Archive: 09/10/2019

Older donors may mean shorter queues to get a new liver

Imagine that you have just been told that you need a new liver. An operation may save your life. The waiting list is long, however, and it is uncertain when you will be able to get a transplant. This is reality for many thousands ...

Oct 9, 2019

How interactions between neuronal migration and outgrowth shape network architecture

Neurons are not randomly arranged in the human brain. In the cortex, they are organized in interconnected clusters with high intrinsic connectivity. This modular connectivity structure, in which clusters eventually serve ...

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Walgreens and Kroger halt e-cigarette sales

(HealthDay)—Walgreens and Kroger have followed Walmart and Rite Aid in halting sales of electronic cigarettes.

Oct 9, 2019

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Discovery of how cells sense oxygen levels earns Nobel Prize

On the morning of Oct. 7, I woke up with the message from a colleague saying that "HIF got the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine whoo hooo." That's exciting news for young researchers like me who are beginning our ...

Oct 9, 2019

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No, serving sizes on food labels don't tell us how much we should eat

The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating sets out how much we should eat from each of the food groups. If we eat the recommended number of "standard serves" from each food group for our age and sex, it puts us in a good position ...

Oct 9, 2019

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American Airlines passengers may have been exposed to hepatitis A

(HealthDay)—Passengers on several American Airline flights in the United States may have been exposed to hepatitis A by a flight attendant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

Oct 9, 2019

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Researchers investigate why certain brains are more vulnerable to addiction

In a report published Tuesday, researchers in neuroscience, addiction and behavioral health laid out the latest research into what makes individuals vulnerable to substance abuse and dependency, along with new discoveries ...

Oct 9, 2019

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Compassionate 'zero-suicide' prevention on campuses urgently needed

Even with a concerted response to improve mental health at universities, mental health crises still occur. The issue of suicide has been in the news lately, and students are looking to universities to respond.

Oct 9, 2019

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People who eat more meals at home have lower levels of harmful PFAS in their bodies

A home-cooked meal has many benefits, including healthier ingredients and fewer processed foods. But there's another reason to avoid eating out all the time. Preparing meals at home can reduce your exposure to harmful PFAS ...

Oct 9, 2019

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What are hives, the common skin condition that gives you itchy, red bumps?

Have you ever wondered who buys those huge boxes of antihistamines prominently displayed all year round in your local pharmacy? If antihistamines were just used for hay fever, you'd think sales would be good in spring, but ...

Oct 9, 2019

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