Tap into the health powers of garlic (HealthDay)—As scientists look more deeply into the effects of diet on health, they're finding that more and more everyday foods offer benefits that go well beyond making dishes tastier. Oct 31, 2018 0 2
Same-sex couple makes medical history by physically carrying the same embryo They both helped carry their baby—and made medical history in the process. Oct 31, 2018 1 459
Hunter-gatherers live nearly as long as we do but with limited access to healthcare Modern life has many benefits. Transport, comfy furniture, smartphones, TV, the internet, dentistry and advanced medicine would be at the top of most people's lists. Our bodies also show signs of responding positively to ... Oct 31, 2018 0 5
Fake e-cigarette liquid is putting vapers at risk – here's how we can tackle the fraud Over 35m people worldwide now use e-cigarettes, according to one estimate. In the US, this includes 4.5% of the adult population. But the rise in vaping has led to a trade in fake e-liquids – the mix of water, glycerol, ... Oct 31, 2018 0 0
Neuropixels technology ready for release A transformative technology for detecting and recording neural activity in the brain is now available for researchers to purchase through imec, a leading nanoelectronics research center in Belgium. Oct 31, 2018 0 11
Communication skills benefit from the great outdoors Conversations are more responsive in natural environments such as parks and gardens than indoors, finds new research by the University of Manchester and Cardiff University. Oct 31, 2018 0 89
Erectile dysfunction common in childhood cancer survivors (HealthDay)—The prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) is 29 percent among male childhood cancer survivors (CCS), according to a research letter published online Oct. 4 in JAMA Oncology. Oct 31, 2018 0 5
A study identifies new markers associated with protection by the RTS,S malaria vaccine Protection conferred by the RTS,S malaria vaccine depends greatly on the amount and subclass of antibodies generated upon vaccination and on previous exposure levels to the parasite, according to a study led by ISGlobal. ... Oct 31, 2018 0 2
World-first coeliac disease vaccine enters Phase 2 trials A coeliac disease vaccine that aims to protect patients from the harmful effects of gluten has entered Phase 2 clinical trials in Melbourne. Oct 31, 2018 0 84
AMA announces initiative to reinvent physician training (HealthDay)—The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced a new $15 million competitive grant initiative, the "Reimagining Residency" initiative, aimed at improving residency training. Oct 31, 2018 0 3
