Medical News
Evolution: Urban life leaves behind traces in the genome of bumblebees
EurekAlert! - 18 Apr 2018 06:00
(Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg) Bumblebees living in the city have genes that differ from their relatives in the countryside. Although genetic differences are minor, they may influence how well the insects ...
World-first research into injury rates among people released from prison
EurekAlert! - 18 Apr 2018 06:00
(University of Melbourne) People released from prison who have both mental illness and substance use problems are at 12 times the risk of suffering injury compared to the general community, world-first research from the ...
University of Delaware professor receives $2.3 million grant to study Achilles injuries
EurekAlert! - 18 Apr 2018 06:00
(University of Delaware) University of Delaware assistant professor Karin Gravare Silbernagel has received a five-year, $2.3 million Research Project Grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and...
Fatty fish and camelina oil are beneficial for your HDL and IDL cholesterol
EurekAlert! - 18 Apr 2018 06:00
(University of Eastern Finland) Eating fatty fish increases the size and lipid composition of HDL particles in people with impaired glucose metabolism, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The...
Green digitization: Botanical collections data answer real-world questions
EurekAlert! - 18 Apr 2018 06:00
(Botanical Society of America) Scientists are digitizing the wealth of data attached to herbarium specimens and using those data to address questions ranging from species identification to global climate change. This spe...
Direct Electrical Current Used To Preferentially Inhibit Pain-Transmitting Neurons
Medical Design Technology - 18 Apr 2018 16:17
News Using computer models and laboratory rats, Johns Hopkins researchers have demonstrated that "direct electrical current" can be delivered to nerves preferentially, blocking pain signals... Contributed Author: Johns H...
Over 95 Percent Of The World's Population Are Breathing Deadly Air, India Worst Hit
Tech Times - 18 Apr 2018 16:12
According to the State of Global Air, almost all of the world's population are breathing unhealthy air. The report also disclosed that India is now the country suffering the most from outdoor deaths due to unsanitary pol...
Specific Type Of Blood Pressure Drug Increases Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer In Postmenopausal Women
Tech Times - 18 Apr 2018 15:57
Pancreatic cancer is said to be the second cause of cancer-related deaths in the US around 2020. A study found that a class of antihypertensive drugs causes chronic inflammation in the body, a risk factor for pancreatic ...
Keeping the excitement under control
EurekAlert! - 18 Apr 2018 06:00
(Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association) James Poulet's lab at the MDC uses advanced techniques to monitor the activity of networks of single sensory neurons in the brain. By listening i...
British Man Gets Life Sentence For Deliberately Giving Men HIV
Tech Times - 18 Apr 2018 21:25
A man was found guilty of purposely trying to infect men with HIV by sleeping with them without using protection. The 27-year-old was diagnosed with HIV in April 2015 but never sought treatment.
Rarest Diseases In The World That You Never Heard Of
Tech Times - 18 Apr 2018 19:49
People around the world are suffering from many horrible diseases, but some of these don't happen that often. Here are 20 rare examples in medical history.
Tiny, Light-Sensitive Chips Could One Day Restore Sight To The Blind
Medical Design Technology - 18 Apr 2018 18:32
News Millions of people are slowly losing their vision to diseases of the retina, such as age-related macular degeneration. Now, a device more than a decade in the making may help some of them see again... Contributed Au...
Canadian Homeopath Used Saliva From A Rabid Dog To Treat 4-Year-Old Boy With Behavior Problems
Tech Times - 18 Apr 2018 17:29
A homeopath tested a dog saliva concoction on a 4-year-old boy whom she described was in a 'rabid-dog state.' Health experts questioned her technique, saying it might have done more harm than good.
BASF And Essentium Create 3D Printed Prosthetic Leg That Maintains Strength During Life Cycle Modifications
Medical Design Technology - 18 Apr 2018 16:44
News New definitive sockets are expected to increase patient satisfaction and comfort while saving time and money... Contributed Author: BASF and Essenium Topics: Prosthetics
A New Treatment For Hard-To-Treat Migraine May Finally Be Here
Tech Times - 18 Apr 2018 16:30
A new, more effective migraine drug may be on the way. It's called erenumab, and in a series of tests, it cut down the frequency of headaches among migraine sufferers by half.
A Seizure Drug Made From Marijuana Is This Close To Getting FDA Approval
Tech Times - 18 Apr 2018 15:26
GW Pharmaceuticals awaits FDA approval for Epidiolex, which contains an element derived from cannabis. It will treat children suffering from two rare forms of epilepsy by making their seizures less frequent.
#SaltBae Credits Red Meat And 4 Hours Of Sleep For Killer Abs
Tech Times - 18 Apr 2018 14:10
In a new interview with GQ, Nusret Gokce, formerly known as Salt Bae, opened up about his diet and workout regimen. The chef claimed that he actually does indulge in the red meat that he serves because it helps him get t...
Japan Could Be First In The World To Detect Cancer Using Urine Samples
Tech Times - 18 Apr 2018 13:57
Hitachi, a Japanese multinational conglomerate company, announced that it is conducting the trial of a method that can detect cancer through urine samples. If successful, the country would be the first in the world to po...
NYC Mice Carry Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs: How To Prevent These Rodents From Making You Sick
Tech Times - 18 Apr 2018 13:55
Droppings from mice captured in New York City buildings contain viruses, bacteria, and antibiotic-resistant bugs. Precautions should be observed to prevent these rodents from spreading diseases. Should people get cats to...
Scientists Discover Over 100 New Genes That Are Responsible For Hair Color
Tech Times - 18 Apr 2018 13:50
Dozens of new genes were discovered, giving scientists an idea of how hair color is determined. Before the discovery, scientists only knew about the existence of 13 genes that determine hair color.
Is risk of suicide attempt among soldiers associated with time before, during or after deployments?
EurekAlert! - 18 Apr 2018 06:00
(JAMA Network) Early first deployment and a shorter length of time between deployments were associated with a higher risk of suicide attempt among soldiers with two deployments regardless of previous mental health diagno...
Improved method of delivering anti-cancer drugs
EurekAlert! - 18 Apr 2018 06:00
(Cardiff University) A new non-toxic method for delivering anti-cancer drugs to specific parts of the human body could mean the end of the severe and nasty side effects associated with many cancer therapies, according to...