Public Release: 23-Aug-2018 Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society The use of antibiotics drives the development of antibiotic resistance, a major threat to public health worldwide. But these drugs also carry the risk of harm to individual patients, including children. According to… Read More ›
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Radical transformations likely needed to achieve universal health care
Public Release: 23-Aug-2018 Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Boston, MA – Technological innovation, expansion of the use of frontline personnel such as community health workers, and rapid increases in health care financing are likely to be instrumental to… Read More ›
For first time in 40 years, cure for acute leukemia within reach
Public Release: 24-Aug-2018 Hebrew University drug trials show 50 percent cure rate in lab mice The Hebrew University of Jerusalem IMAGE: Leukemia cancer cells before and after new drug treatment. Credit: Waleed Minzel/Hebrew University. Acute myeloid leukemia is one of… Read More ›
Maple leaf extract could inhibit skin wrinkles
Maple leaf extract could inhibit skin wrinkles Maple leaf extract could inhibit skin wrinkles Maple trees are best known for their maple syrup and lovely fall foliage. But it turns out that the beauty of those leaves could be skin-deep… Read More ›
One of the most popular ADHD drugs may cause hallucinations and other psychotic symptoms
Public Release: 22-Aug-2018 Exeley Inc. In the scientific article recently published in Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Erica Ramstad and others reviewed the existing evidence between various psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, problems with concentration or… Read More ›
Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo caused in part by Indonesian volcanic eruption
Public Release: 22-Aug-2018 Imperial College London Electrically charged volcanic ash short-circuited Earth’s atmosphere in 1815, causing global poor weather and Napoleon’s defeat, says new research. Historians know that rainy and muddy conditions helped the Allied army defeat the French Emperor… Read More ›
Widespread declines in life expectancy across high income countries coincide with rising young adult and midlife mortality in the United States
Public Release: 15-Aug-2018 Urgent need to examine systemic causes of declining health in the US BMJ The ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States is a key contributor to the most recent declines in life expectancy, suggests a study published… Read More ›
Should all babies have their genomes sequenced?
Public Release: 15-Aug-2018 The Hastings Center As the cost of genome sequencing decreases, researchers and clinicians are debating whether all newborns should be sequenced at birth, facilitating a lifetime of personalized medical care. But while sequencing the genomes of some… Read More ›
Study links mothers’ pesticide levels with autism in children
Public Release: 16-Aug-2018 American Psychiatric Association Washington, D.C. – A new study appearing online today from the American Journal of Psychiatry finds that elevated pesticide levels in pregnant women are associated with an increased risk of autism among their children…. Read More ›
Complete Survival when lethal Bacteria are fed rather than killed (Proof of Concept )
Complete Survival when lethal Bacteria are fed rather than killed (Proof of Concept ) Complete Survival when lethal Bacteria are fed rather than killed (Proof of Concept ) Researchers report that giving mice dietary iron supplements enabled them to survive… Read More ›
Blocking sunlight to cool Earth won’t reduce crop damage from global warming by reducing photosynthesis
Public Release: 8-Aug-2018 Solar geoengineering could reduce temperatures and heat stress, but also reduces photosynthesis University of California – Berkeley Injecting particles into the atmosphere to cool the planet and counter the warming effects of climate change would do nothing… Read More ›
Top 43 reasons why men remain single — according to Reddit
Public Release: 8-Aug-2018 Analysis of comments on popular news aggregation site shows that some single men may not have developed the necessary social skills demanded to find a partner in the modern Western world Springer In the past, forced or… Read More ›
North American diets require more land than we have: Study
Public Release: 9-Aug-2018 University of Guelph Credit: University of Guelph If the global population adopted recommended North American dietary guidelines, there wouldn’t be enough land to provide the food required, according to a new study co-authored by University of Guelph… Read More ›
Bad Breath quickly eliminated by a Ginger compound
Bad Breath quickly eliminated by a Ginger compound Bad Breath quickly eliminated by a Ginger compound As the results of this study show, the pungent principle of ginger, the so-called 6-gingerol, makes the level of the enzyme sulfhydryl oxidase 1… Read More ›
Depression linked to low blood levels of acetyl-L-carnitine
Depression linked to low blood levels of acetyl-L-carnitine Depression linked to low blood levels of acetyl-L-carnitine In the latest study, the scientists measured levels of LAC (acetyl-L-carnitine) in blood samples taken from people diagnosed with MDD. They found that levels… Read More ›
Lung cancer mortality rates among women projected to increase by over 40 percent by 2030
Public Release: 1-Aug-2018 American Association for Cancer Research Bottom Line: The global age-standardized lung cancer mortality rate among women is projected to increase by 43 percent from 2015 to 2030, according to an analysis of data from 52 countries. The… Read More ›
Hospital-associated bacterial species becoming tolerant to alcohol disinfectants
