(HealthDay)—Infants who are given acid suppression therapy (AST) in their first year of life are more likely to subsequently break a bone, according to a […]
Discovery of the cell fate switch from neurons to astrocytes in the developing brain
During mammalian brain development, neural precursor cells first generate neurons and later astrocytes. This cell fate change is a key process generating proper numbers of […]
Structural development of the brain
In a recent study published in The Journal of Neuroscience, researchers reveal how the basic structure of the brain is formed. The human brain consists […]
Signature of an ineffective immune response to cancer revealed
Our immune system is programmed to destroy cancer cells. Sometimes it has trouble slowing disease progression because it doesn’t act quickly or strongly enough. In […]
Family, community bonds help decrease mental health problems of former child soldiers
Acceptance and support from communities and families appear to lessen the toll of mental health conditions experienced by former child soldiers transitioning to early adulthood, […]
Atrial fibrillation linked to increased risk of dementia, even in stroke-free patients
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is linked to an increased risk of dementia, even in people who have not suffered a stroke, according to the largest study […]
Study reveals biology of leptin, the hunger hormone
In a new study, Yale researchers offer insight into leptin, a hormone that plays a key role in appetite, overeating, and obesity. Their findings advance […]
Health policies key factor in hospitalization of seniors
Government policy and infrastructure have a substantial impact on hospitalization of older adults, according to a University of Waterloo study. The study examined the experiences […]
Gender bias continues in recognition of physicians and nurses
A new study has shown that patients are significantly more likely to correctly identify male physicians and female nurses, demonstrating continuing gender bias in the […]
I lost 20 years of my life to alcohol because I wanted to fit in
I was an alcoholic for 20 years. Five years ago, deep in the throes of my two decade addiction to alcohol, I didn’t care if […]
All of Dream Kardashian's Cutest Moments So Far
Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna‘s daughter, Dream Kardashian, was born on November 10, 2016. Check out all of her cute photos! Source: Read Full Article
Cold weather increases the risk of fatal opioid overdoses
Cold weather snaps are followed by a marked increase in fatal opioid overdoses, a new study finds. A research team led by Brandon Marshall, an […]
Watch Dr. Pimple Popper Pop A Huge Neck Cyst AND A Line Of Blackheads For Father's Day
Dr. Pimple Popper shared two videos in celebration of Father’s Day Sunday. The first featured a huge cyst on a man’s back that contained tons […]
Identifying the risk of recurrence of developmental disorder in future pregnancies
Having a child with a developmental disorder can cause parents to worry about the outcome of further pregnancies. In cases where the genetic mutation causing […]