In the past, using the terms “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” interchangeably was common. Now there is rising appreciation that a
Day: May 1, 2019
Possible link between autism and antidepressants use during pregnancy
An international team led by Duke-NUS Medical School has found a potential link between autistic-like behaviour in adult mice and
‘Seeing the light’ behind radiation therapy
Delivering just the right dose of radiation for cancer patients is a delicate balance in their treatment regime. However, in
Do you sit too much? Here’s how much exercising you need to nullify the harm of sitting
Most of us nowadays have jobs that do not promote movement. In fact, more and more people spend their days
Psychologists release results of survey of ‘Maria generation’ kids
Psychologists from the Medical University of South Carolina have just published one of the largest post-disaster screening projects in U.S.
Fat cell discovery could help combat obesity-related health issues
Researchers have discovered differences in fat cells that could potentially identify people predisposed to metabolic diseases such as diabetes and
Got Resistance?
One of the greatest challenges in treating tuberculosis—the top infectious killer worldwide—is the bacterium’s ability to shapeshift rapidly and become resistant
Gender impacts brain activity in alcoholics, study finds
Compared to alcoholic women, alcoholic men have more diminished brain activity in areas responsible for emotional processing (limbic regions including
Pregnancy shifts the daily schedule forward
Add this to the list of what to expect: Getting up earlier, at least in the first trimester. New research
New technique may improve detection and treatment of advanced brain cancer
In a new study, Yale Cancer Center scientists have demonstrated a powerful method to analyze how tumor cells are altered as they