Public Release: 1-Aug-2018 American Association for the Advancement of Science A multidrug-resistant bacterial species that can cause infections in hospitals is becoming increasingly tolerant to the alcohols used in handwash disinfectants, a new study finds. The analysis of bacterial… Read More ›
Climate taxes on agriculture could lead to more food insecurity than climate change itself
Public Release: 30-Jul-2018 International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis New IIASA-led research has found that a single climate mitigation scheme applied to all sectors, such as a global carbon tax, could have a serious impact on agriculture and result… Read More ›
Study: Student loans hamper wealth accumulation among black, Hispanic adults
Public Release: 30-Jul-2018 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Black and Hispanic adults who graduate college owing money on student loans have significantly lower net worth at age 30 than students who don’t borrow to pay for… Read More ›
Mobile phone radiation may affect memory performance in adolescents
Mobile phone radiation may affect memory performance in adolescents The study to be published on 19 July 2018 found that cumulative RF-EMF brain exposure from mobile phone use over one year may have a negative effect on the development of… Read More ›
The dark side of antibiotic ciprofloxacin
Public Release: 25-Jul-2018 Baylor College of Medicine The use of ciprofloxacin and other antibiotics of the class of fluoroquinolones may be associated with disruption of the normal functions of connective tissue, including tendon rupture, tendonitis and retinal detachment. These observations… Read More ›
Common painkillers triple harmful side effects in dementia
Public Release: 24-Jul-2018 Commonly-prescribed opioid-based painkillers led to harmful side effects tripling in people with dementia University of Exeter Commonly-prescribed opioid-based painkillers led to harmful side effects tripling in people with dementia. Researchers from the University of Exeter, King’s College… Read More ›
Empathetic dogs lend a helping paw
Public Release: 24-Jul-2018 Study shows that dogs that remain calm and show empathy during their owner’s distress help out faster Springer Many dogs show empathy if their owner is in distress and will also try to help rescue them…. Read More ›
Changes in bacterial mix linked to antibiotics increase risk for type 1 diabetes
Public Release: 24-Jul-2018 NYU Langone Health / NYU School of Medicine A single course of antibiotics early in childhood may increase risk for Type 1 diabetes. This is the finding of a study in mice led by researchers from NYU… Read More ›
Yeast species used in food industry causes disease in humans
Public Release: 19-Jul-2018 PLOS Caption A phylogenetic tree of strains was constructed from data from a filtered set of 150,306 SNP sites, using RRHS and Maximum Likelihood (see Methods). Branch supports represent pseudo-bootstrap values. Strains named in red are clinical… Read More ›
Mobile phone radiation may affect memory performance in adolescents
Public Release: 19-Jul-2018 Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute The rapid evolution of information and communication technologies (ICT) goes along with an increase in exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) in our daily life. The most relevant exposure source to… Read More ›
Most common shoulder operation is no more beneficial than placebo surgery
Public Release: 19-Jul-2018 One of the most common surgical procedures in the Western world is probably unnecessary, suggests a new study University of Helsinki The Finnish Shoulder Impingement Arthroscopy Controlled Trial (FIMPACT) compared surgical treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome to… Read More ›
Study: ADHD drugs do not improve cognition in healthy college students
Public Release: 19-Jul-2018 Medication may also impair working memory, researchers at URI, Brown University report University of Rhode Island KINGSTON, R.I., July 19, 2018 — Contrary to popular belief across college campuses, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications may fail… Read More ›
People love to hate on do-gooders, especially at work
Public Release: 20-Jul-2018 University of Guelph Sometimes, it doesn’t pay to be a do-gooder, according to a new University of Guelph study. Highly cooperative and generous people can attract hatred and social punishment, especially in competitive circumstances, the research found…. Read More ›
Scientists reverse aging-associated skin wrinkles and hair loss in a mouse model
Public Release: 20-Jul-2018 A gene mutation causes wrinkled skin and hair loss; turning off that mutation restores the mouse to normal appearance. University of Alabama at Birmingham BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Wrinkled skin and hair loss are hallmarks of aging. What… Read More ›
Macular Degeneration risk reduced 60% by eating Oranges
Macular Degeneration risk reduced 60% by eating Oranges The research showed that people who ate at least one serving of oranges every day had more than a 60% reduced risk of developing late macular degeneration 15 years later. Bamini Gopinath… Read More ›
Beef jerky and other processed meats associated with manic episodes
Public Release: 18-Jul-2018 Johns Hopkins Medicine An analysis of more than 1,000 people with and without psychiatric disorders has shown that nitrates–chemicals used to cure meats such as beef jerky, salami, hot dogs and other processed meat snacks–may contribute… Read More ›
Being Outside, The Significant Effect on a variety of Health Conditions
Being Outside, The Significant Effect on a variety of Health Conditions Being Outside, The Significant Effect on a variety of Health Conditions Living close to nature and spending time outside has significant and wide-ranging health benefits — according to new… Read More ›
