Psychosis risk linked to cats Exposure to toxoplasma, a disease carried by cats, may increase the likelihood of developing psychosis in young people already at risk, a new Orygen study has found. Sep 16, 2021 1 204
Adherence to medication after stroke is critical for long-term survival A recent study by researchers from Monash University emphasizes how critical it is for survivors of first-time stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) to take medications on an ongoing basis, with this new data highlighting ... Sep 16, 2021 0 38
Neuroscientists discover possible treatment for victims of chemical warfare What do pest control, agricultural workers and members of the armed forces have in common? These three important groups are all at increased risk of toxic exposure to organophosphates. Sep 16, 2021 0 9
Caesarean section is not an important determinant of offspring cognitive ability among young adult men Birth by cesarean section is weakly associated with a lower general cognitive ability in young adult males. However, the magnitude of this association is not clinically relevant. This is according to a study at Karolinska ... Sep 16, 2021 0 23
Fighting COVID-19 misinformation With the recent surge of COVID-19 cases nationwide, two public health experts and associate professors at The University of Texas at Arlington's College of Nursing and Health Innovation are highlighting the importance of ... Sep 16, 2021 0 8
Expectant mothers who have HPV could be at high risk of giving birth prematurely Persistent infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) in pregnant women may increase the risk of preterm birth, according to a study led by CHU Sainte-Justine researcher and Université de Montréal associate ... Sep 16, 2021 0 8
Research breakthrough could protect against breast cancer progression Leading scientists have identified a possible link between antibiotic use and the speed of breast cancer growth in mice, and identified a type of immune cell that could be targeted to reverse it. Sep 16, 2021 0 35
Research reveals drug targets for memory enhancement Bristol-led research has identified specific drug targets within the neural circuits that encode memories, paving the way for significant advances in the treatment of a broad spectrum of brain disorders. Sep 16, 2021 0 146
France suspends 3,000 unvaccinated health workers Thousands of health workers across France have been suspended without pay for failing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 ahead of a deadline this week, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Thursday. Sep 16, 2021 0 4
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID? Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID? Sep 16, 2021 0 11
