We need to stop perpetuating the myth that children grow out of autism
Around 1% of the population has an autism spectrum disorder, with estimates ranging from one in 150 to one in …
How to fight hidden causes of inflammation
(HealthDay)—Tamping down inflammation is a must for people with a chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. But you …
Majority of U.S. doctors believe ACA has improved access to care
Sixty percent of U.S. physicians believe that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has improved access to care and insurance after …
Novel study reveals presence of fungal DNA in the fetal human gut
A recent human study published in The FASEB Journal discovered the presence of fungal communities in the fetal gut. The …
Six-year-old’s ‘food phobia’ turned out to be symptom of brain tumour
Doctors repeatedly told parents of girl, six, who refused to eat she was ‘just a fussy eater’ before she died …
Georgetown tobacco control expert outlines motivations of Altria-Juul deal
The pending deal for Altria to purchase 35% of Juul Labs should serve as a “wake-up call” for the careful …
Human perception of colors does not rely entirely on language, a case study
After patient RDS (identified only by his initials for privacy) suffered a stroke, he experienced a rare and unusual side …
If the doctor has closed: 116117 instead of emergency
In the evening, at night, on weekends and holidays, the physician on-call service is available on the number 116117 accessible. …
Consensus criteria for diagnosis, staging, and treatment response assessment of T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia
T-cell ProLymphocytic leukemia (T-PLL) is the most aggressive of all known forms of leukemia. Although many cancer drugs are now …
Small reductions in blood pressure ‘slash the risk of heart disease’
Small reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol ‘could cut heart disease risk by up to 80 per cent even in …
Creation of new brain cells plays an underappreciated role in Alzheimer’s disease
Much of the research on the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease focuses on amyloid beta (Aß), a protein that accumulates …
Number of years in NFL, certain positions portend greater risk for cognitive, mental health problems
Longer NFL careers and certain playing positions appear to each spell greater long-term risk for serious cognitive problems such as …
His Debut! Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons Bring Son to Walk of Fame: Pics
A family affair! Kirsten Dunst and fiancé Jesse Plemons finally made their first public appearance with son Ennis, 15 months, …
Mumps sickens hundreds of detained migrants in 19 states
A government report says mumps has swept through 57 immigration detention facilities in 19 states since September. The Centers for …
Some people have a gene that means they only need a few hours of sleep a night
Scientists have found a gene that allows people to thrive on just a few hours of sleep each night. Rather …
Researchers describe a mechanism inducing self-killing of cancer cells
Researchers have described a new mechanism which induces the self-killing of cancer cells by perturbing ion homeostasis. A research team …
New e-book highlights profound, diverse effects of nature on learning
Children are losing their connection to nature. It’s more than an unfortunate abstraction. Scientists say our increasingly indoor lifestyle negatively …
This high-tech stick can predict your risk of heart problems
A hand-held device to predict heart failure based on saliva could help millions of potential victims take preventative steps to …