Archive: 04/11/2014

Low-level toxin in drinking water can alter stem cells

World-first research at the University of Adelaide has found that even low levels of a common toxin in drinking water are enough to cause problems in developing brain cells – but there's no cause for alarm for Australia's ...

Nov 4, 2014

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Scientists see mechanism for spontaneous HIV 'cure' (Update)

French scientists claimed Tuesday to have found the genetic mechanism for a "spontaneous cure" in two HIV-infected men, proposing a new strategy for combating AIDS even as other experts urged caution.

Nov 4, 2014

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Singapore clamps down on shisha smoking

The Singapore government said Tuesday it would phase out public shisha smoking to protect young people who feel that smoking tobacco through water pipes is less harmful than cigarettes.

Nov 4, 2014

Less reward, more aversion when learning tricky tasks

We celebrate our triumphs over adversity, but let's face it: We'd rather not experience difficulty at all. A new study ties that behavioral inclination to learning: When researchers added a bit of conflict to make a learning ...

Nov 4, 2014

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Sofosbuvir plus ledipasvir seems effective for HCV genotype 1

(HealthDay)—For patients with chronic hepatitis C virus genotype 1 (HCV GT-1) infection who are ineligible for interferon therapy, and who relapsed after sofosbuvir and ribavirin treatment, sofosbuvir plus ledipasvir is ...

Nov 4, 2014

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Oregon woman galvanizes right-to-die efforts

Brittany Maynard's last days started a national conversation about whether it's OK for a terminally ill person to end his or her own life.

Nov 4, 2014

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Studies show exercise therapy, acupuncture benefit breast cancer survivors

Two new studies from the Abramson Cancer Center and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania offer hope for breast cancer survivors struggling with cancer-related pain and swelling, and point to ways ...

Nov 4, 2014

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Study finds association between coronary artery plaque and liver disease

Researchers using coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) have found a close association between high-risk coronary artery plaque and a common liver disease. The study, published online in the journal Radiology, found ...

Nov 4, 2014

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