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Pet hedgehogs source of salmonella
Add those cute little hedgehogs to the list of pets that can make you sick.
New stroke gene discovery could lead to tailored treatments
Scientists have identified a new genetic variant associated with stroke. By exploring the genetic variants linked with blood clotting -- a process that can lead to a stroke -- scientists...
Researchers decipher a key circuit in regulating genes involved in producing blood stem cells
Researchers have deciphered one of the gene regulation circuits which would make it possible to generate hematopoietic blood cells, i.e. blood tissue stem cells. This could benefit patients with leukemia...
Second-generation CT scanner substantially reduces radiation exposure
Researchers using a newly approved advanced computed tomography (CT) system were able to significantly reduce radiation exposure in patients undergoing coronary CT angiography, according to a new study.
More links found between schizophrenia and cardiovascular disease
A new study expands and deepens the biological and genetic links between cardiovascular disease and schizophrenia. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of premature death among schizophrenia patients, who die...
Transition in cell type parallels treatment response, disease progression in breast cancer
A process that normally occurs in developing embryos -- the changing of one basic cell type into another -- has also been suspected of playing a role in cancer metastasis....
Examining the so-called Basque mutation of Parkinson's
A team from the Basque Country came across a mutation of the LRRK2 gene, which is particularly prevalent among the population of Gipuzkoa. It is the R1441G mutation and is...
How cancer cells rewire their metabolism to survive
Many scientists have tried killing tumors by taking away their favorite food, a sugar called glucose. Unfortunately, this treatment approach not only fails to work, it backfires--glucose-starved tumors get more...
Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons show age-related patterns of spine injury in ATV injuries
Children continue to account for a disproportionate percentage of morbidity and mortality from ATV-related accidents -- up 240 percent since 1997, according to a new report.
Researcher uncovers potential cause, biomarker for autism and proposes study to investigate theory
Every day, 125 children are diagnosed with autism in the United States. A new study points to a potential cause and calls for further investigation to test the theory. Insulin-like...
Just 11 percent of adults, 5 percent of children participate in medical research in U.S.
Medical research is vital to the advancement of health care, but many medical research studies have too few people who participate. A new study takes an in-depth look at public...
Insurance Industry Report Faults High Fees for Out-of-Network Care
A health insurance industry report contrasts some of the highest bills charged by non-network providers in 30 states with Medicare rates for the same services.
Two-Step Immunotherapy Attacks Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Most ovarian cancer patients are diagnosed with late stage disease that is unresponsive to existing therapies. In a new study, [...]
Diabetes distresses bone marrow stem cells by damaging their microenvironment
New research has shown the presence of a disease affecting small blood vessels, known as microangiopathy, in the bone marrow of diabetic patients.
High sodium levels should be disclosed, health groups urge
A coalition of Canadian medical groups wants all food companies to be required to clearly disclose on the label if the amount of sodium in their products exceeds Health Canada's...
Scientists identify culprit in obesity-associated high blood pressure
Obesity and its related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke are among the most challenging of today's healthcare concerns. Together, they constitute the biggest killer in...
Which foods make Americans ill? Whether chicken or salad, food safety at home is key to avoiding illness
A new study analyzing outbreaks of foodborne illness has found contaminated salad greens make the most people sick, but contaminated poultry have resulted in the most deaths. In light of...
Men taking long-acting chronic pain meds five times more likely to have low testosterone levels
Low testosterone levels occur five times more often among men who take long-acting instead of short-acting opioids for chronic pain, according to a new study.
How Owls Rotate Their Heads 270 Degrees | Video
Scientists have figured out how owls rotate their heads 270 degrees without damaging their neck's blood vessels or cutting off the blood supply to the brain.
Nanomaterials key to developing stronger artificial hearts
A new study details the creation of innovative cardiac patches that utilize nanotechnology to enhance the conductivity of materials to induce cardiac tissue formation. Creation of these ultra-thin cardiac patches...
17 cough and cold products recalled
A total of 17 cough and cold products -- including brands such as Triaminic, Jack & Jill, Neo Citran and Buckley -- are under recall because of defective caps that...
Research may lead to treatments effective against all MRSA strains
New research has pinpointed a gene that causes the dominant strain of MRSA infection to linger on the skin longer than other strains, allowing it to be passed more readily...
Breast cancer caught in the act of spreading
Characteristics of wandering tumour cells support a leading theory of metastasis.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2013.12342
Flaherty reveals skin disease but remains on the job
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has revealed he is taking steroid medication for a skin condition that has affected his appearance in recent months.
Well: Waiting for Alzheimer's to Begin
Using a jarred brain as a teaching tool, my dad showed my 8-year-old self how brains with Alzheimer's disease become smaller, and how wide grooves develop in the cerebral cortex....
Ottawa fertility doctor waits for sperm mix-up penalty
A 71-year-old Ottawa fertility doctor, who is a member of the Order of Canada, has been found guilty of one charge by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario...
Treatment pinpointed for rare Parkinson-like disorder in kids
Canadian researchers have used the power of genomics to identify the cause of a rare Parkinson's-like disease in children of one extended family and have come up with a treatment...
Stony Brook University Announces Collaboration with Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. On New Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine
Poliomyelitis, in short polio, is a crippling, potentially fatal and highly contagious illness caused by poliovirus with no cure.