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Three studies shed light on how the mutation in SCN8A gene, which is known to underlie early infantile epileptic encephalopathy (EIEE) and other neurological problems, affect the brain and its functions.

A first-in-human Phase I study of multiple myeloma patients combined expanded cord blood-derived natural killer cells with transplantation of a patient's own stem cells and high-dose chemotherapy with little or none of t...

Almost 200 people were sickened in a norovirus outbreak in Seattle, after attending a catered party. The exact cause of the illnesses has not yet been identified but building staff have already disinfected the entire fac...

Dr. Carl Pintzka and his team of researchers found that hormones have an effect on how males and females navigate their surroundings. A small dose of testosterone administered to some women temporarily changed the way th...

A scientific panel hired by Monsanto revealed that the ingredient glyphosate commonly used in Roundup pesticide does not cause cancer. The panel's assessment contradicts the previous report by WHO.

New England Journal of Medicine, Ahead of Print.

Chipotle vowed to give better food service as the CDC probes to find out what went wrong. Meanwhile, E. coli cases continue to be discovered, the past incidents have already shaken the restaurant chain's financial and sa...

A new study conducted by researchers from the Yale School of Public Health suggests that individuals who are inclined to have negative thoughts on aging experience are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease later in ...

Australian researchers developed a preventive tooth decay treatment called Caries Management System. The 'no-drill' approach lowers tooth decay risk for up to seven years and reduces need for dental fillings by up to 50 ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics released a new set of guidelines recommending cholesterol, depression and HIV screening in all children. The proposals were made as a response to the growing rates of childhood morbidit...

British trade officers warn consumers about buying cheap but dangerous hoverboards after thousands of the devices were found to have defects during an inspection of ports in October. Faulty hoverboard batteries have resu...

About 90,000 renal stone patients are admitted at Southampton General Hospital annually, which is equivalent to a 20 percent increase in the past seven years. The current rise in documented kidney stone cases are associa...

A new study discovered the reason why some people with congenital face blindness have a hard time recognizing familiar faces. The cause of the condition called Congenital Prosopagnosia can be traced back to the early sta...

Researchers find a new way to manage pain. The finding came after helping a woman feel pain for the first time.

The Pan American Health Organization alerted the public about the Zika virus making rounds in Brazil and eight other surrounding countries. The virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes had been implicated in a sharp rise in...

(Canadian Medical Association Journal) What unique health needs will Syrian refugees face, and how can Canadian physicians best provide health care to them and their families? A practice article posted online today in CM...

(Canadian Science Publishing (NRC Research Press)) The conclusions of a systematic review of hundreds of studies contradict the most common static stretching findings from the last 15 years. This research is available to...

(Brain & Behavior Research Foundation) The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation today announced the award of its Distinguished Investigator Grants valued at $1.5 million to 15 scientists, who are full professors or the e...

(Salk Institute) Salk team develops drug that prevents and reverses deadly liver damage in mice.

(University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) Despite some concern over the possible effect to patients, new research shows the presence of medical students in the Emergency Department adds less than five minutes to th...

(Aarhus University) By means of a new method Aarhus University scientists have demonstrated that there is a relation between the quality of packaged wild rocket after harvest and the release of volatile organic compounds...

(Elsevier Health Sciences) The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has released new clinical practice guidelines that recommend expanding the use of arteries from the chest and forearm rather than using veins from the leg when ...