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Researchers Reveal New Cause of Epilepsy
Study shows the first evidence that hyaluronic acid plays a role in epileptic seizures, providing a potential new approach for treatments.
Diabetes duration, severity associated with brain atrophy
Type 2 diabetes may be associated with brain degeneration, according to a new multi-center study. The study also found that, contrary to common clinical belief, diabetes may not be directly...
Low cholesterol in immune cells tied to slow progression of HIV
People infected with HIV whose immune cells have low cholesterol levels experience much slower disease progression, even without medication, according research that could lead to new strategies to control infection....
Overlap in genes altered in schizophrenia, autism, intellectual disability
New evidence supporting the theory that in at least some cases of schizophrenia, autism and intellectual disability, malfunctions in some of the same genes are contributing to pathology has been...
Microfluidic technology reveals potential biomarker for early pancreatic cancer
The detection of pancreas cells in the blood may be an early sign of cancer, new research demonstrates. The findings suggest that circulating pancreas cells (CPCs) seed the bloodstream before...
Risk-assessment approach recommended for biomarker-driven cancer clinical trials
A practical, risk-management approach has been outlined by experts for effective integration of biomarkers into cancer clinical trials. This work provides the international community with a set of common principles...
‘Lonely’ bacteria increase risk of antibiotic resistance
Scientists from The University of Manchester have discovered that ‘lonely’ […]
New study confirms increased prevalence of GI symptoms among children with autism
A new study conducted by researchers at Marcus Autism Center, […]
NIH center sets new goals for global health research and training
Global health research and training efforts should focus on combatting […]
Bacteria on the skin: Our invisible companions influence how quickly wounds heel
A new study suggests microbes living on our skin influence how quickly wounds heal. The findings could lead to new treatments for chronic wounds, which affect 1 in 20 elderly...
Better genetic markers developed for wheat streak mosaic virus resistance
(Phys.org) —Texas A&M AgriLife Research is developing genetic diagnostic markers to identify wheat streak mosaic virus resistance, providing wheat breeders a new tool in breeding wheat varieties resistant to one...
Baby boys and girls receive different nutrients in breast milk
A mother's milk may contain different levels of nutrients depending on the sex of her baby to meet different growth needs Continue reading...
Call for action on harmful preservatives in pet food
(Phys.org) —Continually feeding your cat pet meat runs the risk of exposing them to a thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency and its associated serious health problems.
Machines may help predict, eliminate allergens
(Phys.org) —It's well known that allergies and asthma are on the rise around the globe. Food allergies alone rose 50 percent in children from 1997 to 2011, according to a...
Video: Nanosponge decoy fights superbug infections
Our first instinct with infection in the body is often to find it and get rid of it! But, engineer Liangfang Zhang had another idea. With support from the National...
Pap smears could be history by 2016
A new cervical cancer test that only needs to be carried out every five years has been recommended by Australia's medical authorities.
Fight Against Rheumatoid Arthritis May Unlock Secrets to Heart Disease and Depression (Op-Ed)
Arthritis is for old people, right?
Avocados: Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts
Avocados are a versatile fruit that are packed with nutrients and are a great way to add healthy fat to your diet.
Stem Cell Clinical Trials: Discrepancies In Data Linked To Success Of Treatment
New research looking at the success of clinical trials of stem cell therapy shows that, when trials appear to be more successful, more discrepancies in trial data are also evident. Discrepancies...
Pear Smoothie With Spinach, Celery and Ginger
Ginger adds zest and banana contributes substance to this kefir — or yogurt-based drink.
Global Health: Even a Few Pills Can Put a Dent in the Malaria Rate
Doctors Without Borders finds that small, cheap doses of medicine helped children significantly during the rainy season in West Africa.
Exercise During Pregnancy | Workout and Fitness Tips
Exercise and fitness are an important part of a healthy pregnancy. Exercise can help alleviate many of the negative symptoms associated with pregnancy.
New method to analyze how cancer cells die
The number of cells within tissue is controlled through apoptosis -- a process where cells shrink and their components break up, also known as programmed cell death. Cancer is often...
Mechanism of cancer caused by loss of BRCA1, BRCA2 gene function identified
Inherited mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 tumor suppressor genes are by far the most frequent contributors of hereditary cancer risk in the human population, often causing breast or ovarian...
Books: ‘Missing Microbes’: How Antibiotics Can Do Harm
Dr. Martin J. Blaser offers a warning against the excessive use of antibiotics, saying it has distorted our internal microbial world, eliminating good bacteria and leading to various diseases.
The Doctor’s World: An About-Face on a Risky Transplant
News of the first face transplant, in 2005, was greeted with doubts and criticism. But the first comprehensive review of the more than two dozen such procedures since then has...
Mystery of 1918 Flu That Killed 50 Million Solved?
A switch in the dominant variety of influenza left a generation of young adults primed to fall victim to the deadly 1918 flu.
ACL knee injuries in young athletes can be reduced with training
A knee tear injury is on the rise among children and teens, particularly girls, who play sports, say pediatricians who recommend extra training before hitting the soccer field, gymnastics studio...