Archive: 24/01/2017

In utero conditions can affect a teen's brain development

A new study shows that what happens to a fetus in the womb can affect the brain later in life.

Jan 24, 2017

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Study unveils new way to starve tumors to death

For decades, scientists have tried to halt cancer by blocking nutrients from reaching tumor cells, in essence starving tumor cells of the fuel needed to grow and proliferate. Such attempts often have disappointed because ...

Jan 24, 2017

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Law aiding infants at risk for hearing loss

A Utah law has led to increased early identification of infants with hearing loss due to a congenital infection, according to a new study by University of Utah and Utah Department of Health researchers.

Jan 24, 2017

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A brain wide chemical signal that enhances memory

How does heightened attention improve our mental capacity? This is the question tackled by new research published today in the journal Cell Reports, which reveals a chemical signal released across the brain in response to ...

Jan 24, 2017

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Postpartum depression and anxiety distinct from other mood disorders, brain studies suggest

On the surface, postpartum depression (PPD) looks much like other forms of depression. New mothers struggling with it often withdraw from family and friends, lose their appetites, and of course, feel sad and irritable much ...

Jan 24, 2017

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Cell of origin affects malignancy and drug sensitivity of brain tumors

Patients with glioblastoma have very poor prognosis since there are no effective therapies. In a study published in Cell Reports, researchers at Uppsala University have discovered a correlation between the cell type from ...

Jan 24, 2017

African-American veterans in mental health care are not as activated as White veterans

Patients who are activated—meaning they have the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their health and health care—have better health outcomes. A new study provides evidence that male and female African-American ...

Jan 24, 2017