Health News

Does schizophrenia begin in the womb? Stem cell study says yes

Date: May-14-2014
Neurons from skin cells of schizophrenia patients behave strangely in early development, say researchers from Salk Institute, who suggest the condition may begin in the womb.

College football players 'have smaller brain volumes'

Date: May-14-2014
New research suggests that concussion among football players and more years of play may result in smaller hippocampal brain volumes, compared with those with fewer years of play.

Students produce 3D-printed artificial kidney prototypes

Date: May-14-2014
As part of their senior design project, two small teams of engineering students at UConn have taken up the challenge of producing a cost-effective, functional artificial kidney.

Researchers discover genetic marker linked to OCD

Date: May-14-2014
Johns Hopkins researchers have identified a genetic marker in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which they say could lead to new treatments for the condition.

Intensified insulin therapy 'improves survival for diabetic heart attack patients'

Date: May-13-2014
A 20-year follow-up on an intensified insulin therapy trial in diabetic patients who suffered heart attacks finds that the treatment prolonged life by more than 2 years on average.

Prostate cancer treatment: 'no benefit for older patients with other health problems'

Date: May-13-2014
One of the most common cancers among men, prostate cancer has different treatment options. New study suggests older patients with other health issues do not benefit from treatment.

Researchers discover molecule that could treat allergen-induced asthma

Date: May-13-2014
Approximately 60% of asthma cases are triggered by allergies. Researchers have now discovered a molecule that they say could treat symptoms of the condition, such as inflammation.

Workplace solvent exposure linked to later-life cognitive decline

Date: May-13-2014
High exposure to solvents - such as glue, paint and degreasers - in the workplace may increase the risk of memory and thinking problems later in life, according to a new study.

Workplace solvent exposure linked to later-life cognitive decline

Date: May-13-2014
High exposure to solvents - such as glue, paint and degreasers - in the workplace may increase the risk of memory and thinking problems later in life, according to a new study.

Study questions health benefits attributed to red wine compound

Date: May-13-2014
Despite several previous studies stating the contrary, a new study suggests resveratrol - an antioxidant found in red wine - does not decreases chances of developing CVD or cancer.