day – 49 hours per week if you sleep for seven hours...
United States of psychiatric drugs: 1 in 6 adults take antidepressants and sedatives, study reveals
Patients left blind through devastating brain injuries can see again after undergoing routine eye surgery
More than 5.3 million people admitted using psychiatric drugs in study Experts warn the figure is likely higher since the...
Researchers studied patients with haemorrhaging from motor vehicle accidents Before surgery, some could barely detect a...
Could statins be the miracle cure for Alzheimer’s? Taking tablets for just 6 months reduces the risk by up to 15%
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Statins reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found. Taking the cheap daily pills for...
A man who suffered a stroke after having his head bent back while getting his hair washed in a salon has been talking about...
Do licence plate schemes cut air pollution?
The families living in unsafe rented flats
For a second consecutive day, Paris is restricting vehicle traffic using a system of odd or even number plates. The move...
The number of people living in privately rented accommodation in the UK has increased significantly over the past 10 years...
Brain tests predict children’s futures
Scientists discover how to reverse pain caused by diabetes-related nerve damage
Brain tests at the age of three appear to predict a child’s future chance of success in life, say researchers. Low...
Credit: CC0 Public Domain One person in Australia develops diabetes every five minutes, with...
Loss of ARID1A protein drives onset and progress of colon cancer
The first-in-man clinical trial targeting Alzheimer’s Tau protein
Mutations in ARID1a, which are common in many cancer types, disrupt DNA damage repair in cancer cells, allowing the cancer...
The major challenge facing physicians treating Alzheimer’s is the ability to detect markers of the disease as early...
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Dual loss of TET proteins prompts lethal upsurge in inflammatory T cells in a mouse model
Lesions found within pancreatic islets provide clue for diabetes research
Members of the TET protein family protect against cancer. Left: Normal liver in mice with fully...
? cells in pancreatic islets are responsible for producing insulin, which is essential to regulate blood glucose homeostasis....
How physical exercise aids in stroke recovery
How hearing loss can change the way nerve cells are wired
Micrograph showing cortical pseudolaminar necrosis, a finding seen in strokes on medical imaging...
A microscope image shows nerve cells that relay information from the ear to the brain in mice....
Men should avoid rock music when playing board games, say scientists
The New Health Care: The Power of Simple Life Changes to Prevent Heart Disease
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Rise in Infant Drug Dependence in U.S. Is Felt Most in Rural Areas
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1. The decoy effect. This occurs when someone believes they have two options, but you present a third option to make the...
Universal Health Coverage: an affordable goal for all
Mom Gives Daughter’s Princess Book An Empowering Spin
Japan, Moldova, Peru, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Turkey, for example, show that countries can make dramatic progress towards...
Lindemann wants to be clear that there is absolutely nothing wrong with being kind. “We should teach all of our girls ?...
Bill Murray And President Obama Play Golf In Oval Office To Promote Obamacare
AAOS Board approves treatment criteria for carpal tunnel syndrome and knee osteoarthritis
Bill Murray may have gotten his best golfing gig since “Caddyshack.” In a video posted Sunday by the White House, the...
Rosemont, Ill. –The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors has approved new Appropriate...
Famine alters metabolism for successive generations
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The increased risk of hyperglycemia associated with prenatal exposure to famine is also passed down to the next generation,...
Biocompatible nanocapsules, loaded with an amino acid and equipped with an enzyme now combine two anti-tumor strategies into...
New stem cell delivery approach regenerates dental pulp-like tissue in a rodent model
New heart imaging test identifies improved outcomes in patients with amyloidosis
BOSTON (December 12, 2016)–When a tooth is damaged, either by severe decay or trauma, the living tissues that comprise...
(Boston) — Researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) have reported that a new heart imaging test can determine whether...
Holy batcave! Personal sighting leads UT’s Dinets to new data on spectral bat
Predator invasion had devastating, long-term effects on native fish
KNOXVILLE–Spectral bats, also called false vampire bats for their imposing size–with a wingspan of over three...
In 1969, 60 to 100 peacock bass imported from Buga, Colombia, were introduced into a pond in Panama for sport fishing. Several...
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Availability of community-based fitness classes leads to increased activity levels COLUMBIA, Mo. (Dec. 12, 2016) — Physical inactivity is a global health problem that leads to approximately 3.2 million...
Top U.S. court declines to hear challenge to NFL concussion deal By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge to the National...
British man gets £90,000 for stroke caused by haircut
Supreme Court declines to hear biologic drug patent fight
A British man who suffered a stroke because an artery was damaged during a routine haircut has reportedly received £90,000...
By Brendan Pierson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a case over whether companies...
Achaogen’s lead antibiotic succeeds two key studies; shares soar
McConnell will not give timeline for Obamacare replacement
(Reuters) – Achaogen Inc’s lead antibiotic was successful in two key studies, spurring the company to proceed...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Monday the Senate will move to repeal President...
Trump targets Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter jet costs
4 More Zika Cases, Likely Homegrown, Found in Texas
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump on Monday criticized Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter jet program as too expensive,...
Four more cases of Zika that were likely transmitted by mosquito bites in Texas have been found in the same neighborhood...
Generic Version of Flu Pill Tamiflu Hits Market
Japan Tags Dementia Sufferers with Barcodes
The first generic copy of Roche’s top-selling flu pill Tamiflu hit the U.S. market on Monday, marking a further step...
A Japanese city has introduced a novel way to keep track of senior citizens with dementia who are prone to getting lost —...
Cold Caps May Prevent Hair Loss in Breast Cancer Patients
Sleep Loss Changes Gut Bacteria
Cooling the scalp with a specialized cap during chemotherapy sessions could help breast cancer patients avoid treatment-related...
New mutations in gene PKD1L1 are associated with disarrangement of human internal organs Scientists have linked a gene called PKD1L1 with disarrangement of human internal organs, known as laterality defects,...
Integrated approach vital for fisheries management Evolutionary and ecological factors interact to influence the growth and size of fish, according to a new study published...
Getting too little sleep alters the balance of bacteria in the gut, a change that’s linked to certain metabolic conditions,...
ASM to launch mSphereDirect, a new, innovative science publishing pathway Washington, DC – Dec. 12, 2016 – After much discussion of the new opportunities in publishing, ASM is proud to...
Bioanalysis publishes special issue on methods and techniques for metabolic phenotyping Bioanalysis, a leading MEDLINE indexed journal for bioanalysts, has published a Special Focus Issue on Methods Techniques...
Remote sensing is becoming increasingly important in biodiversity research
IPF diagnosis: how do patients feel about the discussion with their physician?
The consequences of climate change are evidenced, inter alia, by changes in biodiversity. A key task of biodiversity research...
Dr. Marlies WijsenbeekTHOUGHT LEADERS SERIES…insight from the world’s leading experts An interview with Dr. Marlies...
Fully automated live cell imaging and analysis from BioTek’s BioSpa
Good social networks improve breast cancer prognosis
BioTek’s BioSpa Live Cell Imaging System fully automates live cell imaging workflows for robust, real-time results without...
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‘PICO-D Management’; a decision-aid for evidence-based chiropractic education and clinical practice
It is worth 10 million working hours a year to have your toilet paper folded?
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FDA warns 4 companies for labeling flavored cigarettes as cigars
Can chemotherapy drug ‘turn back the clock’ in women’s ovaries?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to four tobacco manufacturers for selling flavored cigarettes...
It’s generally thought that women are born with a finite number of egg cells, and cannot grow new ones. But in a new...
Brain gain: Aerobic exercise pumps up gray matter
Spain: Suspects in ill child charity scam spent $633G
Looking to increase your brain size? You may want to try aerobic exercise, a new study suggests. Researchers found that participants...
BARCELONA, Spain – A Spanish couple arrested for allegedly exploiting the rare illness of their daughter in a charity...
The worst kind of insomnia: How to manage early-morning awakening
A surprising way to feel less timestressed
There are simple, and sometimes surprising, ways to beat that awful feeling of waking up at 4 in the morning and not being...
Here’s a novel suggestion for those who feel they are in a constant race against the clock to get things done: Make some...
Video of dog’s final farewell to owner in hospital goes viral
Achaogen’s lead antibiotic succeeds in two key studies
The sister of a 33-year-old man who died from a brain hemorrhage on Nov. 30 recorded her brother and his dog’s final moments...
Achaogen Inc’s plazomicin, being developed to fight multi-drug resistant bacterial infections, was successful in...
Bayer, Versant invest $225 million in biotech venture
FDA warns 4 companies for labeling flavored cigarettes as cigars
TORONTO German chemicals and healthcare group Bayer (BAYGn.DE) said it had set up a joint venture with U.S. life sciences...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to four tobacco manufacturers for selling flavored cigarettes...
The worst kind of insomnia: How to manage early-morning awakening
TreeHouse Foods recalls some products citing salmonella risk
There are simple, and sometimes surprising, ways to beat that awful feeling of waking up at 4 in the morning and not being...
NEW YORK – Packaged foods maker TreeHouse Foods, Inc. on Sunday recalled certain macaroni and cheese cup products containing...
Texas to launch massive youth-athlete concussion study
A surprising way to feel less timestressed
AUSTIN, Texas – This week, Texas will launch what state officials say is the nation’s largest effort to track...
Here’s a novel suggestion for those who feel they are in a constant race against the clock to get things done: Make some...
Spain: Suspects in ill child charity scam spent $633G
New CDC data understate accidental shooting deaths of kids
BARCELONA, Spain – A Spanish couple arrested for allegedly exploiting the rare illness of their daughter in a charity...
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Government statistics released this week claiming that 77 minors in the U.S. were killed by unintentional...
Disgusting footage shows a 5-FOOT long tapeworm being extracted from a man’s nose with tweezers
Nutritionist Angela Dowden reveals how you can enjoy your Christmas dinner
Since the clip was uploaded to LiveLeak, it has amassed more than 4,000 views The parasites can be caught from uncooked...
Christmas is a time for putting the diet on hold and tucking into your favourite festive foods. But if you’re conscious...
Schoolboy has jaw built using his LEG BONES after tumour ravaged his face
David Blount Jr has to keep arm above head for 16 HOURS a day after shooting himself
A teenage boy battling an orange-sized tumour in his face has had his jaw rebuilt using his leg bones. Adam McCalmont, 16,...
Bacteria hidden in cave for FOUR MILLION years are resistant to antibiotics
David Blount Jr, 28, (pictured with his 20-month-old daughter, Jordynn) accidentally shot himself in his right...
Contraception cuts could lead to increase in unwanted pregnancies and abortions
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The bacterium is helping scientists understand where resistance comes from It shows that bacteria don’t need exposure...
£800m is being cut from councils’ public health budgets over six years Some contraception methods are no longer being...
NHS ‘sending English eating disorder patients to Scotland due to bed shortages’
Nutritionist Rob Hobson reveals the meals to minimise a hangover
Patients are mostly young adults transferred to Glasgow and Edinburgh Campaigners say this adds pressure to patients in...
How Investing In Preschool Beats The Stock Market, Hands Down If you got 13 percent back on your investments every year, you’d be pretty happy, right? Remember the...
We all know the cardinal rule when it comes to alcohol – don’t drink on an empty stomach. But with party season now in...
Distressed, not festive “Last year we got her a present and she just kept opening it over and over again,” says 16-year-old Charlotte. “She...
One man’s story of becoming a father at 60
Mental health and relationships ‘key to happiness’
Older dad Paul, who had his daughter Isabella when he was 60, tells the BBC’s World Have Your Say what it is like...
Good mental health and having a partner make people happier than doubling their income, a new study has found. The research...
Expert says economic stress played role in increasing U.S. death rate
Neuromotor problems at the core of autism, study says
Greater stress and anxiety resulting from economic insecurity may be at least partly to blame for the U.S. death rate that...
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Fighting the stigma of medical treatment for opioid addiction in the U.S.
Why do teens reject drugs? Communication is the key, says researcher
Methadone, the first pharmacological treatment for heroin addiction, was pioneered 50 years ago by Rockefeller University’s...
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Mental Health and Relationships "Key to Happiness," Report Concludes
Foot Surgery or Arch Supports?
Good mental health and having a partner make people happier than doubling their income, a new study has found. The research...
Should I have foot surgery or try an arch support that is the question? Is it better to have foot surgery on foot problems...
I Read 52 Books This Year. Here’s What I Learned.
After health-care repeal vote, some in GOP fear a cliff
Like many educated men and women of my generation, I went to college and promptly forgot how to read. Of course, I was handling...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are eagerly planning initial votes next month on dismantling President Barack Obama’s...
Japanese Empress Michiko recovering from acute bronchitis
Qatar Airways wants to swap Airbus A320neos for A321neos, new delivery date
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Empress Michiko, 82, who was diagnosed with acute bronchitis last week, has recovered sufficiently...
Personalized cancer vaccine is associated with promising outcomes for patients with acute myeloid leukemia “Immunotherapy strategies leverage the body’s own defense systems to fight cancer cells,” said senior author...
Novartis eye drug franchise hit by failed Fovista studies ZURICH Novartis’s bid to bolster its eye drug portfolio suffered a setback on Monday when it announced combining...
By Tom Finn DOHA (Reuters) – Qatar Airways is in talks with Airbus to convert its order for up to 80 A320neos to the...
5 signs you’re headed for a holiday breakdown Is your credit card smoking from too many swipes? Does your psyche feel more fragile than a handmade Christmas ornament?...
Just half an hour a day with mum makes a child smarter: Effects of reading or helping with homework can last into adulthood Children read to by their mothers tend to have more advanced cognitive abilities Mothers who spend
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Woman who took ibuprofen for common cold ended up in hospital with INTERNAL BLEEDING
How those cream-topped, syrupflavoured drinks can contain up to 13 teaspoons
Christine Smith, 45, told The Mirror that she took ibuprofen for a common cold Days later, her symptoms got worse and she...
Last week we learnt that cakes at High Street coffee shops can contain astonishing amounts of sugar. Now, as Christmas draws...
More than a third of workers admit inventing a minor illness to escape social events
Infants given skin-to-skin contact with mothers develop better than those placed in incubators
One-in-three Brits are terrified of ‘looking ridiculous’ onto the dance floor 37 per cent say ‘dancing...
The technique, known as ‘kangaroo’ care, involves a mother nestling her child Baby is exclusively breastfed and mother...
Breast cancer patients living alone are less likely to beat the disease: Women who do not have strong support have a 60% higher chance at dying within ten years
Patients face a four-minute assessment by doctors and nurses to see if they really are seriously ill
Patients who live on their own have a 60 per cent higher chance of dying The study made the findings for sufferers who...
Superbug crisis is killing more people than breast cancer More people are dying as a result of the superbug crisis than breast cancer The UK Sepsis Trust believes 12,000 people are...
Nurses and GPs carrying out quick assessments to ease pressure on the NHS Those deemed to have mild illness sent home or...
A qualitative analysis of participants’ reflections on body image during participation in a randomized controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy Body dissatisfaction has been defined as “discontent with some aspect of one’s physical appearance” [1], and is a risk...
Spring and autumn phenology of hybrid aspen (Populus tremula L. × P. tremuloides Michx.) genotypes of different geographic origin in hemiboreal Estonia §
Complexity and medical education In practical medicine, physicians often work in a context of uncertainty, with ambigious and/or incomplete information, while...
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Plasma microRNA biomarker detection for mild cognitive impairment using differential correlation analysis Pathway analysis, IPA, allows us for further understanding of biological implications of the detected 20 MCI maker pairs...
Mapping the decision pathways of acute infection management in secondary care among UK medical physicians: a qualitative study Participant recruitment The sampling frame for this study included all non-infection specialist medical physicians (defined...
The diabesity health economic crisis— the size of the crisis in a European island state following a cross-sectional study The sample population that attended the study (response rate of 49% p?=?0.05) was weighted according to age, gender and locality....
Contraceptive cuts: Warning over rise in abortions
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TCORS study shows effectiveness of testimonial warning labels on tobacco products Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. Cigarette packaging has required...
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A Mayo Clinic study published online today in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that varsity football...
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College students are carrying more than a diploma across the stage at graduation. They’re lugging an extra 10 pounds...
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Texas to launch effort to track brain injuries among young athletes
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Behold A Robot Hand With A Soft Touch Researchers at Cornell University have developed a soft robotic hand with a touch delicate enough to...
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Ivory Coast is latest to crack down on alcohol sachets
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Sunday Times restaurant critic AA Gill described how the NHS could not give him a potentially lifeextending cancer treatment...
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David Huston, MD, associate dean of the Texas AM College of Medicine Houston campus and an allergist at Houston Methodist...
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The Canadian military is issuing a malaria drug that can produce anxiety, paranoia and psychotic behaviour
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by Brent Bambury (@notrexmurphy) Canadian soldiers will soon be deployed on a peacekeeping mission in Africa and among the...
Twenty-two-year old James is terminally ill. He loves taking photos but his condition means his fingers have fused together...
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The federally funded research, now published in the Journal of Autoimmunity, not only demonstrates how this food-borne bacterium,...
New intracellular dopamine receptor function may offer hope to schizophrenia patients
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Spain: Suspects in ill child charity scam
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Personality traits, psychiatric disorders linked to specific genomic locations
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The federal government plans to announce a comprehensive ban on asbestos in Canada next week, CBC News has learned. The country...
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Some doctors protest after AMA backs Trump nominee
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Dental problems in cleft lip and palate linked to abnormal salivary glands
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Foods to combat holiday stress From travel plans to last-minute shopping, the end of year brings a busy calendar that can lead to stress in the kitchen...
Doctors call for ban on diesel engines in London A new campaign led by medical professionals is calling for all diesel cars to be banned from London. Doctors Against Diesel...
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9 easy ways to practice self-care this week Between long hours at work, weekend chores, dinner plans with friends, and time for your family, your calendar is overflowing....
Collaboration between media, medical journals often leads to misinformation, hysteria In a review article in the journal EMBO Reports, the authors question how controversial and weak studies are publicized by...
Blake Lively Is Using a Gluten-Free, Low-FODMAPs Delivery Service to Lose Weight But while we know that going low-FODMAP (a.k.a. cutting out foods with certain carbs and sugars found in many starches,...
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The Honda Civic of blazers—classic, reliable, and wildly popular (probably because it looks good on every body type). Since...
An international team of researchers involving the University of Adelaide is tackling the controversy over what some scientists...
Depression drug can alleviate joint pain in postmenopausal women treated for breast cancer
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60,000 Britons a year develop DVT – a blood clot causing dangerous swelling Clot can break apart and travel to lung, triggering...
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Colombia Reports Major Rise in Birth Defect Amid Zika Crisis
Heart damage caused by chemotherapy is worse in patients with diabetes
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Leipzig, Germany – 10 December 2016: Heart damage caused by chemotherapy is worse in cancer patients who also have...
Circulation favors placenta over brain in fetuses of diabetic mothers
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UNIST has taken a major step toward laying the technical groundwork for developing nextgeneration high-intensity accelerators...
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Penn study begins to shed light on racial disparities of cancer-causing genetic mutations
EndoPredict outperforms Oncotype Dx in predicting the risk breast cancer recurrence
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 9, 2016 – Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in molecular diagnostics and personalized...
Clarifying the behaviors of negative hydrogen ions
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An international team of researchers involving the University of Adelaide is tackling the controversy over what some scientists...
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Father’s phthalate exposure could affect embryonic development, study finds An American study has found that fathers’ exposure to phthalates could affect their chances of reproductive success....
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4 more Zika cases, likely homegrown, found in Texas DALLAS (AP) — Four more cases of Zika that were likely transmitted by mosquito bites in Texas have been found in the same...
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Babies’ first words can be predicted based on visual attention
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Evidence for ADGRL3 in ADHD risk had already been stacked against it — common variants of the gene predispose people...
Simple redesign of medication packages can help decrease patient errors and accidental overdoses
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Oxytocin levels affect synchronization in leader/follower relationship Aarhus University
Patient health records revealed two drug combinations that may reduce mortality rates in breast cancer patients, according...
Cedars-Sinai surgeons use highdefinition imaging device to map the brain during surgery Cedars-Sinai
Symptoms from other causes may be mistaken for side effects of breast cancer drug Women taking tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer were less likely to continue taking the drug if they suffered nausea and...
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UNMC seeking patients with lymphoma to evaluate two-drug oral therapy The University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking 24 patients to enroll in a Phase 2a study to evaluate the safety and...
Pioneering 90-minute operation that could be a British cure for DVT: How doctors are using mesh from NASA to create space in patients’ veins 60,000 Britons a year develop DVT – a blood clot causing dangerous swelling Clot can break apart and travel to lung, triggering...
Why women are most vulnerable to cigarette-related cancer
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Only 55 percent of staff at cannabis dispensaries receive formal training, according to a new report. However, 94 percent...
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Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters Vow To Fight Through Fierce Winter
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The teeth of winter are closing on the makeshift camp in North Dakota where demonstrators are trying to stop the Dakota Access...
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The patent trap? Open science advocates want CRISPR technology to be free
Midwife units see one in four mums transferred to consultants
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Study reveals drug interactions that may reduce mortality in breast cancer patients Mammograms showing a normal breast (left) and a breast with cancer (right)....
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Scientists develop new mouse model to study Salmonella meningitis
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New genetic research from an international team including McMaster University, University of Helsinki, Vilnius University...
Examiner: Philadelphia had 35 drug overdoses in 5 days
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Study begins to shed light on racial disparities of cancer-causing genetic mutations Starting in 1993 and ending in 2001, ten academic medical centers in the United States screened 76,685 men and 78,216 women...
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10 Steps To Plan Your Best Year Yet
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What Sofia Vergara’s Case Reveals About IVF’s Legal Gray Areas
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C-sections have been on the rise for decades, now making up more than 30 percent of all deliveries in the United States. An...
Students Create Brilliant Extension That Identifies Fake News
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Contact lens infection ends in man losing his eye
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Ever find yourself caught up in a vivid memory of an event that, you later realize with confusion, didn’t really happen...
Doctors create new group after AMA
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A new study from UT Dallas finds that bestowing considerable power in the CEO does not create value for the firm during...
Study finds new pathways to treat nonalcoholic fatty-liver disease
Sexual harassment common among middle school children, study finds
Researchers from the University of South Carolina, Duke University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Metabolon Inc....
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Older women with breast cancer report better cosmetic satisfaction with less radiation, less surgery
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Neutrons identify key ingredients of the quantum spin liquid recipe
User-friendly medication packaging design can boost patient safety
OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Dec. 9, 2016–Neutron scattering studies of a rare earth metal oxide have identified fundamental pieces...
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Hydrogen from sunlight — but as a dark reaction
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GOP’s ‘Obamacare’ repeal path worries health care industry
French presidential frontrunner Fillon under pressure over healthcare
WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, key health care industry groups are telling the incoming Republican administration and Congress...
By Brian Love PARIS (Reuters) – French Socialist would-be presidential candidate Manuel Valls on Friday criticized...
Canada tries to negotiate carbon price, two provinces unhappy
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By David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) – The Canadian government on Friday tried to negotiate a first-ever national carbon...
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida declared its crisis with local transmission of Zika over for the season Friday in a welcome...
STI apps may have inaccurate, harmful information
Texas reports four more cases of Zika spread by local mosquitoes
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(Reuters) – Texas health officials said they had identified four additional cases of Zika likely spread by local mosquitoes,...
California county settles with family of killed inmate for $3.6 million
Flu Vaccine Rate Low: CDC
By Curtis Skinner SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A county in the San Francisco Bay area has reached a $3.6 million settlement...
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Study provides new focus for developing drugs to fight cancer
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LA JOLLA, CA JUPITER, FL – Dec. 9, 2016 – New research led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute...
Do cannabis dispensary staff receive sufficient training?
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New Rochelle, NY, Dec. 9, 2016–As legalization of cannabis for medical use increases across the U.S., the training...
Lyncean Technologies, Inc., manufacturer of the Lyncean Compact Light Source, today announced the successful raising of $650,000...
Exploring the evolutionary history of the immune system
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Study finds capuchin monkeys produce sharp stone flakes similar to tools
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In addition to using rocks for various purposes, such as cracking open a seed or fruit to extract the edible part, the Bearded...
17th Century strain of smallpox retrieved from partial mummified remains of Lithuanian child
Scientists reveal ‘safety catch’ within all dividing cells
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Their study has revealed a ‘safety catch’ within cells that prevents them from dividing until DNA is allocated...
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The biggest reason people skip out on going to the dentist isn’t fear or inconvenience; it’s cost, KIDY reports....
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Big price hikes seen in drug that prevents overdose deaths
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(Reuters Health) – Two of the largest suppliers of the life-saving drug naloxone have dramatically increased their...
Two leading U.S. medical societies are poised in the coming weeks to issue new diabetes treatment guidelines reflecting...
WHO urges Trump to expand Obamacare, ensure healthcare for all
4 more likely homegrown Zika cases found in Texas
GENEVA The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday urged U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to expand Obamacare and ensure...
State officials have announced four more cases of Zika that are believed to have been transmitted in Texas, almost two weeks...
Psychiatrist explains how the brain blocks memory to help get through traumatic event
Oral cavity bacterium linked to development and progression of esophageal cancer
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A type of bacterium usually found in the human mouth, Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum), has been found to be related...
Running can reduce joint inflammation, study finds
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Drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co will pay $19.5 million to resolve multi-state allegations that it improperly promoted a...
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Graduate student Paul Gonzalez at Stanford University’s Hopkins Marine Station recently became a hunter, breeder...
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Researchers identify potentially druggable mutant p53 proteins that promote cancer growth
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Personality traits and psychiatric disorders linked to specific genomic locations A meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) has identified six loci or regions of the human genome that are...
Shooting, gang violence exposure leads to PTSD CHICAGO — The violence that women in disadvantaged neighborhoods experience and witness can result in post-traumatic...
EU takes legal action against Germany, UK over VW scandal By Alissa de Carbonnel BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union began legal action on Thursday against Germany, Britain...
Athletes may need to work more than the rest of us to avoid the flu
Ohio House committee votes to pass 20-week abortion ban
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Abortions would be banned after 20 weeks under a bill that Republican lawmakers hoped to pass Thursday...
Surgeon General sounding alarm on teens’ use of e-cigarettes
E-cigarettes a ‘major public health concern’: US surgeon general
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. surgeon general is calling e-cigarettes an emerging public health threat to the nation’s...
Miami (AFP) – E-cigarette use is exploding among young people and is now “a major public health concern,”...
Brazilian squatters offer shelter from anti-gay violence
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By Nacho Doce BOSTON (Reuters) – A multicolored gay pride flag hangs in a corner of a bare room in an abandoned Sao...
By Toni Clarke WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. surgeon general in a report released on Thursday called for action to...
Six ex-Insys executives arrested in U.S.
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Yoga may help reduce blood pressure in people who are at risk for developing hypertension, a new study finds. “Patients...
High-Resolution Brain Scans Could Spot More Concussions
Heart Disease Death Rate Rising, Killing More Americans: CDC
High-resolution brain scans combined with advanced computer capabilities could detect concussions that conventional scans...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published the stats for 2015 and they are grim: The death rate from heart...
Researchers map neural circuitry of songbird learning
Chemical trickery corrals ‘hyperactive’ metal-oxide cluster
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CORVALLIS, Ore. – After decades of eluding researchers because of chemical instability, key metal-oxide clusters have...
Scientists develop new drug screening tool for dystonia
Fishery bycatch rapidly driving Mexico’s vaquita to extinction, new studies find
DURHAM, N.C. — Duke University researchers have identified a common mechanism underlying separate forms of dystonia,...
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation awards NARSAD Distinguished Investigator grants The Brain Behavior Research Foundation today announced the award of NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grants valued at $1.5...
One of the most sophisticated networks of acoustic detectors ever developed for wildlife science has documented a devastating...
Protein disrupts infectious biofilms Many infectious pathogens are difficult to treat because they develop into biofilms, layers of metabolically active but...
Immune system’s ‘workaround’ may explain heart disease in psoriasis patients
Satellites, airport visibility readings shed light on troops’ exposure to air pollution
Psoriasis is well-known for causing too many skin cells on elbows, knees, and across the body, but people living with psoriasis...
Using data from NASA satellites and airport visibility sensors, Veterans Affairs (VA) researchers and colleagues are extending...
Scientists track restoration of communication in minimally conscious patient
Protection against Zika just as important during winter
The study, published Dec. 7 in Science Translational Medicine, began 21 months after Margaret Worthen suffered massive strokes,...
Giraffe Now Listed As ‘Vulnerable’ To Extinction As Population Plummets A giraffe in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park in August. Khaled...
A Mummy’s DNA May Help Solve The Mystery Of The Origins Of Smallpox Samples from this 17th century Lithuanian mummy were found to house samples of Variola, the virus that...
‘Mike Pence’ has made thousands of donations to Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood is experiencing a surge of donations in the wake of the U.S. election, and a number of Americans are opening...
Youth vaping a public health threat: U.S. Surgeon General
“Not only can the eggs of Aedes species mosquitoes survive winter, wide variations in daytime temperatures can stimulate...
99-Million-Year-Old Baby Dinosaur’s Tail, Encased In Amber, Surfaces In Myanmar A baby dinosaur’s tail is encased in amber along with ants, a beetle and plant fragments. ...
What would make life easier for the trans community? Give them IDs, to start Last month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Edmonton Centre MP Randy Boissonnault as his special advisor on lesbian,...
Leaving relationship is ‘most dangerous time’ for domestic violence victims, experts say The death of Toronto family physician Dr. Elana Fric-Shamji? — allegedly at the hand of the neurosurgeon husband she...
Nova Scotia pushing more opioid addicts to methadone, away from detox
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Nova Scotia is shifting away from publicly funded detox programs for opioid addicts looking to get clean in favour of a...
Formerly conjoined Sacramento twins survive 17-hour separation surgery
Facebook post inspires mother of 2 to donate kidney to stranger
Two formerly conjoined twin toddlers are recovering in the intensive care unit of a Sacramento, California, hospital after...
