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After Mayan Apocalypse Failure, Believers May Suffer
The world didn't end. Not everyone will be pleased.
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Alzheimer’s test may undermine drug trials
Criteria used to assess cognitive function in the disease may not pick up subtle improvements.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2012.12079
Bottom line: aerobic activity burns fat best
Aerobic exercise is the best form of activity to burn fat when compared to resistance training and a combination of the two, according to researchers at Duke University.
Worries about dementia: How hospitalization affects the elderly
Older people often worry about dementia and while some risks are known, for example alcoholism or stroke, the effects of illness are less clear. New research looks at illness requiring...
To The Brain, There Is No Such Thing As A Small Stroke - But An Approved Drug Helps
Blocking even a single tiny blood vessel in the brain can harm neural tissue and alter behavior, says a study from U.C. San Diego. All is not lost, though. The...
Health Canada plans to treat marijuana like other medicines
A proposal released by Health Canada would effectively commercialize its production and distribution.
Cartenoids found to reduce hip fracture risk in lean men
A new study links carotenoids to decreased hip fracture risk in elderly, lean Chinese men.
New technique could make cell-based immune therapies for cancer safer and more effective
Scientists have shown for the first time the effectiveness of a new technique that could allow the development of more-specific, cell-based immune therapies for cancer.
Study questions reasons for routine pelvic exams
The pelvic exam, a standard part of a woman’s gynecologic checkup, frequently is performed for reasons that are medically unjustified, according to new research that may lay the groundwork for...
Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to alcohol-related muscular weakness
Myopathy refers to a disease characterized by muscular weakness and wasting. Vitamin D deficiency is a well-recognized cause of myopathy, and excessive drinking is often associated with low or subnormal...
Chronic alcohol and marijuana use during youth can compromise white-matter integrity
Chronic alcohol and marijuana during youth is associated with worsened neurocognitive abilities into later adolescence and adulthood. A new study examines fiber tract integrity affected by adolescent alcohol and marijuana...
The mu opioid receptor genotype may be a marker for those who drink for alcohol's rewarding effects
Previous research has found that individuals who become more energized, talkative, and/or social when they drink – versus sedated or sleepy – are more likely to drink more heavily. A...
Significant link found between daytime sleepiness and vitamin D
A new study suggests that there is a significant correlation between excessive daytime sleepiness and vitamin D, and race plays an important factor.
The Neediest Cases: A Disease Threatens a Woman’s Eyesight and Art
Since being told 36 years ago that she had Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a rare collagen disorder, Margie Jones has dealt with many obstacles, the latest being a threat to her eyesight.
Low adiponcetin associated with increased pancreatic cancer risk
Low prediagnostic levels of circulating adiponectin were associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study.
The HER2 paradox: HER2-positive stem cells found in HER2-negative breast cancer
A multicenter study describes new, paradoxical characteristics of the most common type of breast cancer.
COPD is not independent risk factor for lung cancer, study concludes
A recent study concludes that COPD is not an independent risk factor for lung cancer.
Ontario teen hears after receiving experimental device
An Ontario teen who has been unable to hear out of one ear for almost half her life, was able to hear perfectly on Friday after doctors turned on an...
F.D.A. Gives Early Approval to Leukemia Drug Iclusig
The new drug, Iclusig from Ariad Pharmaceuticals, has performed better in some patients than existing treatments for chronic myeloid leukemia.
Try This! Dancers' stretch good for runners too
This leaning extension builds strength while improving balance and flexibility. Plus, it's good for the hamstrings and glutes.This tried-and-true warm-up exercise for dancers is a total body strengthener and provides...
The doctor's in, on Twitter
For doctors, social media is a tool for research and teaching people about healthful habits. For patients, it's an avenue for sharing doctors, facilities and advice.Twitter. A popular online social...
We're all living longer, but longevity increases not benefiting everybody
Global lifespans have risen dramatically in the past 40 years, but the increased life expectancy is not benefiting everybody equally. In particular, adult males from low- and middle-income countries are...
Can Mental Screening Predict Mass Murder?
Screening for mental illness may do more good than chasing a 'Minority Report' dream.
Medical errors in hospitals: Doing the right thing when things go wrong
The Univ. of Michigan Health System doesn’t claim to be perfect. But its response to medical errors is a model that other hospitals can and should copy, according to a...
Improved techniques may help recovery and prevent incidents of missing drivers with dementia
A new study focusing on characteristics of people with dementia who become lost while driving, and the role of public notification systems like Silver Alert in these discoveries, makes recommendations...
French president urged to show some jumbo love
A French circus owner Friday urged President Francois Hollande to save the lives of two zoo elephants that city officials want to put down because they have tuberculosis.
Drug to treat opioid addiction places children at risk for accidental exposure
As the prescribed use of buprenorphine has dramatically increased in recent years, accidental exposure of children to the drug has risen sharply, placing them at risk for serious injury, and...