A new paper suggests that forecasting the likely spending reduction associated with high deductibles requires…
Month: February 2013
Good bacteria may expunge vancomycin-resistant bacteria from your gut
Too much antibiotic can decimate the normal intestinal microbiota, which may never recover its former…
Study connects early childhood with pain, depression in adulthood
New research examines how childhood socioeconomic disadvantages and maternal depression increase the risk of major…
Help from nature in fighting cancer: Compounds based on a fungal chemical show potent anti-tumor activity
Inspired by a chemical that fungi secrete to defend their territory, chemists have synthesized and…
For pain control during early labor, combined spinal-epidural analgesia is best: study
During the first stage of labor, a combined spinal-epidural (CSE) technique offers faster and better-quality…
Trust makes you delusional and that’s not all bad: Trusting partners remember transgressions in ways that benefit the relationship
New research is the first to systematically examine the role of trust in biasing memories…
Promising breakthrough for transplant patients
Scientists have discovered a new cause of organ rejection in some kidney transplant patients. They…
New cancer ‘vaccine’ shows future promise in treating and preventing metastatic cancers
Preclinical, laboratory studies suggest a novel immunotherapy could potentially work like a vaccine against metastatic…
Unlocking fuel cell conductivity
Work on a high-conductivity material demonstrates the role of oxygen ions in enhancing their capabilities.
Defining the new normal in aging
Researcher says terms such as “normal,” “healthy” or “successful” aging can prejudice our views of…