A chance posting on a Facebook page led a stranger to volunteer as a kidney donor for a 17year-old in desperate need of...
Optimistic women may live longer
In rare disorder, woman’s immune system attacks her own brain
When asked about their secret to aging, the world’s oldest people often bring up not sweating the small stuff. In fact,...
A young woman’s weeklong bout of “strange behavior” was caused by a rare disease in which the immune system...
Marijuana extract may help treat severe epilepsy, new studies show
Some football positions linked to high blood pressure
A drug made from marijuana that does not produce a “high” may help reduce seizures in people with certain types...
It might not be obvious to those who spend Saturdays cheering on their alma mater on the gridiron, but playing college football...
Colorado woman claims court-ordered drug test left her with bald spot
Lawsuit claims elderly man died after Walgreens employees made him mop bathroom
A woman who said she was complying with a court order to take a hair follicle drug test claims the experience has left her...
ER visits for severe sunburn rack up millions in costs (Reuters Health) – Although sunburns are highly preventable, they are still responsible for tens of thousands of expensive...
The widow of a 69-year-old man is suing an Orlando Walgreens store for allegedly forcing him to mop the bathroom they claimed...
Bristol-Myers Squibb to pay $19.5 million to settle off-label promotion case WASHINGTON Drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb Co will pay $19.5 million to resolve multi-state allegations that it improperly...
U.S. surgeon general E-cigarette report sparks controversy
Facebook post inspires mother of 2 to donate kidney to stranger
WASHINGTON The U.S. surgeon general in a report released on Thursday called for action to reduce the use of e-cigarettes...
A chance posting on a Facebook page led a stranger to volunteer as a kidney donor for a 17year-old in desperate need of...
Formerly conjoined Sacramento twins survive 17-hour separation surgery
Colorado woman claims court-ordered drug test left her with bald spot
Two formerly conjoined twin toddlers are recovering in the intensive care unit of a Sacramento, California, hospital after...
A woman who said she was complying with a court order to take a hair follicle drug test claims the experience has left her...
ER visits for severe sunburn rack up millions in costs
Lawsuit claims elderly man died after Walgreens employees made him mop bathroom
Although sunburns are highly preventable, they are still responsible for tens of thousands of expensive visits to U.S. emergency...
The types of hairs you should and should NOT be plucking One in ten women suffers from excess facial and body hair Experts say there’s a very precise guide to plucking different...
Sue Stephens’ daughter Lucie campaigns for asbestos removal after mother died Lucie Stephens is calling for the removal of asbestos from schools Her mother Sue, 68, died of cancer linked to exposure...
The widow of a 69-year-old man is suing an Orlando Walgreens store for allegedly forcing him to mop the bathroom they claimed...
Refusing to give IVF to couples who are struggling to conceive is ‘unacceptable’ Thousands of childless couples are being denied NHS fertility treatment Just 1 in 6 CCG’s offer couples adhere to...
Clinical tests fail to detect high blood pressure in 16% of people People with ‘masked hypertension’ have normal blood pressure during tests but it is high the rest of the time The...
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Are you subconsciously unhappy in your relationship? Expert reveals the 10 signs that prove it’s finally time to call it quits There’s ten signs that prove you’re subconsciously unhappy with your partner Rachel Maclynn, a psychologist...
Top 5 WORST celebrity diet trends to avoid in 2017 as advised by BDA Always manicured, in top shape, with glowing skin – perfect celebrities seem to be bombarding us left, right and center. So...
‘Harmless’ bacteria in uterus could scupper chances of becoming pregnant For the first time, research has found nonLactobacillus in the ‘uterine cavity’ For years scientists believed...
Video shows twin brothers once conjoined speaking weeks after separation surgery Doctors feared they wouldn’t make it to Christmas. But Jadon and Anias McDonald, twin brothers who were conjoined...
Two women’s different stories of fat shaming
‘If I didn’t meet you, I’d be dead in a year’
One woman tells the BBC’s World Have Your Say how fat shaming helped her to change her lifestyle, while another said...
Errol McKellar campaigns for awareness for prostate cancer from his garage in East London. After he was diagnosed with...
India doctor to operate on ‘500kg’ Egyptian woman
Mother-child HIV transmission at all time low in U.K. and Ireland
An Egyptian woman, believed to be the world’s heaviest woman at 500kg (1,102lb), will soon be flown to India for weight...
As his title implies, for David Margolis, MD, director of the UNC HIV Cure Center, treating the virus and its symptoms simply...
GPs not dissatisfied with performancerelated pay, study finds
Insomnia prevalent in patients with asthma
According to a new research study, most U.S. radiologists receive favorable satisfaction scores from their patients. The...
(HealthDay)—For adults with asthma and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)...
UK bans online ads for junk food targeting children
Study examines potential effect of regular marijuana use on vision
Children describe junk food advertising as ‘tempting’ and ‘addictive’, and say they could ‘lick...
A dried flower bud of the Cannabis plant. Credit: Public Domain A small, preliminary study...
Blood-borne HPV antibodies indicate head, neck cancer prognosis
Study shows new treatment strategy in head and neck cancer not better than current standard
The human papillomavirus causes not only cervical cancer but also cancers of the head and neck....
Results of the largest Canadian clinical trial to date comparing standard treatment for locally advanced squamous cell head...
Tumor found in a 255-million-year-old mammalian ancestor
Think Like a Doctor: Think Like a Doctor: The Builder’s Blisters
A study headed by Salvador Aznar Benitah, ICREA researcher at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona),...
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Hardships, and New Hope, for Sickle Cell Patients
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Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people in the United States, most of them African Americans. Over the last four...
10 Fitness Hacks For When You Don’t Have Time To Work Out
Affordably Fabulous: 4 Makeup Brands for the Budget Savvy
1. Do some bed pushups. A workout where you don’t have to leave the comfort of your comforter? Sign us up. Cardiello recommends...
This is one of the newer brands I’ve tried and recommend the Lippy Stixs ($5 each), Ultra Matte Lip ($6 each), and...
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Here’s why not buying health insurance before December 15th is a huge gamble
I’m sure most people don’t contemplate how they will transform their houses into homes. For me, this is a must...
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How To Find What To Say When You’re at a Loss for Words
Ten Questions to Ask Yourself Heading into New Year’s Resolution Diet Season
The death of a loved one, the loss of one’s home or job, or a health setback can happen to anyone, and the holidays...
Every year we say the same thing, “I’m going to lose weight,” “I’m swearing off carbs,”...
Review examines rates and predictors of recurrence following surgery for Crohn’s disease
Drug use strong predictor for postpartum mental health problems
Some patients with Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract,...
Uncertainties related to climate engineering limit its use in curbing climate change Climate engineering refers to the systematic, largescale modification of the environment using various climate intervention...
Jefferson Lab-NVIDIA collaboration uses Titan’s to boost subatomic particle research Scientists are only beginning to understand the laws that govern the atomic world. Before the 1950s the electrons, neutrons,...
New research from North Carolina State University and the University of British Columbia finds that a woman’s lifetime...
Metaphoring the police: It’s all about the right choice of word A well-chosen metaphor does wonders to explain concepts, to persuade and to ensure buy-in into any given matter. So says...
New tool to help predict dementia risk in older people Preventing dementia is a major public health priority worldwide, and intense work is being conducted to formulate effective...
Anxiety measure for children with autism proven reliable
Keeping electric car design on the right road
A new method devised by a Drexel University professor to diagnose children on the spectrum for anxiety symptoms — which...
Does it really help to drive an electric car if the electricity you use to charge the batteries come from a coal mine in...
Romania’s Social Democrats promise to keep down budget shortfall ahead of election
Chinese cardinal says Vatican must stand up to Beijing
BUCHAREST (Reuters) – Romania’s Social Democrats Party, which leads opinion polls before a Dec. 11 election,...
By Pak Yiu and Lisa Jucca HONG KONG (Reuters) – Cardinal Joseph Zen, the most senior Chinese Catholic cleric, says...
Horizon Pharma aborts key Actimmune trial; shares plunge
Merkel’s Bavarian allies praise tougher migrant stance but say it’s not enough
(Reuters) – Horizon Pharma Plc’s shares tumbled 18 percent after the company ended a late-stage trial that was...
BERLIN (Reuters) – The Bavarian party allied to German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrat Union (CDU)...
Demand from French hospitals ensures healthy trade in leeches
EU takes legal action against Germany, UK over Volkswagen scandal
By Claude Canellas AUDENGE, France (Reuters) – French hospitals have long been using leeches to prevent blood clots...
By Alissa de Carbonnel BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union started legal action on Thursday against seven countries...
U.N. calls for Aleppo evacuation plan; politician warns of extermination
UK says will respond ‘in the strongest terms’ to EU action over Volkswagen scandal
By Tom Miles and Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) – The United States and Russia must broker an evacuation from east...
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Thursday it would respond strongly to the European Union’s decision to initiate...
Surgeon General Calls Youth Vaping a Public Health Threat
Heart Problems Tied to Increased Risk of Suicide
The U.S. surgeon general is calling e-cigarettes an emerging public health threat to the nation’s youth. In a report...
People with acute coronary syndrome caused by poor blood flow to the heart may be at an increased risk of suicide –...
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Escalating prices of the drug naloxone may threaten efforts to reduce opioid-related deaths across America, a team from Yale...
Could Flickering Light Treat Alzheimer’s?
UA Steele Children’s Research Center receives $1.73m to study autoimmune disease triggers
Scientists have used flickering LED lights to shrink, in mouse brains, the beta amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s...
Optical probes overcome light scattering in deep-brain imaging, says Neurophotonics report BELLINGHAM, Washington, USA, and CARDIFF, UK — The ability to stimulate neural circuits with very high precision...
Scientists unlock genetic code of diseased lung cells to find new treatments for IPF CINCINNATI – Researchers cracked the complete genetic code of individual cells in healthy and diseased human lung tissues...
Role of protein in pancreatic secretion suggests potential method for treating diabetes Research reveals opposing roles for SNAP23 protein in the enzyme- and hormone-secretion functions of the pancreas; SNAP23...
TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona Steele Children’s Research Center has been awarded a five-year, $1.73...
Researchers create hidden images with commercial inkjet printers WASHINGTON — Researchers have developed a way to use commercial inkjet printers and readily available ink to print...
Jumping water striders know how to avoid breaking of the water surface Water striders spend all their life on the surface of water, and the secrets of their ability to “skate” on the...
Honeybee memories: Another piece of the Alzheimer’s puzzle? A breakdown of memory processes in humans can lead to conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. By looking at the...
Researchers find the incident commander in the brain’s defence system
Scientists shed new light on how the brain processes, maintains what we don’t see
Imagine seeing a building on fire. You grab the phone and call the fire service. What happens next can be compared to the...
“Our results indicate that what is ‘invisible’ to the naked eye can, in fact, be encoded and briefly stored...
Knowing one’s place in a social hierarchy
Euro Heart Index 2016: France ranks 1st in heart care
In order to determine how we learn about social hierarchies, the authors asked 30 healthy college students to perform a task...
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Study explores men’s perceptions of new HIV prevention treatment
Survey: Only 1 in 3 patients discusses symptoms of hyperglycaemia with nurse or doctor
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Only 1 in 3 discussed symptoms of high blood glucose levels (hyperglycaemia) with their nurse or doctor, according to a new...
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Leti researchers show memristive devices can emulate short- and longterm synaptic plasticity Presented at IEDM 2016, Breakthrough Suggests Path to Embedding Neuromorphic Learning in Low-power Devices that Could Enable...
Pioneering research in caves provides new insights into origins of antibiotic resistance Pioneering work being carried out in a cave in New Mexico by researchers at McMaster University and The University of Akron,...
Endocrine Society applauds Novo Nordisk for pledging to limit rising
Pubic hair grooming linked to increased STI risk, says study By Sally Robertson, BSc Removing or trimming pubic hair is associated with an increased risk of contracting a sexually transmitted...
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Early newborn ritual foods correlate with delayed breastfeeding initiation in rural Bangladesh
Oral perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) lessens tumor development in the APC min mouse model of spontaneous familial adenomatous polyposis
The timing of initiation of breastfeeding within this population was suboptimal, with a mean delay of 30.6 hours between...
In these two preliminary studies of male and female APCmin mice, total tumor number decreased significantly with increasing...
Nation’s death rate rises as progress against heart disease stalls
Deep brain stimulation fails to improve memory in new study
Americans are dying from heart disease at a faster rate, stalling four decades of gains against the nation’s leading killer...
New findings temper the hope that deep brain stimulation, which has shown success in treating Parkinson’s disease and some...
Golden years: Americans get happier in old age
Eating a handful of nuts could reduce your cancer risk
There is an upside to aging: Older Americans tend to be happier, according to a new poll. In the poll, from Gallup-Healthways,...
Just a handful of cashews could cut your risk for heart disease, cancer and premature death. A new study by Imperial College...
Woman battling breast cancer stunned after stranger helps pay for her family meal
Don’t drowse and drive: Sleepiness as risky as DUI
Talk about the kindness of strangers. The world can seem incredibly selfish at times, but for one woman, who is battling...
Santa Claus fat shames 9-year-old boy Santa Claus isn’t exactly known for his trim figure, but that didn’t stop him from fat-shaming a nineyear-old. While...
Even with holiday travel approaching, it’s important to get enough sleep before getting behind the wheel: Missing 1...
Child ‘more likely to use drugs if mum smoked when pregnant’ Thursday December 8 2016 Smoking in pregnancy can cause both short and long-term complications “Children...
Horizon Pharma drug fails key study in rare neuromuscular disease
Heart problems tied to increased risk of suicide
Horizon Pharma Plc said its drug, Actimmune, failed the main goal in a late-stage study involving patients with Friedreich’s...
People with acute coronary syndrome caused by poor blood flow to the heart may be at an increased risk of suicide –...
Brain activity may help predict fall risk in older adults
Deep brain stimulation fails to improve memory in new study
People whose brains work the hardest when they try to walk and talk at the same time may have a higher risk of falling in...
New findings temper the hope that deep brain stimulation, which has shown success in treating Parkinson’s disease and some...
Woman battling breast cancer stunned after stranger helps pay for her family meal
More than half of older Americans skip dental checkups
Talk about the kindness of strangers. The world can seem incredibly selfish at times, but for one woman, who is battling...
Only about one in nine U.S. adults with Medicare coverage have dental insurance, and many of them may be putting off oral...
Eating a handful of nuts could reduce your cancer risk
Nation’s death rate rises as progress against heart disease stalls
Just a handful of cashews could cut your risk for heart disease, cancer and premature death. A new study by Imperial College...
Americans are dying from heart disease at a faster rate, stalling four decades of gains against the nation’s leading killer...
Santa Claus fat shames 9-year-old boy
Anita Bean on why carbs WON’T make you put on weight
Santa Claus isn’t exactly known for his trim figure, but that didn’t stop him from fat-shaming a nineyear-old. While...
We hear it time and time again: don’t eat carbs after 9pm, bread makes you bloat, and quit carbohydrates entirely...
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Patients waiting week longer to see consultant than four years ago experts warn
Southampton mother finds out backache she blamed on birth is blood poisoning
Patients had to wait 5.5 weeks on average before starting treatment in April 2012 However, this increased to 6.6 weeks in...
A mother-of-two who thought her backache was due to giving birth discovered she actually had sepsis. Victoria Walker, 28,...
Cancer patient who lost most of his penis takes legal action against Southend Hospital
E-cigarettes are a ‘public health threat’ to teenagers
Andrew Lane caught necrotising fasciitis after his prostate gland was removed It is claimed that surgeons punctured his...
US surgeon general Vivek Murthy is set to release a report about e-cigarettes He will urge officials to take action to...
Life-saving Labrador has stopped diabetic from having over 5,000 deadly seizures
Life-saving Labrador has stopped diabetic from having over 5,000 deadly seizures
A medical detection dog has prevented a woman from suffering more than 5,000 potentially fatal seizures. Alice Halstead,...
A medical detection dog has prevented a woman from suffering more than 5,000 potentially fatal seizures. Alice Halstead,...
Trump Picks Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt To Lead EPA
Trump Picks Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt To Lead EPA
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt arrives for meetings with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump...
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt arrives for meetings with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump...
Optimism may reduce risk of early death in women
Optimism may reduce risk of early death in women
There may be something to the old bromide about “the power of positive thinking.” A new study has found women...
There may be something to the old bromide about “the power of positive thinking.” A new study has found women...
Flu outbreak closes Stockport high school for five days
Flu outbreak closes Stockport high school for five days
A flu outbreak has closed a school for five days after almost a third of pupils and members of staff were struck by the virus. About...
A flu outbreak has closed a school for five days after almost a third of pupils and members of staff were struck by the virus. About...
‘Flashing light therapy’ for Alzheimer’s
‘Flashing light therapy’ for Alzheimer’s
A flashing light therapy might help ward off Alzheimer’s, say US scientists after promising trials in mice. The Massachusetts...
A flashing light therapy might help ward off Alzheimer’s, say US scientists after promising trials in mice. The Massachusetts...
US life expectancy declines for first time in 20 years
US life expectancy declines for first time in 20 years
Life expectancy in the United States has declined for the first time in more than two decades. Data from the National Center...
Life expectancy in the United States has declined for the first time in more than two decades. Data from the National Center...
Optimistic women ‘cut risk of deadly diseases’
Optimistic women ‘cut risk of deadly diseases’
Women who look on the bright side of life cut their risk of many deadly diseases, according to researchers. In a study of...
Women who look on the bright side of life cut their risk of many deadly diseases, according to researchers. In a study of...
Midwife units see one in four mums transferred by ambulance to hospital
Midwife units see one in four mums transferred by ambulance to hospital
Media captionCatherine Buckley had to wait half an hour for an ambulance while she was giving birth One in four women are...
Media captionCatherine Buckley had to wait half an hour for an ambulance while she was giving birth One in four women are...
Some psychosis cases an ‘immune disorder’
Some psychosis cases an ‘immune disorder’
Some patients sectioned with psychotic conditions, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, may actually have a treatable...
Some patients sectioned with psychotic conditions, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, may actually have a treatable...
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Children’s online junk food ads banned by industry
Children’s online junk food ads banned by industry
Online ads for food and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar aimed at children are to be banned under new rules from advertisers. The...
Online ads for food and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar aimed at children are to be banned under new rules from advertisers. The...
Baby boomers should ‘stay in work to keep healthy’
Baby boomers should ‘stay in work to keep healthy’
England’s chief medical officer has called on people aged between 50 and 70 to keep working to stay healthy. In a...
England’s chief medical officer has called on people aged between 50 and 70 to keep working to stay healthy. In a...
Dietary magnesium associated with reduced risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
Dietary magnesium associated with reduced risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
Magnesium, an essential element in the human body, may modestly lower blood pressure, according to research published in...
Magnesium, an essential element in the human body, may modestly lower blood pressure, according to research published in...
Forget dieting—retrain your brain to beat stress and lose weight
Forget dieting—retrain your brain to beat stress and lose weight
A QUT neuroscientist internationally acclaimed for her research on alcohol and sugar addiction claims brainpower rather...
A QUT neuroscientist internationally acclaimed for her research on alcohol and sugar addiction claims brainpower rather...
Scientists uncover potential driver of age- and Alzheimer’s-related memory loss
Scientists uncover potential driver of age- and Alzheimer’s-related memory loss
Credit: Public Domain Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute...
Credit: Public Domain Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute...
Scientists can now better diagnose diseases with multiple genetic causes
Scientists can now better diagnose diseases with multiple genetic causes
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor Genetics, the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and...
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor Genetics, the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and...
Higher BMI in adolescence may affect cognitive function in midlife
Higher BMI in adolescence may affect cognitive function in midlife
This is an image of a weight scale. Credit: CDC/Debora Cartagena Overweight and obesity in...
This is an image of a weight scale. Credit: CDC/Debora Cartagena Overweight and obesity in...
Study highlights heart disease risk for pregnant women
Study highlights heart disease risk for pregnant women
Study highlights heart disease risk for pregnant women. Credit: Shutterstock Pregnant women...
Study highlights heart disease risk for pregnant women. Credit: Shutterstock Pregnant women...
Scientists investigate cancer radiotherapy to make improvements
Scientists investigate cancer radiotherapy to make improvements
A study headed by Salvador Aznar Benitah, ICREA researcher at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona),...
A study headed by Salvador Aznar Benitah, ICREA researcher at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona),...
It’s safe for pregnant women to go to the dentist
It’s safe for pregnant women to go to the dentist
It’s safe. Credit: www.shutterstock.com According to research from the Massachusetts Department...
It’s safe. Credit: www.shutterstock.com According to research from the Massachusetts Department...
Running With Sherman: What Donkeys Know About Autism
Running With Sherman: What Donkeys Know About Autism
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Feds: E-cigarettes a growing health threat to nation’s youth
Feds: E-cigarettes a growing health threat to nation’s youth
WASHINGTON — The U.S. surgeon general is calling e-cigarettes an emerging public health threat to the nation’s youth. In...
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Novel test enables earlier detection of Merkel cell carcinoma, Fred Hutch scientists say
Novel test enables earlier detection of Merkel cell carcinoma, Fred Hutch scientists say
Scientists have found a way to detect earlier if a deadly cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), is recurring in patients,...
Scientists have found a way to detect earlier if a deadly cancer, Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), is recurring in patients,...
Yoga reduces blood pressure in patients with prehypertension
Yoga reduces blood pressure in patients with prehypertension
Kochi, India 8 Dec 2016: Yoga reduces blood pressure in patients with prehypertension, according to a study presented at...
Kochi, India 8 Dec 2016: Yoga reduces blood pressure in patients with prehypertension, according to a study presented at...
Scientists developing model to predict if chemotherapy will work for breast cancer
Scientists developing model to predict if chemotherapy will work for breast cancer
CHAPEL HILL– University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers and collaborators are...
CHAPEL HILL– University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers and collaborators are...
Genetic alterations more common in tumors of older patients with metastatic breast cancer
Genetic alterations more common in tumors of older patients with metastatic breast cancer
CHAPEL HILL – A University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center-led analysis has found that women...
CHAPEL HILL – A University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center-led analysis has found that women...
Brain metastasis persists despite improved targeted treatment for HER2 breast cancer
Brain metastasis persists despite improved targeted treatment for HER2 breast cancer
CHAPEL HILL – While new targeted treatments developed across the past two decades have led to dramatic survival improvements...
CHAPEL HILL – While new targeted treatments developed across the past two decades have led to dramatic survival improvements...
Scientists track chemical and structural evolution of catalytic nanoparticles in 3D
Scientists track chemical and structural evolution of catalytic nanoparticles in 3D
UPTON, NY- Catalysts are at the heart of fuel cellsdevices that convert hydrogen and oxygen to water and enough electricity...
UPTON, NY- Catalysts are at the heart of fuel cellsdevices that convert hydrogen and oxygen to water and enough electricity...
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U.S. transgender people harassed in public restrooms: landmark survey
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Surgeon General calls youth vaping a public health threat
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. surgeon general is calling e-cigarettes an emerging public health threat to the nation’s...
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Lost and found: Japan tags dementia sufferers with barcodes
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Nearly 150 patients evacuated from east Aleppo: ICRC
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EU launches legal case against Germany, UK over Volkswagen scandal
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Discovery of biomarkers in rare diseases: innovative approaches by predictive and personalized medicine Received: 8 September 2016 Accepted: 21 October 2016 Published: 8 December 2016
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As the floor plan of the living world, DNA guides the composition of animals ranging from unicellular organisms to humans....
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Plants engineered to express a fruit fly gene may help clean up environmental pollutant Through a process called phytoremediation, researchers are using plants to clean up land contaminated with TNT, a toxic environmental...
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Life Expectancy In U.S. Drops For First Time In Decades, Report Finds
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WASHINGTON The U.S. surgeon general on Thursday called for action to reduce the use of ecigarettes among young people,...
High levels of magnesium help to reduce risk of strokes, diabetes and heart disease
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NEW YORK – President-elect Donald Trump took aim at drugmakers on Wednesday by promising in a magazine interview that...
New study urges people to be more body vigilant to improve early cancer diagnosis rates. Over a quarter of patients...
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Montreal, December 7, 2016 — It’s that time of year again: when festive ads command consumers to BUY! BUY! BUY!...
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As the year comes to an end, Chemical Engineering News (CEN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society,...
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Aleppo (Syria) (AFP) – Syrian teenager Diaa al-Din Hassan lay in a hospital bed in western Aleppo, his eyes alive but...
House GOP eyes food stamp overhaul, possible requirements
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By Alissa de Carbonnel BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union will take action on Thursday against seven nations including...
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Two toddlers killed in New York homeless shelter explosion
Ohio House committee approves 20week abortion ban
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Abortions would be banned after 20 weeks under a bill that Republican lawmakers hope to pass Thursday...
Rights group, worried about HIV, urges Philippines action
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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A human rights watchdog says the Philippines is facing one of the fastest growing epidemics...
A study headed by Salvador Aznar Benitah, ICREA researcher at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona),...
TET proteins drive early neurogenesis
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Closing the carbon loop PITTSBURGH (December 7, 2016) … Research at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering focused...
Baby teethers soothe, but many contain low levels of BPA Studies have shown that in animals, endocrinedisrupting compounds (EDCs) — which include BPA, parabens and antimicrobials...
Changes in the pain and posture processing parts of the brain could cause whiplash symptoms Study reveals changes in the regions of the brain connected to pain and posture processing. Whiplash symptoms that last years...
Many people prone to remembering false events, research reveals Many people are prone to ‘remembering’ events that never happened, according to new research by the University...
Researchers developing opioid vaccines to help prevent overdose fatalities
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Scientists develop exciting new option for targeted cancer therapy Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have uncovered a new class of compounds – glyconaphthalimides – that...
Pathogenic variants in certain genes increase woman’s likelihood of developing breast cancer Mayo Clinic
TSRI scientists identify potential therapeutic target for age- or Alzheimer’s disease-related memory deficits Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have made an important discovery toward the development...
Scientists uncover new class of compounds that could help target cancer cells Trinity College Dublin
Brain activity of healthy older adults could help predict risk of falling
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Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among older Americans and all too often lead to physical decline...
Brain metastasis persists in women with HER2-positive breast cancer despite new targeted therapies
Using magnets instead of antibiotics as a new treatment method for blood infection
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Scientists report a promising new transporter for active substances
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Philippines HIV prevention policies leave behind men who have sex with men: rights group
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A key ingredient found in palm oil stimulates a protein called CD36 in humans Experts believe this plays a vital role in...
LEAF refrigerator can grow medical marijuana plants in just three months
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Conjoined California twins survive separation surgery after 18 hours
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A set of conjoined twins have survived one of the riskiest separations surgeries ever performed. Two-year-olds Eva and Erika...
Only about one in nine U.S. adults with Medicare coverage have dental insurance, and many of them may be putting off oral...
Flickering LED lights could be cure for Alzheimer’s disease
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President-elect Donald Trump has selected Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt as the incoming administrator for the Environmental...
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Pfizer fined for hiking epilepsy drug price 2,600% in UK
Toronto heroin found to be cut with the deadly elephant tranquilizer carfentanil
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Overdose crisis could hike Vancouver property taxes
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‘Alarmingly high’: Study finds 1 in 4 medical students experience depression In fact, medical students have an “alarmingly high depression prevalence” compared to what is seen in the general...
New study shows targeted therapy needed for breast cancer with brain metastases A study headed by Salvador Aznar Benitah, ICREA
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Research helps refine role of gene variants in breast cancer risk
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Measuring the brain activity of healthy, older adults while they walk and talk at the same time may help predict their risk...
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Genetic differences in the FADS1 gene determine the risk for many different diseases. The ability to produce polyunsaturated...
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Lady Gaga Opens Up About Struggling With PTSD In Emotional Letter
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Kesha Opens Up About Her Mental Health So Others Don’t Feel Alone
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Mercury poisoning victims demand tests decades later Six decades after “Minamata disease” mercury poisoning was first identified in an area of Japan, victims and their advocates...
Critical zone, critical research The Earth’s critical zone isn’t called critical for nothing. Known as our planet’s outer skin, it is essential...
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How your parenting tactics influence your teen’s problem behaviors RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Yelling. Screaming. Slamming of doors. Sneaking out. Sound familiar? Perhaps you’re a...
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Impaired Sound Processing May Explain Persistent Hearing Deficits in People With Cochlear Implants Cochlear implants have...
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GLENVIEW, IL, Dec. 7, 2016 – Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a major risk for patients suffering from venous thromboembolism...
Iron accumulation in myocardial cells, potentially resulting in heart failure or fatal arrhythmia, is one of the complications...
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Leesburg, VA, Dec. 7, 2016 — A retrospective observational study illustrates that patients who underwent CT examination...
Double test cuts odds of getting parasite from blood transfusion
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By Kim Palmer CLEVELAND (Reuters) – John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and a former U.S. senator and...
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By Martinne Geller LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s advertising regulator announced new rules on Thursday banning...
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — An enzyme that converts the dietary carotenoid beta carotene into vitamin A in the body may also...
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Mayo Clinic research helps refine role of gene variants in breast cancer risk
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A Canadian doctor who allegedly sent a letter to patients asking them to sponsor his retirement has come under fire from...
In New York City, 14 infants have tested positive for Zika virus, five of which have shown evidence of what’s being called...
Why Ben Carson’s medical experience matters at HUD
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Ben Carson’s nomination as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development raised some eyebrows, and not just...
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How a string of flickering light bulbs could (maybe) treat Alzheimer’s
Queen’s University expert to lead new €4m initiative for assessing impact of chemicals on health
Over the past decade, more than 100 pills and injections have all failed to stop the braindestroying effects of Alzheimer’s...
A Queen’s University Belfast expert is leading a €4m international initiative to investigate whether natural toxins...
