Women who took folic acid supplements in early pregnancy almost halved the risk of having…
Month: February 2013
Gaps in mental health infrastructure for youth identified in many US communities
Mental health facilities that provide outpatient specialty services for youth are a critical element of…
Stopping cold: Scientists turn off the ability to feel cold
Neuroscientists have isolated chills at a cellular level, identifying the sensory network of neurons in…
Whole genome sequencing better at tracing TB outbreaks than standard test
A new form of genetic testing of the bacteria that causes tuberculosis can provide better…
Diclofenac used and recommended globally, despite cardiovascular risks
A new study finds that the painkiller diclofenac (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in the…
More evidence needed for scale up of mobile device technology in health
Despite the hundreds of pilot studies using mobile health — also known as ‘mHealth”, which…
Eradicating bacteria linked to gastric cancer
In an analysis of the results of interventions to eradicate the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (a…
Newer, shorter-course antibiotic shows similar effectiveness for treating skin infection
Treatment with a newer antibiotic, tedizolid phosphate, once daily for 6 days was statistically noninferior…
Connection between narcissism and envy explained
Narcissism has long been associated with envy in the field of psychology, but a new…
Some autism behaviors linked to altered gene
Scientists have identified a genetic mutation that may underlie common behaviors seen in some people…