In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have determined the underlying anatomical cause of certain symptoms of schizophrenia, then ameliorated them with…
Flu, flu-like illnesses linked to increased risk of stroke, neck artery tears
Flu-like illnesses are associated with an increased risk of stroke and neck artery dissection. The risk of stroke and neck…
Draining blood from bleeding stroke may prevent death
A minimally invasive surgery combining the use of a clot-busting drug and a catheter to drain blood from the brain…
‘Bugs’ in the gut might predict dementia in the brain
The makeup of bacteria and other microbes in the gut may have a direct association with dementia risk, according to…
Ingestible, expanding pill monitors the stomach for up to a month
Engineers have designed an ingestible, Jell-O-like pill that, upon reaching the stomach, quickly swells to the size of a soft,…
New strategy expands the benefits of Internet-delivered CBT
at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have experimented with a new adaptive treatment strategy for Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) that…
How transcription factors explore the genome
Scientists have discovered how proteins that regulate gene transcription can scan and bind the genome efficiently.
Vitamin D could lower the risk of developing diabetes
The benefits of vitamin D in promoting bone health are already well known. A new study suggests that vitamin D…
Many women get unnecessary mammograms before breast reduction surgery
Getting a mammogram before breast reduction surgery is not required or recommended. But thousands of younger women with no known…
Can Low-Impact Sports Like Cycling Be Putting Your Bones at Risk?
Research has raised concerns that activities like cycling and swimming may put too little pressure on bones.