New discovery paves way to development of biochemical test for diagnosing Parkinson’s disease
New virtual reality technology may find potential use in diagnostics and surgical planning
Misfolded proteins associated with Parkinson’s disease were detected in cerebrospinal fluid by scientists at McGovern...
Before an operation, surgeons have to obtain the most precise image possible of the anatomical structures of the part of...
Drones can safely transport blood products without affecting cellular integrity, study shows
FDA announces important steps to improve consumer access to hearing aids
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Researchers create 2-for-1 vaccine that protects mice from MERS and rabies
New research reveals role of two genetic mutations in subset of acute myeloid leukemia
In a new study, researchers have modified a rabies virus, so that it has a protein from the MERS virus; this altered virus...
Two genetic mutations known to play a role in many solid cancers might also help explain why a subset of acute myeloid leukemia...
Daily peanut consumption could be effective in reducing heart disease and all-cause mortality risk
The mind-reading robotic hand that lets quadriplegic people grasp everyday objects
If you’re looking for one simple way to gain major health benefits, peanuts may be the answer. New research from Imperial...
Scientists have developed a robotic interface which could help to restore fine hand movements in paraplegics. By combining...
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Hallucinogenic drug ayahuasca ‘stimulates the brain to fight Alzheimer’s’ Ayahuasca, a powerful hallucinogenic drug, stimulates the brain to fight the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s and...
3 possible explanations for feeling bloated after eating It’s a mystery that has puzzled gastroenterologists for years. But just why do so many people complain of bloating...
Unique visual stimulation may be new treatment for Alzheimer’s Professor Li-Huei Tsai, director of MIT’s Picower Institute for Learning and Memory, and...
A key ingredient found in palm oil stimulates a protein called CD36 in humans Experts believe this plays a vital role in...
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Could THIS be the cure for Alzheimer’s disease? Flickering LED lights found to reduce toxic clumps in the brain Flashing lights in the eyes of Alzheimer’s sufferers could be a new treatment for the disease, a study suggests. In...
Stem cell-based test predicts leukemia patients’ response to therapy to tailor treatment A Wright’s stained bone marrow aspirate smear from a patient with precursor B-cell acute...
Intimate and social relationships important for older adults in assisted living, study finds
Personalized cancer vaccine is associated with promising outcomes for patients with AML
Credit: Georgia State University Intimate and social relationships remain important for older...
Credit: National Cancer Institute A personalized cancer vaccine markedly improved outcomes...
Chemical mosquito controls ineffective in Zika fight
Team designs molecule that could be first antidote for carbon monoxide poisoning
Transmission electron microscope image of negative-stained, Fortaleza-strain Zika virus (red),...
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC have engineered a protein that reverses carbon...
West African HIV-2 prevalence associated with lower historical male circumcision rates
Diabetes drug slows experimental Parkinson’s progression, human trials to begin next year
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Even a Cigarette a Day Is Bad for Your Health
Sweeping Health Measure, Backed by Obama, Passes Senate
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23 Unique Gifts That Make You Look More Thoughtful Than You Are It’s time to get started on that holiday shopping for your friends and loved ones, and we think you should make this year...
Break The Dry Spell: 5 Moisturizing Skincare Products To Buy Now For Winter As soon as November hits, every part of me gets parched. Here is my arsenal of hydrating helpers. 1. Alcohol can be drying...
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Momastery writer and best-selling author Glennon Doyle Melton has experienced more than a few rock bottom moments, from the...
Democrats See Medicare Fight As Donald Trump’s Achilles Heel
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Doctor In Hot Water For Asking Patients To Fund His Retirement
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Mother sues Minneapolis hospital after newborn mixup
Baby teether study finds potentially harmful chemicals
A Minnesota woman is suing Minneapolis-based Allina Health after her newborn baby was mistakenly given to another mother...
Lots of parents make it a point to buy baby teethers labeled “non-toxic” or “BPA-free,” but a new study suggests...
Saturn’s bulging core implies moons younger than thought
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In contradicting a theory that’s been the standard for over eighty years, researchers at the University of Illinois...
New approach may open up speech recognition to more languages
High-resolution brain scans could improve concussion detection
Speech recognition systems, such as those that convert speech to text on cellphones, are generally the result of machine...
Simon Fraser University researchers have found that high-resolution brain scans, coupled with computational analysis, could...
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone 05B form
East Greenland ice sheet has responded to climate change over the last 7.5 million
NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite captured an image of newly formed Tropical Cyclone 05B in the Bay of Bengal, Northern...
Using marine sediment cores containing isotopes of aluminum and beryllium, a group of international researchers has discovered...
Common insecticides are riskier than thought to predatory insects
ASHG supports Genetic Privacy Provisions in 21st Century Cures Act
Neonicotinoids — the most widely used class of insecticides — significantly reduce populations of predatory...
BETHESDA, MD – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) commends Congress for strengthening privacy protections...
Don’t bet big on health law changes when mulling coverage
Ohio GOP wants to add 20-week abortion ban to heartbeat bill
Why worry about buying health insurance when President-elect Donald Trump plans to dump the requirement that most Americans...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Abortions would be banned after 20 weeks under a bill Republican lawmakers hoped to pass Wednesday...
Preventing cancer spread: mouse study points to fat
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Paris (AFP) – Spanish scientists announced Wednesday they may have identified a way to stop cancer from spreading,...
Paris (AFP) – Scientists have used flickering LED lights to shrink, in mouse brains, the beta amyloid plaques associated...
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Texas eyes immunizations as more kids file exemptions
EpiPen maker Mylan to restructure, cut workforce
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By Ransdell Pierson and Natalie Grover (Reuters) – Generic drugmaker Mylan NV MYL.O, which has been under fire for...
U.S. Senate joins House to pass sweeping new health bill
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By Toni Clarke (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to support sweeping legislation that will...
By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – GNC Holdings Inc, the largest global dietary supplement retailer, has agreed...
Scientists Develop Robotic Hand for People with Quadriplegia
Exercise Tied to Psychological WellBeing in Older Adults
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A recent large-scale US study has found a link between a high level of psychological well-being and levels of physical exercise...
Gov’t Goals Against Obesity, Food Poisoning Missed
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Missing just an hour or two of sleep at night nearly doubles your chances of a car crash the next day, a new report suggests. And...
Baby Boomers Going to Pot
Combo Immune Therapy Effective Against Hodgkin Lymphoma
More older Americans are rolling joints or firing up their bongs, a new study on marijuana use finds. “Given the unprecedented...
Evolution Letters — A new open access journal set to launch in 2017 Hoboken, NJ – December 7, 2016 – John Wiley and Sons, Inc. (NYSE: JWa and JWb), the European Society of Evolutionary...
Fishy Caribbean ‘juveniles’ to be recognized as a new species, the Hourglass basslet Living in deep reefs in the Atlantic Ocean, the banded basslet, a small and colorful species with a wide range of distribution,...
A combination of two new drugs that utilize the body’s immune system is safe and effective against Hodgkin lymphoma. Researchers...
Why keep the raw data? The increasingly popular subject of raw diffraction data deposition is examined in a Topical Review in IUCrJ [Kroon-Batenburg,...
Conservation effort spreads seeds of destruction across the Midwest CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Weed scientists in at least two Midwestern states have been reporting for years that a conservation...
Novel label-free microscopy enables dynamic, high-resolution imaging of cell interactions
Researchers reveal 3-D structure of cell’s inflammation sensor and its inhibitors
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have invented a novel live-cell imaging method that could...
Inflammation is a good thing when it’s fighting off infection, but too much can lead to autoimmune diseases or cancer....
Mount Sinai researchers find signs of secondhand marijuana smoke exposure in children
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Children exposed to secondhand marijuana smoke show measurable amounts of the drug in their bodies, a researcher at the Icahn...
How our immune system targets TB Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of TB, has infected over one-third of the entire human population with an...
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Sockeye salmon that evolved in the generally colder waters of the far north still know how to cool...
Half of people believe fake facts, ‘remember’ events that never happened In a study on false memories, Dr Kimberley Wade in the Department of Psychology demonstrates that if we are told about a...
FDA takes steps to improve hearing aid accessibility
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Baby teethers may contain low levels of BPA, study finds
Background checks may lower school shootings, study finds
Next time you hand your baby a teething ring to soothe her aching gums, you may be unwittingly exposing her to endocrine-disrupting...
States that require background checks before people buyguns or ammunition may have a lower chance of having a school shooting,...
Dr. Manny: Trump’s power of negotiation will save lives in the future
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I believe that President-elect Donald Trump will succeed in bringing down health care costs, and tackling soaring drug prices...
Moderate exercise ‘better for sperm’ than high intensity exercise Wednesday December 7 2016 Exercise can improve many aspects of your health “‘Doing at least half...
A Pittsburgh man and woman are facing charges after their 2-month-old baby was allegedly revived by the rescue drug Narcan...
GNC enters non-prosecution agreement over sales of illegal supplements WASHINGTON GNC Holdings Inc, the largest global dietary supplement retailer, has agreed to pay $2.25 million and reform...
Trump takes aim at drugmakers and pharma, biotech stocks fall
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NEW YORK President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday took aim at drugmakers, promising in a magazine interview that “I’m...
Johnson Johnson will challenge the fairness of a trial that produced a verdict of $1 billion in damages against the company...
In a test, cancer hospital customizes diet to help patients
JetBlue treats dozens of sick children to ‘Dream Flight’
A leading cancer hospital is tackling a big problem that keeps many patients from healing—loss of appetite. The innovative...
Dozens of children and their families took to the skies Tuesday in a special flight over Vermont to help them kick off the...
Baby teethers may contain low levels of BPA, study finds
GNC enters non-prosecution agreement over sales of illegal supplements
Next time you hand your baby a teething ring to soothe her aching gums, you may be unwittingly exposing her to endocrine-disrupting...
Dr. Manny: Trump’s power of negotiation will save lives in the future I believe that President-elect Donald Trump will succeed in bringing down health care costs, and tackling soaring drug prices...
Alice Clarke from Montreal overcomes anorexia to become a doctor A young woman who weighed just four stone has beaten the eating disorder and is now training to be a doctor. Alice Clarke,...
WASHINGTON – GNC Holdings Inc, the largest global dietary supplement retailer, has agreed to pay $2.25 million and reform...
Cancer patients waiting longer than two months for life-saving treatment has DOUBLED The number of cancer patients waiting longer than two months for life saving treatment has almost doubled in the last five...
Is there an age limit on having SEX? Pensioner’s intimate issues are often ignored by doctors as they are ‘too old’ Both men and women over the age of 50 claim their issues aren’t taken seriously Researchers believe it’s because...
Sandy Duperval from Toronto developed toxic epidermal necrolysis from sinus medication
Japanese scientists say drinking sweet potato waste water can help weight loss
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT Sandy Duperval developed toxic epidermal necrolysis from sinus medication Just 10 days after being...
Japanese researchers found proteins in the starchy water suppress appetite It contains sweet potato peptide which is produced...
Bristol teenager told she may NEVER recover from ‘mystery illness’
Regular doses of ibuprofen ‘lowers smokers’ risk of lung cancer by 48%’
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Ohio State University consulted data since 1988 on smokers and painkillers They found those who took regular small doses...
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Girl, 12, sent home from Welsh school with ‘sick bug’ has 5% chance of survival Tia Llewellyn, from Wales, was sick one morning while she had been at school Teachers sent her home with what they thought...
Numbers game For a second consecutive day, Paris is restricting vehicle traffic using a system of odd or even number plates. The move...
Woman gives birth to grandson for her daughter
Cambridge neonatal nurse retires after 50 years of service
A woman has given birth to her own grandchild by having a surrogate baby for her daughter. Julie Bradford, 45, had baby Jack...
A neonatal nurse who has dedicated 50 years to caring for thousands of newborn babies has retired. Maylin Gosling, from...
MAO is a possible Alzheimer’s disease biomarker
Study shows blood products unaffected by drone trips
A long-term reduction in neuronal activity reduces amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease, Yale University...
Hopkins researchers attached a cooler packed with blood products to a S900-model drone. Credit:...
Scientists discover way of developing test for Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
New moms moving toward the bottle
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MRI scans detect ‘brain rust’ in schizophrenia If a partner’s past transgression feels like it happened yesterday, even if it didn’t, you are more likely to...
New moms are increasingly using expressed breast milk (either pumped or expressed by hand) instead of directly breastfeeding...
Gut feelings: How the microbiome may affect mental illness and interact with treatment If a partner’s past transgression feels like it happened yesterday, even if it didn’t, you are more likely to...
How our immune system targets tuberculosis
Follow-up by trained nurses helps myocardial infarction patients
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The quality of life of elderly myocardial infarction patients can be significantly improved without extra costs by means...
Public Health: An Obamacare ‘Delay’ Plan Could Backfire
Meditation for Real Life: How to Be Mindful While Holiday Shopping
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Removing Your Pubic Hair Is Linked To A Heightened Risk Of STIs
Sandoval had received criticism for reporting to spring training with a bulging stomach, and his season turned into a bust....
The Question: Does waxing, plucking or shaving your pubic hair lead to added risk for sexually transmitted infections? Yes,...
How to Nail a Job Interview with Meditation
Ways the Color Red Helps
Meditation is taking the corporate world by storm, with most successful companies, including the likes of Google and Apple,...
At this time of year, we see a lot of the color red, but do you know what that color might mean, and how it may influence...
‘Walking Dead’ Star Josh McDermitt Goes Off On Co-Star’s Body-Shamers
How Fasting Allows The Brain To Recharge Itself
“She just had a kid. That’s why she hasn’t been in the first six episodes because she was recovering from pregnancy...
We know that fasting can be great for the body and metabolic health in particular, but we’re still figuring out what...
Does Diet Soda Cause Weight Gain?
Tina Fey Is Worried About What The Internet Is Doing To Society
Another recent study, led by Eran Elinav, fed mice several commercially available sweeteners (saccharin – Sweet-n...
Patient safety may drop during doctor rotations
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Not all children do well in school, despite being intellectually capable. Whilst parental relationships, motivation and...
Beware: Children can passively ‘smoke’ marijuana, too
Supportive care for cancer patients remains inadequate
Relaxing with a joint around children is not very wise. Not only do youngsters inhale harmful secondary smoke in the process,...
LUGANO-SINGAPORE, 7th December, 2016 – Pain relief and other forms of supportive care for cancer patients are insufficient,...
Cheaper and more sustainable sweeteners
Substance present in ayahuasca brew stimulates generation of human neural cells
Polyalcohols are widely used in the food industry, especially in candy and gum because they bring the sweet without...
Summary of research presented at the IASLC 17th World Conference on Lung Cancer Vienna, Austria–December 7, 2016–Today’s press briefing at the IASLC 17th World Conference on Lung Cancer...
Uncovering the secrets of water and ice as materials WASHINGTON, D.C., December 7, 2016 — Water is vital to life on Earth and its importance simply can’t be overstated...
Ayahuasca is a beverage that has been used for centuries by Native South-Americans. Studies suggest that it exhibits anxiolytic...
Partnership at a distance: Deep-frozen helium molecules FRANKFURT. Helium atoms are loners. Only if they are cooled down to an extremely low temperature do they form a very weakly...
Pope warns media over ‘sin’ of spreading fake news, smearing politicians By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Media that focus on scandals and spread fake news to smear politicians...
Dead brother’s vest, bracelet, coffee pot: what refugees take when they flee
In Greece’s tobacco culture, passive smoke a serious problem
By Emma Batha LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When Syrian refugee Zakaria Alssayadi fled his village he grabbed...
BRUSSELS (AP) — Nearly two-thirds of Greeks are inhaling someone else’s tobacco smoke on a daily basis, making Greece...
EpiPen maker Mylan to restructure and cut its workforce
Irish court releases assets worth $100 million to Russia’s Khodorkovsky
(Reuters) – Generic drugmaker Mylan NV MYL.O, which has been under fire for its price hikes on the life-saving EpiPen...
DUBLIN (Reuters) – An Irish court on Wednesday released assets worth $100 million to Mikhail Khodorkovsky, part of...
Pharma, biotech stocks fall after Trump comment on drug prices
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – Shares of U.S. pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies tumbled on Wednesday after President-elect...
Kyoto, Japan — With a little help from chickens and video cameras, scientists have captured live the moment when skin...
Springer offers flexible purchasing option for Springer Book Archives
Major urinary proteins do not allow kin recognition in male mice
Springer now offers its Springer Book Archives (SBA) in smaller year set packages. The new SBA packages are divided up...
The urine of house mice, unlike humans, contains large amounts of proteins, which are mainly major urinary proteins or...
Virtual reality in medicine: New opportunities for diagnostics and surgical planning
Miraculous proliferation
Before an operation, surgeons have to obtain the most precise image possible of the anatomical structures of the part of...
Queen’s University expert leading ?4m bid to reduce impact of chemicals on long-term health A Queen’s University Belfast expert is leading a €4m international initiative to investigate whether natural toxins...
Researchers from a group led by ETH professor Martin Loessner discovered a few years ago that rod-shaped Listeria can become...
Fighting contaminated land with help from the humble fruit Scientists have discovered that a gene found in the common fruit fly can be successfully expressed in a plant and used to...
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‘Pulling’ bacteria out of blood Blood poisoning is still fatal in more than 50% of cases, but can be cured if treated at an early stage. The highest priority...
Overwhelming evidence of malaria’s existence 2,000 years ago The answer is in mitochondrial genomic evidence of malaria, coaxed from the teeth of bodies buried in three Italian cemeteries,...
Case management support from trained nurses benefits elderly myocardial infarction patients
Study examines link between employment status and nonmedical use of prescription opioids
The quality of life of elderly myocardial infarction patients can be significantly improved without extra costs by means...
Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health found that employment status is a factor in nonmedical...
Detecting inflammation in diabetic patients
New study suggests how risk gene linked to ADHD may work
Prof Bernhard BoehmTHOUGHT LEADERS SERIES…insight from the world’s leading experts An interview with Professor Bernhard...
Genetics play a strong part in the development of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but the path from a gene...
Increased body vigilance may contribute to early cancer diagnosis, research finds
Study finds 19% of Ontario adults experience problematic use of electronic devices
New research published in BMC Public Health has found that increased body vigilance may contribute to early cancer diagnosis. In...
As many as 19 per cent of Ontario adults aged 18 to 29 experience moderate to severe problematic use of electronic devices,...
Researchers report supportive care for cancer patients remains insufficient
New chemosensor offers better sensitivity in detecting biomarker for cancer and inflammatory diseases
Pain relief and other forms of supportive care for cancer patients are insufficient, researchers report at the ESMO ASIA...
Coordinated inhibition of C/EBP by Tribbles in multiple tissues is essential for Caenorhabditis elegans development C. elegans Tribbles NIPI-3 was identified on the basis of its roles in host defense [20, 21]. Here,...
A new technique offers better sensitivity and accuracy in detecting an essential biomarker of cancer and inflammatory diseases. Hypochlorous...
Does spending on refugees make a difference? A cross-sectional study of the association between refugee program spending and health outcomes in 70 sites in 17 countries There are currently numerous large scale and complex simultaneous humanitarian emergencies such as in Syria, Iraq, South...
The feasibility and safety of a throughand-through wire technique for central venous occlusion in dialysis patients
Phosphodiesterases in non-neoplastic appearing colonic mucosa from patients with colorectal neoplasia
CVOD is the most common major problem encountered in vascular access [6–8]. Without a timely and effective management,...
Study population Patients referred for a colonoscopy on suspicion of CRC, were included and divided into two groups. The...
NHL’s new concussion spotters have had spotty results so far
Pfizer fined for hiking epilepsy drug price 2,600 percent in UK
Connor McDavid hit the ice, chin first, and a concussion spotter at least played a part in pulling him from the game. The...
British regulators fined U.S. drugmaker Pfizer and distributor Flynn Pharma a record 89.4 million pounds ($112.7 million)...
Researchers show off medical drones for disasters, shootings
In a test, cancer hospital customizes diet to help patients
RAYMOND, Miss. – Researchers say they hope small helicopter drones can bring medical care to areas after severe weather...
A leading cancer hospital is tackling a big problem that keeps many patients from healing—loss of appetite. The innovative...
Arkansas police officers help hang Christmas lights on disabled person’s home
J&J questions fairness of hip implant trial, $1B verdict
Residents in an Arkansas town are applauding local police officers for a generous act that helped a fellow citizen enjoy...
Johnson Johnson will challenge the fairness of a trial that produced a verdict of $1 billion in damages against the company...
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Scientists develop robotic hand for people with quadriplegia
Researchers show off medical drones for disasters, shootings
Scientists have developed a mind-controlled robotic hand that allows people with certain types of spinal injuries to perform...
RAYMOND, Miss. – Researchers say they hope small helicopter drones can bring medical care to areas after severe weather...
Researchers fret as info lags on pot effects on older adults
Arkansas police officers help hang Christmas lights on disabled person’s home
Surveys show a small but growing number of older adults are using marijuana — a trend that worries researchers who say...
Residents in an Arkansas town are applauding local police officers for a generous act that helped a fellow citizen enjoy...
Skin-to-skin contact after birth good for mom and baby
NHL’s new concussion spotters have had spotty results so far
Skin-to-skin contact between mothers and newborns immediately after birth can be used to promote breastfeeding and may give...
Connor McDavid hit the ice, chin first, and a concussion spotter at least played a part in pulling him from the game. The...
Pfizer fined for hiking epilepsy drug price 2600 percent in UK
EU clears Bristol-Myers immunotherapy drug for blood cancer
British regulators fined U.S. drugmaker Pfizer and distributor Flynn Pharma a record 89.4 million pounds ($112.7 million)...
LONDON – Bristol-Myers Squibb’s immunotherapy drug Opdivo has been approved in Europe for the treatment of classical...
Russian researchers reveal new tool to find life-extending drugs
Girl, 2, has melon-sized tumour after family dismissed symptoms as ‘stomach bug’
Scientists have revealed a new plan to find the key to eternal youth – and artificial intelligence will be leading the...
Footage shows man getting blackhead squeezed from neck that’s been there for 20 YEARS The clip went viral after it was shared online has since racked up a million views It shows a middleaged man in discomfort...
Pfizer fined £84MILLION for ripping off NHS by hiking price of anti-epilepsy drug Pfizer has been fined £84million for ripping off the NHS by hiking cost of a drug Drug giant increased cost of an anti-epilepsy...
A two-year-old girl who was believed to be suffering from a stomach bug actually had a melon-sized tumour. Lottie Woods-John,...
Number of patients forced to wait for hospital bed ‘rockets in five years’ 473,453 patients had to wait for 4 hours between October 2015 and September They had to sit in side rooms and empty cubicles...
Older mothers are TWICE as likely to reach a ripe old age US researchers found women who had their last child after 33 lived the longest They had around double the chance of being...
Singer, 34, makes a full recovery after suffering a horrific reaction to 90% of her body from antibiotics
Singer, 34, makes a full recovery after suffering a horrific reaction to 90% of her body from antibiotics
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT Sandy Duperval developed toxic epidermal necrolysis from sinus medication Just 10 days after being...
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT Sandy Duperval developed toxic epidermal necrolysis from sinus medication Just 10 days after being...
Ottawa open to long-term health accord with provinces: source
Ottawa open to long-term health accord with provinces: source
The federal government is signaling a willingness to sign a longer-term health accord with the provinces in a shift that...
The federal government is signaling a willingness to sign a longer-term health accord with the provinces in a shift that...
Pfizer fined record £84.2m for overcharging NHS
Pfizer fined record £84.2m for overcharging NHS
Drugs giant Pfizer has been fined a record £84.2m by the UK’s competition watchdog for overcharging the NHS for an...
Drugs giant Pfizer has been fined a record £84.2m by the UK’s competition watchdog for overcharging the NHS for an...
Patients wait four months before seeking cancer diagnosis
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Patients wait an average of four months before seeking a cancer diagnosis, researchers report at the ESMO ASIA 2016 Congress...
British watchdog fines Pfizer £84m over drug pricing
Study: ‘Obamacare’ repeal-only would make 30M uninsured
(AP)—Pfizer said Monday it will buy NextWave Pharmaceuticals Inc., a company that makes a liquid attention deficit hyperactivity...
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GeroScope—a computer method to model cellular molecular pathways for drug development
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Why do some states have more school shootings?
Study examines victim cooperation in cases of intimate partner sexual assault
School shootings like the one that occurred at Sandy Hook elementary school four years ago this month leave the public grappling...
Sexual assault incidents that involve intimate partners feature unique factors that affect a victim’s willingness to...
Improving the resolution of lithography
IKZF1 gene mutations found to increase hereditary risk for ALL in children
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 6, 2016 – Flowlithography is a lithographic method for continuously generating polymer...
(San Diego, December 6, 2016) – A late-breaking abstract being presented today during the 58th American Society of...
The secret slimming effect of sweet potato waste
Dark matter may be smoother than expected
The sweet potato pie you eat during the holidays might not be good for your waistline, but according to a new study published...
Hendrik Hildebrandt from the Argelander-Institut für Astronomie in Bonn, Germany and Massimo Viola from the Leiden Observatory...
Patients wait 4 months before seeking cancer diagnosis
Images of faraway galaxies shed new light on dark matter
LUGANO-SINGAPORE, 07 December, 2016 – Patients wait an average of four months before seeking a cancer diagnosis, researchers...
Scientists have gained fresh insight into the nature of dark matter, the elusive material that accounts for much of the mass...
Nearly one in five young Ontario adults shows problematic use of electronic devices
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By Ben Hirschler LONDON (Reuters) – These days the average researcher at Philips is more likely to be a software developer...
Ohio lawmakers pass ‘heartbeat’ abortion legislation
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Discrimination against Latinos in United States has risen, study says
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UCLA researchers discover how chronic inflammation increases prostate cancer risk
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Researchers to study effect of watermelon juice in reducing heart disease
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The long-term threat of getting a pink slip is giving some older workers the blues. Employees believing for multiple decades...
Higher maternal age of successful child bearing may be marker of healthy aging
Mount Sinai introduces first-ever Coursera course on HPV-associated oral and throat cancer
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Mount Sinai’s Departments of Academic Informatics and Technology and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery,...
Bulgarian orphan’s transformation from brink of death to adoption by American couple
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Pregnant women are dying because doctors too often miss the ‘clear symptoms’ of heart disease, a major report warns today. Cardiac...
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NICE urging medical staff to help terminally ill youngsters draw up ‘care plans’ Could include places to visit,...
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Dosage, effectiveness, and safety of sertraline treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder in a Japanese clinical setting: a retrospective study Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder caused by various traumatic
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Similarities and differences of a selection of key accreditation standards between chiropractic councils on education: a systematic review
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In Japan, some patients are hesitant to receive cancer chemotherapy because they are afraid of adverse effects such as CINV....
Australian court approves intersex child’s surgery
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Benin clinic battles mother-to-child HIV transmission
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A newly discovered population of immune cells in tumors is associated with less severe cancer outcomes in humans, and may...
Reason why farm kids develop fewer allergies explained
New York City Has 5 Babies Born With Zika-Related Brain Issue
Scientists have discovered why growing up on a farm might protect children from developing allergies. Using studies in both...
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New data shed light on potential advantages of pacritinib for patients with myelofibrosis
Bergman wrote in a journal every day, and one day he wrote, “Here, in my solitude, I have the feeling that I contain too...
(San Diego, December 6, 2016) – Compared with standard therapy, pacritinib significantly reduces spleen size among...
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Many bird lovers put out feeders full of seed for their feathered friends–but those feeders may also attract predators...
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Heart disease protein linked to brain damage
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‘We can’t afford not to do it:’ Coalition wants first ministers to make mental health a priority
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A team of researchers, co-led by a University of California, Riverside professor, has found a longsought-after mechanism...
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Study: Elders who use tech tools feel less lonely, more physically fit
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Scientists learn more about how motors maneuver our cells’ roadways
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Ohio ‘heartbeat’ abortion bill heads to governor’s desk
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Iowa State scientist uses clam shells to help build 1,000-year record of ocean climate
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Leukaemia patients could safely reduce side effects of drug by cutting dose in half, study shows
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Biochemists uncover how potential diabetes drugs interact with LRH-1 protein
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Tacoma mother shares agonizing grief to urge other families to get vaccinated
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Protesters Fear Trump Could Reverse Dakota Access Pipeline Decision
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‘Superbug’ gene spotted on U.S. pig farm
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Scientists develop robotic hand for people with quadriplegia Scientists have developed a mind-controlled robotic hand that allows people with certain types
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Key drugs should be free for all Canadians who need them, says citizens’ panel
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Infants as young as five weeks old with the most severe form of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) – a leading genetic...
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Health Insurers List Demands if Affordable Care Act Is Killed
Senate Republican Leaders Vow to Begin Repeal of Health Law Next Month
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He hopes the shoes “free our world from the stigma that handcuffs us from helping those suffering,” he wrote on Instagram. An...
The FDA Wants To Know How Much Nutella YOU Eat
This Black Friday REI Gave Their Employees The Day Off To Spend The Day Outdoors. Here’s Why I Did The Same.
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Paralyzed patients test mind-controlled robotic hand
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PHILADELPHIA– A signaling pathway in fat cells may one day provide the key to better treatments for obesity, according...
New material could lead to erasable and rewriteable optical chips
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HOUSTON – (Dec. 6, 2016) – Three major issues with Mexico’s weak rule of law threaten to foil the successful...
Second-generation stars identified, giving clues about their predecessors
NASA measures altitudes of Hawaii’s rain, snow
University of Notre Dame astronomers have identified what they believe to be the second generation of stars, shedding light...
NASA recently calculated the rate in which snow fell in Hawaii’s peaks and analyzed the freezing level. The mountains...
Rhythm of breathing affects memory and fear
Cancer’s deadly toll grows in less developed countries as new cases increase globally
Scientists discover breathing rhythm synchronizes activity in the human brain Inhaling through nose heightens memory and...
