Cars carrying children to become smoke-free New legislation has been announced that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle that is carrying a child. Dec 18, 2014 0 0
Chronic high blood sugar may be detrimental to the developing brain of young children Young children who have long-term high blood sugar levels are more likely to have slower brain growth, according to researchers at centers including the National Institutes of Health. Dec 18, 2014 0 0
In the battle against Ebola, a double-layer solution When working with Ebola patients, protective gear works, but removing it can be harrowing. Seeking to protect health care workers from the precarious nature of taking off soiled gloves, Cornell students have developed a duplex ... Dec 18, 2014 0 0
Natural quit smoking remedy more effective than nicotine replacement New Zealand researchers have found that a low cost, plant-based product marketed for smoking cessation in parts of Europe for the last 40 years, is better than nicotine replacement therapy at helping smokers quit. Dec 18, 2014 0 1
Cells identified that enhance tumor growth and suppress anti-cancer immune attack A study led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists has identified the population of white blood cells that tumors use to enhance growth and suppress the disease-fighting immune system. The results, which appear ... Dec 18, 2014 2 0
New book examines shortcomings in US mental health system In the months leading up to Myron May's shooting rampage at a Florida State University library, his friends made at least three unsuccessful attempts to admit the FSU alumnus into a mental health clinic. The 31-year-old lawyer ... Dec 18, 2014 0 0
EU court says obesity can be disability (Update) The European Union's highest court ruled Thursday that obesity can be considered a "disability" if it hinders an overweight person's performance at work. Dec 18, 2014 0 0
Study finds genetic clue to menopause-like condition in young women Six young women with a disorder that mimics menopause have gene alterations that hamper the repair of damaged DNA, report researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health. The mutations, occurring in women with ... Dec 18, 2014 0 0
Healthy brain development balanced on edge of a cellular 'sword' A new Yale-led study of children with neurodevelopmental abnormalities of the brain identifies a "cutting" enzyme crucial to the shaping and division of brain cells as well as the replenishment of neural stem cells. Dec 18, 2014 0 0
Scientists investigate use of cognitive computing-based visual analytics for skin cancer image analysis IBM announced today a collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering to research the application of cognitive computing to analyze dermatological images of skin lesions with the goal of assisting clinicians in the identification ... Dec 18, 2014 0 0
