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Soft spinal implants show promise as long-term solution to paralysis
Date: Jan-12-2015Scientists have enabled paralyzed rats to walk again using spinal implants made of electrodes embedded in an ultrasoft, pliable material.
Birth control shot could increase HIV risk
Date: Jan-12-2015A recent meta-analysis suggests that use of injectable hormonal contraceptive is associated with a moderate increase in the risk of acquiring HIV.
What are the health benefits of blueberries?
Date: Jan-12-2015Find out about the potential health benefits of blueberries including maintaining healthy bones, lowering blood pressure, managing diabetes and warding off heart disease.
Death rates of kidney patients increased during Hurricane Sandy
Date: Jan-12-2015Hospital and dialysis facility disruptions caused by Hurricane Sandy led to increased emergency department visits, hospitalizations and a rise in the death rate of kidney patients.
Smokers' metabolisms may suggest which quitting aid is best for them
Date: Jan-12-2015A new study has found that the nicotine patch and smoking cessation pills have different benefits for smokers, depending on whether they have a normal or slow metabolism.
Scientists identify new gene that drives triple-negative breast cancer
Date: Jan-11-2015Researchers from the UK have found that overactivity in a gene called BCL11A may lead to the development and progression of triple-negative breast cancer.
Almost 1 in 5 hysterectomies are 'unnecessary,' study finds
Date: Jan-11-2015More than 18% of women in the US who undergo a hysterectomy may not need to, a study finds, while almost 40% of women are not offered alternative treatments as per recommendations.
Perfect pitch may be explained by connection between two brain regions
Date: Jan-10-2015A new study reveals that people with perfect pitch have strong functional connectivity between two brain regions: the auditory cortex and the dorsal frontal lobe.
PTSD risk could be increased by certain genes
Date: Jan-10-2015Scientists have identified two genes that could influence a person’s risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder, potentially leading to improvements in diagnosis.
Could an insulin nasal spray help treat Alzheimer's?
Date: Jan-09-2015A manufactured form of long-acting insulin - delivered nasally - has been shown to improve working memory in patients with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease.
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