Babies' DNA affects mothers' risk of pre-eclampsia in pregnancy, study finds
A major new international study has revealed for the first time that some features in a baby's DNA can increase the risk of its mother developing pre-eclampsia -- a potentially dangerous condition in pregnancy.
Psychiatric medication protects developing mouse brain from birth defects
A clinically available anxiety drug safely and effectively protects against brain defects caused by the mouse version of a common human virus, finds new research published in The Journal of Neuroscience.
Smartphone app directs first responders to cardiac arrest 3 minutes before ambulance
Each minute increases the chance of survival by 10 percent
Discovery could lead to sustainable ethanol made from carbon dioxide
Recent discovery could lead to a new, more sustainable way to make ethanol
Vaccine that lowers cholesterol offers hope of immunizing against cardiovascular disease
Study conducted in mice, but phase I clinical trial now started
Buyer beware: Antimicrobial products can do more harm than good
Global call to action on antimicrobials from scientists published today
DNA variants that are bad for health may also make you stupid
Could CRISPR give us better health and an IQ boost?
Bacterial superantigens turn our immune cells to the dark side
A subpopulation of immune cells that normally fend off pathogens can turn against the host during certain infections, a new study publishing on June 20 in the open access journal PLOS Biology reveals.
Plant reveals anti-Alzheimer's compounds
Japanese scientists develop a new technique to isolate active therapeutic compounds for Alzheimer's disease from plants
Older dads have 'geekier' sons
New King's College London research suggests that sons of older fathers are more intelligent, more focused on their interests and less concerned about fitting in, all characteristics typically seen in 'geeks'.
Gene variant protecting against Alzheimer's disease decreases plasma beta-amyloid levels
Gene variant protecting against Alzheimer's disease significantly decreases plasma beta-amyloid levels in a population cohort
Don't be scared to let animals on wards, say nurses
Hospitals should let more dogs and other animals on to wards and even into operating theatres to help patients, the Royal College of Nursing says.
Temple study: Extra-virgin olive oil preserves memory & protects brain against Alzheimer's
Extra-virgin olive oil recognized as specific ingredient that protects against cognitive decline
Underused cancer test could improve treatment for thousands
Simple blood test could improve treatment for more than 1 in 6 stage 2 colon cancer patients
More frequent sexual activity can boost brain power in older adults, according to study
More frequent sexual activity has been linked to improved brain function in older adults, according to a study by the universities of Coventry and Oxford.
Marriage makes men fatter, shows new research
Being married makes men gain weight, and the early days of fatherhood add to the problem, finds new research from the University of Bath's School of Management.
Yarraman flu or horse flu? Words and graphics influence willingness to vaccinate
Findings show that the way health information is communicated, matters
Forgetting can make you smarter
For most people having a good memory means being able to remember more information clearly for long periods of time.
Immune Cells Deliver Cancer Drugs to the Brain
Neutrophils loaded with the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel traverse the blood-brain barrier and kill residual cancer cells after tumor-resection surgery in mice.
Century-old Parkinson's question answered
Scientists say they have found the first direct evidence that the immune system does attack the brain in Parkinson's disease.
Biofilms -- the eradication has begun
Canadian scientists take a step forward in the fight against microbial armour?
Paracetamol during pregnancy can inhibit masculinity
Paracetamol during pregnancy can inhibit the development of 'male behavior' in mice; new research from the University of Copenhagen shows that it can reduce sex drive and aggressive behavior
Popular prostate drug linked to serious side effects
Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia with Avodart may put men at an increased risk for serious side effects
How eggs got their shapes
Scientists have a convincing explanation for this stunning diversity: The shape of a bird's egg depends on how much its species flies
High fat diet reduces gut bacteria, Crohn's disease symptoms
Results could lead to new anti-inflammatory probiotics
Proton pump inhibitors do not contribute to dementia or Alzheimer's disease
Recent safety questions about PPIs answered in new study
More breast cancers were diagnosed at early stage after Affordable Care Act took effect
African Americans and Latinas saw largest increases in Stage 1 diagnoses
Existing drugs could benefit patients with bone cancer, genetic study suggests
A subset of bone cancer patients may respond to IGF1R inhibitors based on their genetic profile
Immunotherapy kinder than chemotherapy for patients with head and neck cancer
Nivolumab is kinder than chemotherapy for people with advanced head and neck cancer