Researchers explore why humans don't purge lethal genetic disorders from the population The human population carries around more deadly genetic diseases than would be expected based on a simple comparison of mutation rates and deaths of affected individuals. Carlos Eduardo Guerra Amorim of Stony Brook University ... Sep 28, 2017 0 0
Meditation might be useful addition to heart-healthy lifestyle and medical treatment Meditation has the potential to reduce some risk factors for heart disease, but the gold standard for lowering risk remains a heart-healthy lifestyle and following medical recommendations, according to a new scientific statement ... Sep 28, 2017 0 89
Study shows how 'love hormone' oxytocin spurs sociability Why is it so much fun to hang out with our friends? Why are some people so sociable while others are loners or seemingly outright allergic to interactions with others? Sep 28, 2017 0 772
Promising results for two genetic weapons against malaria Two new papers by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Malaria Research Institute report successes for highly promising strategies against malaria, a disease that still kills more than 400,000 ... Sep 28, 2017 0 37
Central neck dissection underused in some thyroid CA (HealthDay)—Only about one-third of patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) undergo initial central neck dissection, which is associated with a reduced rate of reoperation, according to a study published online ... Sep 28, 2017 0 0
Treatment of buccinator with botox is safe, effective (HealthDay)—Treatment of the buccinator muscle with botulinum toxin is safe and effective, and three commercially available botulinum toxin neuromodulators are similar for treatment of facial synkinesis, according to two ... Sep 28, 2017 0 0
Psychosocial intervention ups adherence to antidepressants (HealthDay)—A psychosocial intervention can improve early adherence to antidepressants among middle-aged and older adults, according to a study published online Sept. 27 in JAMA Psychiatry. Sep 28, 2017 0 1
The cold truth about cold cuts (HealthDay)—They may seem like an easy solution for lunch, but pre-packaged sliced meat and processed deli counter options aren't just short on nutrition, they also pose health risks, health experts say. Sep 28, 2017 0 0
Students know about learning strategies—but don't use them Many university students don't use common learning strategies, despite knowing that they exist, finds a study in open-access journal Frontiers in Psychology. Specific training on how and when to use learning strategies could ... Sep 28, 2017 0 2
FDA OKs continuous blood sugar monitor without finger pricks (Update) U.S. regulators have approved the first continuous blood sugar monitor for diabetics that doesn't need backup finger prick tests. Sep 28, 2017 1 30