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Nobel laureate and leukemia research pioneer dies at 92
E. Donnall Thomas, a physician who pioneered the use of bone marrow transplants in leukemia patients and later won the 1990 Nobel Prize in medicine, has died in Seattle at...
Metabolic factors may increase men's risk of dying from prostate cancer
High blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids, and body mass index-characteristics that are often lumped together as the metabolic syndrome-are jointly linked with an increased risk of dying from prostate...
Study: Dolphins are always half awake
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- Dolphins can remain alert for two weeks at a time with no sign of fatigue because only half of their brains sleep at...
Nearly 4 Out of 10 Lesbians Not Routinely Screened for Cervical Cancer
Nearly 38 percent of lesbians polled in a national survey were not routinely screened for cervical cancer, putting them at risk of developing a highly preventable cancer, according to a...
Physical activity shown to help young and elderly alike with lower-leg coordination
A new study that examined the effect of age and physical activity on lower leg muscle reflexes and coordination concluded that participation in physical activity was beneficial for lower leg...
Genetically Modfied Organisms (GMO) need to be assessed through systematic networks
In Europe there are many concerns about adverse environmental effects of genetically modified (GM) crops, and the opinions on the outcomes of environmental risk assessments (ERA) differ largely. GM crop...
Breech Births Cause More Problems for Moms and Babies When Water Breaks Early
Breech births increase the risk of complications for the mother and baby when the amniotic sac ruptures early. These findings were presented today by a researcher from Loyola University Health...
Plant-Based Diets Can Remedy Chronic Diseases
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 63 percent of the deaths that occurred in 2008 were attributed to non-communicable chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, Type 2...
Study Demonstrates that Overeating Impairs Brain Insulin Function, a Mechanism that can Lead to Diabetes and Obesity
New research from Mount Sinai School of Medicine sheds light on how overeating can cause a malfunction in brain insulin signaling, and lead to obesity and diabetes. Christoph Buettner, MD,...
Antidepressants Linked to Increased Risk of Stroke, But Risk Is Low
- Research shows that use of popular antidepressants is linked to an increased risk of some strokes caused by bleeding in the brain, but that the risk is low, according...
Potential New Drug Therapy for Crohn's Disease
Ustekinumab, an antibody proven to treat the skin condition psoriasis, has now shown positive results in decreasing the debilitating effects of Crohn's Disease, according to researchers at the University of...
Association between rare neuromuscular disorder and loss of smell identified
Changes in the ability to smell and taste can be caused by a simple cold or upper respiratory tract infection, but they may also be among the first signs of...
Crows don't digest prions, may transport them to other locations
Crows fed on prion-infected brains from mice can transmit these infectious agents in their feces and may play a role in the geographic spread of diseases caused by prions, such...
Young blood can reverse some effects of ageing, study finds
Blood from young mice improved learning and memory in older mice, and increased connections between their brain cellsIt is rumoured that the late Kim Jong-il would inject himself with blood from healthy young...
Scariest place this Halloween? The emergency room
Here are some tips to avoid going bump in the night from a level 1 trauma physician.
High Levels of Antibiotic Resistance Genes Found in Major Midwest Watershed
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TB Update Highlights Modest Progress, New Opportunities, and Staggering Challenges
World Health Organization report shows tuberculosis continues to cause an "enormous" burden of disease, but new drugs may make a difference
Two components of red meat combined with alteration in DNA repair increase risk for bladder cancer
Two components of red meat -- dietary protein and dietary iron -- may combine to form powerful carcinogens, N-nitroso compounds, which increase risk for bladder cancer. Moreover, individuals with reduced...
Adhering to lifestyle guidelines reduced mortality in elderly female cancer survivors
Achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight, staying physically active and maintaining a healthy diet improved survival after cancer diagnosis in an elderly female cancer survivor population, according to new...
Bloodstream infections cut by 44 percent in sickest hospital patients, study concludes
A sweeping study on the issue of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospitals shows that using antimicrobial soap and ointment on all intensive-care patients significantly decreases bloodstream infection.
Process controlling night vision clarifled
On the road at night or on a tennis court at dusk, the eye can be deceived. Vision is not as sharp as in the light of day, and detecting...
Blood pressure control may be poorer in women
Older women in Canada are less successful than older men at controlling high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
Epigenetic analysis of stomach cancer finds new disease subtypes
Researchers have identified numerous new subtypes of gastric cancer that are triggered by environmental factors.
New malaria drug requires just one dose and appears twice as effective as existing regimen
Scientists are reporting development of a new malaria drug that, in laboratory tests, has been twice as effective as the best current medicine against this global scourge and may fight...
A Drug That Removes Bad Memories While You Sleep
Erasure Lab mice administered a drug can forget fear-inducing memories in their sleep WikimediaSleep-based therapy could provide more effective treatment for PTSD. Memory-erasure technology is finally starting to follow Eternal Sunshine canon. In...
Gluten and lactose-free ingredient substitute found for low-fat white sauces
Consumers are increasingly demanding the development of ready-to-eat gluten and lactose-free food products that meet their needs and help improve their health. A recent study shows how new white sauce...
Pathology of Huntington's disease identified
A new study provides novel insight into the impact that Huntington's disease has on the brain.
Infertility: How can the ovulation function be restored?
It is well known that breast feeding increases the secretion of the prolactin hormone and inhibits ovulation in women. This prevents the onset of a new pregnancy too soon, and...