Ebola death toll to pass 1,000: UN The current Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed nearly 1,000 people, the UN said Friday, warning the "intense" spread of the virus was set to persist. May 3, 2019 0 1
Hotspot in the genome may drive psychosis in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder A newly identified epigenetic hotspot for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder may give scientists a fresh path forward for devising more effective treatments and biomarker-based screening strategies. May 3, 2019 0 11
Study shows drug reduces risk of relapse with neuromyelitis optica The drug eculizumab, a synthetic antibody that inhibits the inflammatory response, significantly reduced the risk of relapse with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). This rare but severe autoimmune inflammatory ... May 3, 2019 0 17
Making the invisible visible: New method opens unexplored realms for liquid biopsies Advancing technology is allowing scientists increasingly to search for tiny signs of cancer and other health issues in samples of patients' blood and urine. These "liquid biopsies" are less invasive than a traditional biopsy, ... May 3, 2019 0 0
For people with autism, encounters with police can turn dangerous (HealthDay)—Being stopped and questioned by a police officer can be a stressful encounter for anyone, but it is especially hazardous for those with autism. May 3, 2019 1 14
Mental prep for better performance (HealthDay)—"Get your head in the game!" Coaches say it to players all the time to get them to focus. The same advice can help you be more enthusiastic about your workouts. Here are five ideas: May 3, 2019 0 1
Study busts myths about gossip A new UC Riverside study asserts that women don't engage in "tear-down" gossip any more than men, and lower income people don't gossip more than their more well-to-do counterparts. It also holds younger people are more likely ... May 3, 2019 2 255
New UK study finds E-cigarette use on the rise in undergraduates In results University of Kentucky researchers are calling "alarming," more than three out of 10 undergraduates reported using e-cigarettes, according to a new study published in the March 26 edition of the Journal of American ... May 3, 2019 0 2
Platelets: The chameleons of cancer biology Have you ever been in a classroom and wondered to yourself whether the information being presented could be wrong? May 3, 2019 0 3
Needleless vaccine will protect children from dangerous viruses Orally administered vaccine can protect millions from hepatitis B. Oral vaccines are both safer and less expensive than injections. Therefore, researchers are continuously pursuing ways to produce an oral vaccine that is ... May 3, 2019 1 60
