Meditation Appears to Boost Attention Span
Ability to make fine visual distinctions, sustain focus improved in study participantsContinue Reading
Procedure Rejuvenates Aging Arteries in Pigs
Combination of nanoparticles and stem cells cleans, heals clogged vessel walls, study showsContinue Reading
Can Self-Hypnosis Help Tourette Patients Control Tics?
Small study finds benefit for young people, but another expert says the research is too preliminaryContinue Reading
Coping Therapies Unlikely to Ease Kids' Stem Cell Treatment: Study
Massage, relaxation intervention produced no significant benefits, researchers sayContinue Reading
Glucosamine Ineffective for Lower Back Pain Linked to Arthritis
Study finds it’s no better than placebo in relieving discomfort or boosting quality of lifeContinue Reading
Vitamins May Not Curb High Blood Pressure in Pregnant Diabetics
In study, vitamins C, E supplements had little effect on preeclampsiaContinue Reading
Gene Therapy for HIV Inches Forward
Viable treatment is still a long way off, researchers sayContinue Reading
Success of Hepatitis C Drugs May Depend on Gene Variant
Researchers hope to identify patients for whom treatment will be ineffectiveContinue Reading
Biofeedback May Help Combat Stage Fright
Following training, musicians’ anxiety decreased and their performance improved, researchers sayContinue Reading
New Potential Cause of Alzheimer's Disease Detected
Mutant gene tied to brain cell survival is promising research target, scientists sayContinue Reading
Brain Scans Show How Meditation Calms Pain
Years of practice help users avoid anticipating discomfort, research showsContinue Reading
Acupuncture May Trigger Natural Painkiller
Needle insertion stimulates production of chemical known to reduce discomfort, scientists sayContinue Reading
Potential New Source of Stem Cells for Heart Repair
Amniotic membrane used by Japanese researchers to rejuvenate damaged heart muscle in ratsContinue Reading