Medicine
Some private biobanks overinflating the value of umbilical cord blood banking in marketing to expectant parents
Some private UK biobanks may be misleading expectant parents about the value of storing umbilical cord blood to treat life-threatening...
Wearing a face mask in public spaces cuts risk of common respiratory symptoms, suggests Norway study
Wearing a surgical face mask in public spaces reduces the risk of self-reported respiratory symptoms, finds a trial of adults...
Harms of prescribing NSAIDs to high risk groups estimated to cost NHS £31m over 10 years
Prescribing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to people at high risk of harm from them is estimated to cost the NHS...
New gene therapy approach shows promise for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have made a significant breakthrough in developing a new gene therapy approach that restores full-length dystrophin protein, which could lead to...
Stroke recovery: It’s in the genes
New research led by UCLA Health has found that specific genes may be related to the trajectory of recovery for...
Older adults want to cut back on medication, but study shows need for caution
More than 82% of Americans age 50 to 80 take one or more kinds of prescription medication, and 80% of...
Wearable devices can increase health anxiety. Could they adversely affect health?
Using a wearable device, such as a smart watch, to track health data and symptoms, is supposed to help people...
Simon Fraser University breakthrough ID’s gene that may reverse Parkinson’s disease
Researchers at Simon Fraser University in collaboration with a group from Baylor College of Medicine in Texas have identified a...
Our ability to recognize music might not diminish with age, with older concert attendees identifying themes in music as well as younger participants
Our ability to recognize music might not diminish with age, with older concert attendees identifying themes in music as well...
Preventing brain damage in preterm babies
SAN FRANCISCO—Mark Petersen, MD, has seen firsthand the devastating effects of brain bleeds in premature babies. It’s an exceedingly common...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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