A role for prion proteins, the much debated agents of mad cow disease and vCJD, has been identified. It appears that the normal prions produced by the body help to prevent the plaques that build up in the brain to cause Alzheimer's disease. The possible function for the mysterious proteins was disc
read more »
Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
According to a study by the research group "Alcoholism and drug addiction", of the University of Granada (Universidad de Granada), although there are no specific reasons to become an alcoholic, many social, family, environmental, and genetic factors may contribute to its development. Thanks to this
read more »
Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
New Study Shows Half Of Children With Autism Can Be Accurately Diagnosed At Close To One Year Of Age
In a study published today in the Archives of General Psychiatry, researchers from the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland found that autism can be diagnosed at close to one year of age, which is the earliest the disorder has ever been diagnosed. [click link for full article]
read more » Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
Problem drinkers who took a craving-curbing drug whenever they felt the desire to imbibe reported fewer heavy drinking days each month than drinkers who took a look-alike placebo pill, but both groups reported marked reductions in heavy drinking days. Those findings come from a study of 403 heavy d
read more »
Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
New findings published in Nature Medicine online could offer hope to millions of people who have become obese as a result of stress. [click link for full article]
read more »
Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
Infants born to women who take a class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors during pregnancy have a slightly increased risk in birth defects, according to two studies published Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine, the Wall Street Journal reports (Seward, W
read more »
Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
A 60-year-old who is overweight/obese has more than twice the chance of developing dementia by the time he/she is 75 compared to a 60-year-old of normal weight. As rates of obesity in the United Kingdom rise alarmingly, it is possible the country may have 2.5 million people suffering from dementia
read more »
Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
More than 300,000 patients receive mechanical ventilation during intensive care per year in the United States, even though the hospital mortality rate for ventilated patients can approach 50 percent. New findings indicate that medical patients with an alcohol-use disorder (AUD) are more likely to r
read more »
Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
* Heavy drinking on college campuses across America is a pervasive problem. * New findings link "thirsty Thursday" drinking with the presence and timing of Friday classes. * Study authors recommend early classes - before 10 a.m. - to help reduce excessive drinking. The high prevalence of prob
read more »
Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
Source:http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Discuss Bury
Medinews is an online community dedicated for promoting and discussing latest medical news, research articles and blogs. You can also find regular updates on health news for discussion by health professionals.
