How depression blurs memories
To pinpoint why depression messes with memory, researchers took a page from Sesame Street's book.
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Archive: 03/10/2013
New study suggests changing bacterial mix may lead to painful sex after menopause
The mix of bacteria in the vagina changes as women go through menopause. And a certain mix is typical after menopause in women who have vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA), a common cause of vaginal dryness and sexual pain, finds ...
Oct 3, 2013
Old remedy shows promise as new chemo drug for bladder cancer
An old home remedy called ipecac syrup, once stocked in medicine cabinets in case of accidental poisoning, is showing promise as a new chemotherapy drug for bladder cancer.
Oct 3, 2013
Doctors still prescribe antibiotics too often, study finds (Update)
Repeated warnings that antibiotics don't work for most sore throats and bronchitis have failed to stop overuse: U.S. doctors prescribed these drugs for most adults seeking treatment at a rate that remained high over more ...
Oct 3, 2013
Three hours is enough to help prevent mental health issues in teens
The incidence of mental health issues amongst 509 British youth was reduced by 25 to 33% over the 24 months following two 90-minute group therapy sessions, according to a study led by Dr. Patricia Conrod of the University ...
Oct 3, 2013
Metabolic means to preserving egg supply and fertility
The stresses that come with aging, chemotherapy treatments, and environmental exposures all threaten fertility. But what if there were a way to preserve women's limited egg supply? Researchers reporting on studies conducted ...
Oct 3, 2013
Triple-negative breast cancer target for drug development identified
Often deadly "triple-negative" breast cancers might be effectively treated in many cases with a drug that targets a previously unknown vulnerability in the tumors, according to a UC San Francisco researcher who described ...
Oct 3, 2013
