Health & Medicine

Apr 24, 2019 08:41 AM EDT

Eating Elderberries Can Help Minimize Influenza Symptoms

Folk medicines and herbal products have been used for millennia to combat a whole range of ailments, at times to the chagrin of modern scientists who have struggled to explain their medicinal benefits.

Apr 24, 2019 08:37 AM EDT

NUS Researchers Identified New Biomarkers Associated with 'Chemobrain'

Cognitive impairment associated with cancer, also known as "chemobrain", has gained recognition as a complication of the disease and its treatment, as it can negatively affect the daily lives of cancer patients and survivors.

Apr 23, 2019 07:59 AM EDT

Overlooked Molecular Machine in Cell Nucleus may Hold Key to Treating Aggressive Leukemia

CINCINNATI - Many individuals forced to fight an exceptionally aggressive form of the blood cancer acute myeloid leukemia (AML) don't survive more than five years.

Apr 23, 2019 07:47 AM EDT

Scientists Propose New Theory on Alzheimer's, Amyloid Connection

Worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. According to the Alzheimer's Association, every 65 seconds someone in the United States develops this disease, which causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.

The Synthetic Receptor Preferentially Binds a Male Hormone (IMAGE)

Apr 22, 2019 10:10 AM EDT

Biomimetics: Artificial Receptor Distinguishes Between Male and Female Hormones

Chemists at Tokyo Tech's Laboratory for Chemistry and Life Science have designed and developed a capsule-shaped synthetic receptor that can distinguish between male and female steroid hormones. Namely, the receptor displays unusual high binding affinity toward androgenic[1] male hormones in the water.

PA Annual Wastewater Generation by County 2017 (IMAGE)

Apr 22, 2019 09:55 AM EDT

PA Residents Shoulder Health Impacts of State's Oil and Gas Waste

OAKLAND, Calif. - More than 80 percent of all waste from Pennsylvania's oil and gas drilling operations stays inside the state, according to a new study that tracks the disposal locations of liquid and solid waste from these operations across 26 years. Numerous human health hazards have been associated with waste from oil and gas extraction, including potential exposure to compounds known to cause cancer.

Experimental AI Tool Recognizes PTSD Based on Voice Features

Apr 22, 2019 09:09 AM EDT

Artificial Intelligence can Diagnose PTSD by Analyzing Voices

A specially designed computer program can help diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans by analyzing their voices, a new study finds.

Apr 21, 2019 01:46 PM EDT

General Anesthesia Hijacks Sleep Circuitry to Knock You Out

DURHAM, N.C. -- The discovery of general anesthesia 170 years ago was a medical miracle, enabling millions of patients to undergo invasive, life-saving surgeries without pain. Yet despite decades of research, scientists still don't understand why general anesthesia works.

Apr 18, 2019 09:56 AM EDT

Vitamin D Study Sheds Light on Immune System Effects

Scientists have uncovered fresh insights into how vitamin D affects the immune system and might influence susceptibility to diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

May 05, 2019 10:56 PM EDT

How Stress Affects Women Differently Than Men

Here’s how stress affects women differently than men, and what you can do to ensure a stress-free lifestyle.

May 04, 2019 03:47 PM EDT

Why Daily Aspirin Dosages Could Be Harmful

Here’s why we have reason to believe that daily aspirin dosages could be harmful, and what the latest research has to say on the matter.

May 04, 2019 03:45 PM EDT

Why You Should Consider Becoming A Nurse

Here’s why you should consider becoming a nurse, and why they’re going to be an essential part of the American economy for the foreseeable future.

May 04, 2019 03:42 PM EDT

5 Ways Women Can Keep Their Bones Healthy

Here are 5 ways that women can keep their bones healthy, and what you need to know about pursuing a healthy lifestyle.

In Vitro/in Silico Evaluations Of Binding Affinities Of Perfluoroalkyl Substances To Baikal Seal PPA (IMAGE)

Mar 29, 2019 08:56 AM EDT

Binding affinities of perfluoroalkyl substances to Baikal seal PPARα

In vitro/in silico evaluations of binding affinities of perfluoroalkyl substances to Baikal seal PPARα

Mar 28, 2019 10:02 PM EDT

The Importance of Getting Tested

For those who are sexually active, it is vital to get tested regularly. Sexually transmitted illnesses pose a serious threat to individuals. Even those who practice safe sex should take the time to get a professional screening done, as it can be invaluable in guaranteeing the safety of themselves and their future partners.