Injecting modified, human, adult stem cells directly into the brains of chronic stroke patients proved not only safe but effective in restoring motor function, according to the findings of a small clinical trial led by Stanford ...
Jun 2, 2016
For the first time, researchers have discovered that some leukemia cells harvest energy resources from normal cells during chemotherapy, helping the cancer cells not only to survive, but actually thrive, after treatment.
Jun 2, 2016
Visual blurring—like that produced by bifocals or multifocal lenses—may cause errors in foot position when walking. And that could contribute to the risk of tripping and falling in older adults, suggests a study in the ...
Jun 2, 2016
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Jun 2, 2016
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Hearing loss is a growing public health problem that can leave older adults socially isolated and even increase their risk for dementia—yet getting treated is a pricey hassle, declares a prestigious government advisory ...
Jun 2, 2016
A program encouraging overweight or obese adolescents to increase their physical activity through use of their everyday environment, rather than organized classes or sports programs, produced significant increases in participants' ...
Jun 2, 2016
