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'Stem cells used in stroke therapy'
A pilot study suggests an experimental treatment that involves infusing stem cells into the brain may boost recovery after stroke.
MicroRNA Levels Indicate Acetaminophen Poisoning In Blood Tests
Panel of 11 microRNAs bests a conventional biomarker in small group of patients
Natural light in office boosts health
Office workers with more natural light exposure at the office had longer sleep duration, better sleep quality, more physical activity and better quality of life compared to office workers with...
Lead linked to obesity in mice exposed by mothers
When we think of ill effects from lead exposure various neurologic problems usually come to mind. Now researchers say another health impact can be added to the list: obesity. Even...
New culprit identified in metabolic syndrome
Uric acid may play a role in causing metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors that increases the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, a new study indicates....
Treatment developed by biologists shows promise in fighting fibrotic disease
A decade after first identifying serum amyloid P (SAP) as a key protein in human blood that controls routine tissue-related processes from scarring to healing, two scientists continue to make...
Promise for new nerve repair technique
A new nerve repair technique yields better results and fewer side effects than other existing techniques, research shows. Traumatic nerve injuries are common, and when nerves are severed, they do...
Premature births may be linked to stress, new Alberta study suggests
A researcher at the University of Lethbridge says the cause of premature births could be linked back to stress in past generations.
HIV infections rise, thwart Brazil's AIDS efforts
SAO PAULO (AP) -- The devastating news didn't make sense to Brazilian Pierre Freitaz. How was it possible that, at age 17, he was infected with...
Out-of-State Clinic Is Central in Texas Abortion Law Fight
The state’s reliance on the New Mexico clinic is being disparaged by the law’s critics, who say that would be contrary to a recent abortion ruling in Mississippi.
VA chief makes 1st hospital visit amid scandal
PHOENIX (AP) -- Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald visited a VA hospital Friday for the first time since taking over the embattled agency last month, meeting...
VIDEO: Can US 'secret serum' cure Ebola?
Alastair Leithead visits the San Diego research centre where a serum used on two US Ebola patients was developed.
Stephen F. Heinemann, Pioneering Salk Molecular Neuroscientist, Dies at 75
Salk professor's work on neurotransmitter receptors opened the door to understanding learning, memory and diseases of the nervous system
Here's How a Nap Could Change Your Afternoon
Taking a nap in the afternoon may improve short-term memory for adults in their 20s and 30s, a new study finds.
Ebola patient Kent Brantly: 'I'm growing stronger every day'
Matt BradwellATLANTA, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Kent Brantly, the fist known Ebola patient treated in the United States said his condition is steadily improving in his first public statement since...
New way to more accurately detect cervical cancer in women
A clinical trial is underway to detect the strains of HPV that lead to cervical cancer. Newer Pap tests and HPV screening more accurately identify pre-cancerous cellular changes that potentially...
Most misdiagnosed form of dementia leaves patients, doctors unprepared
Even though Lewy body dementia is second only to Alzheimer’s disease as the most common cause of progressive dementia, affecting 1.3 million Americans, the symptoms of LBD are not well...
Breakthroughs made in ovarian cancer research
New clues to early detection and personalized treatment of ovarian cancer have been made by researchers. Ovarian cancer is currently one of the most difficult cancers to diagnose early due...
Nighttime Light May Interfere with Breast Cancer Drug
Exposure to light during the night may interfere with tamoxifen, a drug commonly used in women with breast cancer, a new study suggests.
Recipes for Health: Millet and Red Pepper Polenta
Leftovers of this savory polenta – if you have any – can be reheated in a pan, grilled or eaten cold. There are two ways to make this dish.
Medical apps let doctors diagnose by smartphone
One million people had virtual appointments last year on medical consultation apps; but there are concerns about replacing in-person doctor visitors
Work-related stress a risk factor for type 2 diabetes
Workplace stress can have a range of adverse effects on health with an increased risk of cardio-vascular diseases in the first line. However, to date, convincing evidence for a strong...
Do women and men ride differently? Horses cannot tell the difference
Scientists have analyzed how horses are affected by the sex of their riders. Various parameters of stress were determined in horses and their riders when they covered an obstacle course....
Gut bacteria may reveal colon cancer
Brooks HaysANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Cancer in the colon could be identified by certain bacteria present in a patient's gastrointestinal system.
Scientists hope bacterial blueprints will soon give doctors and nurses fewer sleepless nights
One of the most common types of bacterial infection might soon give doctors and nurses fewer sleepless nights, thanks to a discovery made by scientists at Trinity College Dublin. The...
How We Form Habits And Change Existing Ones
Much of our daily lives are taken up by habits that we've formed over our lifetime. An important characteristic of a habit is that it's automatic-- we don't always recognize...
Which structure has optimal resistive switching characteristics?
Resistance switching of random access memory has been widely explored due to its potential for replacement of flash memory in the next-generation nonvolatile memory applications.
Why do Alzheimer’s patients wander?
About 200,000 people in Ontario have dementia, and more than half of them will go missing at some point, according to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada. Experts say the case...