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Cancer may drive health problems as people age
A new study indicates that cancer may have negative impacts on both the physical and mental health of individuals as they age. The study suggests that cancer increases the risk...
Ketamine lifts depression via a byproduct of its metabolism
A chemical byproduct, or metabolite, created as the body breaks down ketamine likely holds the secret to its rapid antidepressant action, National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists and grantees have...
Genetic variants in patients with crohn's disease prevent 'good' gut bacteria from working
A major type of inflammatory bowel disease may be caused in part by genetic variants that prevent beneficial bacteria in the gut from doing their job, according to a new...
FDA approves first commercial test for Zika
Test detects the presence of the mosquito-borne virus in blood samples
Chimpanzee Attack Victim Who Got Face Transplant Is Hospitalized
A face transplant that Charla Nash received in 2011 started to be rejected by her body as she was weaned off medication, doctors said.
Findings light the way for new treatments in colitis, colon cancer
Certain sugars produced by the body play an important role in the development of colitis and, ultimately, colon cancer. This new finding could potentially lead to therapies for ulcerative colitis,...
Bipolar disorder has genetic links to autism, study shows
There may be an overlap between rare genetic variations linked to bipolar disorder (BD) and those implicated in schizophrenia and autism, new research suggests.
Prince’s Addiction and an Intervention Too Late
Prince appears to have had a problem with pain pills, one that grew so acute that his friends turned to an addiction doctor just before his death.
Well: Ovary Removal Tied to Colon Cancer Risk
Removal of the ovaries may increase the risk for colorectal cancer, a new study concludes.
Discovery of cancer gene may predict survival in patients with mouth cancers
A newly discovered tumor gene may help to predict survival outcomes in patients with cancer of the mouth and tongue. If the gene is expressed (turned on), patients are 4.6...
High-fructose diet during pregnancy may harm placenta, restrict fetal growth
Consuming a high-fructose diet during pregnancy may cause defects in the placenta and restrict fetal growth, potentially increasing a baby’s risk for metabolic health problems later in life, according to...
Antiviral therapies give hepatitis C cirrhosis patients similar life expectancy as general population
The survival rate of patients with hepatitis C virus-related cirrhosis who respond well to antiviral therapies equals that of the general population, say investigators.
Simple arm test accurately identifies markers of frailty in older adults facing surgery
A simple arm test that employs a novel wearable technology can rapidly and accurately identify physiological frailty in older adults, according to new study results.
Use of personal care products during pregnancy linked to adverse effects in newborns
A new study presents evidence linking personal care products used during pregnancy to adverse reproductive effects in newborns. The antimicrobial compound, triclocarban, mainly added to soaps, was associated with shorter...
Genetic test shows risk for serious adverse reaction to toxic goitre treatment
Adverse drugs reactions are a leading cause of admission to hospital. Genetic variation is believed to contribute to a majority of serious immune-mediated adverse drug reactions. Now gene variants that...
Readability of online health information for patients with pancreatic cancer
Online information on pancreatic cancer overestimates the reading ability of the overall population and lacks accurate information about alternative therapy, according to a study.
Alicia Keys releases new single 'In Common'
Annie MartinNEW YORK, May 4 (UPI) -- Alicia Keys released a new single, "In Common," from her forthcoming sixth studio album.
New method could offer more precise treatment for corneal disease
Disease can cause the cornea, the clear dome-shaped layer that covers the front of the eye, to gradually weaken until pressure in the eye causes it to bulge and leads...
Teledermatology linked to access to dermatologists for Medicaid enrollees in California
Primary care practices in a large California Medicaid managed care plan offering teledermatology had an increased fraction of patients who visited a dermatologist compared with other practices, according to an...
Human heart cells respond less to e-cig vapour than tobacco smoke
Substantial differences have been observed in the way human heart cells respond to e-cigarette smoke and conventional cigarette smoke. Researchers have investigated how the same type of cells as those...
Alcohol makes you momentarily happier but not more satisfied
Research suggests people are momentarily happier when drinking alcohol -- but that over longer periods, drinking more does not make them more satisfied with life.
Equilibrium modeling increases contact lens comfort
According to the Vision Council of America, roughly 75% of adults in the United States require some form of vision correction. Yet only 10% of Americans wear contact lenses. Studies...
Researchers build a better bionic hand
A Canadian athlete's dream to one day "move" his fingers again after losing an arm in a workplace accident is now within grasp, thanks to a robotic arm prosthesis being...
Measuring the airborne toxicants urban bicyclists inhale
By switching from four wheels to two, bicyclists help reduce traffic and air pollution—all while getting much-needed exercise. But that health benefit could be costly, due to exposure to potentially...
Searching for signs of disease in spit
Testing for health conditions usually involves needles, X-rays and other invasive or uncomfortable measures. To make diagnostics less burdensome for patients, scientists are developing alternatives, looking for disease markers in...
Haloperidol
It failed as a painkiller, but Haldol rapidly became an essential medicine for schizophrenia. Raychelle Burks explains more
Wildfire health hazards and how to mitigate them
The smoke from wildfires can affect our health, ranging from eye irritations to chest pain and shortness of breath in people with heart or lung disease. Here are some suggestions...
Researchers identify new autism blood biomarker
Early intervention is the key to the best treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which affects about 1 in 70 children. Unfortunately, most children are not diagnosed until about age...