Consumption of fast food linked with asthma and other allergic diseases
Public Release: 5-Jul-2018 Wiley A new Respirology review and analysis of published studies reveals a link between fast food consumption and an increased likelihood of having asthma, wheeze, and several other allergic diseases such as pollen fever, eczema, and rhino-conjunctivitis…. Read More ›
Amyloid beta protein protects brain from herpes infection by entrapping viral particles
Public Release: 5-Jul-2018 Chronic viral infection could induce overproduction of Alzheimer’s-disease-associated protein and cause damaging inflammation Massachusetts General Hospital A Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) study has found the mechanism by which amyloid beta (A-beta) – the protein deposited into plaques… Read More ›
Brain dreams and processes words during anesthesia
Brain dreams and processes words during anesthesia Brain dreams and processes words during anesthesia All in all, the findings indicate that consciousness is not necessarily fully lost during anesthesia, even though the person is no longer reacting to their environment…. Read More ›
Anticonvulsant drugs ineffective for low back pain and can cause harm, despite increased prescribing
Public Release: 3-Jul-2018 Canadian Medical Association Journal Anticonvulsant drugs are increasingly being used to treat low back pain, but a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) finds they are ineffective and can have adverse effects. “Clinically, the prescription… Read More ›
Exposure to paint, varnish, other solvents linked to increased risk of MS
Public Release: 3-Jul-2018 American Academy of Neurology MINNEAPOLIS – People who have been exposed to paint, varnish and other solvents and who also carry genes that make them more susceptible to developing multiple sclerosis (MS) may be at much greater… Read More ›
Consciousness is partly preserved during general anesthesia
Public Release: 3-Jul-2018 University of Turku When people are administered an anaesthetic, they seem to lose consciousness – or at least they stop reacting to their environment. But is consciousness lost fully during anaesthesia or does consciousness persist in the… Read More ›
Vitamin B12 identified As An Effective Canker Sore Therapy
Vitamin B12 identified As An Effective Canker Sore Therapy Vitamin B12 identified As An Effective Canker Sore Therapy The researchers tested the effect of vitamin B12 on 58 randomly selected RAS patients who received either a dose of 1,000 mcg… Read More ›
Resveratrol may protect against a mutant protein found in half of all malignant tumors
Resveratrol may protect against a mutant protein found in half of all malignant tumors Resveratrol may protect against a mutant protein found in half of all malignant tumors A Brazilian study shows the action of resveratrol on the inhibition… Read More ›
Mandatory labels reduce GMO food fears
Public Release: 27-Jun-2018 Consumer attitudes toward genetically modified food improved by 19 percent after mandatory labeling in Vermont, compared to the rest of the US University of Vermont As the U.S. Department of Agriculture prepares guidelines for labeling products… Read More ›
Antidepressants may increase risk of death by 20 percent for those COPD
Public Release: 26-Jun-2018 Serotonergic antidepressants increase respiratory-related adverse events for those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, study suggests St. Michael’s Hospital TORONTO, June 26, 2018 – Antidepressant use in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with… Read More ›
Probiotics can protect the skeletons of older women
Probiotics can protect the skeletons of older women Among older women who received probiotics, bone loss was halved compared to women who received only a placebo. The research opens the door to a new way to prevent fractures among the… Read More ›
New study suggests viral connection to Alzheimer’s disease
PUBLIC RELEASE: 21-JUN-2018 ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY CAPTION HHV 6A and 7 are common herpesviruses to which most are exposed as children. The two viruses were detected in higher abundance in brains with Alzheimer’s disease and their activity appears related… Read More ›
Exposure to fracking chemicals and wastewater spurs fat cell development
PUBLIC RELEASE: 21-JUN-2018 Researchers saw increases in the size and number of fat cells in laboratory models following exposure, even at diluted concentrations. DUKE UNIVERSITY DURHAM, N.C. – Exposure to fracking chemicals and wastewater promotes fat cell development, or… Read More ›
Democracy in decline for one-third of the world
PUBLIC RELEASE: 20-JUN-2018 TAYLOR & FRANCIS GROUP 2.6 billion people – a third of the world’s population – live in countries where democracy is in retreat, according to a new study based on the largest dataset on democracy, published… Read More ›
Dogs understand what’s written all over your face
PUBLIC RELEASE: 20-JUN-2018 New research shows that dogs use different parts of their brains to process negative and positive emotions cued by human facial expressions SPRINGER Dogs are capable of understanding the emotions behind an expression on a human face…. Read More ›
Possible link found between diabetes and common white pigment
Public Release: 20-Jun-2018 University of Texas at Austin In a pilot study by a team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, crystalline particles of titanium dioxide — the most common white pigment in everyday products ranging… Read More ›
Green tea molecule could prevent heart attacks
Green tea molecule could prevent heart attacks Green tea molecule could prevent heart attacks Scientists have discovered that a compound found in green tea, currently being studied for its ability to reduce amyloid plaques in the brain in Alzheimer’s disease,… Read More ›
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