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Sore knee? Maybe you have a fabella
A little bone scientists thought was being lost to evolution seems to be making a comeback, say experts.
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New insights into how vitamin D affects immune system
Scientists have uncovered fresh insights into how vitamin D affects the immune system and might influence susceptibility to diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
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Study examines factors associated with low use of hearing aids among older Hispanic/Latino adults
This study examined how common hearing aids were and the factors associated with their use among a group of nearly 1,900 adults of Hispanic/Latino backgrounds with hearing loss.
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Exercising in the morning, rather than at night, may yield better results, shows study
A new study led by researchers from the University of California, Irvine finds exercising in the morning, rather than at night, may yield better results.
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Scientists use 3D imaging to help model complex processes performed by placenta
New three-dimensional imaging of the human placenta has been developed to help understand the reasons for fetal growth restriction - a condition which affects thousands in the...
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New study finds that previously described differences among endoscopists are not true
Previous research has suggested that specific factors about the doctor performing colonoscopy - for example, a gastroenterologist versus a surgeon, female versus male - were...
32 minutes ago - News Medical
Extracts of ginkgo seeds show antibacterial activity on pathogens that cause skin infections
Extracts from the seeds of the Ginkgo biloba tree show antibacterial activity on pathogens that can cause skin infections such as acne, psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema, a...
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Two new epigenetic regulators maintain self-renewal of embryonic stem cells
Embryonic stem cells have the ability to self-renew, and, being pluripotent have the potential to create almost any cell type in the body.
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Immune responses that prevent fungal infections may eliminate Trichinella spiralis
Scientists from Lancaster University in the UK have discovered that immune responses originally found to prevent fungal infections are also important in eliminating Trichinella...
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Scientists use NIR light and injected DNA nanodevice to guide stem cells to injury
What if doctors had a remote control that they could use to steer a patient's own cells to a wound to speed up the healing process?
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EXONERATED: No collusion, no obstruction. Trump cleared in bombshell Mueller...
The media narrative has collapsed. The Trump / Russia collusion hoax has been exposed. The full report from Robert Mueller completely clears President Trump of both collusion...
Spinach: An easy and delicious way to reduce your risk of heart disease
Just about everyone is familiar with Popeye, the sailor who packs a spinach-powered punch. It's also a trick that parents have used for decades to convince their children to...
Antibiotic-Impregnated Mesh May Reduce Risk of Capsular Contracture
A retrospective analysis of five patients with capsular contracture who were treated with an antiobiotic-impregnated absorbable mesh during implant replacement revealed no...
This Mom's Reaction To Her Kids Shaving Their Heads Is Peak Parenting
A little boy gave his siblings some very special haircuts and their mom's reaction is gold Kids get into things - fast. I don't care how much you think you're watching over...
Babies could be given an 'obesity risk score' at BIRTH, study suggests
Scientists at the Broad Institute and Harvard University created a $50 genetic test that can give babies an obesity risk score from the time they are born, predicting weight...
New Gene Therapy Cures Babies With Bubble Boy Disease
Infants with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency have fully functioning immune systems following treatment with gene therapy developed and produced at St. Jude Children's...
Vitamin D significantly improves autism symptoms in children
A study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that supplementing with vitamin D can significantly improve the symptoms of autism in children. For...
Study reveals a connection between the use of NSAIDs and severe C. difficile...
Antibiotics are known to disrupt the microbial balance in the gut, increasing the risk of getting infected by bacteria such as Clostridium difficile. However, a new study found...
Sweet dreams: Eating honey before you go to bed can help you sleep better
Did you know that eating sweets before bed can negatively impact the quality of your sleep? In turn, this can affect your energy levels and leave you feeling exhausted the next...
New Therapy to Prevent Triple Negative Breast Cancer from Spreading
Targeting key protein p53 helps to prevent the spread of cancer in people diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer.