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Connection of Children to Nature Brings Less Distress, Hyperactivity and Behavioral Problems
Neuroscience News - 11 Jan 2019 21:26
A new study reveals spending time connecting with nature helps to reduce behavioral problems and anxiety in children, as well as improving overall health.
What are the risks of dying from having the yellow fever vaccine?
New Scientist - 11 Jan 2019 19:43
The vaccine is very unlikely to cause serious side effects but not all travellers need it as there's also a very low risk of getting the disease
Harnessing multiple data streams and artificial intelligence to better predict flu
Science Daily - 11 Jan 2019 21:37
Influenza is highly contagious and easily spreads as people move about and travel, making tracking and forecasting flu activity a challenge. While the CDC continuously monitors patient visits for flu-like illness in the ...
How missing doctor's appointments increases the risk of death
Science Daily - 11 Jan 2019 18:28
Missing GP appointments is associated with early death, and those with long-term mental health conditions are at particular risk. In the largest study of its kind, the team examined over 500,000 patients' appointment his...
VISTA checkpoint implicated in pancreatic cancer immunotherapy resistance
Science Daily - 11 Jan 2019 18:28
Researchers have identified a new potential immunotherapy target in pancreatic cancer, which so far has been notoriously resistant to treatment with immune checkpoint blockade drugs effective against a variety of other c...
Powerful microscope captures first image of nanoscaffold that promotes cell movement
Science Daily - 11 Jan 2019 16:51
Using one of the most powerful microscopes in the world, scientists have identified a dense, dynamic and disorganized actin filament nanoscaffold -- resembling a haystack -- that is induced in response to a molecular sig...
Binge eating and smoking linked to bullying and sexual abuse
Science Daily - 11 Jan 2019 16:51
People who ever suffered bullying or sexual abuse have a lower quality of life similar to those living with chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, depression or severe anxiety, a new study has found.
Being HIV positive and staying on antiretroviral therapy in Africa
Science Daily - 11 Jan 2019 16:51
An international team of researchers have carried out a review of the evidence examining what influences people who are HIV positive to go to health services and then stay on antiretroviral drugs in Africa.
Parasites from patients with cerebral malaria stick preferentially in their brains
Science Daily - 11 Jan 2019 16:51
Scientists have provided, for the first time, evidence which links the ability of red blood cells infected with the malaria parasite to bind to the cells lining the blood vessels of the brain, with the clinical syndrome ...
Ultra-sturdy bones, with a surprising origin, suggest new osteoporosis approach
Science Daily - 11 Jan 2019 16:09
A handful of brain cells deep in the brain may play a surprising role in controlling women's bone density, according to new research. Researchers showed that blocking a particular set of signals from these cells causes f...
VAT fat may cause pathogenic obesity
Science Daily - 11 Jan 2019 16:09
VAT, Visceral Adipose Tissue, a kind of fat that accumulates around the abdominal organs, has an important immune function. The body may choose to turn excess fat into FAT not SAT, subcutaneous fat when a fetus is not we...
Activated PMN exosomes are pathogenic entities that cause destruction in the COPD lung
Science Daily - 11 Jan 2019 16:08
Researchers have found a novel, pathogenic entity that is a fundamental link between chronic inflammation and tissue destruction in lungs of patients with COPD. These exosomes from activated neutrophils caused COPD damag...
New leukemia drug is more effective and easier to use
Science Daily - 11 Jan 2019 16:08
Oncologists have found that a newer targeted drug is significantly more effective than standard therapy for treating elderly patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The drug is taken as a pill once a day -- muc...
3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano
Neuroscience News - 11 Jan 2019 22:51
Researchers have developed a 3D printed robotic hand which is able to play simple pieces of music on a piano by moving its wrist.
Meaningful Life Tied to Healthy Aging
Neuroscience News - 11 Jan 2019 21:29
According to researchers, older adults who engage in activities perceived to be worthwhile, such as supporting grandchildren or completing a project, have better sleep, walking speeds and experience less chronic pain.
A Patient's Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain Cancer
Neuroscience News - 11 Jan 2019 21:22
Researchers report our gender can determine longevity and response to treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer. The study reports male survival is determined by genes that control cell division, where as female survival i...
Tracking the Birth of Memories
Neuroscience News - 11 Jan 2019 20:38
Researchers have identified three distinct stages of brain development that occur before an episodic memory can form.
How the Brain Makes Choices
Neuroscience News - 11 Jan 2019 20:31
From decision making to action, researchers explore how the brain allows us to make choices.
Why hip surgery wouldn't help extend Andy Murray's tennis career
New Scientist - 11 Jan 2019 19:06
Hip surgery wouldn't help Andy Murray play professional tennis for longer because it involves cutting key muscles. Stem cell treatments offer hope for the future
Robots to Perform Spinal Surgery with Pinpoint Accuracy
Neuroscience News - 11 Jan 2019 19:02
Researchers have created a new system which allows two robotic arms to semi-autonomously drill holes into individual vertebrae. The robosurgery technique will improve accuracy and safety for spinal surgeries.
Here's How Many People Have Caught the Flu So Far This Season (Hint: It's a Lot)
Live Science - 11 Jan 2019 19:02Hackers are stealing computer power to make millions in cryptocurrency
New Scientist - 11 Jan 2019 17:56
Cryptojacking uses other people's computer power to mine cryptocurrency, the technique has netted one hacker gang $18 million