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Rats' stroke-induced seizures stopped with pulse of light

(Medical Xpress)—Stanford University School of Medicine scientists have shown that a structure deep within the brain is a crucial component of recurring seizures that can arise as a delayed consequence of a cerebral stroke. ...

Neuroscience created Nov 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Losing weight may improve sleep quality

(HealthDay)—Losing weight can help people who are overweight get a better night's sleep, according to a new study.

Overweight and Obesity created Nov 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Temple researchers show targeted cancer drug may stunt heart's ability to repair itself

Scientists for the first time have evidence showing how a widely used type of "targeted" cancer drug can be dangerous to the heart.

Cardiology created Nov 06, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Losing weight may lower cardiac risks

(HealthDay)— Overweight or obese people who lose weight through a low-carb or low-fat diet can also significantly reduce inflammation throughout their body, which could help lower risks for heart disease, ...

Health created Nov 05, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 3

Controlling vascular disease may be key to reducing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease

Over the last 15 years, researchers have found a significant association between vascular diseases such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes type 2, hyperlipidemia, and heart disease and an increased risk of Alzheimer's ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Nov 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Being bullied can cause PTSD in children, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—Problems caused by bullying do not necessarily cease when the abuse stops. Recent research at the Universitiy of Stavanger (UiS) and Bergen's Center for Crisis Psychology in Norway shows ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Nov 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fat molecule ceramide may factor in muscle loss in older adults

As men and women age, increasing quantities of fat tissue inevitably take up residence in skeletal muscle. A small study of older and younger men conducted at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at ...

Medical research created Oct 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Men who do exercise produce better quality semen

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Cordoba links moderate physical activity in males with better hormone levels and sperm characteristics that favour reproduction compared to sedentary ...

Medical research created Oct 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers find that diabetes drug could be effective in treating addiction

Vanderbilt researchers are reporting today that a drug currently used to treat type 2 diabetes could be just as effective in treating addiction to drugs, including cocaine.

Diabetes created Oct 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Changes in sleep architecture increase hunger, eating

A new study shows that both length of time and percentage of overall sleep spent in different sleep stages are associated with decreased metabolic rate, increased hunger, and increased intake of calories (specifically from ...

Health created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Secondhand smoke in cars, bars impairs breathing within 20 minutes

Heavy concentrations of secondhand smoke, such as those found in smoke-filled bars and cars, can lead to airway restriction for bystanders within minutes of exposure. The study, presented at CHEST 2012, the annual meeting ...

Health created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

USADA's chief science officer publishes editorial on anti-dope testing in sport: History and science

Lance Armstrong's doping scandal may be considered by U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) as "more extensive than any previously revealed in professional sports history," but a new editorial in The FASEB Journal by USADA's Larry ...

Other created Oct 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Voting in national elections causes stress and emotional arousal, study finds

With Election Day 2012 just weeks away, a recent study provides scientific evidence that voting in national elections is actually a stressful event with measurable hormonal changes.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Nobel prize to Briton, Japanese for stem cell work (Update 4)

Two scientists from different generations won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for the groundbreaking discovery that cells in the body can be reprogrammed into completely different kinds, work that reflects ...

Medical research created Oct 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 5

Purdue-designed molecule one step closer to possible Alzheimer's treatment

(Medical Xpress)—A new molecule designed to treat Alzheimer's disease has significant promise and is potentially the safest to date, according to researchers.

Medical research created Oct 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast