Health News

Hospital variation in C-section rates 'not explained by mothers' medical problems'

Date: Oct-22-2014
Rates of Cesarean section in the US have soared in recent years, but these rates vary significantly by hospital. A new study aims to shed light on why this is.

Subliminal positive messages 'have physical benefits for the elderly'

Date: Oct-22-2014
In a novel intervention using subliminal messages, Yale researchers have demonstrated that positive age stereotypes can boost both psychological and physical function in seniors.

Transition from moderate to problem drinking hinges on genetic material

Date: Oct-21-2014
Researchers from UCSF have found that microRNA levels in the brain are important in development of alcohol addiction, findings that could help with the development of medications.

Noise-induced hearing loss restored in mice

Date: Oct-21-2014
By increasing production of a protein called NT3 - found to be crucial for communication between the ears and brain - researchers restored noise-induced hearing loss in mice.

Mental rest and reflection 'boost learning'

Date: Oct-21-2014
New research finds that restful reflection can strengthen memories in the mind and forge new mental connections, priming the brain for future learning.

Paralyzed man walks again after nose cells repair his spinal cord

Date: Oct-21-2014
A group of cells found in the nose encourage regrowth of damaged smell cells. By transplanting some into his severed spinal cord, surgeons have helped a paralyzed man walk again.

Ultrasound reduces chest lines and wrinkles

Date: Oct-21-2014
Findings presented at the 23rd European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress in the Netherlands reveal that micro-focused ultrasound improves lines and wrinkles.

Non-smoking life in smoking homes comparable to polluted cities

Date: Oct-21-2014
A study has found that non-smokers are exposed to levels of air particles comparable to living in heavily polluted cities such as London if they live with people who smoke indoors.

Without exit screening, three Ebola-infected travelers will fly each month

Date: Oct-21-2014
Demonstrating the importance of exit screening, a new modeling analysis estimates the number of infected travelers who will depart Guinea, Liberia or Sierra Leone each month.

Vaccinations 'not linked to increased risk of MS, central nervous system disorders'

Date: Oct-21-2014
Contrary to previous research, a new study finds no long-term link between vaccinations and higher risk of multiple sclerosis and other disorders of the central nervous system.