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New study may explain distinct speech processing functions of left and right brain

In the 1860s, French physician Paul Broca published his findings that the brain's speech production center was located in the left hemisphere

25 Jun 2019

Study reveals what happens within the brain when we name what we see

You see an object, you think of its name and then you say it. This apparently simple activity engages a set of brain regions that must interact with each other to produce the behavior quickly and accurately.

25 Jun 2019

Making Bacterial Infections a Thing of the Past for Chronic Respiratory Conditions

In this interview, Prof. Elborn and Dr. Dixon discuss the issues involving chronic lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis and bacterial respiratory infections.

From Neem Biotech 25 Jun 2019

Introduction of globally recognized surgical guideline reduce post-operative deaths

The English National Health Service reduced post-operative deaths by 37.2% following the introduction of globally recognized surgical guidelines - paving the way for life-saving action in low- and middle-income countries, a new study reveals.

25 Jun 2019

Fuzzy math fuels Sanders’ claim that cost barriers to health care kill 30,000 a year

"Medicare for All" — or single-payer health care — is a flagship issue for Democratic presidential candidate and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. So when a conservative group launched an ad campaign claiming such a policy would drive up wait times for medical care, the 2020 candidate responded aggressively.

25 Jun 2019

Daily outdoor activity reduces progression of nearsightedness in children

New research suggests that adding 30 minutes of daily outdoor activity reduces the progression of nearsightedness, called myopia, in children if the activity is continued.

25 Jun 2019

In secret, seniors discuss ‘rational suicide’

Ten residents slipped away from their retirement community one Sunday afternoon for a covert meeting in a grocery store cafe. They aimed to answer a taboo question: When they feel they have lived long enough, how can they carry out their own swift and peaceful death?

25 Jun 2019

Increased air pollution could reduce health benefits of living in walkable neighborhoods

The benefits of living in a walkable neighborhood could be diminished by increased exposure to traffic-related air pollution, suggests a study led by St. Michael's Hospital and ICES, a non-profit research institute that uses population-based health information to produce knowledge on a broad range of health care issues.

25 Jun 2019

Exercise effectively protects against subarachnoid hemorrhage

A Finnish study demonstrates that as little as half an hour of light exercise per week effectively protects against subarachnoid hemorrhage, the most lethal disorder of the cerebral circulation.

25 Jun 2019

Exposure to chemical weapons results in lifelong physical and mental ill-health

People exposed to chemical warfare agents often incur chronic damage to their lungs, skin and eyes, for example. They also frequently succumb to depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. This is shown by research on survivors from the 1988 gas attacks against Kurdish Halabja in Iraq.

25 Jun 2019

New budget boosts health coverage for low-income Californians

Ann Manganello survives entirely off her Social Security stipend: $1,391 a month.

25 Jun 2019

Study uncovers new hunger pathway in the brain

A newly identified hunger pathway in the brain can quickly modify food intake in the presence of food, according to a study of mice published in JNeurosci.

From Society for Neuroscience 25 Jun 2019

Cherwell to launch new Redipor Broth Kit at APDM

Cherwell Laboratories, specialists in products for process validation and environmental monitoring, will be introducing a new Redipor Broth Kit at the Aseptic Preparation and Dispensing Medicines Training Course, 8-12th July.

From Cherwell Laboratories 25 Jun 2019

Researchers explore new immune checkpoint for head and neck cancer

A checkpoint may delay travelers but it can help give cancer free rein by suppressing the natural immune response that should destroy it, researchers say.

25 Jun 2019

Cholesterol-lowering drugs could increase risk of developing diabetes

A study of thousands of patients' health records found that those who were prescribed cholesterol-lowering statins had at least double the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

25 Jun 2019

Living environment, air pollution may be linked to increased risk of hypertension

A new study soon to appear in the Journal of Public Health suggests that air pollution and living in apartment buildings may be associated with an increased risk for dangerous conditions like heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

25 Jun 2019

Injectable hydrogel offers double punch against bone infections

Surgery prompted by automobile accidents, combat wounds, cancer treatment and other conditions can lead to bone infections that are difficult to treat and can delay healing until they are resolved.

25 Jun 2019

Women more likely to suffer from long-term cognitive impairment after brain tumor radiation

Young women who undergo radiation therapy to treat a pediatric brain tumor are more likely to suffer from long-term cognitive impairment than male survivors, according to a study by Georgia State University researchers.

25 Jun 2019

Researchers identify missing link between amyloid plaques and tau tangles in Alzheimer's

Years before symptoms of Alzheimer's disease appear, two kinds of damaging proteins silently collect in the brain: amyloid beta and tau. Clumps of amyloid accumulate first, but tau is particularly noxious.

25 Jun 2019

Research project aims to develop 'personalized health' approach to prevent antimicrobial resistance

The University of Liverpool and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine have been awarded £3.54m for a research project that aims to develop a 'personalized health' approach to prevent and treat antimicrobial resistance.

25 Jun 2019

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New study may explain distinct speech processing functions of left and right brain

Study reveals what happens within the brain when we name what we see

Making Bacterial Infections a Thing of the Past for Chronic Respiratory Conditions

Introduction of globally recognized surgical guideline reduce post-operative deaths

Fuzzy math fuels Sanders’ claim that cost barriers to health care kill 30,000 a year

Daily outdoor activity reduces progression of nearsightedness in children

In secret, seniors discuss ‘rational suicide’

Increased air pollution could reduce health benefits of living in walkable neighborhoods

Exercise effectively protects against subarachnoid hemorrhage

Exposure to chemical weapons results in lifelong physical and mental ill-health

New budget boosts health coverage for low-income Californians

Study uncovers new hunger pathway in the brain

Cherwell to launch new Redipor Broth Kit at APDM

Researchers explore new immune checkpoint for head and neck cancer

Cholesterol-lowering drugs could increase risk of developing diabetes

Living environment, air pollution may be linked to increased risk of hypertension

Injectable hydrogel offers double punch against bone infections

Women more likely to suffer from long-term cognitive impairment after brain tumor radiation

Researchers identify missing link between amyloid plaques and tau tangles in Alzheimer's

Research project aims to develop 'personalized health' approach to prevent antimicrobial resistance

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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