CDC says people can contract tuberculosis from deer
(HealthDay)—According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, humans can contract a rare type of tuberculosis, called bovine …
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Mental health service use up after bariatric surgery
(HealthDay)—There is an increase in mental health service presentations after bariatric surgery, according to a study published online Sept. 25 …
Tracking Alzheimer’s disease pathology in single neuronal cells
University of Warwick researchers have developed a superior method to describe the very earliest effects that Alzheimer’s Disease proteins have …
Onions and garlic may be recipe for reducing breast cancer risk: study
Onions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that’s a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also …
The long-term effects of disasters on seniors with diabetes: evidence from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Older individuals and those with chronic conditions are especially at risk following natural disasters. Researchers at the University of South …
Computer-based research could pave way for anti-flu drugs of the future
By looking at whether existing medications could be used as a starting point for new anti-flu drugs, researchers at the …
Adopted baby’s unexpected heart problem brought unexpected joy
When their hopes of adopting a child from China were stretched thin by years of wait, Vanessa and Chris Zoog …
Your brain has ‘landmarks’ that drive neural traffic and help you make hard decisions
Brain regions exchange information by sending and receiving signals through a network of nerve connections. This exchange is crucial to …
12.6 million in U.S. could benefit from therapy to prevent active TB
(HealthDay)—An estimated 12.6 million persons in the United States could benefit from treatment to prevent active tuberculosis (TB), according to …
Team successfully integrates spirituality and religion with mental health treatment
In a paper published in the latest issue of the American Journal of Psychotherapy, McLean Hospital clinicians describe the success …
Perception of musical pitch varies across cultures
People who are accustomed to listening to Western music, which is based on a system of notes organized in octaves, …
New polymer heart valve implanted in first patient
Caltech researchers have helped to design a new generation of heart valves that are longer-lasting, cost less to manufacture, and …
100-year-old scientific mystery solved: Researchers discover role of nuclear glycogen in non-small cell lung cancers
Researchers at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center have made a breakthrough discovery that solves a mystery long forgotten …
Study finds two minutes of exercise may reduce dementia risk
People aged over 60 can reduce the risk of age related illnesses such as dementia through just two minutes of …
Cancer research: The genetic context is crucial
A team at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich has uncovered a mechanism behind the variability in the clinical course of Ewing …
Survey shows many primary care doctors are unprepared to help patients avoid diabetes
Which of these is not a risk factor for prediabetes? A) Overweight B) Age 45 or older C) Being white …
Link between gut microbes and muscle growth suggests future approach to tackle muscle loss
The microorganisms living in the intestines could help with muscle growth and function, opening new doors to interventions for age-related …
Liquid biopsies reveal genetic alterations linked to cancer drug resistance
Many patients see their tumors shrink in response to a drug, only to have them come back with a vengeance …