Illinois researchers discover hot hydrogen atoms in Earth’s upper atmosphere A team of University of Illinois researchers has discovered the existence of hot atomic hydrogen (H) atoms in an upper...
SEATTLE – While cancer is the world’s second leading cause of death after cardiovascular diseases, the chances...
California EPA says settled with Apple on hazardous waste claims By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – The California Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday said Apple Inc agreed to pay...
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Repealing Obamacare will be the first order of business in the U.S. Senate in January, Senate...
Skin-to-skin contact after birth good for mom and baby
Environment group takes De Beers Canada to court over mercury
By Andrew M. Seaman Skin-to-skin contact between mothers and newborns immediately after birth can be used to promote breastfeeding...
By Nicole Mordant (Reuters) – An environmental group said on Tuesday it filed a lawsuit against De Beers Canada, accusing...
U.S. insurer lobby group seeks delay in 2018 Obamacare deadline
Lack of access to medicine in Latin America taken to rights body
By Caroline Humer NEW YORK (Reuters) – The largest lobbying group for health insurers has asked U.S. lawmakers weighing...
Panama City (AFP) – Complaints over lack of access to medicine in Latin America were brought before the Inter-American...
EU clears Bristol-Myers immunotherapy drug for blood cancer
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LONDON (Reuters) – Bristol-Myers Squibb’s immunotherapy drug Opdivo has been approved in Europe for the treatment...
More than half of our states have legalized marijuana for medical use, and the list of those legalizing recreational marijuana...
High renewable electricity growth continued in 2015
NREL 2016 Standard Scenarios outlook shows continued growth in renewables and gas
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GALVESTON, Texas – A new study at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston sheds light on how Ebola so...
DALLAS – Dec. 6, 2016 – Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found a new biomarker for glioma,...
Transforming plant cells from generalists to specialists
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v DURHAM, N.C. — As a growing plant extends its roots into the soil, the new cells that form at their tips assume...
Using state-of-the-art brain imaging technology, scientists at the National Institutes of Health filmed what happens in the...
Cedars-Sinai wins $7.3M grant to further study heart stem cell therapy safety, effectiveness
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Study reveals more individuals may have ‘masked’ hypertension than thought The reverse of “white coat hypertension” (higher blood pressure readings at the doctor’s office than outside...
Boy’s death after unknowingly eating nut in cake leads family to start foundation A Florida family is raising awareness of the potentially life-threatening symptoms of food allergies following the sudden...
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Philip Morris seeks US approval to market alternative cigarette Philip Morris International Inc filed a much-awaited U.S. application to market a new type of cigarette that heats rather...
Menopause tied to faster decline in women’s lung function
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When I read about 11-year-old Oakley Debbs’ tragic peanut allergy death, and the horror that his family has had to endure...
Costs vary for moisturizers used to ease eczema in babies
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Without good information on how well different nonprescription skin creams work for infant eczema, parents may want to...
A Florida family is raising awareness of the potentially life-threatening symptoms of food allergies following the sudden...
Historians seek reparations for Californians forcibly sterilized
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Hundreds of Californians who were forcibly sterilized based on eugenics laws in the last century might still be alive and...
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Age-related decline in women’s lung function may speed up during and after menopause, a recent study suggests. Past...
Dr. Manny: Little boy’s death can teach us a lot about food allergies
Philip Morris seeks US approval to market alternative cigarette
When I read about 11-year-old Oakley Debbs’ tragic peanut allergy death, and the horror that his family has had to endure...
Philip Morris International Inc filed a much-awaited U.S. application to market a new type of cigarette that heats rather...
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Steroid jabs in the ear could reduce dizziness but without side-effects Steroid jabs in the ear could help reduce severe dizziness, but without the side-effects of existing treatments. The jabs,...
Dr Martin Scurr says dieting is essential for overweight patients for health I have type 2 diabetes, weigh 20st and have an infected leg. As well as exercising, I want to go on a ‘semi fast’ diet...
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Study highlights requirement of protein in initiation of apoptosis in uveal melanoma New research from the University of Liverpool has identified the role of a specific protein in the human body that can help...
Patients who wouldn’t be here for Christmas without the DONORS that saved them The decision to donate a loved one’s organs in the midst of mourning their loss may not be easy. But it’s...
Bringing back the 1930s method of inducing childbirth could cut labour time by 4 HOURS The Foley catheter was invented nearly 8 decades ago by an American surgeon Research has found using it with misoprostol...
Mumps outbreaks hit 10-year high with more than triple the cases recorded in 2015 Mumps outbreaks have hit a 10-year high in the United States, data show. This year has seen significant outbreaks of the...
Professor Lesley Regan says women should be encouraged to lose weight before pregnancy Professor Lesley Regan said women think a layer of fat will protect their baby She is the Royal College of Obstetricians...
Lady Gaga Says She Suffers from PTSD After Being Raped
‘I Walked Up the Stairs Every Single Day for a Month—Here’s What Happened’
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The short answer is, “Kind of,” and the long one is this: While being in a city with reliable-ish public transit...
5 Women on What Postpartum Depression Really Feels Like
Patient preferences for palliative treatment of locally advanced or metastatic gastric cancer and adenocarcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction: a choicebased conjoint analysis study from Germany
“When you have a baby, certain key nutrients have been removed and you go into a very low estrogen state because you are...
To our knowledge, this study provides the first patient preference data for a new hypothetical palliative CT of gastric cancer,...
Comparison of different statistical approaches for urinary peptide biomarker detection in the context of
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coronary artery disease Received: 2 September 2016 Accepted: 29 November 2016 Published: 6 December 2016
the BBC’s World Have Your Say he thinks the doctors’ strike...
How should patients be monitored for prostate cancer after a negative biopsy?
Hispanic adults with diabetes could benefit from peer support interventions
If, when, and how men with negative biopsies for prostate cancer should continue to be monitored are questions facing patients...
Diabetes is a global health problem that disproportionally affects individuals of ethnic and racial minorities. Minorities...
Risk for misuse of opioids and stimulants: What does employment status have to do with it?
Uterine microbiota play a key role in implantation and pregnancy success in in vitro fertilization
Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health found that employment status is a factor in nonmedical...
Endometrial microbiota (bacteria in the uterine cavity) play an important role in determining whether women are able to...
Scientists discover a molecular trigger of fat-cell ‘browning’ program
Want to give a good gift? Think past the ‘big reveal’
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If a partner’s past transgression feels like it happened yesterday, even if it didn’t, you are more likely to...
Mount Sinai establishes 3-D printing services for clinicians and researchers
Clinical implications of cancer genomics—a special issue of PLOS Medicine
A team of surgeons at Mount Sinai Beth Israel (MSBI), led by William B. Inabnet III, MD, the Eugene W. Friedman, MD, Professor...
This week’s edition of PLOS Medicine, featuring four Research Articles and two Perspectives, begins a special issue...
Children’s Headphones May Carry Risk of Hearing Loss
Many Doctors Are As Confused As You Are About Food Allergies
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Food allergies are a serious matter that typically require a physician’s diagnosis. But a new report is now pointing to...
A Lovely, Non-Traumatizing Way To Break The News About Santa To Your Kids
Why The 2-Million Pound Ready-To-Eat Chicken Recall Is Extra Risky
”He mentioned how tough that was as a kid to find out in one conversation that all the magic was gone and he had been lied...
About 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled because the meat could be undercooked. But what...
Doctors Repeatedly Overprescribe Antibiotics And Narcotics
Prince William Says What We’re All Thinking About Work Stress
Antibiotics and narcotics are often prescribed when they aren’t the best option for patients and may do more harm than...
Prince William is giving workplace mental health the royal treatment. The prince urged companies to recognize the importance...
The Success Of HIV Treatment Is Increasing The Risk Of Drug-Resistance
The Doctors of Tomorrow: A Long, Hard, Narrow Road with a Gratifying Result
Global health agencies are succeeding in getting more people with HIV on antiretroviral therapy, a combination of drugs that...
There will always be people second-guessing our treatment decisions, our handling of matters, our working hours and our lifestyle,...
How Can Wearable Technology Improve Cancer Treatment?
Health apps often miss real medical emergencies
Current cancer treatment is based on episodic encounters. Even during chemotherapy, patients generally see their physician...
Don’t count on smartphone health apps to help when you’re having a serious medical emergency, warn the authors of a new...
Bikini waxing linked to higher STD rates
Normal blood pressure test may be misleading
Brazilian bikini waxing and similar forms of personal grooming may heighten the risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted...
It’s commonly believed that anxiety in the doctor’s office causes patients’ blood pressure to rise. But for some people,...
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U.S. doctors still overprescribing drugs Despite evidence that certain drugs aren’t always necessary, doctors are still prescribing these treatments, a new survey...
Sea ice hit record lows in November Unusually high air temperatures and a warm ocean have led to a record low Arctic sea ice extent for November, according...
Happy salmon swim bette What makes young salmon decide to leave their rivers and head out to Sea has been a hot topic for decades now. Current...
Predicting unpredictability: Information theory offers new way to read ice cores At two miles long and five inches in diameter, the West Antarctic Ice Sheet Divide (WAIS) ice core is a tangible record of...
Improving child-teacher interactions can reduce preschoolers’ stress levels CORVALLIS, Ore. – A school-based intervention that promotes warm and caring interactions between a teacher and child...
Bacterial mechanism converts nitrogen to greenhouse gas Cornell University researchers have discovered a biological mechanism that helps convert nitrogenbased fertilizer into nitrous...
Some bats develop resistance to devastating fungal disease
Hulking hurricanes: Seeking greater accuracy in predicting storm strength
Bat populations in some places in North America appear to have developed resistance to the deadly fungal disease known...
ARLINGTON, Va. — To better predict tropical cyclone intensity, scientists sponsored by the Office of Naval Research...
The role of spirituality in treating postpartum depression in mothers of color
Trump’s corporate tax holiday could spur pharma M&A
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Churches and other faith-based communities are an untapped resource that health-care providers should...
By Carl O’Donnell (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to incentivize U.S. companies to...
Environmental group takes De Beers Canada to court over mercury
Mugabe praises resilient Zimbabweans, skirts bond notes
(Reuters) – An environmental group said on Tuesday it had filed a lawsuit against De Beers Canada, accusing the diamond...
By MacDonald Dzirutwe HARARE (Reuters) – President Robert Mugabe praised Zimbabweans on Tuesday for resilience in the...
Senate leader pushes for extension of coal miner healthcare
Philip Morris seeks U.S. approval to market alternative cigarette
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said he is pushing to extend expiring...
(Reuters) – Philip Morris International Inc PM.N filed a much-awaited U.S. application to market a new type of cigarette...
Twin Girls Joined at the Chest to Be Separated in 18-Hour Surgery Today
Cuba, U.S. to discuss detente in wake of Trump election
A pair of twin girls conjoined at the chest and abdomen will undergo a lengthy surgery to finally be separated. Erika...
HAVANA/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Cuba and the United States will draw up a roadmap for deepening their detente, the Cuban...
Menopause tied to faster decline in women’s lung function
Many Smartphone Health Apps Don’t Flag Danger
By Lisa Rapaport Age-related decline in women’s lung function may speed up during and after menopause, a recent study suggests. Past...
Don’t count on smartphone health apps in an emergency: A review shows many don’t warn when you’re in danger. The...
In Dementia, Care from Multiple Health Systems Poses Drug Safety Risks
Lady Gaga Admits Struggle with PTSD
Dementia patients who get prescriptions from multiple health systems may face a higher risk of drug mix-ups or unsafe interactions...
Regular Drinkers, Irregular Heartbeat? Regularly drinking even small amounts of alcohol may boost the risk of an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation,...
Pill Slashes Lung Cancer Progression:
Lady Gaga has revealed that she suffers from posttraumatic stress disorder stemming from her rape at the age of 19. The...
Single Daily Cigarette Raises Early Death Risk Smokers who go through much less than a pack of cigarettes a day still have a higher risk of an early death than non-smokers,...
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AstraZeneca’s pill Tagrisso cut the risk of lung cancer progressing by 70 percent compared to standard chemotherapy...
Holiday gatherings may prompt you to overeat, especially if you’re a man. A study from Cornell Food and Brand Lab found...
Global habitat loss still rampant across much of the Earth
What makes a neuron a neuron?
NEW YORK (December 6, 2016) – As 196 signatory nations of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD) meet this week...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – It remains unclear to scientists why almost every RNA-binding protein has a sibling – or...
Controlling gene activity in human development
Ice age vertebrates had mixed responses to climate change
Researchers at the Babraham Institute have revealed a new understanding of the molecular switches that control gene activity...
New research examines how vertebrate species in the eastern United States ranging from snakes to mammals to birds responded...
Put people at the center of conservation, new study advises
Scientists improve predictions of how temperature affects the survival of fish embryos
People must be part of the equation in conservation projects. This will increase local support and the effectiveness of conservation. That’s...
Scientists closely tracking the survival of endangered Sacramento River salmon faced a puzzle: the same high temperatures...
Tenaya Therapeutics launches with the goal of curing heart disease
Nomads no more, leatherback turtles find permanent coastal home
A new biopharmaceutical company, Tenaya Therapeutics Inc., will build on discoveries in cardiovascular disease research made...
ITHACA, N.Y. – Endangered leatherback sea turtles are known for their open-ocean migratory nature and nomadic foraging...
Doctors’ burnout should be treated as organization-wide problem, new research suggests
Researchers uncover possible source of genetic error behind a dozen debilitating diseases
A meta-analysis study, which brought together the results of previously conducted research, was carried out to explore the...
The error occurs as copies of three-letter sequences of DNA — known as CAG and CTG triplets — expand and repeat...
‘Their Purpose Has Been Served’: Standing Rock Leader Asks Protesters To Leave
Daughter of suicide victim wonders if death could have been prevented
On Sunday, protesters gather at their camp as news breaks that the Army Corps of Engineers will not...
The daughter of a woman who killed herself while a patient at Hillsborough Hospital three years ago says she wonders if the...
Fentanyl fear drives police to push for greater power to search mail
Slain Toronto doctor called a ‘shining star’ by hospital director
With a deadly punch packed in a dose the size of a grain of sand, fentanyl is both lethal for its users and irresistible...
Slain Toronto physician Elana Fric-Shamji was a “shining star” on track for a leadership role in the medical...
Yukon’s health billing dept demands to see patients’ medical records, doctors say
Herbal tea error leads to ER visit
A Whitehorse psychiatrist is raising concerns about patient confidentiality in Yukon, saying the territorial government...
A woman in England was rushed to an emergency room with life-threatening symptoms after she mistakenly used the leaves of...
Here are the states with the lowest and highest diabetes rates
Lack of sun in teen years linked to nearsightedness later on
Diabetes is on the rise in the United States, and a new poll looks at where the disease is most and least common. In the...
Teens and young adults who spend more time outdoors may be less likely to become nearsighted later in life than those who...
Danish doctors: If he’s under 18, don’t circumcise
Boy’s death after unknowingly eating nuts in cake leads family to start foundation
“To be circumcised should be an informed, personal choice,” or so thinks the Danish Medical Association, which...
A Florida family is raising awareness of the potentially life-threatening symptoms of food
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Study suggests you should leave your pubic hair alone
Mother sues over baby mix-up at Minneapolis hospital
People who groom their public hair regularly are more likely to have a sexually transmitted infection, say researchers in...
A Minnesota woman filed a lawsuit against a health care provider after her newborn was mistakenly given to another mother at...
Survey: Parents binge on media, say they’re good role models
Grooming pubic hair linked to increased STI risk
LOS ANGELES – Parents spend more than nine hours a day with TVs, computers and other screen devices while also giving...
Tuesday December 6 2016 Damage to the skin may increase infection risk “Women and men who regularly...
IUDS, implants may be best birth control for women with diabetes
One drink a day may not always keep the doctor away
(Reuters Health) – The two most effective hormonal birth control methods for women in general are also excellent...
(Reuters Health) – It’s called “holiday heart” because it happens to binge drinkers who feel a flutter or...
Historians seek reparations for Californians forcibly sterilized
Doctors see regular misuse of antibiotics, narcotics
(Reuters Health) – Hundreds of Californians who were forcibly sterilized based on eugenics laws in the last century...
Antibiotics and narcotics are often prescribed when they aren’t the best option for patients and may do more harm than...
Dad fundraises for cancer drug to keep wife alive for Christmas
Man fulfills promise to hike all 50 US states with disabled daughter before age 18
Nina Cusick was diagnosed with bowel cancer in February 2015. At the time, she was pregnant and gave birth to her son six...
Boy’s death after unknowingly eating nuts in cake leads family to start foundation A Florida family is raising awareness of the potentially life-threatening symptoms of food allergies following the sudden...
Make sure that ‘funny turn’ does not become a STROKE Dizziness and blurred vision are symptoms many people might shrug off as a ‘funny turn’ — but they can also...
Artificial BLOOD stored as powder could be used in life-saving transfusions For medics in the field, getting replacement blood into patients as soon as possible can make the difference between life...
Single woman granted fertility treatment on NHS after having ovaries removed A single woman who was granted IVF funding on the NHS has finally had a baby after suffering three miscarriages. Claire Dodd,...
Don’t smoke while you’re pregnant Children are more likely to use cannabis if their mother smoked while pregnant Tobacco causes epigenetic changes in the...
The Friday before Thanksgiving, Chris Kain and his family watched the sun set on a beach in Oahu, Hawaii, and 12 hours later,...
Mother sues over baby mix-up at Minneapolis hospital A Minnesota woman filed a lawsuit against a health care provider after her newborn was mistakenly given to another mother at...
Women prefer a BIGGER penis for a one-night-stand than for a long-term relationship Dr Nicole Prause and her team devised 100 possible erect penis dimensions They then 3Dprinted 33 options in blue rubber,...
The 3 simple swaps to boost your health to help you live longer revealed Often the simplest swaps can make the biggest differences to your overall health Nutritionist Cassandra Barns says that...
Twins contract viral meningitis in womb and are forced to fight for their lives Nancy and Rita Holgate were rushed back to hospital 4 days after they were born Doctors discovered their mother had inadvertently...
RAND study warns child-friendly restaurant options are packed with fat and sugar Burgers should be no more than 300, but most average at 465 calories Overall, kids’ menu items tend to have 147% more...
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Natural vs Caesarean The number of babies born by Caesarean section has affected human evolution, a study has suggested. The study suggests C-sections...
Bucket list student Matt Greenwood ‘overwhelmed by support’ A 21-year-old bone cancer patient says he’s been overwhelmed by the support of friends who’ve raised more than...
Scottish primary schools ‘should weigh pupils’
Rochdale woman, 102, has life-saving cancer surgery
Scotland should follow England’s lead and routinely weigh pupils while they are at primary school, a cancer charity...
A great-grandmother has had life-saving cancer surgery – at the age of 102, and without a general anaesthetic. Adelaide...
‘Overworked’ pharmacist ‘gave woman wrong pills’
‘Exercise boosts men’s sperm count’
An “overworked” pharmacist made a tragic error and gave out the wrong pills to a grandmother who became ill within...
Doing at least half an hour of exercise three times a week may boost men’s sperm count, say scientists. Men who took...
Additions to standard multiple myeloma therapy do not appear to yield additional benefit
Cancer drug ibrutinib found helpful in treating graft versus host disease after transplant
Trial results being presented today during the 58th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition in...
A late-breaking abstract being presented today during the 58th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition...
First multicenter trial; CAR T-cell immunotherapy effective for lymphoma
Higher death rates associated with routine handoffs of hospital patients
A late-breaking abstract being presented today during the 58th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition...
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found higher mortality rates among hospitalized patients...
Prevalence of disability among students in US medical schools
Use of recommended strategies to improve resident shift handoffs in internal medicine residency programs
New research has identified a higher prevalence of disability among students in U.S. allopathic medical schools (2.7 percent)...
Study finds high rate of depression, suicidal ideation among medical students A review and analysis of nearly 200 studies involving 129,000 medical students in 47 countries found that the prevalence...
How Naomi Judd’s ‘Debilitating’ Depression Affected Her Relationships With Ashley And Wynonna Naomi Judd revealed she suffered from a “completely debilitating and life-threatening” depression during an interview...
Survey responses from internal medicine residency program directors reported large variation in implementation of recommended...
South African court rules against rightto-die South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal on Tuesday overturned a ruling that granted a man the right to medically-assisted...
How to Find Your True Calling For me personally, I found that I was reading every book I could get my hands on related to happiness, health, productivity,...
Happy Cuffing Season
Holidays, Health, and Sleep
While western society promotes individualism and self-sufficiency, the truth is we all want to feel loved, wanted, and connected....
Thanksgiving heralds the beginning of the holiday season in the United States. Until January 2nd, we enjoy the company of...
8 Reasons To Stop Drinking Energy Drinks
‘If Men Breastfed’ Video Shows A Very Different Experience For Working Dads
Energy drinks make big claims: They’ll power you through your day, up your concentration, make your life more EXTREME....
In 1978, Gloria Steinem wrote an essay titled “If Men Could Menstruate,” which highlighted the unequal treatment women...
The Brain Difference That Allows People With Autism To Pick Up Tiny Details
Are Fresh Or Frozen Vegetables Best For Winter Stew?
Many children with autism have an incredible ability to pick up on minute details within their
The Question: Now that it’s getting cold, I’m making more soups and stews for dinner. Is it healthier to use fresh or...
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Few hours less sleep could increase driver’s crash risk
Missing just a couple of hours of sleep doubles car crash risk
December 6, 2016, 7:44 AM| New research shows how deadly it can be to drive when you’re...
You may think you can get by OK in a busy week on just a few hours of sleep and big cups of coffee, but a new report sheds...
Belgian scientists show NLRP2 protein’s role in maintaining fertility later in life
GeroScope — a computer method to beat aging
Led by Prof. Mohamed Lamkanfi (VIB-Ghent University), researchers have demonstrated in animal models that a protein called...
Unique strain of lactic acid bacteria in Buryat milk is found Scientists from the Microbiology Department of the Faculty of Biology of the Lomonosov Moscow State University have discovered...
Russian scientists from MIPT, in collaboration with Insilico Medicine Inc., were commissioned by the Center for Biogerontology...
Direct link between REM sleep loss and the desire for sugary and fatty foods discovered It is not well understood what role sleep loss plays in affecting areas of the brain that control the desire to consume...
Critical genes unravelled to understand human diseases and support drug discovery
Research presentations from the IASLC 17th World Conference on Lung Cancer Dec. 6
Throughout evolutionary history, there have been genetic elements that have duplicated – giving rise to genes with...
Vienna, Austria–December 6, 2016–Today’s press briefing at the IASLC 17th World Conference on Lung Cancer...
CTCA invited to international forum to present findings from multiple lung cancer studies
Unlocking a liver receptor puzzle
(PHOENIX, Arizona – Dec. 6, 2016) – Lung cancerbased studies conducted at Cancer Treatment Centers of America®...
Imagine a key that opens a pin tumbler lock. A very similar key can also fit into the lock, but upside down in comparison...
Lady Gaga reveals battle with posttraumatic stress disorder
Millions of West Africans to benefit from ban on toxic fuel imports
Pop icon Lady Gaga has revealed an ongoing battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), part of the emotional fallout...
DAKAR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Five West African countries have agreed to stop importing toxic fuels from Europe...
Wounded Kashmiris blocked from medical help during clashes: rights group
Dubai’s IMG plans another record indoor theme park
By Nita Bhalla NEW DELHI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Indian security forces in Kashmir blocked medical care for...
By Tom Arnold and Hadeel Al Sayegh DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai’s IMG Worlds plans to build the world’s largest...
By royal command, British waxworks get Christmas makeover
Emaciated Yemeni woman now smiles but recovery patchy
LONDON (Reuters) – The waxwork figures of The Queen and her family were festively decorated with kitsch Christmas jumpers...
By Mohammed Ghobari SANAA (Reuters) – Images of 18-year-old Saida Ahmad Baghili’s emaciated body shocked the...
U.S. Senate leader pushes for extension of coal miner healthcare
Indonesia pledges to protect peatlands to fight climate change, haze
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said he is pushing to extend expiring...
By Coco Liu HONG KONG (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Environmental activists hailed on Tuesday Indonesia’s ban...
Study: Hospital nutrition program shortens patient stays and reduces readmissions
Researchers discover a new gatekeeper controlling T cell release into the bloodstream
FOUR ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE HOSPITALS FOLLOWED MORE THAN 1,200 ADULTS AT-RISK OF MALNUTRITION DURING THEIR STAY1 STUDY CONFIRMS...
Oakland, CA (December 6, 2016) – A team of scientists led by Julie Saba, MD, PhD at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital...
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East Asian dust deposition impacts on marine biological productivity
What happens in the cell nucleus after fertilization
Dust storms have important climatic and environmental effect. Particularly, dust containing nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus,...
A team of scientists at the Helmholtz Zentrum München shows changes in the immediate environment of DNA after the ovum...
Protein that promotes ‘cell-suicide’ could revolutionize eye cancer treatment
The balancing act: An enzyme that links endocytosis to membrane recycling
New research from the University of Liverpool has identified the role of a specific protein in the human body that can help...
All cells have surface membranes, and this membrane is especially important in the lightsensitive cells of the eyes in your...
Researchers compare biodiversity trends with the stock market
Obesity: Tiny fat-burning molecule might help fight giant problem
Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) have the potential to help stop species loss. An international research team is using...
A small molecule could provide valuable help in combating the global epidemic of obesity. When it was fed to obese mice,...
Postnova AF2000 system to assist UCL in developing novel nanoscale vehicles for drug delivery
Global experts meet at IASLC 17th World Conference on Lung Cancer in Vienna
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World Experts Convene in Vienna, Austria at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 17th World Conference...
Minimizing contamination risk by separating clean and sterile areas with pass through autoclaves
UK’s dental community offers enormous support for Mouth Cancer Action Month 2016
Sponsored Content by Tuttnauer insights from industryYoel LotanWorldwide service and support manager, Tuttnauer An interview...
With Mouth Cancer Action Month 2016 having now drawn to a close, its organisers, the Oral Health Foundation, have hailed...
Experts discuss ways to integrate whole genome analysis into clinical practice at Congenica webinar
University of Leicester researcher reveals how new mothers turn to online support forums for advice
NHS genetics experts discuss their experiences in Congenica webinar Whole genome analysis – where all of a patient’s...
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New study links urbanization, DDT’s slow decay to increase in mosquito populations
Researchers find strong link between angiotensin receptor autoantibodies and increased risk of frailty
Mosquito populations have increased as much as ten-fold over the past five decades in New York, New Jersey, and California,...
Results of a new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers offer new evidence for a strong link between angiotensin receptor...
Integrating mean and variance heterogeneities to identify differentially expressed genes
3C-digital PCR for quantification of chromatin interactions
Typically, comparative microarray experiments analyze expressions of thousands to tens of thousands of genes. A core challenge...
Mammographic texture and risk of breast cancer by tumor type and estrogen receptor status Acknowledgements This work was supported in part by the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute (NCI) (R01...
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the French version of the Expanded Prostate cancer Index Composite questionnaire for health-related quality of life in prostate cancer patients
Received: 22 February 2016 Accepted: 1 December 2016 Published: 6 December 2016
Comparison of gram-negative and gram-positive hematogenous pyogenic spondylodiscitis: clinical characteristics and outcomes of treatment Our results showed that compared with the 37 GPC-HPS patients, the 17 GNB-HPS patients were more likely to be older individuals...
Effects of controlled doses of Oxyelite Pro on physical performance in rats The findings from our study indicate that a single OEP administration stimulated exercise performance (12.9 and 25.8 mg/kg),...
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This paper reports the cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the French version of the EPIC HRQoL questionnaire specific...
Rose hip supplementation increases energy expenditure and induces browning of white adipose tissue Obesity develops from an unbalance of energy homeostasis when EI exceeds EE. It represents a major risk factor for the development...
Bodybuilder injects coconut oil, damages arm muscle Instead of just lifting weights, an amateur bodybuilder in the United Kingdom tried to plump up his arm muscles and by injecting...
Prolonged outbreak of clonal MDR Pseudomonas aeruginosa on an intensive care unit: contaminated sinks and contamination of ultra-filtrate bags as possible route of transmission? Received: 13 October 2016 Accepted: 29 November 2016 Published: 6 December 2016
Warriors players: Coach Kerr’s marijuana admission could spark dialogue OAKLAND, Calif. – David West has undergone four surgeries in his long NBA career: left knee, right elbow and right foot...
How drinking too much water put 1 woman’s life in danger
France raises risk level on bird flu to ‘high’
For women who have heard that drinking plenty of water can help prevent or treat a urinary tract infection , you may want...
PARIS – France raised to “high” the risk level across the country after the detection of several cases of...
Texas Lowe’s hires disabled veteran and his service dog
Global prescription drug spend seen at $1.5T in 2021: report
A Lowe’s in Texas is warming hearts across the nation with its decision to hire its latest two employees: a disabled veteran...
Global spending on prescription medicines will reach nearly $1.5 trillion by 2021, although the annual rate of growth will...
Dad fundraises for cancer drug to keep wife alive for Christmas
EU bans Ukraine poultry imports due to avian flu outbreak
Nina Cusick was diagnosed with bowel cancer in February 2015. At the time, she was pregnant and gave birth to her son six...
KIEV The European Union (EU) has banned poultry imports from Ukraine due to concerns over avian flu, Ukraine’s food...
Egypt busts organ trading racket, arrests 45 people
Serbia confirms first case of H5N8 bird flu
CAIRO Egypt has uncovered a network accused of illicit international trafficking in human organs, arresting 45 people...
BELGRADE Serbia reported its first case of bird flu on Tuesday, saying that six swans found dead in northern Serbia were...
