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Hantavirus: Symptoms & Treatment of Infection
The symptoms of hantavirus infection plus causes, treatments and other facts.
South African Scientists Claim Breakthrough Drug Cures All Strains of Malaria
Malaria is the scourge of tropical nations, crippling its victims with symptoms like debilitating fever, convulsions and nausea, and killing half a million people annually. Now researchers in South Africa say they may...
Chocolate may be 'stroke shield'
Chocolate might not be the healthiest thing for your waistline, however, research suggests it may protect against stroke.
The virtue of vaccines
A higher vaccination rate will help protect California schoolchildren from disease. A bill seeks to make it harder for parents to decline vaccinations.California is among the 18 states that make...
Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation
Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (Afib) is safe and suppresses arrhythmia recurrences in 74% of patients after a single procedure, according to new results. The survey also showed that arrhythmia-related...
Advanced CT scans accurately assess coronary blockages
An ultra-fast, 320-detector computed tomography scanner can accurately sort out which people with chest pain need -- or don't need -- an invasive procedure such as cardiac angioplasty or bypass...
Tapping engineers, families for hospital safety
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Head of the hospital bed raised? Check. Patient's teeth brushed? Check....
Zebrafish study explains why the circadian rhythm affects your health
Disruptions to the circadian rhythm can affect the growth of blood vessels in the body, thus causing illnesses such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer, according to a new study.
How 'beige' fat makes the pounds melt away
Researchers have decoded a signal path that could boost the burning of body fat. Mice that are missing a signal switch called VASP are clearly leaner and have more of...
30-day mortality after acute myocardial infarction drops with improved treatment
Improved treatment after acute myocardial infarction and less severe patient profile have reduced 30-day mortality over the past 15 years, according to new research.
Deep brain stimulation changes rhythms to treat Parkinson's disease and tremor
Deep brain stimulation may stop uncontrollable shaking in patients with Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor by imposing its own rhythm on the brain, according to two recent studies.
Method to simplify production of proteins used in many types of drugs developed
Engineering researchers have developed a method to simplify the pharmaceutical production of proteins used in drugs that treat a variety of diseases and health conditions, including diabetes, cancer, arthritis and...
More easily influenced when we follow our heart
When we let our hearts choose for us, we are more influenced by people who resemble ourselves, a PhD study from BI Norwegian Business School shows.
Unforeseen regulation of the anti-bacterial immune response discovered
New research holds promise for the improved prevention and treatment of bacterial infections and the life-threatening complications of chronic inflammation that can result from them.
US colliders jostle for funds
Heavy-ion facility at risk of premature closure as committee sets budget priorities.Nature 488 566 doi: 10.1038/488566a
Fittest thrive as they age
Being fit at 50 seems to improve health related quality of life as people age, a large U.S. study concludes.
Antibiotic residues in sausage meat may promote pathogen survival
Antibiotic residues in uncured pepperoni or salami meat are potent enough to weaken helpful bacteria that processors add to acidify the sausage to make it safe for consumption, according to...
How ‘beige’ fat makes the pounds melt away
The numbers of obese people are climbing steeply all over the world – with obvious major consequences for their health. [...]
Pig fever sweeps across Russia
Deadly virus may be poised to spread to neighbouring states.Nature 488 565 doi: 10.1038/488565a
NHS patient records to revolutionise medical research in Britain
Scientists to hunt for lifesaving information buried in cradle-to-grave data collected by GPs and hospitals A revolution in medical research in Britain is to give academics and the life sciences industry unparalleled access...
Is long-term weight loss possible after menopause?
Many people can drop pounds quickly in the early phases of a diet, but studies have found that it is [...]
Advance makes possible near-instantaneous DNA analysis
Picture this: You've brought your sick child to the doctor's office. After checking her pulse and blood pressure, he takes a nasal or throat swab and inserts it into a...
Bigfoot Hoaxer Killed in Accident
This tragedy also highlights the prevalence and dangers of Bigfoot hoaxing.
Pregnancy duration predicts stress response in the first months of life
After waking up, the concentration of the stress hormone cortisol in saliva rises considerably; this is true not only for grown-ups but for babies as well.
Enlisting the AIDS virus to fight cancer
Can HIV be transformed into a biotechnological tool for improving human health? According to a team of scientists, the answer is yes. Taking advantage of the HIV replication machinery, the...
Overcoming crocodile breeding hazards with AI
The world's first artificial insemination of crocodiles is one step closer thanks to a novel project between The University of Queensland (UQ) and a central Queensland farmer.
ICC making progress on tests for suspect bowling
(AP)—The International Cricket Council is a step closer to introducing biomechanical testing for bowlers with suspect delivery actions in match conditions.
Really?: The Claim: During a Heart Attack, Dial 911 and Chew an Aspirin
Symptoms of heart attack are often different for men and women, but the response should be the same.