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Scientists claim that they have found a genetic switch that can possibly reverse aging in humans. Drugs may be available in the future that can reverse the aging process.

(Entomological Society of America) What role, if any, do insects play in the transmission of Ebola? This question and others will be discussed during a special session at Entomology 2014 -- the 62nd Annual Meeting of the...

(Allina Health ) Allina Health cardiologists verified a PCI bleeding risk screening tool and added it to the shared electronic medical record. Complications decreased more than 5 percent.

(American Gastroenterological Association) Up to 15 percent of the general adult population is affected by irritable bowel syndrome and most patients struggle to find effective drug therapy. A new guideline from the Amer...

(Wolters Kluwer Health) Insomnia is a 'prevalent and persistent' problem for patients in the early phases of recovery from the disease of addiction -- and may lead to an increased risk of relapse, according to a report i...

(Publicase Comunicação Científica) Using a new method called isotropic fractionator, a group of researchers has found biological evidence that may explain the superior olfactory abilities that women have over men.

(North Carolina State University) Human environmental changes can markedly -- and rapidly -- affect fish shape, specifically the shape of mosquitofish genitalia in the Bahamas.

Gut bacteria are to blame for why eating red meat could lead to heart problems. Researchers are now hoping that their findings would aid in the development of treatments that would block the process and prevent such comp...

(University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences) A new online tool developed by researchers at the University of Illinois will further aid studies into postnatal brain growth in human...

Title: What Snake Caused That Bite? New DNA Test Might TellCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/4/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/4/2014 12:00:00 AM

The American College of Physicians updated its guidelines on suggested diet for kidney stones. Patients should strive to drink enough to produce 2 liters of urine a day, doctors say.

An Oregon mother recently threw her autistic child to his death from a bridge. The mother appeared to have reached a point of desperation after caring for her disabled son and husband.

The WHO estimates 69,000 people die each year from overdose of opioid drugs like heroin. The international agency recommends making widely available the drug called naloxone, which can reverse the effects of overdose.

Shift work is not only associated with health problems such as ulcer and cardiovascular problems. New study finds link between working shift hours and cognitive decline.

Controlling headache is just a remote-click away. A man gets a nerve stimulator implant that can assist in managing severe headaches.

DNA from fang marks on victims can help identify which snake bit a person. It is very important to find the snake species responsible for biting before starting any treatment.

A new disease that commonly occurs in Central America, South America and Mexico is becoming prevalent in the U.S, particularly in Texas. The potentially deadly Chagas disease is caused by a parasite transmitted by the ki...

Had too much to drink? Stumbling is understandable. A study, however, shows that women are likelier to injure themselves as more alcoholic beverages are consumed.

Testing of study participants who wore head-mounted display systems (Google glasses) found that the glasses created a partial peripheral vision obstruction, according to a study in the November 5 issue of JAMA.

Among patients with metastatic melanoma, treatment with a combination of the drugs sargramostim plus ipilimumab, compared with ipilimumab alone, resulted in longer overall survival and lower toxicity, but no difference i...

Title: Prescribe Blood Thinner Pradaxa With Caution, Study WarnsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/3/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/4/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: NYC Doctor With Ebola Shows Signs of ImprovementCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/4/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/4/2014 12:00:00 AM