Exclusive: Novartis in talks to sell some central nervous system drugs
Novartis’ drug tops chemotherapy in untreated lung cancer patients
ZURICH Novartis is in talks about the sale of some older neuroscience drugs, people close to the matter said, as the Swiss...
Novartis AG said its cancer drug, Zykadia, was twice as effective as chemotherapy in slowing the progression of a rare...
Many smartphone health apps don’t flag danger, says review
Warriors players: Coach Kerr’s marijuana admission could spark dialogue
Don’t count on smartphone health apps in an emergency: A review shows many don’t warn when you’re in...
OAKLAND, Calif. – David West has undergone four surgeries in his long NBA career: left knee, right elbow and right foot...
Texas releases abortion booklet citing refuted cancer links
Asia-Pacific loses steam in efforts to end hunger: study
AUSTIN, Texas – A Texas state agency has released a new edition of a booklet for women considering an abortion that suggests...
HONG KONG (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Even as malnutrition killed millions of children worldwide last year –...
AstraZeneca pill slashes lung cancer progression in study
France raises risk level on bird flu to ‘high’
LONDON – AstraZeneca’s pill Tagrisso cut the risk of lung cancer progressing by 70 percent compared to standard...
PARIS – France raised to “high” the risk level across the country after the detection of several cases of...
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Global prescription drug spend seen at $1.5T in 2021: report
Texas Lowe’s hires disabled veteran and his service dog
Global spending on prescription medicines will reach nearly $1.5 trillion by 2021, although the annual rate of growth will...
A Lowe’s in Texas is warming hearts across the nation with its decision to hire its latest two employees: a disabled veteran...
Michael Oko gives their verdict on modern sleeping aids
The unusual implant procedure that lowers the risk of paralysis after surgery
Can’t sleep? Join the unhappy club: according to the NHS, one in three people in the UK has trouble sleeping and...
For patients with back pain linked to damaged discs, there may be a new surgical option. Jamil Hussain, 40, an IT consultant...
Girl who has never been able to walk due to mystery illness takes her first steps
Girl is the only person in the world with defect that sees her grow uncontrollably
Savannah West has baffled doctors as they are unsure what she suffers from She has been diagnosed with epilepsy but it doesn’t...
Jessica Ruston spent the first 8 months of her life having medical appointments A test finally confirmed that she had the...
Artificial BLOOD stored as powder could be used in life-saving transfusions within the next 10 years
Woman becomes mother to own GRANDCHILD by having surrogate baby for daughter
For medics in the field, getting replacement blood into patients as soon as possible can make the difference between life...
Jessica Bradford was infertile after her cancer had spread to her lymph nodes Doctors froze 21 of her eggs to give her a...
Boy, 10, dies of suspected meningitis after falling ill at home over the weekend
Looking to improve your diet? Revealed, the 3 simple swaps to boost your health to help you live longer
The pupil who is yet to be named was rushed directly to hospital on Saturday However, the youngster’s condition worsened...
Often the simplest swaps can make the biggest differences to your overall health Nutritionist Cassandra Barns says that...
Real Parents, Real Talk About Kids And Screens
Neuroimaging categorizes four depression subtypes
We live in a world of screens. And in this digital age — with so many devices and distraction — it’s...
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Patients with depression can be categorized into four unique subtypes...
Research finds that older people’s sexual problems are being dismissed
Antipsychotic medications worsen delirium symptoms and hasten death
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California adolescents perceive smoking cigarettes to be riskier – and less socially acceptable – than they did a dozen...
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Age of world’s worshipers could shape global issues
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Researchers stress the need for research on Ebola virus disease in great apes
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Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a threat to human health, but it also threatens the survival of African great apes. A new review...
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Moffitt Cancer Center study shows promising clinical activity
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A subset of lung tumours is exquisitely sensitive to a class of recently approved anti-cancer drugs. Researchers at the...
South Africa’s appeals court overturns ruling allowing ‘assisted dying’
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Mosquito populations have increased as much as ten-fold over the past five decades in New York, New Jersey, and California,...
Longest-living animal gives up ocean climate secrets
Study of wild plants contribute to understanding of high risks associated with a warming climate
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Brain blocks new memory formation on waking to safeguard consolidation of existing memories Throughout our waking lives we are exposed to a continuous stream of stimuli and experiences. Some of these experiences trigger...
New research, published today in Botany, investigates how well native California wild mustard species withstand increasing...
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AstraZeneca pill slashes lung cancer progression in study
All of France placed on ‘high risk’ restrictions over bird flu
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Tufts scientists discover reason for incidence of genetic error that causes many disorders Tufts University researchers have discovered a possible explanation for the occurrence of a genetic error that causes over...
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Effects of nitroglycerine on coronary flow velocity before and during adenosine provocation Received: 23 August 2016 Accepted: 22 November 2016 Published: 6 December 2016
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Height correlates with dyslipidemia in non-overweight middle-aged Japanese men The major finding of the present study was that, independent of classical cardiovascular risk factors, height is inversely...
Immunoglobulin free light chains in adult atopic dermatitis patients do not correlate with disease severity This study shows that there are no differences between kappa Ig-FLC levels in adult AD patients and non-atopic controls....
Can baseline ML Flow test results predict leprosy reactions? An investigation in a cohort of patients enrolled in the uniform multidrug therapy clinical trial for leprosy patients in Brazil For many years, leprosy patients were treated with dapsone monotherapy, and the development of ENL was reported in half of...
Immunotherapy shows promise in preventing leukemia relapse Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center announced promising results from an early trial in which patients with high-risk...
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Global priorities for research and the relative importance of different research outcomes: an international Delphi survey of malaria research experts Methods On the basis of the response rate and comments, the Delphi method and the online survey approach were generally...
Adjacent sequences disclose potential for intra-genomic dispersal of satellite DNA repeats and suggest a complex network with transposable elements A broadly accepted observation is that monomers of different satDNAs have very little or nothing in common, although they...
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Separation Anxiety: Why It Happens And How To Support Your Child For many children separation anxiety comes out with back to school because the experience of heading into a classroom is...
A Few Words About Flu There’s a pretty good chance that I’ll be getting my flu shot during the hashtag event that the Centers for Disease...
Avoiding spiritual struggles and existential questions is linked with poorer mental health Fear of confronting the tensions and conflicts brought on by existential concerns–the “big questions”...
Arts programming may help lower stress in economically disadvantaged preschoolers Previous research has determined that poverty can harm children’s educational, social-emotional, and physical health,...
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Preschool programs found to benefit low-income Latino children Enrollment of Latino children in early care and education programs is relatively low, with six in 10 not attending preschool...
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New link discovered between class of rogue autoantibodies and poor health outcomes Results of a new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers offer new evidence for a strong link between angiotensin receptor...
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Social eating leads to overeating, especially among men
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Canada needs ‘defined model’ of universal pharmacare, citizen panel
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Global spending on prescription medicines will reach nearly $1.5 trillion by 2021, although the annual rate of growth...
Food ‘made with love’ really is more delicious claims Birds Eye
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Nivolumab with chemotherapy improves response, survival in AML study patients
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BANGKOK (AP) — An apple a day kept the doctor away — but now in Asia, a cup of milk might do the trick. Milk and other...
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Part of the reason tuberculosis-causing bacteria are so good at colonizing the...
Flowers use physics to attract pollinators
Legendary Chesapeake scientist Walter Boynton awarded Mathias Medal
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 5, 2016)–Walter Boynton, a fixture in the world of Chesapeake Bay science for more than 40...
Transportation center earns $15 million federal research grant, national designation
Efficiency of insect biodiversity monitoring via Malaise trap samples and DNA barcoding
Portland State University has secured a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for transportation research,...
The massive decline of over 75% insect biomass reported from Germany between 1989 and 2013 by expert citizen scientists proves...
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New research shows that quickly identifying patients with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and speeding the process...
Cost effective moisturizers could help prevent eczema in high-risk newborns
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Scientists identify potential dual-acting therapeutic strategy for aggressive form of breast cancer
UMass researchers develop new class of photodynamic molecules for treating deep-tissue tumors
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UMass Medical School scientist Gang Han, PhD, and his team have designed a new class of molecules used in photodynamic therapy...
Brains of people with autism share similar pattern of abnormal gene activity, UCLA study shows
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CCDC88A, a prognostic factor for human pancreatic cancers, promotes the motility and invasiveness of pancreatic cancer cells
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Make sure that ‘funny turn’ does not become a STROKE: Thousands who suffer dizziness and blurred vision are denied the preventative treatment that
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Do YOU trim your pubic hair? Then you’re 80% more likely to have an STD US researchers polled 14,409 adults about their pubic hair grooming habits They found those who have a ‘Brazilian’...
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Scientists Battle In Court Over Lucrative Patents For Gene-Editing Tool
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Researchers uncover the existence of malaria 2,000 years ago during the Roman Empire
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A team of researchers at McMaster University has uncovered the existence of malaria 2,000 years ago at the height of the...
Trudeau agrees to talk health care with premiers after Friday’s climate meeting Canada’s premiers will be invited to talk health care at a working dinner hosted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Friday...
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Clinicians should address needs of family caregivers of persons with dementia As the U.S. races to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational use, a new, large scale brain imaging study gives...
Poor anti-VEGF responses linked to genetic variation in immune regulation
Researchers identify new genetic links to body fat distribution
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Senate votes to move bill speeding federal drug OKs
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Women in developed nations with strong Catholic heritage less likely to breastfeed Women living in developed Western nations with a strong Catholic heritage, are less likely to breastfeed than those in countries...
Pubic hair grooming linked to heightened sexually transmitted infection risk
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‘Into Oblivion’ Uses Photography to Examine Lives of Dementia Patients
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New LED display lights help improve taste of milk, Virginia Tech researchers find New LED lights that are being installed in milk display cases across the country do more than just reduce energy bills...
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Patients who choose primary care doctors with low office visit prices can rack up considerable savings on overall health...
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The National Advisory Committee for the Tulane Nitrogen Reduction Challenge has selected five finalists for its $1 million...
3-D printed kidney phantoms aid nuclear medicine dosing calibration
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Indian man has nearly 12K stones removed from gallbladder
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Even with one cigarette a day, odds of early death are higher
Indian man has nearly 12K stones removed from gallbladder
Smokers who go through much less than a pack of cigarettes a day still have a higher risk of an early death than non-smokers,...
A 46-year-old Indian man who was suffering from severe stomach pain for over two years had nearly 12,000 stones removed from...
Alerts remind people to stock up on medications before storms
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VA dentist accused of using improperly cleaned tools at Wisconsin facility resigns TOMAH, Wis. – A dentist has resigned from his position at a Wisconsin Veterans Affairs hospital amid accusations he treated...
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May Simpkin reveals 5 ways to get your day’s diet back on track
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Drug/catheter combo for labor induction could save 2.4 million hours of labor annually, study shows
Drug/catheter combo for labor induction could save 2.4 million hours of labor annually, study shows
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Labor induction is one of the most common medical procedures in the world, with nearly onequarter of women who deliver...
Map of drugs reveals uncharted waters in search for new treatments
Map of drugs reveals uncharted waters in search for new treatments
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A network diagram showing protein interactions inside a cell carousel. Red and yellow are drug...
Research uses mobile technology to help people quit smoking
Research uses mobile technology to help people quit smoking
What if a smartphone app could help you avoid relapsing back to smoking even before you knew you were at risk? A researcher...
What if a smartphone app could help you avoid relapsing back to smoking even before you knew you were at risk? A researcher...
Advanced imaging of intact brains during ischemic stroke reveals a new role for pericytes
Advanced imaging of intact brains during ischemic stroke reveals a new role for pericytes
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A fluorescent pericyte cell body (red) with processesextending along adjacent capillaries (green)....
Hearing deficits in schizophrenia tied to specific brain receptor
Hearing deficits in schizophrenia tied to specific brain receptor
The inability to hear subtle changes in pitch, a common and debilitating problem...
The inability to hear subtle changes in pitch, a common and debilitating problem...
For the first time, researchers reveal a causal link between RNA splicing and aging
For the first time, researchers reveal a causal link between RNA splicing and aging
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Aging is a key risk factor for a variety of devastating, chronic...
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Aging is a key risk factor for a variety of devastating, chronic...
Association between steps, functional decline in older hospitalized patients
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The ability to perform the simple activities of daily living—dressing, bathing, toileting, preparing simple meals, and...
No safe level of smoking: Even lowintensity smokers are at increased risk
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Credit: Vera Kratochvil/public domain People who consistently smoked an average of less than...
Credit: Vera Kratochvil/public domain People who consistently smoked an average of less than...
Americans Just As Polarized On Food As They Are On Politics
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Why cancer rates are rising worldwide
Why cancer rates are rising worldwide
Cancer cases rose 33 percent worldwide in the past 10 years, a new study shows. In 2015, there were 17.5 million diagnoses...
Cancer cases rose 33 percent worldwide in the past 10 years, a new study shows. In 2015, there were 17.5 million diagnoses...
Another step closer to artificial blood
Another step closer to artificial blood
Artificial blood stored as a powder could one day revolutionize emergency medicine and provide trauma victims a better chance...
Artificial blood stored as a powder could one day revolutionize emergency medicine and provide trauma victims a better chance...
Plant scientists propose new classification system for European vegetation
Plant scientists propose new classification system for European vegetation
Experts have presented a new classification system for vegetation in Europe that aims to standardize classifications across...
Experts have presented a new classification system for vegetation in Europe that aims to standardize classifications across...
Test used to diagnose asthma may not be accurate
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A new study urges caution in the use of the mannitol challenge test for asthma in non-clinical settings. The test is considered...
A new study urges caution in the use of the mannitol challenge test for asthma in non-clinical settings. The test is considered...
Genetically altered goats may produce milk that causes fewer allergic reactions
Genetically altered goats may produce milk that causes fewer allergic reactions
The presence of the allergen ?-Lactoglobulin (BLG) in the milk of goats and other ungulates restricts the consumption of...
The presence of the allergen ?-Lactoglobulin (BLG) in the milk of goats and other ungulates restricts the consumption of...
Study examines the impact of climate change on freshwater species
Study examines the impact of climate change on freshwater species
How might climate change affect the distribution of freshwater species living in rivers, ponds, and lakes? Investigators...
How might climate change affect the distribution of freshwater species living in rivers, ponds, and lakes? Investigators...
Availability of human food shortens and disrupts bears’ hibernation
Availability of human food shortens and disrupts bears’ hibernation
With winter approaching, bears all over the world are getting ready to hibernate. New research suggests that not all bears...
With winter approaching, bears all over the world are getting ready to hibernate. New research suggests that not all bears...
Baby robots help humans understand infant development
Baby robots help humans understand infant development
To understand the world, human beings fabricate and experiment. To understand ourselves and how we come to be the way we...
To understand the world, human beings fabricate and experiment. To understand ourselves and how we come to be the way we...
Study examines aspects of family relationships that may affect children’s disruptive behavior
Study examines aspects of family relationships that may affect children’s disruptive behavior
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Exploring the past, present and future of regenerative medicine
Exploring the past, present and future of regenerative medicine
Future Science Group (FSG) is excited to announce the release of the 10-Year Anniversary Special Focus Issue of Regenerative...
Future Science Group (FSG) is excited to announce the release of the 10-Year Anniversary Special Focus Issue of Regenerative...
Aixtron could revive takeover despite U.S. block: analysts
Aixtron could revive takeover despite U.S. block: analysts
By Ben Blanchard and Harro Ten Wolde BEIJING/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The sale of Aixtron AIXGn.DE to Chinese investors...
By Ben Blanchard and Harro Ten Wolde BEIJING/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The sale of Aixtron AIXGn.DE to Chinese investors...
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Novo Nordisk seeks EU and U.S. approval for new diabetes treatment
Pfizer blood cancer drug tops standard therapy for untreated patients
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(Reuters) – Pfizer Inc said on Monday its cancer drug, Bosulif, was found superior to Novartis AG’s Gleevec in...
Pfizer blood cancer drug tops standard therapy for untreated patients
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HAIFA, Israel (Reuters) – Israeli biotech company Bonus Biogroup’s lab-grown, semi-liquid bone graft was successfully...
Israel’s Bonus says lab-grown bones successfully transplanted
Richest Americans live seven to 10 years longer than poorest
HAIFA, Israel (Reuters) – Israeli biotech company Bonus Biogroup’s lab-grown, semi-liquid bone graft was successfully...
By Ronnie Cohen (Reuters Health) – Poverty cuts an average of almost 10 years off American men’s lives and seven...
Richest Americans live seven to 10 years longer than poorest
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When U.S. Forest Ranger Jody Bandy confronted the man in the Pisgah National Forest, he said he’d been at the nearby...
Experts Warn of Mental Health Woes as Wildfires Ravage South
Heavy Teen Drinking Tied to Abnormal Brain Development
When U.S. Forest Ranger Jody Bandy confronted the man in the Pisgah National Forest, he said he’d been at the nearby...
Teens who drink heavily are more likely than their peers to have less gray matter, an important brain structure that aids...
Heavy Teen Drinking Tied to Abnormal Brain Development
Triggerfish needed to grow reefs, new research finds
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Researchers may have found first polluted river from before Bronze Age
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NYU researchers identify stresshormone differences among gay men
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Rice is a staple for more than half of the world’s population, yet it is also the most salt-sensitive cereal crop....
Stephen J. Elledge, the Gregor Mendel Professor of Genetics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School,...
Geneticist Stephen J. Elledge wins Breakthrough Prize
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Stephen J. Elledge, the Gregor Mendel Professor of Genetics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School,...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA–Riding a wave of powerful new imaging technologies, three ASCB member labs will take you inside the...
Three new ASCB celldance video awards take you inside living cells
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New study describes 200 million years of geological evolution
The development of antibiotics generated a revolution in the way we look and treat bacterial infections. In spite of the...
Tectonic plates, big sections of Earth’s crust and blocks underneath them, are constantly moving. The areas where these...
New study describes 200 million years of geological evolution
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Effects of shift work on abdominal obesity among 20–39-year-old female nurses: a 5-year retrospective longitudinal study
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On September 7, 2016, NCI presented a document “Cancer Moonshot’s Blue Ribbon Panel” to National Cancer Advisory Board....
Personality and unachieved treatment goals related to poor adherence to asthma medication in a newly developed adherence questionnaire – a population-based study
Experts warn of mental health woes as wildfires ravage South When U.S. Forest Ranger Jody Bandy confronted the man in the Pisgah National Forest, he said he’d been at the nearby...
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Ohio teen turns science project into published research
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U.S. health spending in 2015 rose at its fastest rate since 2007, driven by expanded access to insurance under the Affordable...
‘Never go to bed angry’: Sleep makes it harder to forget bad thoughts
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The age-old advice to “never go to bed angry” is getting some support from new research. Researchers found that...
Americans’ cholesterol levels are heading in the right direction, a new study finds. In the United States, average...
Bloomberg expands effort to curb tobacco use worldwide
Study raises questions over benefit of Roche’s Gazyva cancer drug
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ZURICH Roche’s Gazyva cancer drug did not show a significant overall survival benefit and raised greater safety...
Pfizer’s blood cancer drug Bosulif effective in untreated patients
Ohio teen turns science project into published research
Pfizer Inc said on Monday its cancer drug, Bosulif, was found effective in a late-stage study on previously untreated...
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Heavy teenage drinking linked to abnormal brain development
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Teens who drink heavily are more likely than their peers to have less gray matter, an important brain structure that aids...
When U.S. Forest Ranger Jody Bandy confronted the man in the Pisgah National Forest, he said he’d been at the nearby...
Higher blood clot risk after starting testosterone treatment
NY tweaks medical pot law but still no talk of legalization
Men may have an increased risk of blood clots after they start taking testosterone to treat sexual dysfunction, a recent...
ALBANY, N.Y. – New York is loosening restrictions in its nearly year-old medical marijuana law but, to the dismay of...
Novartis says 82 percent of leukemia patients in remission after CAR-T
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An experimental cancer therapy being developed by Novartis AG eliminated an aggressive form of blood cancer in 82 percent...
Exhausted shift workers may be safer driving home at night when they’re exposed to bright light before they hit the...
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US health spending in 2015 rose at fastest rate since 2007
NHS spends more than £1 billion on just 4 common drugs, latest figures show
U.S. health spending in 2015 rose at its fastest rate since 2007, driven by expanded access to insurance under the Affordable...
The NHS now spends 15 per cent of its £116 billion budget on medications This has increased from £13 billion in 2011 to...
Experts reveal the bizarre ways you’re adding years to your face at night
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Canadian woman has had 13 reconstructive surgeries after double masectomy
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Bailey Yates had initially been told his symptoms were down to a migraine But after being rushed to hospital in pain, doctors...
Heartbreaking image shows boy, 7, wiped out after having chemotherapy to help battle his rare form of cancer
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Logan Sellers has rhabdomyosarcoma after a lump grew behind his eye It causes him severe nausea and he wakes up in the...
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Kendall Jenner’s 6 dressing room foods she always orders
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A visit to Jupiter’s moon Europa in the 2020s is among the upcoming NASA missions that have real...
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Geophagy—"soil-eating" as an addictive behaviour The nation’s health care tab grew at the fastest rate in eight years in 2015, driven by the coverage expansion in President...
How human NK cells destroy diseased cells and minimize damage to bystanders
Platypus venom could pave the way for new treatments for type 2 diabetes, say Australian researchers. The males of the extraordinary...
BMA calls for complete ban on smoking in vehicles The Scottish government should ban smoking in vehicles completely, according to the British Medical Association (BMA). The...
Research suggests that chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a prion disease A shared biological mechanism may drive the progression of both Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy...
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When NK cells encounter cancer or virally infected cells, they adhere to them and quickly congregate their destructive granules...
Personal Health: Cold Hands May Signal Raynaud’s Phenomenon
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U.N. launches record $22.2 billion humanitarian appeal for 2017
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billionaire Naguib Sawiris has resigned as chief executive officer of Orascom...
Police fire tear gas to disperse striking Kenyan doctors
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The vaccine proved effective in mice, guinea pigs and ferrets. A major challenge in developing viral vaccines is incorporating...
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Biotechnology company ReNeuron Group Plc said its experimental stem cell therapy helped some patients improve motor functions...
Handful of nut consumption each day linked to reduced risk for wide range of diseases
Clonal hematopoiesis may help predict cancer patients at risk for fatal form of leukemia
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Women with dementia have fewer visits to the GP, receive less health monitoring and take more potentially harmful medication...
Researchers develop portable sensor for fast, accurate assessment of blood’s clotting ability
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Case Western Reserve University researchers have developed a portable sensor that can assess the clotting ability of a person’s...
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CBD oil may reduce frequency and severity of seizures in patients with epilepsy, UAB study shows
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Cannabidiol oil, also known as CBD oil, reduces the frequency and severity of seizures in children and adults with severe,...
The alcoholic drinks that are most likely to give you a hangover ‘Tis the season to consume more alcohol than normal. But the throbbing head and nausea that follows is not so festive. What...
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Eating 20 grams of nuts every day could reduce the chances of dying early Particularly walnuts, sunflower seeds and pecans,...
Women suffering worse dementia care than men: Female patients are being seen less frequently by GPs and not getting the same checks as males
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Eggs from free-range hens shown to contain 30% more Vitamin D
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NHS to spend £10million testing a controversial drug which blocks HIV But £8million screening scheme for bacteria that...
Genetic testing in a gynaecological oncology care in developing countries —knowledge, attitudes and perception of Nepalese clinicians
Sirtuins in metabolism, DNA repair and cancer Received: 25 August 2016 Accepted: 19 November 2016 Published: 5 December 2016
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Predictors of mortality in a cohort of tuberculosis/HIV co-infected patients in Southwest Ethiopia The study was conducted in Jimma University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), 357 km southwest of Addis Ababa, the Capital City...
“Hand-it-on”: an innovative simulation on the relation of non-technical skills to healthcare Rationale for using Hand-it-on Conceptually speaking combines Hand-it-on elements of simulations...
Applying neurobiology to the treatment of adults with anorexia nervosa There have been significant advances in our understanding of etiological influences associated with anorexia nervosa. Genetic...
Sperm DNA damage and its role in IVF and ICSI The role of sperm DNA fragmentation in IVF and ICSI Numerous studies have attempted to assess the association between elevated...
Toward understanding the impacts of sediment contamination on a native fish species: transcriptional effects, EROD activity, and biliary PAH metabolites Frequency and intensity of extreme weather phenomena are expected to increase as a result of global climate change, leading...
Cardiovascular proteomics in the era of big data: experimental and computational advances Improvements in annotation resources Not unlike other omics approaches, the success of proteomics experiments relies heavily...
3 Ways I Get My Kids Excited For Bedtime During The Holidays
At least 11 killed in hotel blaze in Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – A fire at a luxury hotel in the Pakistani city of Karachi killed at least 11 people on Monday...
In Jordan hospital, mental trauma scars children blown apart by bombs
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Novel genetic tools for bioassessment of European aquatic ecosystems, COST grant proposal
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UK Winter 2015/2016 floods: One of the century’s most extreme and severe flood episodes A new scientific review of the winter floods of 2015/2016 confirms that the event was one of the most extreme and severe...
Women with dementia receive less medical attention
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Women with dementia have fewer visits to the GP, receive less health monitoring and take more potentially harmful medication...
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Nutrient Deficiencies: Are You Getting What Your Body Needs?
Yo-yo dieting might cause extra weight gain
Despite having the largest selection of affordable food available in the history of mankind, Americans are woefully undernourished...
Repeated dieting may lead to weight gain because the brain interprets the diets as short famines and urges the person to...
Detective work across dingo fence reveals new factor in woody shrub invasion
A handful of nuts a day cuts the risk of a wide range of diseases
Extermination of dingoes and the consequent loss of small mammals – not just overgrazing by livestock – have...
Advanced soft tissue sarcomas respond to a combination of a new and an existing anti-cancer drug Soft tissue sarcomas — cancers of soft tissues such as fat, muscles, blood vessels, nerves tendons and ligaments —...
Characterizing response of East Pacific green turtles to changing temperatures: using acoustic telemetry in a highly urbanized environment Globally and locally, water temperatures are changing at unprecedented rates and these changes are likely already impacting...
A large analysis of current research shows that people who eat at least 20g of nuts a day have a lower risk of heart disease,...
Multidisciplinary management of breast cancer Physical activity/rehabilitation To prevent weight gain, but also for its many beneficial effects on psychological and physical...
Explosive advances in DNA testing raise hope, ethical questions A Calgary author and university professor says advances in DNA testing available to the average person are taking off, but...
Scotland bans smoking in cars with children
Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin to stay in New Zealand until lungs clear
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WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Former U.S. astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, has been advised by doctors...
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It’s usually pretty obvious which bad habits are causing the most problems in your life–the ones that keep coming...
Torture: Rehabilitation experts from 80 nations meet in Mexico City
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Rehabilitating survivors of torture — the infliction of severe mental or physical pain or suffering for a specific...
Nestles announces a scientific breakthrough that will allow it to greatly cut the amount of sugar in its chocolate without...
Reporter’s Notebook: Muzzled nurses limit coverage of First Nations health
NY tweaks medical pot law but still no talk of legalization
Some federal agencies are cautious about talking to the media — so much so that they make journalists jump through hoops...
New York is loosening restrictions in its nearly year-old medical marijuana law but, to the dismay of some pot advocates,...
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PTSD: How Does Genetics Affect Your Risk?
Novartis CEO plays down prospects for Actelion bid: Blick
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VIENNA (Reuters) – Novartis Chief Executive Joe Jimenez has played down suggestions the Swiss drugmaker could bid for...
Online insomnia program can improve sleep for many, study finds
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Ultimately, approximately 70 percent of the SHUTi users had significant improvements, and more than half (56.6 percent) were...
“A critical aim of the President’s BRAIN Initiative is to move neuroscience into a new realm where we can identify...
Mechanisms of inflammatory responses and development of insulin resistance: how are they interlinked?
Anesthetic management of a patient with esophageal penetration of a tracheal stent: a case report
Received: 6 October 2016 Accepted: 24 November 2016 Published: 3 December 2016
Received: 30 August 2016 Accepted: 30 November 2016 Published: 3 December 2016
Update on recent preclinical and clinical studies of T790M mutantspecific irreversible epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Aspergillus march: from ABPA to aspergilloma to subacute invasive aspergillosis Received: 21 April 2016 Accepted: 18 November 2016 Published: 3 December 2016
Osimertinib Osimertinib (AZD9291) is a monoanilino-pyrimidine compound that irreversibly targets tumors harboring EGFR ...
A novel long non-coding RNA lncGNAT1-1 is low expressed in colorectal cancer and acts as a tumor suppressor through regulating RKIP-NF-?B-Snail circuit
7 weird things that happen when you’re breast-feeding Alongside pregnancy and childbirth, breast-feeding is one of the most normal, natural things your body is capable of. If...
LncRNAs have attracted immense research interests from researchers worldwide in recent years. Based upon our previous lncRNA...
Rev Run and Justine Simmons raise awareness for diabetes prevention
Rev Run and Justine Simmons raise awareness for diabetes prevention
Joseph “Reverend Run” and Justine Simmons are a busy couple. On top of hosting “Rev Run’s Sunday Suppers” on the...
Joseph “Reverend Run” and Justine Simmons are a busy couple. On top of hosting “Rev Run’s Sunday Suppers” on the...
7 weird things that happen when you’re breast-feeding
After A Sour Decade, Florida Citrus May Be Near A Comeback
Alongside pregnancy and childbirth, breast-feeding is one of the most normal, natural things your body is capable of. If...
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What It’s Like To Handle The Nastiest Pathogens As Your Day Job
Pill could reduce HIV risk by 86%
Emmie de Wit, who usually works in a Biosafety Level 4 Lab, spent time in less secure labs in Liberia...
Generation of multistate release– recapture models using a graphic user interface (GUI) Algorithm development The purpose of Program Branch is to translate a schematic of a multistate release–recapture study...
