The findings of the multidisciplinary team of surgeons, pathologists and scientists led by principal investigator Dr. Susan Done are published online today in Nature Communications. Dr. Done, a pathologist affiliated with The…
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Can bones affect your appetite — and your metabolism?
Your skeleton is much more than the structure supporting your muscles and other tissues. It produces hormones, too. And Mathieu Ferron knows a lot about it. The researcher at the Montreal Clinical…
Driving may be affected in prescription drug users
A large portion of patients taking prescription drugs that could affect driving may not be aware they could potentially be driving impaired, according to research in the November issue of the Journal…
Why Afternoon Open Heart Surgery Is Better for Patient Outcomes
Open heart surgery is linked to better patient outcomes when carried out in the afternoon, rather than in the morning, according to a study published yesterday (October 26) in The Lancet. The…
Do bacteria have sense of touch?
Although bacteria have no sensory organs in the classical sense, they are still masters in perceiving their environment. A research group at the University of Basel’s Biozentrum has now discovered that bacteria…
The brain can re-map advanced artificial limbs
Targeted motor and sensory reinnervation (TMSR) is a surgical procedure on patients with amputations that reroutes residual limb nerves towards intact muscles and skin in order to fit them with a limb…
A healthy heart may protect older adults from disability
A healthy heart is important to the well-being of older adults. The American Heart Association (AHA) defines “ideal cardiovascular health” based on four health behaviors (current smoking, body mass index, physical…
Teens don’t get enough sleep
If you’re a young person who can’t seem to get enough sleep, you’re not alone: A new study led by San Diego State University Professor of Psychology Jean Twenge finds that…
Nitrate Rich Foods For Nitric Oxide Production
Nitric Oxide benefits are proven (check out our full spiel here). While you can get access to nitric oxide supplements, its a smart idea to incorporate foods into your regular diet routine…
23 million Americans to lose health insurance
An estimated 23 million people would lose health coverage by 2026 under Republican legislation aimed at repealing Obamacare, a nonpartisan congressional agency said on Wednesday in the first calculation of the new…
Balloon capsules can help obese patients lose weight faster
Obese patients who swallowed balloon capsules that helped them eat less lost an average of 15 pounds, roughly two times more weight than patients who just dieted and exercised, researchers report. The…
Heat stroke
Heat stoke is a very serious medical condition that happens when the body overheats and is unable to cool down without external help. It causes at least 240 deaths in the United…
Plant protein may protect against type 2 diabetes, meat eaters might be at greater risk
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland adds to the growing body of evidence indicating that the source of dietary protein may play a role in the risk of developing…
Artificial blood transfusions
Blood transfusions can save the lives of patients who have suffered major blood loss, but hospitals don’t always have enough or the right type on hand. In search of a solution, researchers…
Past kidney injury may raise risk of poor pregnancy outcomes
The risk of preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications may be greater for expectant mothers who have a history of acute kidney injury, a new study finds, even when kidney function is normal…