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Beer Science: If Yeast Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy
It's the weekend, which means it is time for scientists, science journalists, book authors and intellectually curious readers to think about microbiology. And that means beer. Because beer is actually...
Baby boomers in worse health than their parents
Despite having a reputation of being the healthiest and most active generation, baby boomers are actually in worse overall health than their parents, according to a new study.
Leading TB vaccine candidate fails to protect babies
The first new tuberculosis vaccine in almost a century did not increase protection against TB compared with existing vaccine, shows trial.
Study finds incentive price for reducing HIV risk in Mexico
With a goal to reduce HIV risk behaviors, researchers investigated whether gay men and male sex workers in Mexico City would participate in a conditional cash transfer program that encourages...
Beef up: Middle-aged men may need more to maintain muscle mass
People tend to lose muscle mass as they age; researchers are investigating ways to delay or counteract age-related muscle loss. A new study suggests that current guidelines for meat consumption...
Shame About Past Drinking Problem May Lead to Relapse
Guilt, meanwhile, does not seem to be a risk factor for recovering alcoholics.
High-dose Vorinostat effective at treating relapsed lymphomas, study suggests
Patients whose aggressive lymphomas have relapsed or failed to respond to the current front-line chemotherapy regimen now have an effective second line of attack against their disease.
Taking insulin for type 2 diabetes could expose patients to greater risk of health complications, study suggests
Patients with type 2 diabetes treated with insulin could be exposed to a greater risk of health complications including heart attack, stroke, cancer and eye complications a new study has...
Can cancer be turned against itself?
Medical researchers have found that a family of proteins associated with melanoma can alert the human immune system to the presence of cancer cells. This may lead to a new...
Mystery of 'Little House' Character's Blindness Solved
Laura Ingalls Wilder's sister likely went blind from brain inflammation, not scarlet fever as the books suggest.
Medical clinic workers struggle with burnout
Doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at community clinics work long hours, treating multitudes of patients who often have more than one chronic illness.Every day after work, Sandeep Lehil changes...
Geographic factors can cause allergies, asthma: People living close to the equator are at higher risk, study finds
Those living near the equator may find themselves sneezing and wheezing more than usual. And the reason may not be due to increasing pollen counts. According to a new study,...
Amyloid imaging shows promise for detecting cardiac amyloidosis
While amyloid imaging may now be most associated with detecting plaques in the brain, it has the potential to change the way cardiac amyloidosis is diagnosed. According to first-of-its-kind research,...
It Felt Like A Cold January, But How Cold Was It?
For many residents of the North, it felt like a frigid month of January!
Cancer researchers reveal mechanism to halt cancer cell growth, discover potential therapy
Researchers have uncovered a technique to halt the growth of cancer cells, a discovery that led them to a potential new anti-cancer therapy. When deprived of a key protein, some...
Avoiding a cartography catastrophe: Study recommends new tools to improve global mapping of infectious disease
Since the mid-nineteenth century, maps have helped elucidate the deadly mysteries of diseases like cholera and yellow fever. Yet today's global mapping of infectious diseases is considerably unreliable and may...
Scientists notch a win in war against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A team just won a battle in the war against antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" -- and only time will tell if their feat will turn the tide toward victory. They won this...
Your history may define your future: Tell your doctor
In a new study, researchers found that patients who use a web-based risk appraisal tool are more likely to have important family history documented.
Does the functionality of your small finger determine your ability to master the violin?
The violin is a challenging instrument. Rapid, independent motion of the digital joints in the left hand is desirable. This study was conceived after an 11-year-old patient volunteered that she...
Defying the laws of Mendelian inheritance
Two articles published in F1000Research support controversial claims that could redefine what we know about Mendelian inheritance in single Arabidopsis thaliana plants.
Health Departments Hindered in Addressing Health Concerns From Animal Production Sites
Researchers examined the role of local and state health departments in responding to and preventing community-driven concerns associated with animal production sites.
Winnipeg clinic scanning for breast cancer despite order to stop
A Winnipeg clinic is continuing to offer breast thermography in spite of an order from Manitoba's minister of health last November to stop.
Registration for Breakfast Seminars, Practical Clinics During 2013 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting Now Open to All Attendees
Sixteen new breakfast clinics, four new practical clinics and an expanded Sunday program are among the educational opportunities neurosurgical practitioners will have at the 81st AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in...
Protein linked to pancreatic cancer
Researchers have discovered a common protein may trigger pancreatic cancer if it's not properly inhibited in cells, providing further insight into the disease.
China's thick smog arrives in Japan
The suffocating smog that blanketed swathes of China is now hitting parts of Japan, sparking warnings Monday of health risks for the young and the sick.
Milestone of cancer research: Arresting cancers rather than killing them
Medical researchers have shown that the immune system is able to drive tumors and tumor cells into a form of permanent dormancy. The resulting growth arrest allows tumor control in...
Gene therapy: Editing out genetic damage
New design guidelines from researchers in Singapore simplify the development of targeted therapies for muscular dystrophy and other diseases.
Slap Shot: N.H.L. Grapples With Applying Its Own Concussion Protocols
The N.H.L. has made strides to improve player safety, but its new protocol for assessing concussions may be too lenient.