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Human brain is divided on fear and panic
Researchers at the University of Iowa show that the human brain has new regions that sense internally derived fear. When doctors at the University of Iowa prepared a patient...
A new plan for birth control coverage
The Obama administration proposes that employees of some religiously affiliated workplaces get contraceptive coverage through a separate, private insurance policy at no cost.WASHINGTON — The Obama administration, trying to defuse...
Mutations linked to relapse of childhood leukemia discovered
After an intensive three-year hunt through the genome, medical researchers have pinpointed mutations that leads to drug resistance and relapse in the most common type of childhood cancer —- the...
Growth factor aids stem cell regeneration after radiation damage
Epidermal growth factor has been found to speed the recovery of blood-making stem cells after exposure to radiation, according to researchers. The finding could open new options for treating cancer...
Prescription overdose rate reaches epidemic levels in NYC
Fatality rate for white males is 3 times higher than for blacks; Deaths from prescription opioids like Oxycontin soared to [...]
Hitting malaria from all sides
Death rates from malaria have fallen significantly over the last decade, but plenty of work remains, with hundreds of thousands of children still dying from the disease every year, experts said Wednesday in...
The (Victorian) science of Ripper Street | Vanessa Heggie
The BBC's new Victorian detective series, best described as CSI:Whitechapel, has delivered complicated storylines, archaic dialogue, and lots of Victorian science and medicinePoisoning by Antimony-contaminated FlourFood poisoning was a daily hazard for Victorians, and...
Off the Shelf: ‘Contagion,’ a Book on the Interplay of Commerce and Illness
“Contagion,” a new book by Mark Harrison, offers a fresh historical overview of the interplay between disease and commerce, politics and diplomacy.
Concerns About A.D.H.D. Practices and Amphetamine Addiction
A young man’s suicide highlights issues in the diagnosis and treatment of A.D.H.D., as growing numbers of youths fake symptoms to obtain steady prescriptions for stimulants that can be dangerous.
Veterans Make Up Shrinking Percentage of Suicides
The convergence reflects the fact that suicide numbers are rising slightly among both veterans and everyone else, but has increased more in the general population.
Baseball Officials Navigate Puzzle of Anti-Aging Clinics
Baseball officials and law enforcement officers are investigating anti-aging clinics in Florida and the work of Anthony Bosch. The clinics might be linked to players and the possible use of...
Morning Sickness in 2nd Trimester Ups Pregnancy Risks
Morning sickness in the second trimester is linked with an increased risk of pregnancy complications.
Automated breast density test identifies women at high cancer risk
Researchers have developed a novel computer algorithm to easily quantify a major risk factor for breast cancer based on analysis of a screening mammogram. Increased levels of mammographic breast density...
Caring friends can save the world
New research shows that caring in friendships stands between apathy and activism, and is directly related to a teen's concern with making a difference.
Humanitarian aid workers in Uganda show signs of stress, depression, and burnout
The high risk for mental health problems among staff working in humanitarian organizations in northern Uganda is due in large part to their work environment. Scientists examined the mental health...
Toronto doctor's boss says he was 'aware' of sex assault allegations
The former head of anesthesiology at Toronto's North York General Hospital testified Friday that he was "aware" of allegations of sexual assault against one of his doctors.
Getting fit fast: Inactive people can achieve major health and fitness gains in a fraction of the time
With many of us struggling to get enough exercise, sport and exercise scientists have been working on a time-saving solution.
Tracking the evolution of antibiotic resistance
With the discovery of antibiotics, medicine acquired power on a scale never before possible to protect health, save lives, and reduce suffering caused by certain bacteria. But the power of...
Quantum dots deliver vitamin D to tumors for possible inflammatory breast cancer treatment
The shortened daylight of a Maine winter may make for long, dark nights – but it has shone a light on a novel experimental approach to fighting inflammatory breast cancer...
The nanomechanical signature of breast cancer
The texture of breast cancer tissue differs from that of healthy tissue. Using a cutting-edge tissue diagnostic device, a group of researchers in Basel, Switzerland, has determined one key difference:...
Super Bowl XLVII: Baltimore, San Francisco mayors face off with Spotify playlists
San Francisco 49ers go head-to-head with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday and their respective mayors have released playlists to get fans pumped
Propping open the door to the blood brain barrier
The treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases can be particularly challenging because many of the therapeutic agents such as [...]
Treatment to prevent Alzheimer's disease moves a step closer
A new drug to prevent the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease could enter clinical trials in a few years’ time, according to scientists.
Excess sugar linked to cancer
Sugars are needed to provide us with energy and in moderate amounts contribute to our well-being. Sustained high levels of sugars, as is found in diabetics, damages our cells and...
Group therapy: New approach to psychosis treatment
A new understanding of how the brain’s G-protein receptors work may soon enable a way to better customize and target antipsychotic drugs to treat specific symptoms.
Type II diabetes and Alzheimer's connection
A research team has devised a novel approach to identifying the molecular basis for designing a drug that might one day decrease the risk diabetes patients face of developing Alzheimer's...
SDSC Mourns the Loss of Dr. Robert P. Harkness
Dr. Robert P. Harkness, a computational astrophysicist with the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at the University of California, San Diego, died on Sunday, January 27, after a brief bout...
Game On: Heroes & Villains Lure in Casual Sports Fans
People care more when they know the backstory, study suggests.