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Seizure detector treats epilepsy in rats
Minimally invasive brain stimulator reduces duration of seizures.Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2012.11154
Well: Diabetes and the Obesity Paradox
Type 2 diabetes, a condition widely thought of as a disease of the overweight and sedentary, also occurs in people who aren't overweight. And it may be deadlier in these...
Successful Vaccine Developed to Protect Against Deadly Virus, Scientists Report
A major breakthrough in the development of a highly effective vaccine against the deadly Nipah virus -- classified by the CDC and NIH as a biothreat agent -- has been...
Well: Weight Training May Lower Diabetes Risk
In a study, doing at least two and a half hours a week of either aerobic exercise or weight training substantially lowered the risk of Type 2 diabetes -- but...
Should young men be vaccinated against human papilloma virus?
Vaccination against human papilloma virus (HPV) is recommended for young women to protect them from HPV infection and cervical cancer. Male HPV immunization is increasingly a topic of debate in...
Long-term use of blood pressure meds promoting sun sensitivity may raise lip cancer risk
Long-term use of commonly used blood pressure medications that increase sensitivity to sunlight is associated with an increased risk of lip cancer in non-Hispanic whites, according to a new study.
Implantable defibrillators lead to decrease in cardiac arrests
Researchers estimate that implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) account for a third of the decrease in cardiac arrests caused by ventricular fibrillation (VF). The incidence of VF-related cardiac arrest dropped significantly...
Few kids use recommended safety restraints in cars
Despite the fact that car crashes are the leading cause of death for children older than three years in the U.S. and send more than 140,000 children to the emergency...
Hair-Loss Drug May Cause Severe Depression in Some Men
Men who take the hair-loss medication Propecia and develop sexual side effects may be at risk for severe depression.
Why do infants get sick so often? Cell signaling prevents growth of essential immune cells, study shows
Babies can get sick often, but parents shouldn't take the blame. A new study shows essential immune cells that help fight infections don't develop until adulthood.
Study finds with vacant lots greened, residents feel safer
Greening vacant lots may make neighborhood residents feel safer and may be associated with reductions in certain gun crimes, according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine...
Alzheimer's IV drug plans cancelled
Pharmaceutical companies say they are ending development of an intravenous formulation of the drug bapineuzumab to treat Alzheimer's disease after it failed in two late-stage clinical trials.
Stem-cell pioneer banks on future therapies
Japanese researcher plans cache of induced stem cells to supply clinical trials.Nature 488 139 doi: 10.1038/488139a
Fainting from genes and environment
Identical twins were nearly twice as likely to both faint compared to non-identical twins, according to the study. There has been debate over whether fainting is caused by genetics or environment, but the...
Alberta doctor sounds alarm over vaccination rates
Alberta's deputy chief medical officer of health is raising concerns about dropping immunization rates in the province over the last five years.
Docs frustrated by provincial licence loopholes
The organization that licenses doctors in the province says some New Brunswick physicians are caught in a legal catch-22 over where they can practise.
Civic-minded undocumented youth dream big
(Phys.org) -- Seventy-two percent of undocumented youth involved in community organizations strongly believe they can make a difference, compared to 41 percent of youth overall.
Hospital Chain Inquiry Cited Unnecessary Cardiac Work
HCA, the largest for-profit hospital chain in the country, uncovered evidence of unnecessary — even dangerous — cardiac treatments at some of its medical centers in Florida.
Ginger could manage diabetes
A common spice and ancient Asian remedy, ginger can increase the uptake of glucose into muscle cells independently of insulin, according to the latest research. This assists in the management of high levels...
Behavioral intervention can reduce tics in adults with Tourette syndrome
Specially designed comprehensive behavioral therapy is more effective than sessions offering patient support and education in helping adults with Tourette syndrome manage their tics according to a new study.
U.S. Cheese Industry Works to Reduce Sodium and Fat
Under pressure to reduce sodium and saturated fats in American diets, the cheese industry has tried, with little success, to make products with less salt or fat that consumers will...
More education, socioeconomic benefits equals longer life
Despite advances in health care and increases in life expectancy overall, Americans with less than a high school education have life expectancies similar to adults in the 1950s and 1960s.
Growth hormone-releasing hormonen appears to aid cognitive functioning
Treatment with growth hormone-releasing hormone appears to be associated with favorable cognitive effects among both adults with mild cognitive impairment and healthy older adults.
New Study Examines Injuries to U.S. Workers with Disabilities
A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Ohio State University compared medically attended...
Fewer lies, better health and relationships
“Pants on fire” isn’t the only problem liars face. New research from the University of Notre Dame shows that when [...]
Movement-limited toddler gets 3-D-printed magic arms (w/ Video)
(Phys.org) -- A disabled toddler suffering from Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) is able to pick up objects and play, not only thanks to her research team of doctors at the...
Vital Signs: Safety: Paid Sick Leave May Reduce Work Injuries
A new study suggests that offering paid sick leave could reduce the rate of nonfatal injury among workers and improve the bottom line at the same time.
Vital Signs: Screening: Urine Test May Predict Women’s Bone Risk
Researchers report that levels of a substance that is released into the urine when bones weaken can predict the risk for future fracture in premenopausal women.