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Stem cells can patch up skull, face bones
A team of Rochester scientists identified and isolated a stem cell population capable of skull formation and craniofacial bone repair in mice–achieving an important step toward using stem cells for bone reconstruction of the face and head in the future, […]
Hypertension drug helps people with autism socialize
Propranolol, a drug used to treat hypertension, may help people with autism to socialize better. Researchers from the University of Missouri report that the drug is already being used to help with autism patients, but there is little study to […]
New treatment relieves PTSD and depression
A noninvasive treatment that stimulates nerves through an electrical impulse many help patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression. The technique, called External Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation, was delivered to 12 patients who used a device nightly for 8 […]
Morphine alternative safer, non-addictive
A new painkiller is as effective as morphine but with fewer side effects and isn’t likely to be addcitive. Researchers from the Tulane University and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System developed the painkiller using the neurochemical endomorphine. The chemical […]
A failing heart lives on ketones, not fat
Failing hearts lose the ability to burn fat. In order to sustain itself, the heart swicthes to burn ketones instead. Heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to supply the body with oxygen. It can […]
Breastfeeding pumps cash into the economy
The Lancet Breastfeeding Series says that the costs of low cognitive abilities amount to US$300 billion each year—an amount of money that can be saved if countries support breastfeeding. The Series reviewed 1,300 studies to measure the effect of breastfeeding […]
Pop-quiz can predict STI risk in young women
A six-question quiz by the John Hopkins School of Medicine can predict the risk of young women getting sexually transmitted infections (STI). The test, however, is not accurate for young men. He quiz asks about the number of sex partners, […]
Positive thinking leads to better aging
A new study shows that seniors with a positive attitude toward aging have healthier bodies and minds. The study from the from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), at Trinity College Dublin found that adults with negative attitudes walk […]
Exercise alone not enough to lose weight
Exercise without proper diet is not enough to lose weight. A new study says that the body adapts to increased activity levels, so that people don’t necessarily burn extra calories even if they exercise more. “Exercise is really important for […]
WHO to convene to respond to Zika virus outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Margaret Chan, will convene an International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on Zika virus and observed increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations. The Committee will meet on February 1 in Geneva to ascertain whether […]
