Researchers identify a new gene involved in the development of a rare endocrine tumor
Paragangliomas and phaeochromocytomas are very rare neuroendocrine tumours, with only three to eight cases per million inhabitants worldwide. They are …
Maker of OxyContin agrees to $270M settlement in Oklahoma
The maker of OxyContin and the company’s controlling family agreed Tuesday to pay a groundbreaking $270 million to Oklahoma to …
Forget the Trainer! These Stars Simply Jog to Stay in Shape
Sure, Hollywood is awash in workout trends from cycling classes to various kinds of hot Pilates to dance-based cardio sessions, …
Ebola epidemic in DR Congo now exceeds 1,000 cases
Ebola virus particles (red) on a larger cell. Credit: NIAID The number of cases in a nearly eight-month-old epidemic of …
Enzyme that makes hormones ineffective: Why are women, in spite of the pill to get pregnant – Video
A Team of scientists did not accept that the women are to blame when it comes to a pregnancy in …
Obese mouse mothers trigger heart problems in offspring
A diet high in fats and sugars is known for its unhealthy effects on the heart. Scientists now have found …
Jessie J Proudly Shows Off Cellulite in Body-Positive Bikini Pic
“Nobody’s Perfect” … except, perhaps, Jessie J. The pop star owned her cellulite in an Instagram post on Thursday, March …
Imaging method reveals long-lived patterns in cells of the eye
Cells of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) form unique patterns that can be used to track changes in this important …
Volatile anesthetics do not reduce deaths in elective CABG
(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), there is no significant difference in deaths at one year with …
Favorable outcomes seen in long term for ALLR3 trial
(HealthDay)—For children with B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia with late bone marrow relapse, risk stratification by minimal residual disease seems …
Measuring differences in brain chemicals in people with mild memory problems
Using strong and targeted but noninvasive magnets at specific sites in the brains of people with and without mild learning …
Meningitis changes immune cell makeup in the mouse brain lining
Meningitis, a group of serious diseases which infect the brain’s lining, leaves its mark and can affect the body’s ability …
Blue-light-blocking glasses are gaining in popularity: Here's everything you should know about them
If you’ve recently gone shopping for a new pair of eyeglasses, there’s a chance you may have come across some …
In Between, Hungry? Five Snacks you eat – and take even Video
An important decreasing rule is: between meals, avoid Snacks. However, there are also in-between meals, which will help to burn …
Traffic accidents involving moose are 13 times more likely to result in human death
More than 500 traffic crashes involving moose occur in northern New England each year, and the injuries sustained by a …
Middle names for your baby that you’ll seriously regret in 10 years
Ah, the middle name. Sandwiched between a person’s first and last name, the middle moniker is completely optional and often …
Small changes can go far in preventing childhood obesity
In the United States, the percentage of children and adolescents with obesity has more than tripled since 1970. Today, approximately …
Why the brain can be blamed for children unknowingly being left to die in a hot car
More than 50 children died in hot cars in 2018, making it the deadliest year on record. Many of the …