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Insect-derived hormone could prevent preterm labor

Date: Feb-05-2017
Researchers managed to isolate a hormone from the black garden ant, replicate it synthetically, and test its effect on uterine contractions.

Visual evidence shows brain 'resetting' during sleep

Date: Feb-05-2017
Images from sleep research show how the brain resets during sleep. Synapses grow with daytime stimulation and shrink by nearly 20 percent during sleep.

Brain Tumor: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment

Date: Feb-05-2017
In this article, learn about the different types of brain tumor and associated risk factors. What different treatment options are available?

Exacerbation of COPD: Causes, Warning Signs, and Treatment

Date: Feb-04-2017
What is a COPD exacerbation and what are the main causes? Learn about what the symptoms are and what is suggested to try to prevent COPD.

Hammer Toe: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Date: Feb-04-2017
What is hammer toe? In this article, learn about the risk factors for complications, when to see a doctor, prevention, and the long-term outlook.

How are calluses and throat cancer related?

Date: Feb-04-2017
New research examines the link between calluses and cancer of the esophagus, in a condition called 'tylosis with esophageal cancer.'

Childhood pets surpass siblings for relationship satisfaction

Date: Feb-04-2017
Children may be more likely to have a satisfying, less conflicting relationship with their pets than with their siblings, a new study finds.

Preterm delivery puts women at risk of cardiovascular disease

Date: Feb-03-2017
A new study investigates the link between giving birth prematurely and the mother's risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life.

Multiple sclerosis: 'Resetting' immune system may achieve long-term remission

Date: Feb-03-2017
A small clinical trial reveals that over two thirds of patients with multiple sclerosis have been in remission for 5 years after stem cell transplantation.

Engineering thyroid cells from stem cells may lead to new therapies

Date: Feb-03-2017
Scientists have found a way to engineer new thyroid cells from stem cells that could lead to models for studying thyroid disease and developing treatments.