Archive: 25/11/2015

Can physical exercise enhance long-term memory?

Exercise can enhance the development of new brain cells in the adult brain, a process called adult neurogenesis. These newborn brain cells play an important role in learning and memory. A new study has determined that mice ...

Nov 25, 2015

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New CDC estimates underscore the need to increase awareness of a daily pill that can prevent HIV infection

A new Vital Signs report published today estimates that 25 percent of sexually active gay and bisexual adult men, nearly 20 percent of adults who inject drugs, and less than 1 percent of heterosexually active adults are at ...

Nov 25, 2015

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Culture factors into why we like or dislike people, new research shows

Culture may play a key role in whether people "like" or "don't like" others, new Stanford research shows.

Nov 25, 2015

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Portrazza approved for advanced lung cancer

(HealthDay)—Portrazza (necitumumab), in combination with two other chemotherapy drugs, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer, the agency said Tuesday ...

Nov 25, 2015

Melatonin might help sleepless kids with eczema, study finds

(HealthDay)—Children with the skin condition eczema often have trouble sleeping. Now, a new study suggests that over-the-counter melatonin might boost their shuteye.

Nov 25, 2015

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Private rooms may save money by cutting hospital infection rates

(HealthDay)—Patients in private hospital rooms are less likely to develop infections, which saves hospitals money in the long run, a new study reveals.

Nov 25, 2015

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Gambian president calls halt to female genital mutilation

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has banned female genital mutilation, branding the practice as outdated and not a requirement of Islam, the information ministry announced Tuesday.

Nov 25, 2015

Arizona health insurance co-op to close shop Dec. 31

Executives with Arizona's nonprofit health insurance co-op said Tuesday that they have failed to come up with additional financial backing and the insurer plans to shut down all operations Dec. 31.

Nov 25, 2015