Women with HIV were once advised against having children for fear that the infection could be passed on to their
Month: April 2019
How a major tumor suppressor pathway becomes deactivated
The Hippo pathway is an important biological tumor suppressor program that controls cell growth and organ size in humans. Cancer
Magnetic nanoparticles can ‘burn’ cancer cells
Unfortunately, cancer isn’t simply a single disease, and some types, like pancreas, brain or liver tumours, are still difficult to
How do muscle and tendon connections last a lifetime?
Muscles are connected to tendons to power animal movements such as running, swimming or flying. Forces are produced by contractile
Medical News Today: Alcohol use disorder: Brain damage may progress despite sobriety
Scientists have compared the brains of people with alcohol use disorder with those of people without the disorder. They also
Interparental aggression often co-occurs with aggression toward kids
Parents in the midst of a psychologically or physically aggressive argument tend to also be aggressive with their children, according
Molecules with strong anti-Zika virus potential
The Zika virus is widely known for causing microcephaly and other brain defects in the fetuses of pregnant, infected women.
Visualization strategies may backfire on consumers pursuing health goals
Using visualization as motivation is a common technique for achieving goals, but consumers who are pursuing health goals such as
New PET imaging biomarker could better predict progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have discovered a way to better predict progression of Alzheimer’s disease. By imaging microglial activation levels with positron emission
Medical News Today: How to begin intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting has many potential benefits, including helping a person to lose weight. Tips to start include having a goal,