A new clue in the mystery of ALS, frontotemporal dementia
A special focus on rogue proteins may hold future promise in stopping the progression of nerve cell destruction in people …
USPSTF urges asymptomatic bacteriuria screen in pregnancy
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening pregnant women for asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) but not nonpregnant women or …
Newly discovered Ebolavirus may not cause severe disease in humans
Researchers from the University of Kent’s School of Biosciences have provided evidence that a newly discovered Ebolavirus may not be …
Xeno/endobiotic metabolism potencies vary between strains and sex in rats
Rats are commonly used in nonclinical pharmaceutical studies to investigate the safety, efficacy and pharmacokinetic profiles of drug candidates before …
Individualized medical-nutrition therapy important in diabetes
(HealthDay)—Diabetes-focused medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is fundamental to overall diabetes management and should be adapted as needed throughout life, according …
Thiazide diuretics reduce risk of fractures in people with Alzheimer’s disease
The use of thiazide diuretics was associated with a decreased risk of low energy fractures in people with Alzheimer’s disease, …
Here’s what you need to know about Candida auris, a superbug that’s spreading in the US
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is alerting health care facilities to monitor for Candida auris, a drug-resistant …
Mid-life resting heart rate of 75 plus beats/minute linked to doubling in early death risk
A resting heart rate of 75 beats per minute in mid-life is linked to a doubling in the risk of …
Dementia more preventable in Asia and Latin America
Close to one in two cases of dementia could be preventable in low- to middle-income countries, finds a new UCL …
Case of tick-borne relapsing fever in Mexico
Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever (TBRF) is a recurring fever caused by exposure to infected Borrelia bacteria. Several cases have been reported …
Herbals in pregnancy may endanger mom, baby
(HealthDay)—During pregnancy, even harmless-sounding “natural” supplements should be avoided, a new research review suggests. The review of 74 published studies …
So Cute! Watch Khloe Kardashian Give Daughter True a Lesson in Self-Love
Starting early! Khloé Kardashian is teaching her 11-month-old daughter, True, how to do positive affirmations in the mirror, and she …
Kidney cancer immunotherapy combo approved for NHS use in England
A combination of immunotherapy drugs will be made available to NHS patients with advanced and aggressive kidney cancer on the …
Hilaria Baldwin Just Posted A Photo Revealing She’s Likely In The Middle Of A Miscarriage
Hilaria Baldwin, currently in her first trimester, just posted on Instagram that she may be in the process of miscarrying …
Defining obesity in children should be based on health issues, not just BMI
Physicians are told to gauge the severity of a child’s problem with obesity using the body mass index (BMI) that …
Mozambique says cholera cases up to 271 in cyclone-hit city
Mozambican authorities say the number of cholera cases among cyclone survivors has risen to 271. The Portuguese news agency Lusa …
A new method to evaluate stress and allostatic load in primary care
A new evaluation strategy for assessing stress, allostatic load and distress has been found of clinical value in a trial …
Flood of supply in the case of discounters: The truth about marinated meat on grill Video
In bright colors ready-marinated grilled steaks will Shine in the cold counter to many of the discounters – and at …