Scientists Grow ‘Model Brain’ From Stem Cells
2013-08-28
The tiny ‘organoids’ have many of the same tissues as nine-week-old fetal brainsContinue Reading
New Drug Combo Helps Hard-to-Treat Hepatitis C
2013-08-27
NIH study focused largely on black patients, who haven’t fared as well with current treatmentsContinue Reading
Spinal Fluid Test May Aid Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease
2013-08-27
New study findings also might help predict how quickly the disease will progress, researchers sayContinue Reading
Too Many Unnecessary Thyroid Biopsies Performed, Experts Say
2013-08-26
Simplified guidelines could reduce number of uncomfortable, worrying proceduresContinue Reading
New Hope for Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer
2013-08-26
Blood test combined with ultrasound exam may help doctors catch the ‘silent killer’ earlyContinue Reading
Brain May Recover From Concussion by Compensating
2013-08-23
Study found increased brain activity in teen football players weeks after injuryContinue Reading
Mom’s Genes May Play Part in How Children Age
2013-08-22
Mouse study suggests mutations in maternal DNA in ‘power plants’ of cells mean kids may age more quicklyContinue Reading
Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers Aren’t Cure-Alls, FDA Warns
2013-08-22
Despite hype, treatment doesn’t help for cancer or many other ills, and can have serious side effectsContinue Reading
Scientists Make Damaged Heart Cells Healthy Again in Lab Tests
2013-08-22
Ultimate goal is cellular ‘patch’ after heart attackContinue Reading
Brain-Damaged Athletes May Show Mood or Thinking Impairments First
2013-08-21
Study adds to understanding of chronic traumatic encephalopathyContinue Reading
Experimental Treatment May Help Fight Deadly Ebola Virus
2013-08-21
Therapy led to recovery in nearly half of study animals up to 5 days after infectionContinue Reading
Could Blood Test One Day Predict Suicide Risk?
2013-08-20
Levels of certain proteins may indicate vulnerability, preliminary research suggestsContinue Reading
Cancer-Surgery Complications Rise While Death Risk Drops
2013-08-20
Decade-long study covered 2.5 million U.S. patientsContinue Reading
Medical Lessons Learned From the Boston Bombing
2013-08-19
Rapid use of imaging was critical in stemming marathon’s death toll, researcher saysContinue Reading