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Sexually transmitted disease in ladybugs
A study at the University of Liverpool into the spread of sexually transmitted infection in ladybirds has shown that disease risk to large populations cannot be predicted without a full...
This Is Why It's A Mistake To Cure Mice Instead Of Humans
Wild Lab Mouse Turns out they're nothing like humans, sometimes. Tambako the JaguarGenetic evidence that the mouse model is broken for some serious diseases. The good news for mice is that humans have...
Compound linked to IVF success
Women with high blood concentrations of anti-Müllerian hormone were more likely to conceive and give birth after in vitro fertilization
African-American, Caucasian women should take identical vitamin d doses, study says
African-American women battling vitamin D deficiencies need the same dose as Caucasian women to treat the condition, according to a recent study.
Consumers have few negative reactions to the results of genetic testing for cancer mutations, study shows
A 23andMe study of consumers' reactions to genetic testing found that even when the tests revealed high-risk mutations in individuals, those individuals had few negative reactions to the news. Instead...
Cognitive scientists advance the art of magic with a study of Penn & Teller’s 'cups and balls' illusion
Cognitive brain researchers have studied a magic trick filmed in magician duo Penn & Teller's theater in Las Vegas, to illuminate the neuroscience of illusion. Their results advance our understanding...
Long-term success rates for eradication of Barrett's esophagus after endoluminal therapies
A new study reports that endoluminal (endoscopic) therapies, combining resection and ablation techniques, for patients with Barrett's esophagus and high-grade dysplasia or early mucosal cancer have a high success rate,...
Study: Achilles tendon can't heal itself
BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Researchers writing in a U.S. biology journal say Achilles tendon injuries can be sports career killers because the tendon is doesn't repair itself.
How Do You Depress A Rat? Harass It With A Robot
Stress Test Takanishi Lab/Waseda UniversityA new robotic rat helps create models of depression in lab rats. Rats and mice are often instrumental in testing new drug treatments before they reach the clinical use...
Low-arsenic rice discovered in Bangladesh could have major health benefits
Millions of people worldwide are regularly exposed to arsenic through drinking water and eating rice grown in soil and water containing high amounts of arsenic. Long-term exposure can lead to...
Stem Cell Research Focusing on Autism's Genetic Mysteries Earns $2.125 Million Grant at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
A new five-year $2.125 million grant from the New Jersey Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism will fund research of induced pluripotent stem cells that may be...
Birth order linked to increased risk of diabetes, metabolic disorders
Long a source of sibling rivalry, birth order may raise the risk of first-born children developing diabetes or high blood pressure, according to a recent study.
Alcohol abusers' depression often related to drinking
For problem drinkers, bouts of depressive symptoms are often the direct result of their heavy alcohol intake, according to a new study.
How to start a termite 'orgy'
There are more than 3,000 species of termites in the world, all living in social colonies with distinct hierarchies. They can be devastating pests, with the ability to destroy entire...
OPINION: Athletes and dietary supplements: a complicated affair
Sport supplements are no magic potion, and Steve Stannard explains why.
Study highlights link between poor welfare and meat quality
A recent scientific study has shown that pre-stun shocks in commercial broiler processing significantly affect carcase and meat quality as well as bird welfare.
Cheap yen a boon and a risk for Japan companies
(AP)—As the yen weakens, famous Japanese exporters from Toyota to Nintendo are getting a boost but the favorable exchange rate also carries risks by insulating some companies from pressure to...
Dark chocolate and red wine the food of love and health
Valentine's Day staples of dark chocolate and red wine fuel the heart with love and health year 'round, says a dietitian. Catechins and resveratrol are just a few of the...
Really?: The Claim: Flu Is Spread Primarily Through Close Contact
A new study suggests someone with the flu, when he sneezes, can send infectious particles as far as six feet away, farther than previously thought.
Bloomberg Lauds Companies for Cutting Salt Content
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said Kraft, Goya and 19 other producers had met the goal of a 25 percent reduction in salt content in foods since 2010.
Well: Rise in Drug Overdose Deaths
Drug overdose fatalities tripled between 1990 and 2006 in New York City, with pain medications accounting for 15.6 percent of all such deaths.
Well: Stroke Procedure Challenged
A new study found that a procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain mechanically and deliver drugs at the site does nothing to improve outcomes.
The Consumer: Picking Source of Baby's Milk
Some warn that parents seeking to give their babies the benefits of breast milk may expose them to potential harm by using unregulated online networks to find donor mothers.
Global Health: Chagas Disease Costs U.S. More Than Better-Known Illnesses
An obscure disease with which up to 10 million people may be infected costs the American economy $900 million a year, a study showed.
TB infection rates set to 'turn clock back to 1930s'
Tuberculosis looks set to defy concerted efforts to treat it successfully with powerful drugs, turning the clock back to the 1930s, warn experts.
Gun violence prevention experts call for more physician involvement
A new commentary calls for more physician engagement in the current gun policy dialogue.
Lead Poisoning Correlated To Juvenile Crime
Lead is a common element found in old paints, soil, water and the atmosphere. At high doses it is lethal but also causes minor symptoms like headaches. Small children are...
They Eat Horses, Don't They?
Horse meat is lean and tasty, according to people who've tried it.