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British Sign Language users have better reaction times in peripheral vision, study finds

People who use British Sign Language have better reaction times in their peripheral vision, a new study from the University of Sheffield has found.

6 Feb 2017

New research finds defects in studies of mass deworming efforts for children in Africa

The International Journal of Epidemiology finds that three widely cited research studies relating to mass deworming in Africa have substantial problems in their methods and analysis.

6 Feb 2017

Hidden ingredients in herbal supplements could cause serious health risks, say experts

Many herbal supplements contain hidden pharmaceutical ingredients that could be causing serious health risks, according to a team of experts from Queen's University Belfast, Kingston University London and LGC.

6 Feb 2017

Researchers explore psychosexual development, satisfaction in adult survivors of childhood cancer

A recent analysis showed that although adult survivors of childhood cancer did not differ overall from their peers in terms of their satisfaction with their sex lives and romantic relationships, those who received cancer treatments that were especially toxic to the nervous system were least likely to have had intercourse, be in a relationship, or have children.

6 Feb 2017

Psychotherapy normalizes brain changes linked to social anxiety disorder

Anxiety in social situations is not a rare problem: Around one in ten people are affected by social anxiety disorder during their lifetime. Social anxiety disorder is diagnosed if fears and anxiety in social situations significantly impair everyday life and cause intense suffering.

6 Feb 2017

Fraunhofer engineers develop new app that displays specific constituents

A new app from Fraunhofer development engineers looks directly inside objects and displays specific constituents. It has numerous uses: For instance, apples can be scanned for pesticide residues.

6 Feb 2017

New discovery could lead to development of new cancer treatments

Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that can engulf and destroy cancer cells. A research group led by Professor MATOZAKI Takashi, Associate Professor MURATA Yoji, and YANAGITA Tadahiko, discovered that by using an antibody for a particular protein found on macrophages, the macrophage is activated, and cancer cells are effectively eliminated.

6 Feb 2017

High levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity linked to lower arterial stiffness in children

High levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are associated with lower arterial stiffness in 6-8-year-old children, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

6 Feb 2017

NEI highlights new technologies and tools to help people living with low vision or blindness

During Low Vision Awareness Month, the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health, is highlighting new technologies and tools in the works to help the 4.1 million Americans living with low vision or blindness.

6 Feb 2017

ACA: Warming up prior to winter sport activities essential to prevent injuries

Winter recreational activities can pose painful problems for the outdoor enthusiast who is not in the best condition. Preparing your body before participating in winter sports such as snowboarding, skiing or ice-skating decreases the potential for spasms, strains and sprains, according to the American Chiropractic Association.

6 Feb 2017

Yale-New Haven hospital provides rare look at brain surgery with patient alert and awake

A rare look at brain surgery with the patient alert and awake at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven.

6 Feb 2017

Few grocery store guidelines to help improve heart health

Many of us vowed to eat more healthfully in the new year but, one month later, are still struggling to take that first step. Here are some grocery store guidelines to reduce the amount of fat, sugar and salt in your diet, which are associated with a higher risk for obesity, heart attack, diabetes, and other diseases.

6 Feb 2017

New NCCN patient guide for Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia helps make informed treatment decisions

A very rare sub-type of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia affects approximately 1,500 - 2,000 people in the United States each year. While it is not curable, Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia is slow growing, and in many patients, manageable as a chronic disease.

6 Feb 2017

University of Miami Health System and VitalMD collaborate to focus on women's health and cancer care

In what will be a transformative approach to women's health care in South Florida, the University of Miami Health System and VitalMD Group Holdings LLC, and its wholly owned medical practices LLCs, one of the largest private physician group practices in Florida, have agreed to establish a strategic collaboration to advance the missions of both entities, improving access to high-quality medical care by creating a broader network of providers in the South Florida region.

6 Feb 2017

Maternal stress can affect growth of fetal muscles, study shows

Born too soon, she weighed just over 1 pound at birth and spent the first three months of her life in the neonatal intensive care unit, fighting to live.

6 Feb 2017

Difference between men and women in age preferences of sexual partners smaller than earlier believed

The difference between men and women with respect to their age preferences, when it comes to sexual partners, is smaller than earlier believed.

6 Feb 2017

New article highlights prevalence of nonmedical prescription drug use among young people

Balancing a country's need to make prescription drugs available to those in need while simultaneously curbing nonmedical use is one of our greatest challenges, according to a perspective article just published by Silvia Martins, MD, PhD, associate professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and a colleague at American University of Beirut.

6 Feb 2017

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British Sign Language users have better reaction times in peripheral vision, study finds

New research finds defects in studies of mass deworming efforts for children in Africa

Hidden ingredients in herbal supplements could cause serious health risks, say experts

Researchers explore psychosexual development, satisfaction in adult survivors of childhood cancer

Psychotherapy normalizes brain changes linked to social anxiety disorder

Fraunhofer engineers develop new app that displays specific constituents

New discovery could lead to development of new cancer treatments

High levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity linked to lower arterial stiffness in children

NEI highlights new technologies and tools to help people living with low vision or blindness

ACA: Warming up prior to winter sport activities essential to prevent injuries

Yale-New Haven hospital provides rare look at brain surgery with patient alert and awake

Few grocery store guidelines to help improve heart health

New NCCN patient guide for Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia helps make informed treatment decisions

University of Miami Health System and VitalMD collaborate to focus on women's health and cancer care

Maternal stress can affect growth of fetal muscles, study shows

Difference between men and women in age preferences of sexual partners smaller than earlier believed

New article highlights prevalence of nonmedical prescription drug use among young people

Researcher paints pitiless picture of life for people with acquired deaf-blindness

Detailed analysis of bacterial proteins offers path for new drugs to curb tuberculosis

WHO's new guidance aims to improve chances of survival for cancer patients

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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