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The brain discovers and avoids disease much better than previously thought

The human brain is much better than previously thought at discovering and avoiding disease, a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden reports.

24 May 2017

Consumption of chocolate is associated with lower atrial fibrillation risks, study finds

A study published online in the journal Heart found that regular consumption of chocolate may be associated with a lower risk of developing irregular heart rhythm, atrial fibrillation (heart flutter).

24 May 2017

WFSA launches new online resource tool mapping total number of anesthesia providers worldwide

Today the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists officially launched a landmark online resource tool mapping the total number of anesthesia providers worldwide.

24 May 2017

U-M research reveals important clues about invasion of polyomaviruses

Every cell in our body runs like a tiny factory that makes specialized products, using the carefully guarded instructions kept in the CEO's office.

24 May 2017

New study identifies 16 additional genetic markers linked to psoriasis

It's one of the most common immune-mediated diseases in the U.S., causing red, patchy and scaly marks on the skin. Yet the 1 to 2 percent of the population who have psoriasis are still left to wonder why.

24 May 2017

Medical methods in the life of Shakespeare’s son-in-law

During this period, there was a revival of the Classical medicine of Ancient Greece and Rome, particularly the ideas of the Greek philosopher Hippocrates and the Roman physician Galen of Pergamon.

24 May 2017

Increasing skin cancer rates call for annual total body examinations

As rates of skin cancer, or melanoma, rise for men and women in the United States, health experts are debating the effectiveness of annual total body examinations in helping to detect the disease in its earlier stages.

24 May 2017

Just one alcoholic drink per day could increase breast cancer risk, say experts

Drinking just one alcoholic drink a day significantly increases the risk of breast cancer, according to a new report from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).

24 May 2017

New test could help physicians identify appropriate treatment for people with gonorrhea

Researchers from UCLA have developed a laboratory test that helps physicians determine which people with gonorrhea may be more treatable with an antibiotic that has not been recommended since 2007 because of concerns that the resistance to the drug was growing.

24 May 2017

NUS scientists develop novel handheld device for treatment of 'glue ear' in children

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore has developed a novel handheld device, known as CLiKX, for the treatment of a condition called Otitis Media with Effusion, or 'glue ear', which is the leading cause of hearing loss and visits to the doctors among children worldwide.

24 May 2017

Endocrine Society strongly opposes austere cuts to healthcare, medical research budget

The Endocrine Society warned that the President's proposal to slash $7.16 billion, or more than a fifth, of the National Institutes of Health's budget, and $1.2 billion from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would hinder progress toward needed medical treatments and advances in public health and disease prevention.

24 May 2017

Sleep disturbances, long and short duration of sleep may increase risk of dementia and lung cancer

Difficulties in initiating or maintaining sleep at middle-age are associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

24 May 2017

Scientists identify ten new genetic variants linked to cardiac structure and function

Strong or weak, big or small - variations in our genome play a decisive part in how our heart is shaped and works.

24 May 2017

BMI and fat carried around the waist can be good indicators of obesity-related cancer risk

Scientists have found that carrying fat around your middle could be as good an indicator of cancer risk as body mass index, according to research published in the British Journal of Cancer today (Wednesday).

24 May 2017

Moderate chocolate intake linked to lower risk of atrial fibrillation

A new study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in collaboration with researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Aalborg University and Institute of Cancer Epidemiology in Denmark, found that consuming moderate amounts of chocolate was associated with significantly lower risk of being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, a common and potentially life threatening type of irregular heartbeat.

24 May 2017

Researchers aim to explore role of physical activity on aging trajectories of the brain

Most people know that regular exercise can keep a body looking and feeling young. What about the brain?

24 May 2017

Dual-task gait testing can be effective predictor of dementia, study shows

In a new study, researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University are demonstrating that gait, or motion testing, while simultaneously performing a cognitively demanding task can be an effective predictor of progression to dementia and eventually help with earlier diagnosis.

24 May 2017

New study offers insight into how to improve chemotherapy strategies for ovarian cancer

Most women diagnosed with ovarian cancer undergo surgery to remove as many of the tumors as possible. However, it is usually impossible to eliminate all of the cancer cells because they have spread throughout the abdomen. Surgery is therefore followed by 18 weeks of chemotherapy.

24 May 2017

UCLA scientists develop chemical reaction that could yield new fuels and pharmaceuticals

When scientists develop the chemical formulas for new products such as fuels and medications, they often must first create molecules that haven't previously existed.

24 May 2017

New review looks at state-level trends in child fatalities involving motor vehicle crashes

The number of motor vehicle fatalities involving children under age 15 varies widely by state, but occurrences are more common in the South, and are most often associated with improperly or unused restraints and crashes on rural roads, a new review of child-related auto fatalities shows.

24 May 2017

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The brain discovers and avoids disease much better than previously thought

Consumption of chocolate is associated with lower atrial fibrillation risks, study finds

WFSA launches new online resource tool mapping total number of anesthesia providers worldwide

U-M research reveals important clues about invasion of polyomaviruses

New study identifies 16 additional genetic markers linked to psoriasis

Medical methods in the life of Shakespeare’s son-in-law

Increasing skin cancer rates call for annual total body examinations

Just one alcoholic drink per day could increase breast cancer risk, say experts

New test could help physicians identify appropriate treatment for people with gonorrhea

NUS scientists develop novel handheld device for treatment of 'glue ear' in children

Endocrine Society strongly opposes austere cuts to healthcare, medical research budget

Sleep disturbances, long and short duration of sleep may increase risk of dementia and lung cancer

Scientists identify ten new genetic variants linked to cardiac structure and function

BMI and fat carried around the waist can be good indicators of obesity-related cancer risk

Moderate chocolate intake linked to lower risk of atrial fibrillation

Researchers aim to explore role of physical activity on aging trajectories of the brain

Dual-task gait testing can be effective predictor of dementia, study shows

New study offers insight into how to improve chemotherapy strategies for ovarian cancer

UCLA scientists develop chemical reaction that could yield new fuels and pharmaceuticals

New review looks at state-level trends in child fatalities involving motor vehicle crashes

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