The effect of percutaneous coronary intervention on habitual physical activity in older patients This is the first study to define differences in time spent in acceleration categories reflecting
At least 10,000 people in England will be offered a pill that reduces the risk of becoming infected with HIV. The three-year...
A genetic risk score composed of rheumatoid arthritis risk alleles, HLADRB1 haplotypes, and response to TNFi therapy – results from a Swedish cohort study By linking clinical data from the Swedish Rheumatology Register to genetic data from the EIRA study, we evaluated whether...
Analysing population-based cancer survival – settling the controversies Our examples illustrate how the described measures provide fundamentally different, but complementary, information. This... converted by W eb2PDFConvert.com
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Predicting general and cancer-related distress in women with newly diagnosed breast cancer In this study, medical variables did not predict anxiety, depression, or cancer-specific distress. This is in contrast to...
Comparing the adverse clinical outcomes associated with fraction flow reserve-guided versus angiographyguided percutaneous coronary intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials In this study, we aimed to compare the adverse clinical outcomes associated with FFR-guided versus standard angiography-guided...
Predicting the recurrence of noncoding regulatory mutations in cancer Received: 24 June 2016 Accepted: 26 November 2016 Published: 3 December 2016
Autism spectrum disorders: New genetic cause of identified “The identification of novel genes, especially in heterogeneous diseases such as autism, is difficult. However, as...
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Otters offering different form of therapy December 3, 2016, 6:53 PM| At a California animal sanctuary, otters and children are swimming...
Impact of gonadectomy on blood pressure regulation in ageing male and female rats The present study investigated mechanisms contributing to sexual dimorphism in blood pressure in ageing rats. It is generally...
HIV ‘game-changer’ now on NHS A drug that dramatically reduces the risk of being infected with HIV will now be given to patients by the NHS in England. The...
Pectoralis Muscle, Tendon Tear Treatment For a complete tear of the pectoralis major muscle, it must be repaired early. A delayed or chronic rupture, which...
UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital experts to present at ASH CLEVELAND: Researchers from the Angie Fowler Adolescent Young Adult Cancer Institute at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies...
The snake-catching tribe saving lives in India
Diabetes advance: Cells produce insulin upon artemisinin treatment
Chengalpattu (India) (AFP) – A small scythe, a crowbar and a bundle of canvas bags are all that Kali and Vedan carry...
Then a team coordinated by Stefan Kubicek, Group Leader at CeMM, eventually got a lead: In their latest study, published...
Novartis says 82 percent of leukemia patients in remission after CAR-T
Dyslexia: The Learning Disability That Must Not Be Named
An experimental cancer therapy being developed by Novartis AG eliminated an aggressive form of blood cancer in 82 percent...
Part 4 of our series, “Unlocking Dyslexia.” Megan Lordos, a middle school teacher, says she was...
Whitehorse artist turns off ‘dark, winter blues’ with new light sculpture
600 clinicians report seeing threats, intimidation in Canadian operating rooms
Emma Barr, a Whitehorse artist, has a bright personality and a singsong voice. She’s known locally for her vibrant...
Around 600 surgeons, nurses and other operating room clinicians reported witnessing or experiencing bullying behaviour in...
Immune System, Unleashed by Cancer Therapies, Can Attack Organs
Warriors Coach Steve Kerr Says He Used Marijuana For Back Pain
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Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he smoked marijuana to treat the pain as he recovered from two back operations...
Research shows patients ineligible for studies may benefit from trial participation
Chelsea apologises to abused former player
Patients who potentially could benefit most from participation in clinical trials due to poor prognoses often are not included...
LONDON, Dec 3 (Reuters) – English soccer club Chelsea issued a public apology to former striker Gary Johnson on Saturday...
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LONDON (Reuters) – English soccer club Chelsea issued a public apology to former striker Gary Johnson on Saturday for...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — David West has undergone four surgeries in his long NBA career: left knee, right elbow and right...
How Zika infects the growing brain
Can a jab of stem cells repair damage caused by a heart attack?
The scientists demonstrated that Zika infected NPCs even when the cells did not produce the AXL surface receptor protein...
A pioneering treatment could help patients after a heart attack or heart failure. Owen Palmer, 54, a father of four and...
Revalued: Inner Peace in the Palm of Your Hand, for a Price
Study estimates global cancer cases, deaths in 2015
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In 2015, there were an estimated 17.5 million cancer cases around the globe and 8.7 million deaths, according to a new report...
Type 1 diabetes: researchers pinpoint molecule to regenerate insulinproducing cells
Stephen Hawking discharged from Rome hospital
A neurotransmitter by the name of GABA, known to reduce brain activity, could induce the regeneration of insulin-producing...
Parkinson’s May Start in the Gut: Study A new study suggests gut bacteria is linked to Parkinson’s disease. Neurological experts have long believed that the incurable...
CD19-targeting CAR T-cell immunotherapy yields high responses in treatment-resistant CLL SEATTLE – In a small, early phase trial, a high percentage of patients who had exhausted most traditional treatments...
3-parent-baby procedure replaces faulty mitochondrial DNA A new therapeutic technology to prevent women from passing on debilitating disorders to their babies has worked successfully...
Morning Rounds: Combating Zika, impact of psilocybin, and more December 3, 2016, 7:54 AM| CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News medical...
The 13 Best Gifts for Fashion Lovers Bestow the ultimate high-tech trifecta: fitness tracking, voice-activated Google search, and social media alerts, all wrapped...
The 12 Best Gifts for Fitness Lovers Log every calorie and bead of sweat, but also what you’re grateful for—morning jog, running buddy, whatevs. Science...
ROME (Reuters) – British physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking was discharged from hospital on Saturday after two...
After gene therapy, hemophilia B patients maintain near-normal levels of clotting factor Researchers are reporting the highest and most sustained levels to date of the essential bloodclotting factor IX in patients...
‘B’ And ‘D’ Learning Process Debunks Dyslexia Jumbled-Letters Myth Many believe dyslexia is about jumbled letters, but experts say that’s not quite right....
Ottawa discusses a national drug plan and a large HIV vaccine trial gets underway: CBC’s Health Newsletter “It’s not sexy, it’s not sensational.” But the idea of a national drug plan is being explored...
Biomarker may predict which formerly treated cancer patients will develop highly fatal form of leukemia Patients successfully treated for breast, colon and other cancers can go on to develop an often-fatal form of leukemia,...
The 15 Best Hostess Gifts You Can Give Right Now Need an idea for a great hostess gift this holiday season? How about gourmet treats, fun kitchen gadgets, beautfiul (and useful!)...
Human embryo repair experiment swaps out faulty mitochondrial DNA A new therapeutic technology to prevent women from passing on debilitating disorders to their babies has worked successfully...
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MM-302 was safe, tolerable, and showed signs of clinical activity in heavily...
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(HealthDay)—Nine out of 10 Lasik laser eye surgery patients report satisfaction afterwards. But a sizable...
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Scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health...
Incidence of hospitalization for hypoglycemia decreasing
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When we listen to people speak, we aren’t just hearing the sounds they’re making, we’re also actively trying...
Andrew Lansley ‘wrong about knee operations’
Five fruit and veg a day does not significantly reduce cancer risk: research
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Experts said that although the link between fruit and vegetables and cancer incidence was weak there was strong evidence...
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Enumeration and molecular detection of Bacillus cereus in local indigenous and imported rice grains Food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus is frequently associated with consumption of contaminated fried rice. The foodborne...
Heavy Teenage Drinking Linked to Abnormal Brain Development
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We’ll Remember Cuba’s Ebola Compassion Long After Castro’s Death
‘Unprecedented’ numbers face severe hunger in South Sudan: U.N.
While the Cuban government’s accomplishments and failures are still being tallied in the days following Fidel Castro’s...
ROME (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Some 3.6 million people in South Sudan face severe food shortages – the highest...
New bird flu outbreak hits French foie gras exporters
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Study reveals new way to improve stability of common protein drugs Gaining access to important biopharmaceuticals needed to treat illnesses and autoimmune diseases is one of the biggest obstacles...
ACS approves $1.7 million funding for new research grants to Yale University Yale Cancer Center
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Study explores fitness training approach during breast cancer treatment in multi-sport athlete American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
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National surveys in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia reveal exceptional progress against HIV, with decreasing rates of new infection,...
The “reproducibility crisis” in biomedical research has led to questions about the scientific rigor in animal...
Mayo Clinic study finds overlapping surgeries to be safe for patients
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New computational method to create drugs more efficiently
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Hampshire mother’s joy as her sons who were born at 23 weeks
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Health authority proud of Lab West care despite recent suicides, CEO says
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Trader Joe’s is recalling two flavors of hummus that may be contaminated with listeria. The recall includes packages of white...
Demi Lovato Expertly Slams The Shame Surrounding Mental Illness
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When I send students abroad for global-health experiences in low-income countries, they–without exception–return...
Americans split on organic, genetically modified foods
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Donald Merkel was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia three years ago. He has a continuous hand tremor that has taken away...
China’s pristine parks get more merit
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International research involving a Monash University scientist is using new computer models and evidence from meteorites...
Court bars S.African "Prophet of Doom" from spraying congregants with insecticide
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Higher blood clot risk after starting testosterone treatment
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A new genetic cause for autism has been found, scientists say. Autism spectrum disorders affect around one percent of the...
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Hundreds of veterans may have been exposed to HIV and Hepatitis in Tomah, Wis. because a dentist failed to follow proper...
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Bakkavor Foods USA Inc. is recalling two hummus dips sold at Trader Joe’s due to potential listeria contamination, the...
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PARIS France confirmed on Friday an outbreak of severe bird flu on a duck farm in the southwest and said the virus was...
FDA lets Lilly cite Jardiance heart data, shares jump
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(Reuters Health) – – Exhausted shift workers may be safer driving home at night when they’re exposed...
Heavy teenage drinking linked to abnormal brain development
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2 Trader Joe’s hummus flavors recalled due to listeria risk
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Bakkavor Foods USA Inc. is recalling two hummus dips sold at Trader Joe’s due to potential listeria contamination, the...
Philips pathology services recognised as big contributor to cancer research Royal Philips today commented on a recent report of Cancer Research UK (CRUK), which indicates that innovations, such as...
Alpha blockers benefit patients with larger kidney stones Nearly one in 11 Americans will have a kidney stone in their lifetime, causing pain, sometimes missed work and, often, a...
WideCells Group PLC, the healthcare services company focused on providing stem cell banking services and ground breaking...
Homelessness among vulnerable people causes severe physical and mental health problems The extent of the mental and physical health problems caused by homelessness among some of society’s most vulnerable...
Eindhoven researchers develop patient-friendly method to determine severity of heart failure Methods currently employed to determine the severity of a heart failure are very limited. Researchers at Eindhoven University...
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Antidepressant use in early pregnancy may increase risk of congenital anomalies in babies or stillbirths Academics at Swansea University have carried out a dose-response analysis which suggests that pregnant women who take a specific...
Omagh father posts heartbreaking Facebook message following daughter’s death Clare McSorley was tragically found dead at her home earlier this week Police in Omagh, Northern Ireland, have said her...
University of Connecticut expert explains how your gut controls your body clock We’ve known that bacteria live in our intestines as far back as the 1680s, when Leeuwenhoek first looked through his...
Watchdog launches probe into care homes amidst fears the elderly are being ripped off The Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation Experts suspect families are regularly handed expensive...
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Britons are drinking 42% more than they were 30 years ago Women drinkers are driving the country’s booming alcohol epidemic, an official report has concluded. Britain is one...
Virgin leads all airlines in healthy airline food survey No one looks forward to airline food. From congealed ‘lasagne’ to rock hard ‘chicken’ doused in...
Dorset boy rips off 2 of his fingers after they were impaled on spikes Tommie Randall lost his little and ring finger on his left hand when he fell His mother and a member of the crowd searched...
Huddersfield scientists have finally worked out exactly how probiotics work
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Francesca J. Fusco, M.D., an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai,...
Prevalence and predictive importance of anemia in Swedish nursing home residents – a longitudinal study
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Does the social equitability of community and incentive based conservation interventions in nonOECD countries, affect human wellbeing? A systematic review protocol
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Fizzy facts So is this the news we were all waiting for? The suggestion that drinking prosecco is good for us has resurfaced on social...
Historically, conservation interventions were most often designed to exclusively meet biodiversity goals [1]. However, there...
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Brittany Rhodes used to think she was too skinny and it affected her confidence. She says: “I was a size zero. I wanted...
Doctors often advise patients to “drink plenty of fluids” when unwell, but the case of a 59-year-old woman shows...
Fast fMRI tracks brain activity during human thought for first time
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Drug for one hepatitis type may activate another: watchdog
Does Gene Testing Spur Healthier Habits? Maybe Not
Electron micrographs of hepatitis C virus purified from cell culture. Scale bar is 50 nanometers....
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Men And Women Literally See Things Differently
Religion Can Light Up The Brain Center That’s Activated By Sex And Drugs
Left-eye preference also occurs in men, but to a lesser degree. This is because the right hemisphere of the brain (which...
People who have had “a religious experience” often report feelings of joy, peace and warmth, and new research has found...
Rural Cambodia Uses Guppy Fish To Fight Mosquito-Transmitted Dengue
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By Ransdell Pierson and Bill Berkrot NEW YORK (Reuters) – Top executives from large U.S. drugmakers on Thursday discussed...
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To test their hypothesis, psychologists conducted a 13-day study of a sample of 658 young adults to gauge the effect of...
While doctors continue to try and help Elliot, Carter, who left her career as a pediatric nurse to take care of her son,...
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The photographer conducts her breastfeeding shoots in people’s homes and against stunning natural landscapes like beaches,...
WASHINGTON ? Health care spending by U.S. households, businesses and the government rose almost 6 percent last year to $3.2...
"Very promising" approach helps teens with depression
Drug being tested for Lewy body dementia
For teens, depression can affect more than their relationships and educational achievement — it can harm their future prospects....
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Doctors: Rethink advice to “drink plenty of fluids" when sick
24-hour work shifts can wreak havoc on the heart
Anyone coming down with an illness has probably heard the advice from a doctor, parent or wellmeaning friend: “Drink plenty...
Sleep deprivation while working 24-hour shifts affects heart function, a new German study suggests. “These findings may...
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Indigenous seafood consumption 15 times higher per capita than national averages
Washington, D.C., December 2, 2016 — What are the characteristics of the way you say, “hello,” (or anything...
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‘Chariot’ on course to deliver healthier homes and lower energy bills Successful trials of Chariot, a unique new system that simultaneously records temperature, humidity
Study highlights: Authors developed a global database of over 1900 Indigenous communities and estimated seafood consumption...
Physicists decipher electronic properties of materials in work that may change transistors University of Texas at Dallas physicists have published new findings examining the electrical properties of materials that...
Where giant galaxies are born An international team of scientists, with IAC participation, has discovered that the biggest galaxies in the universe develop...
Treatment significantly reduces chemotherapy-induced hearing loss in children Investigators from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
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Lilly’s diabetes drug Jardiance cuts risk of cardiovascular death: FDA
US health care tab hits $3.2T; fastest growth in 8 years
(Reuters) – The U.S Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it had approved Eli Lilly and Co and Boehringer Ingelheim...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s health care tab grew at the fastest rate in eight years in 2015, driven by the...
Supreme Court takes up hospital pension dispute
Stephen Hawking hospitalised in Rome for checks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will decide whether some of the nation’s largest health providers can rely on...
ROME (Reuters) – British physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking has been hospitalised in Rome for checks after not...
Miami Now Free of Locally Transmitted Zika Virus, CDC Says
Supreme Court takes Christianaffiliated hospital pension case
Florida health officials have announced continued progress in the fight against the Zika virus after a Miami neighborhood...
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear appeals by Christian-affiliated hospital...
U.S. health spending in 2015 rose at fastest rate since 2007
Trump creates business advisory council stacked with CEOs
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By Ginger Gibson and Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Donald Trump announced the formation of...
Panel Urges Rewrite of Food Allergy Warning Labels
Cancer Drugs May Remain Approved Despite Lack of Benefit
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In the United States, cancer drugs are sometimes approved through sped-up processes – and they often stay approved...
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Plant-based diets are tied to a lower risk of health problems like heart disease, diabetes, obesity and certain cancers –...
A team of Australian high school students recreated the drug Daraprim for just $2 a pill in order to prove how cheap it is...
Could Low Vitamin D Levels at Birth Increase MS Risk?
Discovery Will Lower Sugar Content in Chocolate
Newborns with low levels of vitamin D may have higher odds of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life, new research...
A newly-discovered way to structure sugar differently means 40 percent less sugar can be used in chocolate without affecting...
Low-Carb Diet May Aid Metabolism
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Eating low-carbohydrate meals may lead to healthy changes in a woman’s metabolism that don’t occur when consuming...
UTA CAPPA student wins statewide bullet train station design competition A University of Texas at Arlington student has won a statewide design competition for her Dallas station design for the Texas...
Mechanism of probiotic health promotion revealed Washington, DC – December 2, 2016 – In several clinical trials, the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus paracasei...
Evaluation of scientific rigor in animal research The “reproducibility crisis” in biomedical research
Women undergoing menopause experience an accelerated decline in lung function that leaves them with the lung capacity of...
Researchers use genes as early warning system for harmful algae blooms In one of the most comprehensive studies to date, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers have sequenced...
Seafood consumption 15 times higher among Indigenous than non-Indigenous people Coastal Indigenous people eat on average 15 times more seafood per person than nonIndigenous people in the same country,...
Biologists unlock 51.7-million-year-old genetic secret to landmark Darwin theory
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Scientists have identified the cluster of genes responsible for reproductive traits in the Primula flower, first noted as...
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Having played a central role in the advent of modern life sciences, optical microscopy is now virtually indispensable in...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new indication for Jardiance (empagliflozin) to reduce the risk of...
FDA approves Jardiance to reduce cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes
‘Man in Motion’ Rick Hansen says more incentives needed to design accessible buildings
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new indication for Jardiance (empagliflozin) to reduce the risk of...
Canada’s Man in Motion Rick Hansen says creating a program for celebrating and certifying accessible buildings...
‘Man in Motion’ Rick Hansen says more incentives needed to design accessible buildings
The Santa Claus story: Beloved tradition or damaging lie?
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If you’re reading this, you likely know the truth about Father Christmas. If not, you better stop here. ‘Tis...
The Santa Claus story: Beloved tradition or damaging lie?
How going on your computer could help you beat insomnia
If you’re reading this, you likely know the truth about Father Christmas. If not, you better stop here. ‘Tis...
A 70-year-old Californian who’d suffered from longtime insomnia had tapped into almost every remedy to no avail—until...
How going on your computer could help you beat insomnia
Wisconsin VA dentist failed to meet proper cleaning standards
A 70-year-old Californian who’d suffered from longtime insomnia had tapped into almost every remedy to no avail—until...
TOMAH, Wis. – The health of hundreds of veterans is in question because a dentist at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical...
Wisconsin VA dentist failed to meet proper cleaning standards
More people sickened by community Thanksgiving meal surface
TOMAH, Wis. – The health of hundreds of veterans is in question because a dentist at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical...
ANTIOCH, Calif. – Authorities say two more people have come forward to report they were sickened after eating a community...
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Johnson & Johnson hit with over $1 billion verdict on hip implants
ANTIOCH, Calif. – Authorities say two more people have come forward to report they were sickened after eating a community...
A federal jury in Dallas on Thursday ordered Johnson Johnson and its DePuy Orthopaedics unit to pay more than $1 billion...
Having sex may improve your memory, study finds
UN chief sorry for UN role in deadly Haiti cholera outbreak
Researchers say sex doesn’t just make you skinnier, happier and healthier — it also improves memory! Scientists at McGill...
UNITED NATIONS – Outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon apologized to the people of Haiti on Thursday...
2-time cancer survivor Jarrod Lyle nails hole-in-one shot
Terminally ill boy’s mom fights to get mean-spirited meme removed
A 35-year-old Aussie golfer who fought his way back onto the Australian PGA tour after two battles with leukemia has nailed...
You may have seen it circulating on the internet: a meme featuring a young boy holding a pumpkin, overlaid with the words,...
Wisconsin VA dentist failed to meet proper cleaning standards
Having sex may improve your memory, study finds
TOMAH, Wis. – The health of hundreds of veterans is in question because a dentist at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical...
Researchers say sex doesn’t just make you skinnier, happier and healthier — it also improves memory! Scientists at McGill...
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Medicare recipients with cancer face financial distress
Medicare recipients with cancer face financial distress
(Reuters Health) – Older cancer patients in the U.S. often face high out-of-pocket costs that are a significant...
Older cancer patients in the U.S. often face high out-of-pocket costs that are a significant financial burden, according...
Germany detects H5N1 bird flu on poultry farm in Brandenburg
Ex-drug executive Shkreli congratulates Australian students
BERLIN Germany reported a first case of the contagious bird flu strain H5N1 on Friday on a small poultry farm in the northeastern...
Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli has congratulated a group of Australian students who reproduced the active...
Stanford University study finds your brain takes power naps when not paying attention
Menopause affects women’s lungs the same way as smoking 20 cigarettes a day for 10 YEARS
A study has found patterns of activity change in the waking brain When a cluster of brain cells were not in use they were...
Hormonal changes have previously been linked to systemic inflammation Researchers have now found it speeds up the decline...
Lincolnshire Mother spends £1,300 on dimpleplasty to get a smile like her son’s
Woman born without a VAGINA has lifechanging surgery to allow her to have sex
A mother spent £1,300 on having dimples cut into her cheeks – because she was desperate for a smile to match her 11-year-old...
A young woman who was born without a vagina was given life-altering surgery to allow her to have sex, and now hopes to start...
Cornwall paramedic has his EYE removed after parasite infects his contact lens
Do YOU have high cholesterol? Here are 5 foods to eat and avoid
Andrew Carthew initially thought his weepy eye was due to conjunctivitis But when he started to suffer from pain he immediately...
Britons are drinking TWICE as much as they were 40 years ago Women drinkers are driving the country’s booming alcohol epidemic, an official report has concluded. Britain is one...
13 Gifts for Your Most Stylish Friend Bestow the ultimate high-tech trifecta: fitness tracking, voice-activated Google search, and social media alerts, all wrapped...
High fat, low fat, no carb, more carb: when it comes to getting information on eating to manage high blood cholesterol, confusion...
Boy, 11, rips off 2 of his fingers after they were impaled on spikes at the top of a 10ft fence he scaled Tommie Randall lost his little and ring finger on his left hand when he fell His mother and a member of the crowd searched...
Health advisers call for minimum alcohol unit pricing Introducing a minimum price per unit of alcohol in England would improve the health of the heaviest drinkers, a review by...
Researcher explores physiological links to schizophrenia
Engineered virus has artificial amino acid allowing it to serve as a vaccine
Gregory P. Strauss and his graduate students at Binghamton University have found surprising physiological connections to...
Even gut microbes have a routine. Like clockwork, they start their day in one part of the intestinal lining, move a few micrometers...
Homelessness leading to severe mental and physical problems, study shows
Psychological well-being and physical activity in older adults
Credit: University of Sheffield The extent of the mental and physical...
Adrenaline rush: Delaying epinephrine shots after cardiac arrest cuts survival rates Hospitals in which the administration of epinephrine to patients whose hearts have
In a paper just published by researchers at Chapman University, findings showed associations between psychological well-being...
Study: Enhancing cancer response to radiation (Medical Xpress)—Determining whether a patient’s lung cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes is critical for identifying...
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Low-carb diet may aid your metabolism (HealthDay)—Eating low-carbohydrate meals may lead to healthy changes in a woman’s metabolism...
Construction of practical quantum computers radically simplified Scientists at the University of Sussex have invented a ground-breaking new method that puts the construction of large-scale...
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Shape matters when light meets atom Have you ever wondered how you see the world? Vision is about photons of light, which are packets of energy, interacting...
Superconductivity of pure Bismuth crystal at 0.00053 K
Alpha blockers more effective for large kidney stones
The properties of the 83rd element of the periodic table, namely, Bismuth (Bi) have been studied for more than a century...
Nearly one in 11 Americans will have a kidney stone in their lifetime, causing pain, sometimes missed work and, often,...
Novel anti-PSMA imaging agent quickly identifies prostate cancer lesions
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New research demonstrates that a novel imaging agent can quickly and accurately detect metastasis of prostate cancer, even...
Data from NASA’s Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesosphere, or AIM, spacecraft shows the sky over Antarctica is glowing electric...
Cataracts linked to increased odds of depression in older adults
U.N. doubles humanitarian appeal for northeastern Nigeria to $1 billion
December 2, 2016 – Older adults with cataracts are more likely to have symptoms of depression, reports a study in the...
By Abraham Terngu ABUJA (Reuters) – The United Nations has doubled its humanitarian funding appeal for northeast Nigeria...
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Amgen, Allergan apply for European nod for Avastin biosimilar
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(Reuters) – Amgen Inc and Allergan Plc said they have submitted an application to the European health regulator seeking...
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By Sarah Young and Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s pro-European Union Liberal Democrats won a parliamentary...
By Sarah Young and Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s pro-European Union Liberal Democrats won a parliamentary...
Ford recalls 680,000 vehicles including Fusion, MKZ
EU health regulator warns some hep C drugs could reactivate hep B
(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said on Friday it will recall about 680,000 of its Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans to...
(Reuters) – The European Medicines Agency warned on Friday that some of the most successful hepatitis C treatments...
U.N.: South Sudan conflict spawns horrific sexual violence
Johns Hopkins researchers uncover more genetic links to brain cancer cell growth
By Katharine Houreld NAIROBI (Reuters) – South Sudanese soldiers brutally raped an elderly woman and a pregnant woman...
Environmental scientist’s early warning indicators win the prize Promising environmental researcher David Seekell has been awarded a prestigious prize: the Science and SciLifeLab Prize for...
Two recently discovered genetic differences between brain cancer cells and normal tissue cells — an altered gene...
High-precision magnetic field sensing Researchers from the Institute for Biomedical Engineering, which is operated jointly by ETH Zurich and the University of...
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Faster, noninvasive method to determine the severity of a heart failure Methods currently employed to determine the severity of a heart failure are very limited. Researchers at Eindhoven University...
New test identifies high-risk liver patients Newcastle scientists and medics have developed a promising new test to identify patients with a rare liver disease who will...
Open-source tools accelerate plant breeding in developing countries ITHACA, NY–Crop breeders in developing countries can now access free tools to accelerate the breeding of improved crops...
Researchers find link between antidepressant use and congenital anomalies or stillbirths Academics at Swansea University have carried out a dose-response analysis which suggests that pregnant women who take a specific...
Saturated fat could be good for you A new Norwegian diet intervention study (FATFUNC), performed by researchers at the KG Jebsen center for diabetes research...
Integrated Technologies Ltd show potential for new opportunities through accreditation Integrated Technologies Ltd has successfully achieved accreditation of ITL Virginia Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary in...
Stanford study suggests tiny portions of the brain fall asleep and wake up constantly
Four weeks of prehabilitation may help cancer patients to get in shape for surgery, study suggests
When we are in a deep slumber our brain’s activity ebbs and flows in big, obvious waves, like watching a tide of human...
Just four weeks of prehabilitation may be enough to help some cancer patients get in shape for surgery. That’s according...
Virtual reality may help relieve phantom limb pain
Scientists devise new radiation-free probe for imaging molecules in the brain
By Kate Bass BSc In a recent study, patients experienced reduced phantom limb pain after playing an augmented reality car...
Scientists hoping to get a glimpse of molecules that control brain activity have devised a new probe that allows them to...
Applying quantitative microscopy to live cells
Short-term sleep loss affects cardiac function
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Too little sleep takes a toll on your heart, according to a new study to be presented today at the annual meeting of the...
Birmingham scientists meet Indian counterparts at four-day workshop to investigate air pollution
Establishment of high reciprocal connectivity between clonal cortical neurons is regulated by the Dnmt3b DNA methyltransferase and clustered protocadherins
Scientists at the University of Birmingham are in Delhi and working with their Indian counterparts to help young researchers...
Cell-lineage-dependent, high reciprocal connections between layer 4 excitatory neurons We examined the synaptic...
UN chief sorry for UN role in deadly Haiti cholera outbreak
County becomes first in New Jersey to equip school nurses with narcan
UNITED NATIONS – Outgoing United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon apologized to the people of Haiti on Thursday...
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Ocean County has become the first county in New Jersey to supply all of its high school nurses with...
Video shows woman withering in pain while suffering symptoms of Lyme disease
London mayor issues air pollution alert for 1st time
In the last month, Rachel Battersby has been taken to the hospital four times for debilitating body spasms due to Lyme disease....
LONDON – London’s mayor has issued air quality alerts across the capital for the first time because of high pollution...
How to know if dairy is causing your bloating
Ex-drug executive Shkreli congratulates Australian students
It’s a fact of life: bloating happens, and sometimes for seemingly no reason. Even if you usually eat a healthy diet, you...
Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli has congratulated a group of Australian students who reproduced the active...
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Russia’s Krasnodar region restricts movement of live pigs over swine fever MOSCOW – Russia’s southern Krasnodar region has imposed restrictions on the movement of live pigs, setting up police...
More research volunteers are getting their medical test results. Should we cheer — or worry? Volunteer for a clinical trial and your body will be poked, prodded, scanned, and analyzed. But you’re unlikely to get...
Medical device maker Teleflex to buy Vascular Solutions for $1 billion
Parents often give kids time-out the wrong way
Medical device maker Teleflex Inc said on Friday it agreed to buy Vascular Solutions Inc for about $1 billion. More on this… Researchers...
Most parents who use time-outs to discipline their kids don’t do it in ways that can encourage better behavior, a recent...
Video shows woman withering in pain while suffering symptoms of Lyme disease
London mayor issues air pollution alert for 1st time
In the last month, Rachel Battersby has been taken to the hospital four times for debilitating body spasms due to Lyme disease....
