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Sex May Spread Zika Virus More Often Than Researchers Suspected
It’s not just mosquitoes: Two reports suggest that women in South America, especially of childbearing age, are likelier to be infected than men.
Boston Celtics use Tom Brady to recruit Kevin Durant
The Sports Xchange The Boston Celtics invited New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady to help recruit free agent star Kevin Durant.
Twisting and turning to target antibiotic resistance
Researchers are getting closer to understanding how some natural antibiotics work so they can develop drugs that mimic them.
E-cigs may damage cells in mouth
HealthDay News Many people think electronic cigarettes are a safer alternative to tobacco cigarettes, but a new study suggests that's not the case.
Men may face high lifetime risk of sudden cardiac death
One in nine men may be at higher risk of premature death due to sudden cardiac death - usually with no warning. One in 30 women may face the same...
Cuomo and Billy Joel Ride for Breast Cancer Awareness
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed a bill into law that is supposed to make it easier for women to get screened for breast cancer.
Eating omega-3 fatty acids tied to better heart health
Eating fish, seafood, seeds and nuts rich in omega-3 fatty acids regularly may help to lower the risk of dying from heart attacks, studies from 16 countries suggest.
Diabetes sniffer dogs? 'Scent' of hypos could aid development of new tests
A chemical found in our breath could provide a flag to warn of dangerously-low blood sugar levels in patients with type 1 diabetes, according to new research. The finding could...
Lower levels of coenzyme Q10 in blood associated with multiple system atrophy
The neurodegenerative disease known as multiple system atrophy (MSA) affects both movement and involuntary bodily functions. Questions have been raised about the potential role of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) insufficiency in...
Political pitfalls in handling ebola may carry over to zika
If the United States responds to Zika the way it did to Ebola—and early indications are that in many ways it is—the country can expect missteps brought about by a...
Disrupted immunity in fetal brain is linked to neurodevelopmental disorders
New research findings in mice may help explain how viral infection during pregnancy raises the risk of autism and schizophrenia in their offspring. The study may explain, among other things,...
Pain medicine helps preserve vision in model of inherited retinal degeneration
A pain medicine that potently activates a receptor vital to a healthy retina appears to help preserve vision in a model of severe retinal degeneration, scientists report.
Link between gut bacteria, MS discovered
Researchers are now saying bad gut bacteria -- or an insufficient amount of good bacteria -- may have a direct link to multiple sclerosis.
Benefits of drinking coffee outweigh risks, review suggests
Coffee is enjoyed by millions of people every day and the 'coffee experience' has become a staple of our modern life and culture. While the current body of research related...
Why kid syndrome patients experience different sets of symptoms
A team researchers has compared the effects of two disease-causing mutations, potentially explaining why patients with the rare genetic disorder keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness (KID) syndrome can experience different sets of symptoms.
Global analysis finds unnecessary end-of-life treatment in hospitals is widespread
The largest systematic review of the care of elderly patients hospitalized at the end of their life has found more than one-third received invasive and potentially harmful medical treatments.
Epigenetics: New tool for precision medicine
Four new papers mark the feasibility of epigenetic analysis for clinical diagnostics and precision medicine. Epigenetic analysis addresses key limitations of genetic testing, helping to ensure that patients are accurately...
Children consuming sports drinks unnecessarily
A high proportion of 12-14 year olds are regularly consuming sports drinks socially, increasing their risk of obesity and tooth erosion, concludes a new survey.
When reality bites: Procedures meet practice in community pharmacies
High workload, rigid rules, and conflicting pressures from their employers are all leading to community pharmacy staff deviating from standard procedures at times to ensure patients receive the tailored care...
Strengthening immune defence may be solution for treating tuberculosis
Researchers have made a discovery that could contribute to developing new vaccines and treatment alternatives for tuberculosis in the future.
How cool-season turfgrasses respond to elevated UV-B radiation
In the northern hemisphere, peak ultraviolet radiation exposure is predicted to occur between 2010 and 2020. Decreases in ozone lead to increased exposure to wavelengths in the ultraviolet range, and...
Overweight or not, mannose levels may indicate diabetes risk
Even if you are not overweight, your mannose levels may indicate whether you're at risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) or insulin resistance (IR), a new study shows.
Narcissistic superior can be a good leader
Narcissistic leaders seem to get good assessments from their subordinates, new research shows. However, it was noticed that the more narcissistic features the leader had the less time he/she had...
Prognostic factor indicates risk of cancer recurrence following radical prostatectomy
Slightly more than 10% of all patients who undergo successful surgery for prostate cancer have an elevated risk of tumor recurrence afterwards – especially as metastases. Under the microscope, it...
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Texas law regulating abortion clinics
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Texas's widely replicated regulation of abortion clinics in the court's biggest abortion case in nearly a quarter century.
'Bionic' cardiac patch could one day monitor and respond to cardiac problems
Scientists and doctors in recent decades have made vast leaps in the treatment of cardiac problems - particularly with the development in recent years of so-called "cardiac patches," swaths of...
In the News – Los Angeles Times – Nussenzweig
New therapy keeps HIV at bay without daily drug regimen, study says “Using antibodies against HIV could be part of a ‘kick and kill’ strategy, said study co-author Dr....
IV vitamin therapy: increasingly trendy but 'no evidence' it works
IV therapy — delivering vitamins, minerals, amino acids and saline intravenously — is often sold as a way to boost energy and revitalize its recipients. Use of the therapy is...