Consequences Of Starvation Last Generations, At Least For Worms
The offspring of the starved worms turned out to be smaller, less fertile and more likely to be male. So did their offspring.
What You Should Know about Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease is more common than most realize. In order to prevent the spread of the disease, a local pediatrician has some wise words.
“Wrapper” Delivers Drug that Stops Fat Buildup in Arteries
A nanoparticle helps the man-made compound D-PDMP return the body's ability to break down bad cholesterol to normal function.
Preliminary Study Shows Ebola Vaccine 100 Percent Effective
A vaccine for the Ebola virus has shown 100 percent efficacy in the midst of a Phase III clinical trial in Guinea, researchers with the World Health Organization announced today.
Miscarriage Misunderstood, Often Leaves Women With Guilt
Misconceptions about miscarriages are common, and those mistaken beliefs can make the experience even more painful for those who suffer through it, a new survey reveals.
Birth Order Has No Noticeable Effect On Personality, IQ, Study Says
The differences most parents see are based on their older children being older, as well as their own understanding of their children.
Antibiotics May Increase Risk For Juvenile Arthritis
Children who are prescribed antibiotics have twice the risk of developing juvenile arthritis as children who don't take the drugs, and the risk increases with each round of antibiotic treatment they are exposed to, according to researchers.
Lipid in Avocados May be Key to Leukemia
A molecule derived from avocados, avocatin B, may prove to be a powerful weapon against leukemia because it targets the disease while leaving other cells alone, a new study shows.
State Healthcare Regulations Linked To Late Cancer Diagnoses
Increased access to care could have an effect on colorectal cancer incidences that have been rising since 1998, as well as on breast cancer rates that have remained relatively stable since 2003.
Heart Attack, Stroke Warning on Pain Relievers Strengthened
The Food and Drug Administration is strengthening warnings on prescription and over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, to include stronger and more specific warnings about the drugs increasing risk of heart attack and stroke.
Surgery May Not be Required for Appendicitis
A study in Finland found that 73 percent of appendicitis patients treated with antibiotics did not need to have their appendix removed within a year.
Scarce Medical Care in Karachi Drives Return of Old Healing Practices
Wet cupping, an old healing method using cups to create suction on the skin and an incision to drain the accumulated blood, is becoming popular in Karachi, where medical treatment is expensive and difficult to obtain.
Smoking May be a Factor in Developing Psychosis
People experiencing a first episode of psychosis are three times more likely to smoke tobacco than healthy controls, according to researchers, suggesting that smoking plays a role in the development of psychotic disorders.
Study: Poverty Does Lasting Damage To A Child’s Brain
Scientists say poverty-induced changes to a child's brain can negatively impact emotional and psychological health, both now and later.