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Exercise significantly increases size of hippocampus in humans, study finds

Aerobic exercise can improve memory function and maintain brain health as we age, a new Australian-led study has found.

13 Nov 2017

Researchers find efficient way to produce neurons from pluripotent stem cells

Since their discovery in 2006, induced pluripotent stem cells are a glimmer of hope for many diseases. But further research of the complex regulation of pluripotent stem cell identity revealed unexpected difficulties.

13 Nov 2017

Scientists improve resolution of optical microscope using mirrored coverslip and computer algorithms

Researchers from the National Institutes of Health and the University of Chicago improved the speed, resolution, and light efficiency of an optical microscope by switching from a conventional glass coverslip to a reflective, mirrored coverslip and applying new computer algorithms to process the resulting data.

13 Nov 2017

New research sheds light on negative effects of stress on the brain

Stress can have numerous harmful effects on the mind and body, both immediately and over long periods of time. New research reveals mechanisms by which stress exacts its toll throughout the body, from the brain to the male reproductive system, and points to potential paths for reducing the negative effects of stress.

13 Nov 2017

Researchers identify 'strategies' used by bacteria to protect themselves from antibiotics

Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria evolve mechanisms to withstand the drugs which are used to treat infections.

13 Nov 2017

Hormone replacement therapy after ovary removal lowers risk of glaucoma, study finds

Women who took estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy after ovary removal had a lower risk of developing glaucoma, according to research presented today at AAO 2017, the 121st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

13 Nov 2017

The more TV people watch, the greater the risk may be for venous thromboembolism

The risk of developing a blood clot in a vein increases the more time a person spends watching TV, even if they engage in the recommended amount of physical activity, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a global exchange of the latest findings in the field of cardiovascular science.

13 Nov 2017

New neurostimulator device will soon offer drug-free alternative for dry eye sufferers

A study of dry eye sufferers who inserted a handheld neurostimulator device in their nose to make their eyes produce more tears experienced significant relief from their disease, according to research presented today at AAO 2017, the 121st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

13 Nov 2017

Sexual activity poses exceedingly small risk in causing sudden cardiac arrest

Worried whether your heart health is strong enough for sex? A new study may lay your fears to rest: The risk that sex would trigger a sudden cardiac arrest is exceedingly small.

13 Nov 2017

Dengue immunity can provide protection from subsequent Zika infection

Manifestations of Zika virus (ZIKV) infection differ drastically. Sometimes they are catastrophic, most notably when they cause microcephaly in some babies born to infected mothers.

13 Nov 2017

Vaccines in the Aging Population

The World Health Organisation marked World Pneumonia Day on November 12th to promote interventions to protect against, prevent and treat pneumonia. The condition is a worldwide killer affecting people of all ages, however the ‘aging population’ is at an increased risk.

From Pfizer, Inc. 13 Nov 2017

New drug offers hope for osteoarthritis patients suffering from debilitating hand pain

Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent arthritis worldwide and is characterized by chronic pain and impaired physical function.

13 Nov 2017

Children's diets could be improved with increased taxation on high fat and high sugar foods

Increasing the tax on high fat and high sugar foods will help improve children's diets. This is one of the recommendations from the British Psychological Society report 'Changing behavior: Childhood nutrition' published this week.

13 Nov 2017

KAUST researchers provide solution for killing E. coli using sunlight

Increasingly virulent strains of Escherichia coli are circulating in wastewater around the world, and the race is on to find novel treatment processes that could help reduce the spread of these pathogens.

13 Nov 2017

Scientists develop novel mouse model to capture pathology of sporadic ALS and FTD

Neurodegenerative diseases are incurable and debilitating conditions that result in progressive degeneration and death of nerve cells, which leads to problems with movement or mental functioning. Examples include Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

13 Nov 2017

Brokers are reluctant players in a most challenging ACA open-enrollment season

Lee Nathans, like insurance brokers in many states, expects to be crazy busy for the next several weeks, fielding calls from "people who are not going to be happy."

13 Nov 2017

New smartphone app may help patients take better care of their vision at home

Patients with age-related macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy who used a mobile application to test their vision at home got comparable results to in-office vision testing, according to research presented today at AAO 2017, the 121st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

13 Nov 2017

Treatments for preventing acute kidney failure post angiogram make no difference to health outcomes

Treatments commonly used to prevent acute kidney failure and its complications arising from common angiography procedures make no difference to health outcomes, a major new study has found.

13 Nov 2017

Reduced level of common heart hormone linked to lower readmission and death rates

Heart failure patients discharged from the hospital with a reduced level of a common hormone produced by the heart had significantly lower rates of readmission and lower death rates, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.

13 Nov 2017

Research examines effects and potential paths toward treatment of military-related brain disorders

Military service exposes soldiers to a unique set of physical challenges, including toxic chemicals and traumatic brain injury, which can have profound effects on their health and well-being.

13 Nov 2017

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Exercise significantly increases size of hippocampus in humans, study finds

Researchers find efficient way to produce neurons from pluripotent stem cells

Scientists improve resolution of optical microscope using mirrored coverslip and computer algorithms

New research sheds light on negative effects of stress on the brain

Researchers identify 'strategies' used by bacteria to protect themselves from antibiotics

Hormone replacement therapy after ovary removal lowers risk of glaucoma, study finds

The more TV people watch, the greater the risk may be for venous thromboembolism

New neurostimulator device will soon offer drug-free alternative for dry eye sufferers

Sexual activity poses exceedingly small risk in causing sudden cardiac arrest

Dengue immunity can provide protection from subsequent Zika infection

Vaccines in the Aging Population

New drug offers hope for osteoarthritis patients suffering from debilitating hand pain

Children's diets could be improved with increased taxation on high fat and high sugar foods

KAUST researchers provide solution for killing E. coli using sunlight

Scientists develop novel mouse model to capture pathology of sporadic ALS and FTD

Brokers are reluctant players in a most challenging ACA open-enrollment season

New smartphone app may help patients take better care of their vision at home

Treatments for preventing acute kidney failure post angiogram make no difference to health outcomes

Reduced level of common heart hormone linked to lower readmission and death rates

Research examines effects and potential paths toward treatment of military-related brain disorders

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