Certain probiotics could help women lose weight
Certain probiotics could help women lose weight and keep it off, according to a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition by a team of researchers headed by Université Laval Professor...
View Article3-D model of famous amnesiac's brain helps illuminate human memory
During his lifetime, Henry G. Molaison (H.M.) was the best-known and possibly the most-studied patient of modern neuroscience. Now, thanks to the postmortem study of his brain, based on histological...
View ArticleAspirin still overprescribed for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
Aspirin is still overprescribed for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF) despite the potential for dangerous side effects, according to research published today.
View ArticleLab-dish advance against MERS virus
Chinese scientists said Tuesday they had identified a compound that, in lab dish experiments, blocks infection by the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus.
View ArticleResearchers open door to new HIV therapy
People infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) can stave off the symptoms of AIDS thanks to drug cocktails that mainly target three enzymes produced by the virus, but resistant strains pop...
View ArticleAutomated system could efficiently identify high-risk osteoporosis patients
An automated system that identifies high-risk osteoporosis patients being treated for fractures and can generate letters encouraging follow-up is an effective way to promote osteoporosis intervention...
View ArticleCaffeine use disorder: A widespread health problem that needs more attention
"I'm a zombie without my morning coffee.""My blood type is Diet Coke.""Caffeine isn't a drug, it's a vitamin." Most people make jokes like these about needing a daily boost from their favorite...
View ArticleIntranasal vaccine protects mice against West Nile infection
Researchers from Duke University have developed a nasal vaccine formulation that provides protective immunity against West Nile virus (WNV) infection in mice after only 2 doses. They present their...
View ArticleBacterial toxin a potential trigger for multiple sclerosis
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College have added to the growing body of evidence that multiple sclerosis may be triggered by a toxin produced by common foodborne bacteria. The presented their...
View ArticleFDA panel considers first pill for ragweed allergy
(HealthDay)—There may be good news coming in the form of a pill for the millions of Americans who suffer from ragweed allergy.
View ArticleBreath test may detect signs of lung cancer, study finds
(HealthDay)—A simple breath test might reveal if a person has early-stage lung cancer, according to a new study.
View ArticleAnimal model demonstrates role for metabolic enzyme in acute myeloid leukemia
In recent years, mutations in two metabolic enzymes, isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 and 2 (IDH1 and IDH2), have been identified in approximately 20 percent of all acute myeloid leukemias (AML). As a...
View ArticleLow levels of pro-inflammatory agent help cognition in rats
Although inflammation is frequently a cause of disease in the body, research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio indicates that low levels of a pro-inflammatory cytokine...
View ArticlePreterm birth is associated with increased risk of asthma and wheezing disorders
Children who are born preterm have an increased risk developing asthma and wheezing disorders during childhood according to new research published in PLOS Medicine.
View ArticleBrain structure, function predict future memory performance in children,...
Assessing structural and functional changes in the brain may predict future memory performance in healthy children and adolescents, according to a study appearing January 29 in the Journal of...
View ArticleFinding points to possible new Parkinson's therapy
A new study shows that, when properly manipulated, a population of support cells found in the brain called astrocytes could provide a new and promising approach to treat Parkinson's disease. These...
View ArticleObesity may be risky for your hearing and brain
Supporting evidence of a possible link between obesity and the spontaneous leakage of cerebrospinal fluid through the ear has been presented by researchers at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience...
View ArticleHelping adolescents understand the consequences of risky sexual behavior
(Medical Xpress)—Both parents and health care providers wonder: What is the best way to get through to adolescents about the dangers of risky sexual behavior? Research by investigators from Yale School...
View ArticleVirtually lowering a persons height heightens feelings of mistrust
(Medical Xpress)—A study funded by the Medical Research Council shows that, in those who are prone to having 'mistrustful thoughts', experiencing a social situation from a lower height can make people...
View ArticleNew target explored for psychiatric drug development
(Medical Xpress)—In a surprising discovery, neuroscientists have found that a breakdown product of cholesterol in the brain may be a target for developing new drugs to treat schizophrenia and other...
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