LONDON – London’s mayor has issued air quality alerts across the capital for the first time because of high pollution...
AIDS experts say new vaccine trial may offer hope for a cure
Vegan diets really ARE safe for young children and the elderly
At the end of 2015, about 36.7 million people had been living with HIV/AIDS worldwide, according to UNAIDS. But new initiatives,...
Vegans diets are healthy for newborn babies and elderly people, a leading group of nutritionists claim. Those who adopt a...
Women heart attack victims failed by the NHS as 44% are given essential rehabilitation care
A drug to slow down Alzheimer’s disease will be available by 2025, experts predict
All patients should be given rehabilitation within 33 days of a heart attack It has been shown to help reduce the risk of...
A drug to slow Alzheimer’s disease will be available within a decade and could eventually be given like statins to...
A drug to slow down Alzheimer’s disease will be available by 2025, experts predict
Norovirus cases 40% higher than last year putting NHS on course for vomiting bug epidemic
A drug to slow Alzheimer’s disease will be available within a decade and could eventually be given like statins to...
There have been 1,495 confirmed cases of norovirus since July this year This was compared to 1,379 during the same time...
Norovirus cases 40% higher than last year putting NHS on course for vomiting bug epidemic
Ireland moves towards legalising marijuana for medicinal use
There have been 1,495 confirmed cases of norovirus since July this year This was compared to 1,379 during the same time...
Ireland moves towards legalising marijuana for medicinal use The bill was put forward by the People Before Profit Alliance in Ireland But the Irish government made it clear it would...
6 Questions That Reveal if Your Workout Is REALLY Helping You Lose Weight That being said, don’t underestimate the power of a kick-ass exercise routine, he says. That’s because torching...
Exactly What You Need to Know About Experimenting with Rough Sex Yeah, apparently people have been having rough sex since the dawn of time. And experts say there are legit physiological...
The bill was put forward by the People Before Profit Alliance in Ireland But the Irish government made it clear it would...
6 Questions That Reveal if Your Workout Is REALLY Helping You Lose Weight That being said, don’t underestimate the power of a kick-ass exercise routine, he says. That’s because torching...
Exactly What You Need to Know About Experimenting with Rough Sex Yeah, apparently people have been having rough sex since the dawn of time. And experts say there are legit physiological...
8 Body Transformation Photos That Prove You Don’t Have to Crash Diet to Lose Weight Sometimes, it takes a while to lose weight. But that can actually be a really great thing. “Slow weight loss is a...
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‘People are dying’: Life-saving opioid antidote hard to find Sherry Isaac is a mother on a mission. Her 26year-old daughter has struggled with drug addiction for half her life. She...
‘People are dying’: Life-saving opioid antidote hard to find Sherry Isaac is a mother on a mission. Her 26year-old daughter has struggled with drug addiction for half her life. She...
The orgasm doctors You may be used to hearing about the female orgasm from women’s magazines rather than scientists, but researchers are...
The orgasm doctors
Parkinson’s disease ‘may start in gut’
You may be used to hearing about the female orgasm from women’s magazines rather than scientists, but researchers are...
Scientists in California say they have transformed understanding of Parkinson’s disease. Their animal experiments,...
Parkinson’s disease ‘may start in gut’
Elton John says HIV ‘end in sight’ in West
Scientists in California say they have transformed understanding of Parkinson’s disease. Their animal experiments,...
The end of HIV “is in sight” in Western countries, but increased testing is vital, Sir Elton John has said. The...
Researchers evaluate a program for boys to avert sexual violence
After decades of research, why is AIDS still rampant?
Cornell is helping to usher in new, more effective ways to prevent sexual violence. A team...
Today is World AIDS Day. More than three decades after the virus was first discovered, 5,753 people will become HIV infected...
After decades of research, why is AIDS still rampant?
Men’s pornography use and its impact on intimacy
Today is World AIDS Day. More than three decades after the virus was first discovered, 5,753 people will become HIV infected...
The more frequently men use pornography the less sexually intimate they are with their partners, latest University of Otago,...
Men’s pornography use and its impact on intimacy
New Zealanders need high quality cancer information
The more frequently men use pornography the less sexually intimate they are with their partners, latest University of Otago,...
A new analysis indicates that many men with prostate cancer obtain second opinions from urologists before starting treatment,...
New Zealanders need high quality cancer information
Online insomnia program can improve sleep for many
A new analysis indicates that many men with prostate cancer obtain second opinions from urologists before starting treatment,...
SHUTi, an online program that uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people with insomnia find...
Online insomnia program can improve sleep for many
Cigarette smoke exposure increases scar tissue in the kidney and heart, study finds
SHUTi, an online program that uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people with insomnia find...
Renal fibrosis or the scarring of kidneys, following an injury, reduces their function and can cause kidney disease to progressively...
Researcher develops drug to noninvasively diagnose infectious diseases
Researcher develops drug to noninvasively diagnose infectious diseases
Targeting Leukocyte Function-Associated Antigen-1 Expression for Molecular...
Targeting Leukocyte Function-Associated Antigen-1 Expression for Molecular...
Curbing HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa through political leadership
Curbing HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa through political leadership
The HIV/AIDS epidemic is now almost through its fourth decade since becoming established as a major public health concern...
The HIV/AIDS epidemic is now almost through its fourth decade since becoming established as a major public health concern...
Data scientists find causal relation in
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Credit: Radboud University Hyperactivity seems to be the result of not...
Credit: Radboud University Hyperactivity seems to be the result of not...
Well: Can You Regain Muscle Mass After Age 60?
Well: Can You Regain Muscle Mass After Age 60?
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Can creativity beat death? New study suggests creatives worry less about dying
Can creativity beat death? New study suggests creatives worry less about dying
Creative achievement can provide a buffer against being anxious about death, research from psychologists at the University...
Creative achievement can provide a buffer against being anxious about death, research from psychologists at the University...
Correlates of overweight and obesity among adolescents with bipolar disorder in the National Comorbidity Survey — Adolescent Supplement
Correlates of overweight and obesity among adolescents with bipolar disorder in the National Comorbidity Survey — Adolescent Supplement
Washington, DC, December 1, 2016 – Bipolar disorder is one of the most disabling medical conditions among adolescents...
Washington, DC, December 1, 2016 – Bipolar disorder is one of the most disabling medical conditions among adolescents...
How it takes just 6 seconds to hack a credit card
How it takes just 6 seconds to hack a credit card
New research reveals the ease with which criminals can hack an account without ANY of the card details Dubbed the Distributed...
New research reveals the ease with which criminals can hack an account without ANY of the card details Dubbed the Distributed...
Four weeks to prepare cancer patients for surgery
Four weeks to prepare cancer patients for surgery
Just four weeks of prehabilitation may be enough to help some cancer patients get in shape for surgery. That’s according...
Just four weeks of prehabilitation may be enough to help some cancer patients get in shape for surgery. That’s according...
Tangled threads weave through cosmic oddity
Tangled threads weave through cosmic oddity
New observations from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have revealed the intricate structure of the galaxy NGC 4696...
New observations from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have revealed the intricate structure of the galaxy NGC 4696...
NASA sees ‘nada’ strength left in Tropical Cyclone Nada
NASA sees ‘nada’ strength left in Tropical Cyclone Nada
NASA’s Aqua satellite flew over Tropical Cyclone Nada in the Northern Indian Ocean and infrared imagery showed that...
NASA’s Aqua satellite flew over Tropical Cyclone Nada in the Northern Indian Ocean and infrared imagery showed that...
Short-term sleep deprivation affects heart function
Short-term sleep deprivation affects heart function
CHICAGO – Too little sleep takes a toll on your heart, according to a new study to be presented today at the annual...
CHICAGO – Too little sleep takes a toll on your heart, according to a new study to be presented today at the annual...
Putting fundamental rights of persons with disabilities on the map
Putting fundamental rights of persons with disabilities on the map
Ten years ago this month, the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)–a...
Ten years ago this month, the United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)–a...
Senate GOP shies from fight over Medicare
Senate GOP shies from fight over Medicare
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are warning that Speaker Paul Ryan and Presidentelect Donald Trump are gunning...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are warning that Speaker Paul Ryan and Presidentelect Donald Trump are gunning...
Bosnia’s disabled children swim against indifference
Bosnia’s disabled children swim against indifference
Sarajevo (AFP) – Born without arms, Ismail Zulfic
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happily paddles across an Olympic-sized pool in Sarajevo: the six-year-old...
happily paddles across an Olympic-sized pool in Sarajevo: the six-year-old...
Footballer Drogba’s charity cleared of fraud but may have misled donors
Footballer Drogba’s charity cleared of fraud but may have misled donors
By Kieran Guilbert DAKAR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A charity set up by Ivorian football star Didier Drogba to...
By Kieran Guilbert DAKAR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A charity set up by Ivorian football star Didier Drogba to...
Pro-EU party wins British local election in Brexit ‘shockwave’
Pro-EU party wins British local election in Brexit ‘shockwave’
By Sarah Young and Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s pro-European Union Liberal Democrat party won...
By Sarah Young and Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s pro-European Union Liberal Democrat party won...
Russia’s Krasnodar region restricts movement of live pigs over swine fever
Russia’s Krasnodar region restricts movement of live pigs over swine fever
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s southern Krasnodar region has imposed restrictions on the movement of live pigs,...
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s southern Krasnodar region has imposed restrictions on the movement of live pigs,...
Lib Dems win local election in Brexit ‘shockwave’
Lib Dems win local election in Brexit ‘shockwave’
By Sarah Young and Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s pro-European Union Liberal Democrats party won...
By Sarah Young and Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s pro-European Union Liberal Democrats party won...
Egypt accepts six bids for oil and gas exploration
Egypt accepts six bids for oil and gas exploration
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt has accepted six bids for oil and gas exploration worth a total investment of up to $200 million,...
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt has accepted six bids for oil and gas exploration worth a total investment of up to $200 million,...
Medical device maker Teleflex to buy Vascular Solutions for $1 billion
A radiation-free approach to imaging molecules in the brain
(Reuters) – Medical device maker Teleflex Inc said on Friday it agreed to buy Vascular Solutions Inc for about $1 billion. Teleflex’s...
CAMBRIDGE, MA — Scientists hoping to get a glimpse of molecules that control brain activity have devised a new probe...
France detects first H5N8 bird flu case on farm
Simple exercise program improves walking performance and quality of life in dialysis patients
PARIS France has detected a case of highly contagious H5N8 bird flu on a duck farm in the southwest, the first on-farm...
New UGA research finds pathogen’s motility activates immune response Until now, a pathogen’s ability to move through the body has been overlooked as a possible trigger of immune response,...
Restaurants not effective in communicating risks of eating undercooked meat to customers, study shows Front-line staff, such as servers in restaurants, are often trusted with providing customers with food safety information...
AAOS: Shoulder replacement surgeries skyrocketing nationally The number of shoulder replacement surgeries has skyrocketed nationally and at Loyola University Medical Center as technology...
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Many women dissatisfied with length of time for diagnosis of PCOS, survey finds A large international survey of women with a common condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which is characterized...
Aer Lingus, Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support collaborate to develop visual guide for air travel Aer Lingus and the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support at Saint Joseph’s University have partnered to develop...
Reseachers identify cellular ‘off’ switch for inflammatory immune response in asthma attacks Working with human immune cells in the laboratory, Johns Hopkins researchers report they have identified a critical cellular...
Mystery illness leaves Gloucestershire
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girl bleeding from the mouth Vicky Archer, 15, has become ill since being bitten by a mosquito on a family holiday in Menorca Bright student has suffered...
Real-time interactive map shows the pollution engulfing Earth
NICE says 11 million people should be HIV tested but it’ll cost £77m
Nine out of ten people around the world are breathing bad air, a problem responsible for killing seven million people each...
More than 11 million Britons should be offered an HIV test when they go to their family doctor or AE, health watchdogs said...
Gold Coast Lyme disease sufferer writhes in pain in confronting video
King’s College Hospital say drinking too much water is dangerous after woman overdoses on it
At the age of 19, Rachel Battersby was a bright, funloving and perfectly healthy young woman. But today, the girl who once...
FEMAIL breaks down the guilty treats that can actually be good for you Foods such as bread, beer and peanut butter are assumed to be unhealthy And while it is good to eat in moderation, they...
Telling people to ‘drink plenty of fluids’ when unwell could be dangerous, doctors have warned. Experts at King’s...
High mammographic breast density predicts locoregional recurrence after modified radical mastectomy for invasive breast cancer: a case-control study The present study shows that high MBD is a significant independent predictor of LRR after MRM in patients with invasive breast...
Is standardized care feasible in the emergency setting? A case matched analysis of patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy Pain management was similar after elective and emergent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Consecutively, postoperative pain and...
Outcomes of notifications to health practitioner boards: a retrospective cohort study Many countries entrust oversight of doctors and other health professionals to practitioner boards. A core mission of such...
Perspectives of caregivers towards physiotherapy treatment for children with burns in Harare, Zimbabwe: A cross-sectional study
The relationship between mobile phone use and risk of brain tumor: a systematic review and meta-analysis of trails in the last decade
A burn is generally considered as an injury to the skin or other organic tissue primarily caused by heat, radiation, radioactivity,...
Received: 18 July 2016 Accepted: 26 September 2016 Published: 2 December 2016
Gene mutations responsible for primary immunodeficiency disorders: A report from the first primary immunodeficiency biobank in Iran
Researchers discover a critical cellular ‘off’ switch for the inflammatory immune response that causes asthma attacks
In the last decade, much effort has been devoted to establish biobanks for different research purposes. It has been a long-standing...
Sinosphere: Fear, Then Skepticism, Over Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Beijing Smog Log In Don’t have an account? Sign up here »
Small Delay in School Start Time May Improve Teens’ Sleep and Focus By Madeline Kennedy (Reuters Health) – Teens in Hong Kong whose high school delayed the start of the day by just 15...
Experts argue it’s time to stop using bite marks in forensics Researchers are increasingly skeptical about the
Obstruction of the lumen of a bronchiole by mucoid exudate, goblet cell metaplasia, and epithelial...
British Parliament Members to Be Surveyed About Depression MPs are to be surveyed about their mental health with questions about depression, their sense of self-worth and their drinking...
NEOMED researchers identify link between brain and bone in Alzheimer’s disease ROOTSTOWN, OH–Researchers at NEOMED have just identified a major connection between areas of the brainstem –...
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validity of bite-mark identification as trial evidence. A new paper in Journal...
CHICAGO (December 1, 2016): Newly released guidelines for the prevention, detection, and management of surgical site infections...
Artificial intelligence toolkit spots new child sexual abuse media online
Could ambulatory surgical centers help bend the cost curve in US health care?
Amsterdam, December 1, 2016 – New artificial intelligence software designed to spot new child sexual abuse media online...
ROSEMONT, Ill. (December 1, 2016)–U.S. healthcare costs have more than tripled since the 1960s1. Nearly one of every...
Lung function decline accelerates in menopausal women
Turning off asthma attacks
Dec. 1, 2016–Menopausal women appear to experience an accelerated decline in lung function, according to new research...
Kidney disease hospitalization and mortality rates continue to decline in the US ANN ARBOR, Mich. – According to an annual data report from the United States Renal Data System (USRDS), hospitalization...
Working with human immune cells in the laboratory, Johns Hopkins researchers report they have identified a critical cellular...
McDonald’s drops supplier in Malaysia over worker exploitation claims By Beh Lih Yi KUALA LUMPUR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Fast food giant McDonald’s said it has dropped a labor...
Lib Dems wins parliamentary seat in byelection
The 7 Fittest Couples on Instagram Share Their Top Relationship Tips
LONDON (Reuters) – A pro-European Union Liberal Democrat candidate won a parliamentary seat previously held by Prime...
Maybe they’re your actual friends or just some adorable people you frequently stalk on the Instagram, but we’re...
The Poop Diaries: 3 Women Get Real About Their Gut Struggles
More Than 20 Million People Have Watched This Close-Up Blackhead Extraction
There’s no cure for IBS, but experts say the best way to manage (or even eradicate) symptoms is to track your day-to-day...
CRISPR editing in pancreatic cells reduced cell death and increased insulin secretion ? cells in pancreatic islets are responsible for producing insulin, which is essential to regulate blood glucose homeostasis....
Pimple-popping videos are basically the train wrecks of the social media age: No matter how much you want to, you just can’t...
Smokeless tobacco might be far less common among big league newcomers SAN FRANCISCO – That visible circle in the back pockets of big leaguers — typically a sure sign of smokeless tobacco...
Smokeless tobacco might be far less common among big league newcomers
Charlie Sheen reveals his HIV has been suppressed by drug in clinical trial
SAN FRANCISCO – That visible circle in the back pockets of big leaguers — typically a sure sign of smokeless tobacco...
Charlie Sheen has spoken exclusively to Daily Mail Online to reveal his HIV has been fully suppressed by an experimental...
Parkinson’s understanding ‘transformed’
Rare childhood disease linked to major cancer gene
Scientists in California say they have transformed understanding of Parkinson’s disease. Their animal experiments,...
Fanconi anemia patients, family members and URI students gathered last month to compete in the...
New test can diagnose 416 viruses from tropical regions
Obese children should be screened for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease—new NASPGHAN guidelines
Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) at Ribeirão Preto in Brazil have developed a platform that analyzes...
Research finds white deaths exceed births in one-third of U.S. states The growing Asian American population in the United States presents a diverse set of health behaviors and health outcomes,...
A screening test for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)—a serious condition that may have lifelong health consequences—is...
Simple walking program provides physical and mental benefits to dialysis patients (HealthDay)—Exercising during and after cancer treatment is safe and improves quality of life, fitness, and physical functioning,...
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Phantom movements in augmented reality helps patients with intractable phantom limb pain In the augmented reality environment, the patients can see themselves on a screen with a superimposed...
Concerns over bodybuilders injecting natural oils Eight million people per year in the UK suffer from muscular diseases and injuries including muscular dystrophy, cerebral...
Being part of a community group could protect you from cognitive decline
Johnson & Johnson Must Pay 6 Implant Patients $1 Billion
Social engagement through civic group activities, such as being a member of a political party, an environmental group, neighborhood...
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Texas Again Places Obstacles in Front of Those Seeking Abortions
Donald Trump Keeps Draining Swamp By Replacing Food Lobbyist With Former Food Lobbyist
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Further, the revolving door between lobbying and posts like Leftwich’s isn’t particularly unusual — and that’s true...
How D.C.’s Mayor Plans To End The HIV Epidemic In The Capitol’s Backyard
Can magic mushrooms help cancer patients?
More than 13,000 people are living with HIV in Washington, D.C. That’s 2 percent of the city’s population, or double...
December 1, 2016, 6:46 PM| The hallucinogenic drug psilocybin, the active ingredient in certain...
Prince Harry, Rihanna get HIV tests
Narcissistic individuals use social media to self-promote
December 1, 2016, 10:46 PM| Prince Harry and singer Rihanna were tested for HIV on World AIDS...
Breaking the backbone Polymerization by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is a simple method for modifying surfaces by which topologically challenging...
Study: Restaurants not good at explaining risks of undercooked meat to customers Front-line staff, such as servers in restaurants, are often trusted with providing customers with food safety information...
Disabling critical ‘node’ revs up attack when cancer immunotherapies fall short PHILADELPHIA–An existing drug known as a JAK inhibitor may help patients who don’t respond to the so-called checkpoint...
A new statistical review of 62 studies with over 13,000 individuals found that narcissism has a modest but reliable positive...
Those funny ads may make you laugh, but maybe not buy Advertisers often use humor to grab customers’ attention, but they should do so with caution, according to a recently...
Computer learns to recognize sounds by watching video In recent years, computers have gotten remarkably good at recognizing speech and images: Think of the dictation software...
Magnetic brain stimulation can bring back stowed memories MADISON, Wis. — It’s clear that your working memory — which holds attention on small things of short-term...
FSU professor designs new material to better store hydrogen fuel
GE, Microsoft Ventures to lead Tel Aviv University IoT investments
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida State University researcher has designed new materials that could be used to store hydrogen...
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The Israel Internet of Things (IoT) Innovations and i3 Equity Partners consortium established...
Surge in online sex trade of children challenges anti-slavery campaigners
Rural Cambodia uses guppy fish to fight dengue
By Paola Totaro LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Technology has fueled a surge in the buying and selling of children...
By Astrid Zweynert LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – In the backyards of rural Cambodia, a tiny weapon is being...
Engineer in fatal 2013 New York train crash sues railroad
Magic-mushroom compound boosts cancer patients’ mindset
By David Ingram NEW YORK (Reuters) – The engineer who fell asleep at the controls of a New
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Connecticut’s top court to hear Sandy Hook gun appeal
Transgender Saudi man speaks out publicly for first time to help others
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – The Connecticut Supreme Court has agreed to hear a direct appeal by families of victims...
By Ellen Wulfhorst LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As a transgender man from Saudi Arabia, where his identity...
Computer games relieve phantom limb pain: study
Benefits of Daily Aspirin Outweigh Risks
Paris (AFP) – Amputees who played computer games using a virtual, on-screen arm, experienced relief from the phantom...
Test for early diagnosis of lifethreatening preemie disease advances New Orleans, LA – The National Science Foundation (NSF) has chosen an LSU Health New Orleans team that developed a...
Millions of people take low-dose aspirin daily for their cardiovascular health but because of the risk of bleeding many...
First structural map of cystic fibrosis protein sheds light on how mutations cause disease Rockefeller scientists have created the first threedimensional map of the protein responsible for cystic fibrosis, an...
Feathered fathers and mothers have diverse parenting arrangements
‘Bickering’ flies make evolutionary point
MANHATTAN, KANSAS — Birds of a feather flock together but they schedule parenting duties differently, according to...
HOUSTON – (Dec. 1, 2016) – When a male fruit fly gets aggressive, he rears up on his back four legs and batters...
Model explains barred owls’ domination over northern spotted owls
Research team discovers a pathogen’s motility triggers immune response
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Barred owls – unrivaled nocturnal predators and procreators – are moving into the...
Until now, a pathogen’s ability to move through the body has been overlooked as a possible trigger of immune response,...
The latest advances in the study of blood diseases presented at annual meeting of ASH
NSF awards grant to advance new diagnostic test for fatal gastrointestinal disease in pre-term infants
Tuesday (Dec.6), Charles Mullighan, MD, MBBS, of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, will be awarded the 2016 William...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has chosen an LSU Health New Orleans team that developed a test for the early detection...
USP researchers develop new platform to detect 416 viruses from tropical regions
OHSU scientists identify potential target for preventing and treating Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP) at Ribeirão Preto in Brazil have developed a platform that analyzes...
A new scientific discovery may provide a future avenue for treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. A study...
Study suggests new approach to treat white blood cells of sepsis patients
New study finds genetic link between Parkinson’s disease and cognitive decline
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Although the hallmark symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) – such as involuntary shaking, slowness of movement...
Protective barrier inside chromosomes helps prevent errors during cell division, study finds
Cluster signaling mechanism causes T cells to turn pathogenic in multiple sclerosis, research shows
Fresh insights into the structures that contain our genetic material could explain how the body’s cells stay healthy. A...
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the patient’s own cells....
IUPUI scientists develop new synthetic method to shorten drug discovery and development process
‘Not enough over-50s’ taking aspirin to prevent heart disease
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Russian watchdog proposes swine fever quarantine in Krasnodar
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Ireland moves towards legalizing marijuana for medicinal use
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Booze increases risk of skin cancer, study claims
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School under fire after nurse gives wrong student Ritalin
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Magic mushrooms significantly improves distress and depression in cancer patients
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Study examines association of asbestos exposure, mesothelioma in Eastern China Aspirin may inhibit the growth of mesothelioma, an aggressive and deadly asbestos-related cancer, University of Hawai’i...
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The tree of life has its roots in Jena Jena (Germany) How can we depict diversity? Biologists of the 19th century faced this question as they became aware not...
Use your words: Written prisoner interactions predict whether they’ll clean up their acts COLUMBUS, Ohio – The evolution of how prisoners in substance-abuse programs communicate is a good indicator of whether...
IUPUI chemists develop new technique that could speed drug development INDIANAPOLIS — Synthesizing useful new compounds is what pharmaceutical discovery and development is all about. Researchers...
Can DXA be used to predict fracture risk in people with diabetes? Increased risk of fracture has been shown to be one of the complications arising from longstanding diabetes. With the worldwide...
Findings show significant progress against HIV epidemic in Africa; 90-90-90 goals in reach December 1, 2016 — NEW YORK — National surveys in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia reveal exceptional progress against...
A&A special issue: GREGOR first results This special issue of Astronomy Astrophysics contains a series of scientific articles, which are based on data obtained...
New findings boost promise of molybdenum sulfide for hydrogen catalysis Researchers from North Carolina State University, Duke University and Brookhaven National Laboratory have found that molybdenum...
With promising results from emerging therapies, Penn research yields hope for amyloidosis PHILADELPHIA – Two new treatments are showing promise and overall survival is on the rise for AL amyloidosis, according...
Aradigm’s inhaled antibiotic fails latestage study, shares sink
Ohio pulls license of 1 of state’s last few abortion clinics
(Reuters) – Aradigm Corp said on Thursday its inhaled antibiotic for a rare, incurable disorder affecting the lungs...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio has revoked the operating license of one of the state’s few remaining abortion clinics...
Boko Haram attacks destroy farm communities, bring famine risk
Sharks and jellyfish slow British man’s attempt to swim Atlantic
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Vigils, campaigns mark World AIDS Day
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Red Cross says in talks with Syria on access to those fleeing Aleppo
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IPM’s ring study results published in New England Journal of Medicine pSILVER SPRING, Md. (Dec. 1, 2016) – The International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM) announced today that The...
Metabolite that promotes cancer cell transformation and colorectal cancer
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The 4th International Symposium on Transformative Bio-Molecules (ISTbM4) The Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM) at Nagoya University in Japan, will be holding “The 4th International...
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Chinese hamster ovary cells (CHO) produce more than half of the top selling therapeutic proteins on the market today. These...
Protective barrier inside chromosomes helps to keep cells healthy
Multiple sclerosis: Newly discovered signal mechanism causes T cells to turn pathogenic
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Thinning of Brain Tissue Remains in College Football Players, Five Years After Play MRI scans of 11 former collegiate football players showed evidence of significantly lower cortical thickness within portions...
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the patient’s own cells....
New gene edited, fluorescently tagged human stem cell lines released “Each of our cells — the fundamental units of life — are like a city, with people and resources that move...
New global network to explore link between genes and environmental factors to tackle health challenges
New global network to explore link between genes and environmental factors to tackle health challenges
A new global network linking leading research centres across the world has launched today to tackle some of the most pressing...
A new global network linking leading research centres across the world has launched today to tackle some of the most pressing...
Researchers uncover new prognostic marker and possible therapeutic target for Ewing’s sarcoma
Researchers uncover new prognostic marker and possible therapeutic target for Ewing’s sarcoma
Researchers of the Sarcoma research group of the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), led by Dr. Òscar Martínez-Tirado,...
Researchers of the Sarcoma research group of the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), led by Dr. Òscar Martínez-Tirado,...
New mouse model provides key information for understanding cortical circuit development
New mouse model provides key information for understanding cortical circuit development
A day by day log of cortical electric activity in the mouse visual cortex was published in the Journal of Neuroscience by...
A day by day log of cortical electric activity in the mouse visual cortex was published in the Journal of Neuroscience by...
Nature Methods publishes comparative study of leading Protein-Protein Interaction Networks
Nature Methods publishes comparative study of leading Protein-Protein Interaction Networks
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Liverpool-led research consortium aims to reduce mother-to-child transmission of HIV
Liverpool-led research consortium aims to reduce mother-to-child transmission of HIV
Researchers from the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Translational Medicine have been awarded a grant of up...
Researchers from the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Translational Medicine have been awarded a grant of up...
Online program for insomnia can improve amount and quality of sleep
Online program for insomnia can improve amount and quality of sleep
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How old is your heart?
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MSHS introduces DigniCap scalp cooling system to reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss
MSHS introduces DigniCap scalp cooling system to reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) announced the launch of the DigniCap® scalp cooling system, which was recently cleared...
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) announced the launch of the DigniCap® scalp cooling system, which was recently cleared...
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Development of a gene synthesis platform for the efficient large scale production of small genes encoding animal toxins
Development of a gene synthesis platform for the efficient large scale production of small genes encoding animal toxins
Synthetic biology, an interdisciplinary branch of biology, is quickly becoming one of the most attractive areas of research...
Synthetic biology, an interdisciplinary branch of biology, is quickly becoming one of the most attractive areas of research...
Computational prediction of multidisciplinary team decision-making for adjuvant breast cancer drug therapies: a machine learning approach
Computational prediction of multidisciplinary team decision-making for adjuvant breast cancer drug therapies: a machine learning approach
The central findings of this study are two-fold. First, a machine learning-based approach is useful for predicting MDT decisions...
The central findings of this study are two-fold. First, a machine learning-based approach is useful for predicting MDT decisions...
Adaptive swarm cluster-based dynamic multi-objective synthetic minority oversampling technique algorithm for tackling binary imbalanced datasets in biomedical data classification
Adaptive swarm cluster-based dynamic multi-objective synthetic minority oversampling technique algorithm for tackling binary imbalanced datasets in biomedical data classification
In classification, especially classification of a flawed dataset, the only indicator of accuracy is not persuasive. Even...
In classification, especially classification of a flawed dataset, the only indicator of accuracy is not persuasive. Even...
A case of extragastrointestinal stromal tumor complicated by severe hypoglycemia: a unique presentation of a rare tumor
A case of extragastrointestinal stromal tumor complicated by severe hypoglycemia: a unique presentation of a rare tumor
The true incidence of NICTH is unclear, but has been estimated to be extremely rare at approximately one per one million...
The true incidence of NICTH is unclear, but has been estimated to be extremely rare at approximately one per one million...
