Gene mutation associated with autism causes an overstimulation of brain cells
Scientists looking to understand the fundamental brain mechanisms of autism spectrum disorder have found that a gene mutation known to …
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High rates of iron deficiency in women during late-stage pregnancy
Pregnant women may need to take more supplemental iron than current Health Canada guidelines recommend, after two UBC researchers found …
There’s an App for That: Let Technology Do the Work for You
The array of online and digital resources aimed at emergency physicians continues to grow, and sorting through them can take …
Suicide risk is high for military and emergency workers—but support for their families and peers is missing
Suicide is a complex issue that impacts 425,000 Australians every year. That’s because up to 135 people are directly or …
Drinking during pregnancy changes baby’s brain structure
A new MRI study revealed that consumption of alcohol even in low to moderate amounts during pregnancy can change the …
Wild primate study ties importance of social environment to molecular markers of age in the brain
As people age, maintaining a positive and predictable social environment becomes more and more important. For instance, keeping close ties …
Ransomware attacks trend up on holidays, weekends
Incident response plans can help healthcare security teams mobilize when incidents do occur, according to Cybereason, a provider of predictive …
Is aspirin a wonder pill or does it do more harm than good?
Is aspirin a wonder pill or does it do more harm than good? It’s hailed for helping prevent heart attacks …
Bacteria that break down nicotine found in the guts of mice
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in China, working with a colleague in the U.S., has isolated a …
Is YOUR area a Covid hotspot? Map reveals worst-hit boroughs
Is YOUR area a Covid hotspot? Interactive map reveals worst-hit boroughs across UK – as virus continues to fizzle out …
Artificial intelligence helps detect gait alterations and diagnose Parkinson’s disease
Scientists affiliated with the Department of Physical Education’s Human Movement Laboratory (Movi-Lab) at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Bauru, …
New study provides a unique resource for understanding how environmental exposures in early life affect our health
Researchers now have a unique resource for identifying new biomarkers of environmental exposures in early life and understanding their health …
High amounts of salty foods could double stress levels, study finds
While the physical effects of excess salt intake are well documented, scientists have yet to understand how high salt consumption …
Dietary change starves cancer cells, overcoming treatment resistance
A dietary change could be a key to enhancing colon cancer treatment, a new study from the University of Michigan …
Ultrasound-guided surgery could be quicker, less painful and more effective for treating early form of breast cancer
Using ultrasound to guide surgery for patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) gives better results than the standard technique …
NHS leaders urge Britons to get jabbed as hospital flu cases soar
NHS: Malcolm Harrison issues warning of strike action We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to …
A Post–Super Bowl Airplane Emergency
Emergencies happen anywhere, anytime, and sometimes physicians find themselves in situations in which they are the only ones who …
OSU researchers develop novel nanomedicine technique for diagnosing and ending ectopic pregnancies
Oregon State University scientists have produced a proof of concept for a new and better way of caring for women …