New research finds that half of elderly patients who start dialysis after age 75 will…
Month: November 2013
Gut reaction: Effect of diet, estrogen on gut microbiota
Scientists have studied the effect of diet complexity and estrogen hormone receptors on intestinal microbiota.
CryptoLocker Emergence Connected to Blackhole Exploit Kit Arrest
The past few weeks have seen the ransomware CryptoLocker emerge as a significant threat for…
CryptoLocker Emergence Connected to Blackhole Exploit Kit Arrest
The past few weeks have seen the ransomware CryptoLocker emerge as a significant threat for…
Mother’s immunosuppressive medications not likely to put fetus at risk
Women with chronic autoimmune diseases who take immunosuppressive medications during their first trimester of pregnancy…
Veterans psychologically impacted by Boston Marathon Bombing
According to a new study, many Boston-area military veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder experienced…
In animal study, ‘cold turkey’ withdrawal from drugs triggers mental decline
Can quitting drugs without treatment trigger a decline in mental health? That appears to be…
Super-typhoon Haiyan maintains strength crossing Philippines
Super-Typhoon Haiyan slammed into the eastern Philippines as the strongest tropical cyclone of the year,…
Drug may guard against periodontitis, related chronic diseases
A drug currently used to treat intestinal worms could protect people from periodontitis, an advanced…
New study decodes brain’s process for decision making
Psychology and neurobiology researchers develop new brain imaging model to examine how memories are used…