Booze increases risk of skin cancer, study claims
Booze increases risk of skin cancer, study claims
Drinking just a glass of white wine each day raises the risk of deadliest form of skin cancer, a study reveals. More on...
Drinking just a glass of white wine each day raises the risk of deadliest form of skin cancer, a study reveals. More on...
Top US heart doctors want Califf to remain FDA Commissioner
Top US heart doctors want Califf to remain FDA Commissioner
Now that President-elect Donald Trump has named his pick to oversee the nation’s massive healthcare operations, attention...
Now that President-elect Donald Trump has named his pick to oversee the nation’s massive healthcare operations, attention...
Student who died at frat house accidentally overdosed on opioids after drinking ‘poppy tea’
Student who died at frat house accidentally overdosed on opioids after drinking ‘poppy tea’
After the death of a Virginia college student in February, police have now confirmed the cause of death was an accidental...
After the death of a Virginia college student in February, police have now confirmed the cause of death was an accidental...
China could further ease childbirth curbs: government think-tank
Laughter is the best medicine to gauge social ties
BEIJING – China might further relax, or even scrap, restrictions on childbirth to avoid a “low birthrate trap”,...
Humans are a profoundly nosy, voyeuristic species, forever trying to figure out the social goings-on around us. An entire...
Americans’ cholesterol, triglyceride levels continue to fall
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In U.S. adults, levels of fatty substances in the blood have continued to fall over the past few years, according to the...
Ashley Rivas was 26 when she noticed she was getting tired earlier than usual on her runs. Over the next few years, the X-ray...
Most patients with depression get poor care, or none at all, study finds
Carmat shares slump after France halts heart implants
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Russian watchdog proposes ASFrelated quarantine in Krasnodar
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MOSCOW Russia’s agriculture safety watchdog has proposed that a quarantine be introduced in the whole southern region...
Japan orders chicken cull on third bird flu outbreak in less than a week
Bird flu found at small poultry farm in Germany
TOKYO – Japan has started culling another 230,000 chickens after the discovery of a highly contagious form of bird flu...
HAMBURG – A case of high risk H5N8 bird flu has been found on a small farm in MecklenburgVorpommern in east Germany,...
Aradigm posts mixed late-stage data on inhaled antibiotic
Surprising monkey study could lead to ‘functional’ HIV cure
Aradigm Corp reported mixed data on its inhaled antibiotic for an incurable rare disease associated with chronic lung...
CHICAGO – Dr. Anthony Fauci doesn’t get too excited about the results of animal studies, and he doesn’t make...
AstraZeneca in broad drug deal with Bicycle worth up to $1 billion
Young gay men at the frontline of AIDS prevention in China
LONDON AstraZeneca has signed a wide-ranging deal with private biotech firm Bicycle Therapeutics to develop a novel class...
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North Korean Volcano Provides Rare Chance For Scientific Collaboration
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Are the benefits of Canada’s free trade agreement with Europe worth what it costs? New Democrat Tracey Ramsey is trying...
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Five ways services are innovating
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Ambulances ‘too slow to 999 calls’
How did World Aids Day come about?
Ambulance services are struggling to reach seriously ill and injured patients quickly enough after rising demand has left...
1 December 2016 Last updated at 09:03 GMT In 1988 around 140 countries took part in the first World Aids Day to raise awareness...
Elton John charity to fund HIV testing
Councils urged to redesign speed bumps to cut pollution
The Elton John Aids Foundation has offered to finance HIV testing in Lambeth, the Victoria Derbyshire programme has learned. The...
Study of thousands of operations finds overlapping surgeries are safe for patients When diagnosed with breast cancer, women may have thousands of questions running through their minds, but one they may not...
Local authorities should consider lower speed limits, clean air zones and even redesign speed bumps in a bid to reduce air...
Blood, flies, agony: inside Venezuela’s hospital hell Plumber Freddy Herrera broke his leg in four places when he crashed his motorbike nine months ago. But his real troubles...
Smartphones could be ruining your love life
Pasteurised intestinal bacterium reduces effects of obesity and diabetes
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Developmental genes and pathways strictly regulate embryogenesis. The process is strongly driven by so-called Hox-genes....
Reactivation of embryonic genes leads to muscle aging
Public Health: A Trump Pick, and Why Indiana’s Strict Medicaid Rules Could Spread
In response to a muscle injury in old age, developmental pathways are re-activated that originally...
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Poll: Only One-Fourth Of Americans Actually Want Full Obamacare Repeal
What should parents tell kids about Santa?
Support for full repeal actually declines further when people learn that it could mean allowing insurers to deny coverage...
Each year, parents around the world convince their children that if they behave, a jolly man in a red suit will come down...
Going against the grain — nitrogen turns out to be hypersociable!
Benefits of daily aspirin outweigh risk to stomach
Going against the grain – nitrogen turns out to be hypersociable! Nitrogen is everywhere: even in the air there is...
Stomach bleeds caused by aspirin are considerably less serious than the spontaneous bleeds that can occur in people not taking...
Study examines effect of privacy controls on Facebook behavior
Flu forecasts successful on neighborhood level
Despite the widespread popularity of online social network platforms, privacy remains a troublesome issue. A new study...
Scientists at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health developed a computer model to predict the onset,...
Online group therapy may be effective treatment for bulimia nervosa
Controlled electron pulses
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Taking time off work to raise children is damaging to the careers of highly skilled women WASHINGTON, DC, December 1, 2016 — Mothers who leave work to raise children often sacrifice more than the pay for their...
The discovery of photoemission, the emission of electrons from a material caused by light striking it, was an important element...
New process produces hydrogen at much lower temperature Waseda University researchers have developed a new method for producing hydrogen, which is fast, irreversible, and takes...
Poll: Only about 1 in 4 wants Trump to repeal health law
China could further ease childbirth curbs: government think-tank
WASHINGTON (AP) — Only about one in four Americans wants President-elect Donald Trump to entirely repeal his predecessor’s...
BEIJING (Reuters) – China might further relax, or even scrap, restrictions on childbirth to avoid a “low birthrate...
Predation on pollinating insects shaped the evolution of the orchid mantis
CRISPR used for first time to correct clotting in newborn and adult mice
Cleveland… A team of scientists at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Australia, and Germany discovered that...
Most single-gene diseases, such as hemophilia, are caused by different mutations scattered in a specific gene rather than...
‘I Took Squat Breaks At Work Every Day For A Month, And Here’s What Happened’
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Counting Calories “For the longest time, I counted calories to try to lose weight. I thought that if I stayed under...
Are You at Risk for Twisted Ovaries? 7 Facts You Need to Know
Peptides as tags in fluorescence microscopy
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Synapses of brain cells made visible using conventional fluorescence tagging based on antibodies:...
Carmat shares slump after French drugs agency suspends its heart implants
Internet helps dad find special sippy cup for autistic son
PARIS Shares in artificial heart maker Carmat slumped on Thursday after France’s national drugs agency ordered it...
Experts use MRI scans to investigate heart function of kidney patients during dialysis treatment University of Nottingham
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Type 2 diabetes drug may someday help combat breast and ovarian cancers A drug used now to treat Type 2 diabetes may someday help beat breast and ovarian cancers, but not until researchers decode...
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MSBI surgeons perform first endoscopic transoral thyroidectomy in New York
Newborns with low levels of vitamin D may more likely develop multiple sclerosis in later life
A team of surgeons at Mount Sinai Beth Israel (MSBI), led by William B. Inabnet III, MD, the Eugene W. Friedman, MD, Professor...
Babies born with low levels of vitamin D may be more likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life than babies...
Cryopreservation of dermal fibroblasts and keratinocytes in hydroxyethyl starch–based cryoprotectants
Preoperative conventional chemoradiotherapy versus shortcourse radiotherapy with delayed surgery for rectal cancer: results of a randomized controlled trial
Clinical approaches in regenerative medicine frequently involve the transplantation of cells, tissue constructs, and organs...
Currently there is no optimal neoadjuvant treatment regimen for locally advanced rectal cancer yet. According to ESMO clinical...
A novel quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction method for detecting toxigenic Pasteurella multocida in nasal swabs from swine
Evaluation of Salvadora persica L. and green tea anti-plaque effect: a randomized controlled crossover clinical trial
Progressive atrophic rhinitis (PAR) in pigs is caused by toxigenic Pasteurella multocida (capsule types A and D) which synthesize...
In this study, a combination of 0.25 mg/ml Gt and 7.82 mg/ml Sp aqueous extracts mouthwash (test) was able to significantly...
The predictive value of sonographic images of follicular lesions – a comparison with nodules unequivocal in FNA – single centre prospective study
Patterns of motor activity in spontaneously hypertensive rats compared to Wistar Kyoto rats
The aim of the study was the analysis of efficacy of UMRFs evaluation in patients with FL. Data published on this issue is...
Changes in cerebral glucose metabolism after 3 weeks of noninvasive electrical stimulation of mild cognitive impairment patients
The present study examined organization of videorecorded motor behavior in SHR/NCrl and WKY/NHsd controls using linear and...
Kissing and toothbrushes Myths about HIV that were common in the the 1980s still endure, according to the Terrence Higgins Trust. A survey of 2,000...
In this study we observed the longitudinal effects of tDCS in MCI patients and measured metabolic activity in pre-treatment...
Meet Jason Media captionJason says he could not carry on living as a girl any longer Ten-year-old Jason is one of the youngest transgender...
Wales organ donations rise in year after consent law An organ donation “opt-out” scheme that was introduced in Wales a year ago has resulted in a rise in transplants. The...
Fewer Americans struggle with medical bills: report
Having trouble hearing? Maybe it’s not your ears
(HealthDay)—Fewer Americans are struggling to pay medical bills now than five years ago, a new government...
(HealthDay)—Seniors who struggle to make out what people are saying around the dinner table or on a...
Hallucinogen Eases Depression in Cancer Patients, Studies Find
Quiet Black Girls—And How We Fail Them
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Authoritarian regimes use rhetoric to legitimize their power
Mimicking bug eyes could brighten reflective signs and clothes
LAWRENCE – Leaders of authoritarian regimes in Central Asia have been able to use rhetoric to define their power as...
That bright, reflective coating used on road signs, bicycles and clothing are important safety measures at night. They...
Hallucinogenic drug psilocybin eases existential anxiety in people with life-
Strategy for the Trump administration to expand the role of tax-exempt hospitals
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Single dose of hallucinogenic drug psilocybin relieves anxiety and depression in patients with advanced cancer When combined with psychological counseling, a single dose of a mind-altering compound contained in psychedelic mushrooms...
Alcohol intake associated with increased risk of melanoma Bottom Line: Alcohol intake was associated with higher rates of invasive melanoma among white men and women. White wine carried...
WASHINGTON, DC (December 1, 2016)– A new report recommends that the Trump Administration take action to revise existing...
Patients with cancer history experiencing severe heart attacks benefit from cardiac care ROCHESTER, Minn. — One in 10 patients who come to the hospital with the most severe type of heart attack have a history...
Study of thousands of operations finds overlapping surgeries are safe for Mayo Clinic patients ROCHESTER, Minn. — A common way of scheduling surgeries to expand patient access to care and improve hospital efficiency,...
Alzheimer’s patients in France seek calm on a virtual train ride
‘Magic mushroom’ psychedelic may ease anxiety, depression
In northern France, at the Notre Dame de la Treille retirement home in Valenciennes, residents suffering from Alzheimer’s...
NEW YORK (AP) — The psychedelic drug in “magic mushrooms” can quickly and effectively help treat anxiety...
A tip sheet for workers and workplaces where pot is legal
Nestle touts new technology to reduce sugar in chocolate
BOSTON (AP) — Changing marijuana laws aren’t necessarily making weed more welcome in the workplace. For now, many...
LONDON (Reuters) – Nestle, the world’s largest packaged food group, said it had made a scientific breakthrough...
XROMM, an influential 3-D, X-ray technology for biomechanics, gains new capabilities
The first analysis of Ewing’s sarcoma methyloma opens doors to new treatments
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — It’s right there in the word “discovery” — the idea of...
Researchers of the Sarcoma research group of the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), led by Dr. Òscar Martínez-Tirado,...
Better understanding phagocytes
Netflix Just Announced You Can Download Shows and Watch Them Offline
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system that occurs especially in young adults...
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‘How I Fell in Love at First Sight’: 4 Guys Explain
See Tons of Celebs Go #MakeUpFree for the New Pirelli Calendar
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RELATED: What’s That on Your Face? While past years have featured women in gorgeous gowns or naked, made up Hollywood-style,...
Ryan Lovett described as ‘a beautiful endurer of abuse’ at mother’s trial
Surprising monkey study could lead to ‘functional’ HIV cure
Tamara Lovett, the Calgary woman accused of failing to properly care for her seven-year-old son, refused a friend’s...
CHICAGO Dr. Anthony Fauci doesn’t get too excited about the results of animal studies, and he doesn’t make...
Youngsters born with low levels of vitamin D are more likely to develop MS
Junior doctors’ training under threat, says GMC
Vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium – crucial for bone health Danish experts found those with the highest...
Junior doctors in the UK fear they are missing out on crucial training because of increasing workloads, a report by the General...
Use of needle exchange programs up dramatically in 10 years: CDC
NIAAA two-question alcohol screen valid in pediatric ERs
(HealthDay)—Although there was a significant increase in the use of syringe services programs
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Vitamin D status in newborns and risk of MS in later life
Most people with depression receive inadequate treatment or no care at all
It can be hard to tell the difference between humans and androids in such sci-fi TV shows as “Westworld.” But...
Credit: George Hodan/Public Domain The vast majority of people with depression across the...
Results from three ground-breaking cancer studies show early benefit to patients
Surgeons remove thyroid gland through hidden incision underneath the lip
The “revolution in the understanding of cancer at the molecular level” has led to dramatic responses in cancer...
Most Americans with thyroid cancer have an operation to remove the thyroid gland, but those with a smaller, less-threatening...
Promising results from new drug combination in patients with advanced solid tumors
How highs and lows in testosterone levels ‘shock’ prostate cancer cells to death
Munich, Germany: An experimental drug called TAS-114, which has the potential to increase the anti-cancer effects of chemotherapy...
Munich, Germany: A strategy of alternately flooding and starving the body of testosterone is producing good results in patients...
Nestlé Reformulates Sugar and Says It Will Use Less in Its Candy
How to Set Limits and Stick to Them
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Stephen Hawking’s PSA About Obesity Should Be Required Viewing
How Left-Handed People Think And Feel Differently
Now this is a commendable cause. Stephen Hawking, distinguished English scientist, recently filmed a public service announcement...
Lefties historically have had a tendency to get left behind. Until relatively recently, being left-handed was stigmatized,...
Americans’ lack of sleep harms health, costs economy hundreds of billions
World first MRI study sheds light on heart damage during kidney dialysis
November 30, 2016, 7:26 PM| A new study says 45 percent of American workers get less than 7 hours...
Experts in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and kidney disease have carried out the first ever scans to study the heart function...
College students’ use of private loans drops by half
Tai Chi proves feasible and beneficial for vets with PTSD
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC — A new report by education researchers at RTI International found that the use of private...
(Boston)–Veterans with symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who participated in in Tai Chi not only would...
New research: Feeling bad has academic benefits
Community college student success may be improved by 1-stop social services, study finds
Montreal, November 30, 2016 — For some, the start of December marks the beginning of the most wonderful time of the...
Penn scientists use CRISPR for first time to correct clotting in newborn and adult mice (PHILADELPHIA) – CRISPR/Cas9, a powerful genome editing tool, is showing promise for efficient correction of disease-causing...
As community colleges across the nation struggle to improve completion rates, a new RAND Corporation study of an innovative...
Standing up may unmask cognitive deficits in patients with Parkinson’s BOSTON – In a new study published online today in the journal Neurology, a research team led by neurologists at Beth...
Cyclic change within magma reservoirs affects the explosivity of volcanic eruptions
Give trafficking victims compensation, Nepalese judge and former sex slave say
A new study published in Geology uses pockets of melts trapped within crystals to understand the conditions occurring beneath...
By Emma Batha LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Nepalese girls and women rescued from sexual slavery should receive...
Two tech companies win first Stop Slavery Award after workforce scrutiny
Science panel urges rewrite of food allergy warning labels
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WASHINGTON (AP) — “Made in the same factory as peanuts.” ”May contain traces of tree nuts.” A new...
Most patients with depression get poor care, or none at all
Rapper Kanye West released from hospital: media reports
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) – The vast majority of the estimated 350 million people worldwide suffering from depression...
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rapper Kanye West was released from hospital on Wednesday, according to media outlets citing...
Japan orders chicken cull on third bird flu outbreak in less than a week
‘Riskiest city’ for HIV, Miami opens first needle exchange
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan has started culling another 230,000 chickens after the discovery of a highly contagious form...
Miami (AFP) – Homeless men curl up on mattresses along a broken sidewalk littered with trash and syringes in Miami,...
Young gay men at the frontline of AIDS prevention in China
5 Top Spices for Your Heart
BEIJING (Reuters) – Young gay men are the frontline of China’s battle to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, with...
Vital vaccine could ‘reduce burden’ of dengue disease in hardest-hit regions The first licensed vaccine for the potentially lifethreatening dengue virus should only be used in moderate-to high impacted...
Spices are an easy – and delicious – way to help boost your heart health, a top cardiologist says. “The use of spices,...
World AIDS Day — Liverpool leads research project to reduce mother-tochild transmission of HIV Researchers from the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Translational Medicine have been awarded a grant of up...
Researchers discover secret ingredient for improving kitchen food safety
Upright posture in patients with Parkinson’s disease exacerbates cognitive deficits, study shows
Kansas State University researchers have discovered the secret ingredient to improving kitchen food safety: include hand-washing...
In a new study published online today in the journal Neurology, a research team led by neurologists at Beth Israel Deaconess...
Sedentary lifestyle linked to poor reading skills in boys
Scientists synthesize antitumor compound to combat chemoresistant cancer
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A team of scientists from N. D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), N. K. Kol’tsov...
PCSK9 and HMGCR genetic variations that lower bad cholesterol affect risk of cardiovascular events
Study identifies underlying cause for overgrowths in lower extremities of morbidly obese patients
In a new study published in the December 1, 2016 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), researchers at Brigham...
Morbidly obese individuals–those whose weight is more than double normal weight–are prone to overgrowths in their...
Researchers create new method to analyze big data for better predictions
IQWiG finds both hint of benefit and harm from corneal collagen crosslinking for keratoconus
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In patients with keratoconus the cornea of the eye begins to bulge. So-called corneal collagen crosslinking aims to halt...
Three-year mortality in 30-day survivors of critical care with acute kidney injury: data from the prospective observational FINNAKI study
Combined treatment with paraffin, manual therapy, pegboard and splinting in a patient with post-traumatic stiff hand
In this follow-up of the prospective, multicenter FINNAKI study, we found that the crude 3-year mortality among 30-day survivors...
A 56 years old female, goldsmith by profession, suffered a distal radial fracture of the right hand that was treated with...
Estimating the accuracy of muscle response testing: two randomisedorder blinded studies
Alternative splicing of estrogen receptor alpha in hepatocellular carcinoma
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Previous reports suggest that the levels of wtERa and ERb expression were downregulated in HCC than in chronic liver disease...
Abortion rights advocates challenge restrictions in three U.S. states
Colder weather doesn’t mean decline in allergies, experts says
Abortion rights advocates on Wednesday challenged laws restricting the procedures in three states, an aggressive push...
Many people believe that when the weather turns cold, their allergies will disappear. But winter weather might bring problems...
French drugs agency suspends new Carmat artificial heart implants
Another child hospitalized with rare polio-like disease in Washington
PARIS – France’s national drugs agency said on Wednesday it had ordered artificial heart maker Carmat to suspend...
Another child has been diagnosed with a rare polio-like disease in Washington. The boy, who is under 10 years old, is the...
FDA approves large-scale clinical trials of ecstasy to treat patients with PTSD
Wyoming woman loses 130lbs in 2 years after struggling to breathe during pregnancy
The FDA has approved large-scale clinical trials of ecstasy to treat patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. The phase...
A mother-of-one has told how she was inspired to lose more than 130lbs – despite suffering from ‘extreme pain’...
Why more and more over 45s are getting sexually transmitted infections
Aspirin a day could dramatically cut cancer and heart disease risk
One consequence of our ageing population is that people are now sexually active later in life. Combined with a high rate...
Older Americans who take a low dose of aspirin every day with drastically cut their risk of contracting heart disease or...
Another health benefit of vitamin D? Youngsters born with low levels are more likely to develop multiple sclerosis
Youngsters spend five hours a day glued to their smartphones says Ofcom report
Vitamin D helps the body to absorb calcium – crucial for bone health Danish experts found those with the highest...
Heart attack patch developed that could repair the muscle without the need for stitches Scientists have developed a stick-on patch that could be used in future It helps bridge the electrical impulses between...
You Have to See These Women’s Incredible Yoga-Fueled Weight-Loss Transformations Real talk: Sometimes getting to the gym and crushing an hour-long workout packed with sprints on the treadmill, dumbbell...
We are a nation of technology addicts – and the habit starts early. Britain’s children are glued to their smartphones,...
The Oldest Woman Alive Says She Eats This Food Every Single Day RELATED: The ‘Fittest Woman on Earth’ Shares Exactly What She Eats Every Day’ Needless to say, her record-breaking...
This 5-Pound Dumbbell Workout Will Give You a Total-Body Burn Feather-light dumbbells get a pretty bad rap these days. With heavy weights becoming the norm for women everywhere—which,...
Deforestation Of The Amazon Up 29 Percent From Last Year, Study Finds
Are Food Allergies On The Rise? Experts Say They Don’t Know
An illegally chopped down tree in Machadinho d’Oeste in the western Brazilian state of Rondonia. ...
Despite assumptions that peanut, egg and other allergies are becoming more common in the U.S., experts...
Antarctic Beetle Species Discovery Doubles As Birthday Gift To Scientists’ Mentor
Food regulators seize adulterated milk products for food safety violations
A new species of ground beetle found in Antarctica (left) is named Antarctotrechus balli. The three...
Significant progress needed to improve Manitoba’s ER wait times, says health authority For the fifth consecutive year, a Winnipeg hospital has claimed the unsavoury title of having the
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that the U.S. Marshals Service seized more than 4 million pounds of...
Rewrite food allergy warning labels, science panel urges “Made in the same factory as peanuts.” “May contain traces of tree nuts.” A new report says the hodgepodge...
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‘The chance I take’: Dialysis patient conducts his own treatments in remote First Nation Steven Chapman admits that conducting his own hemodialysis treatment hundreds of kilometres from the nearest hospital is...
Ryan Lovett was ‘a beautiful endurer of abuse,’ mother’s trial hears Tamara Lovett, the Calgary woman accused of failing to properly care for her seven-year-old son, refused a friend’s...
Researcher develops mouse model for studying development of visual cortex
The tax man cometh: California ponders legal pot, paying up
A day by day log of cortical electric activity in the mouse visual cortex was published in the Journal of Neuroscience by...
California’s legal marijuana industry is expected to involve everything from backyard growers to sprawling fields...
Interrupting sitting time improves blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes
HIV patients showing signs of multidrug resistance in Africa
A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) suggests...
HIV infecting a human cell. Credit: NIH Significant numbers of patients whose HIV strains...
Increased risk of blood clots soon after starting testosterone treatment
Screening to blame for thyroid cancer ‘epidemic’ in South Korea
Starting testosterone treatment is associated with an increased risk of serious blood clots (known as venous thromboembolism...
The current “epidemic” of thyroid cancer in South Korea is due to an increase in the detection of small tumours,...
Preserving fertility in girls and young women with cancer ‘haphazard’, say experts
Teenagers could see long-term benefits from new treatments for depression
Preserving fertility in girls and young women with cancer is “haphazard” across the UK, argue experts in an...
Credit: Jourden C/public domain More than twothirds of adolescents who suffer from depression...
How To Train Your Puppy Mind
This Is What Every Introvert Craves In A Relationship
Daydreaming can be an equally helpful tool. It’s far from the here and now of mindfulness, but if the content of my...
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The Heartbreaking Reason This Mom Won’t Dye Her Gray Hairs
77 Emotional Photos Of Preemie Parents With Their Babies In NICU
After an online commenter said she looked like an “old hag” due to her gray hairs, a 31-year-old mom and blogger responded...
Overwhelmed. Anxious. Joyful. Afraid. These are some of the many words parents of premature babies have used to describe...
Bow Legs in Children
Dare To Be 100: And Yet It Moves
Pathological bowing of the legs is due to a disease process and will get worse with time if not treated. Physicians should...
“And yet it moves” is a phrase attributed to Galileo Galilei in 1633.In his book ” On the Shoulders of...
On World AIDS Day, Let’s Confront The Challenging Problem Of HIV/AIDS In The Black Gay Community With Renewed Honesty And Action
This Barbie Wheelchair Accessory Is Normalizing Disability
In the spring of 1986, I found myself in the intensive care unit at Boston’s Tufts New England Medical Center. I was...
Lamm believes his version of the accessory is much-needed today. “If a wheelchair accessory were as commonplace as a dress...
Lack of sleep costs Americans billions of dollars a year
Younger smokers face 8-times greater heart risk
Too little shut-eye can have far-reaching effects — even financial ones, a new report says. Reduced productivity and an...
All smokers face a higher risk of heart attack, but the threat is particularly high among those under 50, a new study finds. Compared...
Big change seen in Americans’ cholesterol levels
Feds bans smoking in public housing WASHINGTON — Smoking will be prohibited in
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Healthier diets may be a factor in the ongoing decline in levels of unhealthy blood fats for Americans, new research suggests. According...
public housing developments nationwide under a final rule announced Wednesday...
Princeton-led team finds new method to improve predictions
Preschoolers’ expectations shape how they interpret speech
Researchers at Princeton, Columbia and Harvard have created a new method to analyze big data that better predicts outcomes...
When we listen to people speak, we aren’t just hearing the sounds they’re making, we’re also actively trying...
Acupuncture improved mastectomy recovery in Abbott Northwestern Hospital study
The economy of cold soil blues
MINNEAPOLIS – (Nov.30, 2016) – Women who had acupuncture treatments after breast cancer surgery at Abbott Northwestern...
This Week from AGU 11/30/2016 This Week from AGU: New study shows induced earthquakes affect stream discharge ** Access a live feed of new research papers...
GPM sees deadly tornadic storms moving through US Southeast The Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite gathered rainfall data on the severe storms that impacted...
Corn farmers in Minnesota and across the northern Corn Belt often must plant in cold, damp spring soils that can slow early...
Geographers provide new insight into commuter megaregions of the US Geographers from Dartmouth College and the University of Sheffield provide new insight into the economic geography of commuter...
Mount Sinai surgeons remove thyroid gland through hidden incision underneath the lip A team of surgeons at Mount Sinai Beth Israel (MSBI), led by William B. Inabnet III, MD, the Eugene W. Friedman, MD, Professor...
Telemedicine may work as well as inperson visits for depression
Americans’ cholesterol, triglyceride levels continue to fall
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – – Treating depression with video conference calls may offer symptom improvement...
By Andrew M. Seaman (Reuters Health) – – In U.S. adults, levels of fatty substances in the blood have continued...
NYC court hears appeal against saltwarning fines
Bluebird, Celgene myeloma treatment impresses in tiny study
NEW YORK (AP) — An appeals court has heard arguments on New York City’s first-of-its-kind rule that requires chain...
By Ransdell Pierson (Reuters) – Patients who previously were not helped by repeated treatments for multiple myeloma...
House OKs bill bolstering medical research, drug approvals
U.S. House passes 21st Century Cures health bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House easily approved a sweeping biomedical bill Wednesday that would help drug and medical device...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a sweeping, $6.3 billion bill that supporters...
Most patients with depression get poor care, or none at all: study
GSK biotech asthma drug wins UK approval after extra price cut
By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) – The vast majority of the estimated 350 million people worldwide suffering from depression...
LONDON (Reuters) – GlaxoSmithKline’s new injectable asthma drug Nucala has been recommended for use in Britain’s...
Trouble Hearing? It May Not Be Your Ears
Drugs Prevent Heart Damage During Chemo
Seniors who struggle to make out what people are saying around the dinner table or on a noisy street may have perfectly “normal”...
Many breast cancer survivors live only to face lifethreatening heart disease due to treatments that vanquished their cancer...
A receptor discovered for progranulin
Earth’s ‘technosphere’ now weighs 30 trillion tons, research finds
PHILADELPHIA — Progranulin is produced and secreted by most cells in the body. From skin to immune cells, brain to...
Does metabolic syndrome affect cognitive abilities?
The planet’s technosphere now weighs some 30 trillion tons – a mass of more than 50 kilos for every square...
Human ancestor ‘Lucy’ was a tree climber, new evidence suggests
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New Rochelle, NY, November 30, 2016–A new study of U.S. adolescents shows an association between metabolic syndrome...
AUSTIN, Texas — Evidence preserved in the internal skeletal structure of the world-famous fossil, Lucy, suggests the...
Risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes affected by PCSK9 and HMGCR genetic variations
JNeurosci: Highlights from the Nov. 30 issue
In a new study published in the December 1, 2016 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), researchers at Brigham...
GW researcher develops mouse model for studying development of visual cortex WASHINGTON (Nov. 30, 2016) — A day by day log of cortical electric activity in the mouse visual cortex was published...
Damage to Brain’s Memory Center May Alter Moral Decision-Making It’s a classic moral dilemma: You see a train...
Loss of soil carbon due to climate change will be ‘huge’ 55 trillion kilograms: that’s how much carbon could be released into the atmosphere from the soil by mid-century if...
Method for storing vaccines at room temperature Researchers at EPFL’s Supramolecular Nanomaterials and Interfaces Laboratory (SUNMIL), in collaboration with scientists... newer entries »
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