Archive: 01/06/2017

Taking antidepressants during pregnancy not associated with newborn problems at 2-4 weeks of age

Babies exposed to an antidepressant or a mood disorder during fetal life did not have any more signs of irritability, difficulty feeding, sleep disturbances and respiratory problems two to four weeks after birth than babies ...

Jun 1, 2017

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Combined optical and molecular imaging could guide breast-conserving surgery

Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) is the primary treatment for early-stage breast cancer, but more accurate techniques are needed to assess resection margins during surgery to avoid the need for follow-up surgeries. Now, in ...

Jun 1, 2017

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Emotions expressed by the dying are unexpectedly positive

Fear of death is a fundamental part of the human experience—we dread the possibility of pain and suffering and we worry that we'll face the end alone. Although thinking about dying can cause considerable angst, new research ...

Jun 1, 2017

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In utero tobacco exposure can lead to executive function issues in adolescents

Prenatal tobacco exposure is known to have negative short-term impacts including preterm birth, low birth weight and subsequent behavioral issues. However, a new study found that the negative impacts can last well into the ...

Jun 1, 2017

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A protein that stem cells require could be a target in killing breast cancer cells

For years, cancer experts have realized that cancerous cells behave in certain ways like stem cells, unspecialized cells that when exposed to certain signals, can "differentiate."

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Researchers decipher the enigma of how faces are encoded in the brain

When you look at photos of faces, your brain is able to instantly identify the ones that you know—whether they're your mother or your favorite celebrity—and distinguish among those that you've never seen before. In recent ...

Jun 1, 2017

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Get to know the omentum: The apron of fat that protects your abdomen

The quirkiest organ in the human body may be a large sheet of fat that stretches over the intestines, liver, and stomach like an elastic apron. Sometimes called the "policeman of the abdomen," the omentum is known to secrete ...

Jun 1, 2017

Study finds cause of, and possible cure for, genetic skin disorder

Yale scientists have discovered the cause of a disfiguring skin disorder and determined that a commonly used medication can help treat the condition.

Jun 1, 2017

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A noninvasive method for deep brain stimulation—Electrodes placed on the scalp could help patients with brain disease

Delivering an electrical current to a part of the brain involved in movement control has proven successful in treating many Parkinson's disease patients. This approach, known as deep brain stimulation, requires implanting ...

Jun 1, 2017

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Common class of chemicals cause cancer by breaking down DNA repair mechanisms

A common class of chemicals found everywhere from car exhausts, smoke, building materials and furniture to cosmetics and shampoos could increase cancer risk because of their ability to break down the repair mechanisms that ...

Jun 1, 2017

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