No sign Vietnam mutant bird flu greater threat: UN
A mutant strain of the deadly bird flu H5N1 virus detected in Vietnam does not appear to pose an increased risk to human health, the United Nations said on Monday.
India patent case threatens cheap drug supply: MSF
Supply of cheap, copycat drugs for the developing world could be badly threatened if Swiss firm Novartis wins a challenge to India's patent law, medical charity MSF said on Monday.
Coffee could offer key ingredient for new treatments for Parkinson's disease
Scientists from Heptares Therapeutics have used Diamond Light Source, the UK’s national synchrotron facility, to understand the structure of a protein involved in Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders.
Ancient humans were mixing it up
Anatomically modern humans interbred with more archaic hominin forms even before they migrated out of Africa, a UA-led team of researchers has found.
Male-female ring finger proportions tied to sex hormones in embryo; may offer health insights
Why men's ring fingers are longer than their index fingers
Dwarf planet mysteries beckon to New Horizons
At this very moment one of the fastest spacecraft ever launched - NASA's New Horizons - is hurtling through the void at nearly one million miles per day. Launched in 2006, it has been in flight longer than some missions last, and still has four more years of travel to go.
99-cent pricing may not be worth the penny, says Rutgers-Camden researcher
Just-below pricing, or 99-cent endings, is a common marketing tool used to attract customers looking to get bang for their buck. But a Rutgers–Camden professor says that, in some cases, a penny saved doesn't always translate into a penny earned for retailers.
Children who have their adenoids out do not get fewer upper respiratory infections
Research: Effectiveness of adenoidectomy in children with recurrent upper respiratory tract infections, open randomised controlled trial
One drink a day may be related to good overall health in women when older
Women who drink 15 grams or less of alcohol a day (the equivalent of one drink of any alcoholic beverage) at midlife may be healthier when older than women who do not drink at all, who consume more than two drinks a day, or who consume four drinks or more at the one time.
Peer pressure? It's hardwired into our brains
The rewards outweigh the risks – when you're in a group, anyway.
First Mention: First Mention - Human Papillomavirus, 1985
An article, headlined “Clue to Parasite as Cause of Cancer,” described an experiment with chickens carried out by Dr. Peyton Rous of the Rockefeller Institute, the first to demonstrate that any cancer could be caused by infection.
Old Blood Impairs Young Brains
A study suggests that age-related chemical signals in blood impair the growth of new neurons, but young blood can refresh old brains.
Dexamethasone May Stop Arthritis Before It Starts
Around 27 million Americans have arthritis, three million of which began with a joint injury that provokes slow and steady cartilage deterioration.
Dolphins call each other by name
Dave the dolphin whistles, and his friend Alan whistles back. We can't yet decipher their calls, but some of the time Dave may be calling: "Alan! Alan! Alan! Alan!"
Ephedra Aphrodisiac From The Axis Of Evil
Yesterday, I enjoyed a stimulating tea that has been enjoyed all over the northern hemisphere for thousands of years.
What causes traffic gridlock?
Everyday life enters a different phase on the Tuesday after Labor Day, the unofficial start of autumn in the United States.
Time to reboot thinking on trans fats -- natural trans fats from dairy and beef are good
Not all trans fats are created equal and it's time for a change in nutrition labels in North America to reflect this, particularly when it comes to dairy and beef products.
Vampire Bat Causes Fatal Rabies Encephalitis in USA
Rabies, although rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained acute, progressive, encephalomyelitis
When that shoulder aches too much to move
Treatment options for stiff and painful shoulders caused by adhesive capsulitis
Evidence for a persistently iron-rich ocean changes views on Earth’s early history
Discovery challenges previous models for the environment in which early life evolved
Where does all the gold come from?
Ultra high precision analyses of some of the oldest rock samples on Earth by researchers at the University of Bristol provides clear evidence that the planet's accessible reserves of precious metals are the result of a bombardment of meteorites more than 200 million years after the Earth was formed.
Medical management alone may be best treatment course for stroke prevention
Initial results published in New England Journal of Medicine
Ancient Sea Jelly Shakes Evolutionary Tree of Animals
Fossil suggests evolutionary order requires revision
Australopithecus sediba may be an ancestor of modern humans
Researchers say two skeletons found in a cave in South Africa may belong to a species that was
When infants gain the capacity for pain
A new study has for the first time revealed the time in development when infants appear able to tell the difference between pain and basic touch.
Fewer than 3 doses of cervical cancer vaccine effective
Fewer than three doses of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine Cervarix may be just as effective as the standard three-dose regimen when it comes to preventive measures against cervical cancer, according to a new study published September 9 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
The unexpected relatives of smallpox
A protein shared by the simple viruses that infect single-cell organisms, and their highly complex counterparts that affect mammals, could hold to the key to understanding and ultimately neutralising the deadly pox family of viruses.
Sea Radiation from Fukushima Seen Triple of Prior Estimate
Radioactive material released into the sea in the Fukushima nuclear power plant crisis is more than triple the amount estimated by plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co, Japanese researchers say.
Breast cancer patients with BRCA gene diagnosed almost 8 years earlier than generation before
Findings could potentially impact counseling, screening of women with BRCA mutation
Flowers power cancer 'smart bomb'
The search for more effective cancer treatments may soon harness the healing power of the Autumn crocus.

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