Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine have shown for the first time that severe brain cancers integrate into the brain’s wiring. The tumors, […]
First sexual experience was forced for 1 in 16 U.S. women: study
(HealthDay)—Changes wrought by the #MeToo movement can’t come soon enough, say researchers who found that for 1 in 16 U.S. women, their first sexual experience […]
Study shows not only do e-cigarette ads influence adolescents, young people don’t question them
The tobacco industry has a history of targeting young people in its advertising to attract new customers. As vaping and electronic cigarettes have grown in […]
Epilepsy surgery: The earlier the better, overview study shows
A person with drug resistant epilepsy who gets an early surgical intervention has a better chance of becoming seizure-free. This is shown in a systematic […]
Study shows that drinking tea improves brain health
A recent study led by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) revealed that regular tea drinkers have better organized brain regions—and this is […]
Researchers pinpoint animal model proteins important in study of human disease
Heart disease remains the most common cause of death in the western world, and cardiac defects are the most prevalent form of birth defect in […]
Study links certain personality traits to an increased risk of mobile phone addiction
A study by the University of Granada (UGR) has identified the personality traits that increase or decrease the degree of vulnerability to so-called “nomophobia,” defined […]
Human perception of colors does not rely entirely on language, a case study
After patient RDS (identified only by his initials for privacy) suffered a stroke, he experienced a rare and unusual side effect: when he saw something […]
Many who die waiting for a kidney had multiple offers, new study finds
Patients who die waiting for a kidney, or who are removed from the transplant waitlist for poor health, are usually considered unfortunate victims of the […]
Drinking red wine is good for your gut health, says study
If you’re stuck in the pub deciding what to drink, you might want to swap your kombucha for a glass of red wine. The occasional […]
Study shows frying oil consumption worsened colon cancer and colitis in mice
Foods fried in vegetable oil are popular worldwide, but research about the health effects of this cooking technique has been largely inconclusive and focused on […]
Driver behavior not altered by roadside memorials, study finds
Roadside memorials may be controversial, but a University of Otago study has found they have very little impact on driver behavior or perception of road […]
Truckies more obese than most: Study
More than 200,000 people are employed as truck drivers in Australia and while their role in transporting goods across our wide brown land is critical, […]
Study eyes role of Apple smart devices to help identify early stage AD
A study conducted by Evidation Health on behalf of Eli Lilly and Apple suggests that data collected from smart devices and digital apps might help […]