Medical News
'Support' cells in brain play important role in Down syndrome
EurekAlert! - 18 Jul 2014 06:00
(University of California - Davis Health System) Researchers from UC Davis School of Medicine and Shriners Hospitals for Children -- Northern California have identified a group of cells in the brain that they say plays a...
Scientists discover method effective in curbing type 2 diabetes
Tech Times - 18 Jul 2014 02:38
Scientists at Salk Institute tested the application of FGF1, a growth factor, in diabetic mice and found that it positively reversed the diabetic symptoms for more than 2 days, without side effects.
World loses esteemed HIV/AIDS researchers and activists in MH17
Tech Times - 18 Jul 2014 20:06
Joep Lange, renowned HIV scientist, as well as activists and other researchers, many still unconfirmed, died Thursday, July 18 on board the Malaysia Airline flight 17 en route to Melbourne for AIDS conference. The flight...
Real cheese without milk is possible. Meet the Real Vegan Cheese
Tech Times - 18 Jul 2014 15:23
A team of biohackers has found a way to make milk-less cheese. Made to have the taste of real authentic cheese, the team claims it's made from baker's yeast.
CDC study sheds new light on sexuality, habits of U.S. population
Tech Times - 18 Jul 2014 14:51
For the first time ever the federal government has released an extensive report that includes insight on sexuality and the lives and habits of U.S. residents. Some are calling it a major step to remedy gaps in understand...
Smart contact lens closer to reality, Novartis' Alcon unit signs agreement with Google
Tech Times - 18 Jul 2014 14:23
The smart contact lens technology of Google entered a licensing agreement with Novartis. The technology will be used by the Swiss drugmaker's Alcon unit for ocular medical purposes.
Californians most active, Mississippi residents most lazy claims new CDC report
Tech Times - 18 Jul 2014 14:18
Is your state one of the laziest in the nation? New CDC report outs which states are doing well with fit populations and which aren't.
Pot edibles taking the cake now that medicinal marijuana is on the books
Tech Times - 18 Jul 2014 14:00
The days of the pot brownie are long gone. Now there are lollipops, cooking oils and snack bars. The new edible pot industry is taking off in a big way.
Is Obesity an Advantage After Heart Procedures?
MedicineNet - 18 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Is Obesity an Advantage After Heart Procedures?Category: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2014 2:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Take Care of Your Feet
MedicineNet - 18 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Take Care of Your FeetCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/17/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Study Suggests Tough Smoking Laws Might Lower Suicide Risk
MedicineNet - 18 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Study Suggests Tough Smoking Laws Might Lower Suicide RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Vitamin B No Help for Alzheimer's: Review
MedicineNet - 18 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Vitamin B No Help for Alzheimer's: ReviewCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Scientists Use Gene Therapy to Create 'Biological Pacemaker' in Pig Hearts
MedicineNet - 18 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Scientists Use Gene Therapy to Create 'Biological Pacemaker' in Pig HeartsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Removing Healthy Breast of Little Benefit to Breast Cancer Patients: Study
MedicineNet - 18 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Removing Healthy Breast of Little Benefit to Breast Cancer Patients: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health Tip: Embrace Your Body
MedicineNet - 18 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Health Tip: Embrace Your BodyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/17/2014 7:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Protein Temporarily Reversed Type 2 Diabetes in Mice
MedicineNet - 18 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Protein Temporarily Reversed Type 2 Diabetes in MiceCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2014 2:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Even Mild Concussion Can Cause Thinking, Memory Problems: Study
MedicineNet - 18 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Even Mild Concussion Can Cause Thinking, Memory Problems: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2014 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Potassium Supplements May Help Some Heart Failure Patients
MedicineNet - 18 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Potassium Supplements May Help Some Heart Failure PatientsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2014 2:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Antibiotics Often Prescribed Needlessly for Terminally Ill, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 18 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Antibiotics Often Prescribed Needlessly for Terminally Ill, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2014 5:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
With ERs, the Busier, the Better, Study Finds
MedicineNet - 18 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: With ERs, the Busier, the Better, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/17/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Niacin Doesn't Reduce Heart Problems, May Create Some, Research Finds
MedicineNet - 18 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: Niacin Doesn't Reduce Heart Problems, May Create Some, Research FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/17/2014 12:36:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
AIDS Epidemic May Be Subsiding: Report
MedicineNet - 18 Jul 2014 09:00
Title: AIDS Epidemic May Be Subsiding: ReportCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/16/2014 1:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 7/17/2014 12:00:00 AM