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Highly intricate visual system arises from simple blueprint present at birth, findings suggest

For decades, researchers have known that the primate brain is organized into "maps" for each of the different senses: one of the body for touch, one of the visual world for sight, one of tones for hearing.

19 Jul 2017

Global multi-stakeholder partnerships improve health of women, children, and adolescents

Globally, the health and well-being of women, children, and adolescents are improving faster than at any point in history, even in the poorest nations.

19 Jul 2017

Two cell types partner to protect pancreatic tumors from immune attack

Two cell types work together to protect pancreatic tumors from destruction by the immune system. But, blocking this partnership may restore the system's ability to attack these same tumor cells.

19 Jul 2017

Study seeks to understand genetic synergy in cleft palate

Like all of the individual elements of fetal development, palate growth is a marvel of nature. In part of this process, ledges of tissue on the sides of the face grow downwards on each side of the tongue, then upward, fusing at the midline at the top of the mouth.

19 Jul 2017

Rise in life expectancy is grinding to a halt in England, says leading health advisor

The rise in life expectancy that has been seen in England for more than 100 years is now grinding to a halt, warns a former government and WHO advisor.

19 Jul 2017

Erectile dysfunction found to be common in men with diabetes

A review of the published literature indicates that erectile dysfunction is common in males with diabetes, affecting more than half of men with the condition and with a prevalence of approximately 3.6-times higher than in non-diabetics.

19 Jul 2017

New study finds link between certain antibiotics during pregnancy and risk for birth defects

A new study has found links between certain antibiotics during pregnancy and major congenital malformations in newborns.

19 Jul 2017

Urbanization and electrification of homes not linked to sleep loss

In this study, researchers from the University of Surrey, in collaboration with groups in South Africa, Brazil, Colombia and the USA, examined the sleeping patterns of people from two neighboring communities in Mozambique – the small electrified urban town Milange and the non-electrified rural community Tengua.

19 Jul 2017

Maternal pre-pregnancy obesity linked to increased risk for neurocognitive problems in preterm infants

A new study has found that children born extremely premature to women who are overweight or obese before the pregnancy are at an increased risk for low scores on tests of intelligence and cognitive processes that influence self-regulation and control, according to researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

18 Jul 2017

Type of occupation linked to limited mobility as workers age

Certain occupations may significantly contribute to mobility problems as workers age, contributing to income-based disparities in disability, a study co-authored by Princeton University's Noreen Goldman finds.

18 Jul 2017

New antibody-based assay differentiates Zika from similar viral infections

A new test is the best-to-date in differentiating Zika virus infections from infections caused by similar viruses.

18 Jul 2017

New review reveals dire effects of heavy alcohol use during adolescence on the brain

What would a celebration be without alcohol, whether we are talking about a private or professional event? Drinking alcohol, is a well-engrained and long-standing social habit in many countries around the world, even though the fact that alcohol has an impact on one's health is largely established, especially when it comes to heavy drinking.

18 Jul 2017

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Highly intricate visual system arises from simple blueprint present at birth, findings suggest

Global multi-stakeholder partnerships improve health of women, children, and adolescents

Two cell types partner to protect pancreatic tumors from immune attack

Study seeks to understand genetic synergy in cleft palate

Rise in life expectancy is grinding to a halt in England, says leading health advisor

Erectile dysfunction found to be common in men with diabetes

New study finds link between certain antibiotics during pregnancy and risk for birth defects

Urbanization and electrification of homes not linked to sleep loss

Maternal pre-pregnancy obesity linked to increased risk for neurocognitive problems in preterm infants

Type of occupation linked to limited mobility as workers age

New antibody-based assay differentiates Zika from similar viral infections

New review reveals dire effects of heavy alcohol use during adolescence on the brain

Research finding could pave way for novel compounds to tackle bacterial resistance

Alcohol use linked to intentional head injuries in Nepal

Researchers discover gene mutations that worsen respiratory infections among children

Brief bursts of high-intensity, weight-bearing activity linked to better bone health in women

Language development may start in utero, study suggests

Clinical decision support embedded within EHR linked to decreased use of high cost imaging

Young people with depression have elevated risk for cannabis use disorder at age 18

Mutations arising after conception may play vital role in autism

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