Targeting the social networks of group violence
A strong network of friends may be just as big a factor in acts of group violence as having a charismatic leader or a savvy battle plan, according to a new study.
ICU ventilators overused with advanced-dementia patients
Study spanning 13 years and some 2,600 hospitals heightens concerns about late-in-life suffering and costs of care that is unlikely to produce a better outcome
Report shows neglected cancer is killing the young
Research into brain tumours is still woefully inadequate
Calcium supplements may damage the heart
Experts recommend caution before taking calcium supplements
The healing effect of fecal microbiota transplantation lasts for long
Composition of donated microbiota remains stable for at least a year
DHA supplementation improves cognition in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
Chinese study shows improved IQ with omega-3 supplementation
New treatment strategy could cut Parkinson's disease off at the pass
Drug already in clinical trials for other conditions slows disease progression in mice
'Head Rush' Linked with Increased Risk for Dementia in Older Adults
If you've ever felt a rush of dizziness after standing up too quickly, take heed: Older adults who experience that disorienting feeling frequently may be more likely to develop dementia, a new study from the Netherlands finds.
Why Don't Deer Crash into One Another When Startled?
The ruminants seem to head due north or south when fleeing, a new study shows
Virus steals black widow poison gene to help it attack
In one of the most unexpected genetic thefts ever, a virus that infects bacteria appears to have stolen the gene coding for the poison of the black widow spiders.
Cannabis-based products are medicine, says regulator
Products that contain a cannabis-based ingredient called cannabidiol or CBD are medicines, UK regulatory body the MHRA has said.
'Dementia link to sudden low blood pressure and dizziness'
People who experience frequent drops in blood pressure or dizziness when suddenly standing up are at increased risk of dementia, scientists say.
Updated AABB guidelines for when to perform red blood cell transfusion, optimal length of RBC storage
Newest recommendations for red blood cell transfusion
New treatment approach for leukemia renders cancer genes powerless
Cancer researcher from Mainz develops targeted epigenetic approach for the treatment of aggressive forms of leukemia
Plant diversity could provide natural repellent for crop pests
A new study has unveiled why a field with a variety of plants seems to attract fewer plant-eating insects than farm land with just one type of crop.
Humans, megafauna coexisted in Patagonia before extinction
Mitochondrial DNA are shedding light on the timing of the megafaunal extinction and its cause
Brain scans show trans people feeling at odds with their body
DIFFERENCES in the brain's response to touch may explain why transgender people often feel at odds with their anatomy.
Observable Universe contains ten times more galaxies than previously thought
Astronomers using data from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescopes and other telescopes have performed an accurate census of the number of galaxies in the Universe.
Extraterrestrial impact preceded ancient global warming event
A comet strike may have triggered the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), a rapid warming of Earth caused by an accumulation of atmospheric carbon dioxide 56 million years ago, which offers analogs to global warming today.
Common prostate cancer treatment linked to later dementia, Stanford researcher says
A new retrospective study of patient medical records suggests that men with prostate cancer who are treated with testosterone-lowering drugs are twice as likely to develop dementia within five years as prostate cancer patients whose testosterone levels are not tampered with.
In a first, brain computer interface helps paralyzed man feel again
Technology allows a man to experience the sensation of touch through a robotic arm that he controls with his brain
Depriving deadly brain tumors of cholesterol may be their Achilles' heel
In mouse models, alternative approach proves promising against hard-to-treat cancer
It's time to consider propranolol as an anti-cancer drug, researchers say
The common beta-blocker has significant anti-cancer properties
80 Years Later, Polar Explorer's Sunken Ship Floats Again
For the first time in more than 80 years, the Maud is floating above the sea surface.
Ingested Porcupine Quill Pokes Hole in Woman's Aorta
A woman who went to the emergency room for chest pain learned that her symptoms had a rather unusual cause: a porcupine quill that she had unknowingly ingested, according to a recent report of the woman's case.
Stuff Physicists Don't Understand: Sonoluminesence
How can tiny collapsing bubbles inside a vat of water or other liquid reach temperatures of 20,000°? Nobody has a clue
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University of Colorado Boulder researchers have discovered a brain signature that identifies fibromyalgia sufferers with 93 percent accuracy, a potential breakthrough for future clinical diagnosis and
The New, Old World of Functional Medicine: Part 1
An Interview With Mark Hyman, MD