New research suggests that infants born to mothers who have been through stressful life events may experience changes at birth that impact their emotional behavior well into adulthood. This is according to a study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry. Researchers from the University of Haifa in Israel say that previous research conducted in both […]

Patients who used an interactive computer program about depression while waiting to see their primary-care doctor were nearly twice as likely to ask about the condition and significantly more likely to receive a recommendation for antidepressant drugs or a mental-health referral from their physician, according to a new study by researchers at UC Davis. The […]

New research suggests that immune-suppressing cells may be a cause of infection vulnerability in newborn infants – and they are the same cells that allow good bacteria to safely colonize an infant’s intestines. Researchers from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center say their findings could “prompt a major shift” in how medical professionals view the threat […]

Those who have been contemplating learning a second language may want to enroll on a course, as researchers have found that being bilingual may help to delay three types of dementias. The study, published in the journal Neurology, is also the first of its kind to report a second language advantage in those who are […]

Most people would assume that surgeons become accustomed to carrying out major surgical procedures. But according to a new study published in the British Journal of Surgery, many surgeons are emotionally affected by major surgical complications and feel they need better support. Researchers from Imperial College London in the UK say that the operating room […]

New research details how a sensor that can be implanted under the skin for over 1 year is able to monitor inflammation and detect nitric oxide – a molecule that has been found to show disturbed levels in the presence of some cancers. This is according to a study published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology. […]

When a headache hits, or heartburn sets in, you probably head to the medicine cabinet to pop some pills. But have you ever considered heading to your kitchen for some natural remedies? It’s true; the same herbs that make your meals so tasty offer a wide variety of helpful health treatments. Read on for eight […]

Cruciferous veggies  Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and kale are all cancer-fighting stars in the produce department, and several studies have linked them to a lower risk for colorectal, lung and stomach cancers, says Lawrence Kushi, Sc.D., associate director for epidemiology at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California. Plus, research from Michigan State University in East […]

Researchers from the University of Missouri have found a more accurate laboratory method for diagnosing pancreatic cancer, the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The disease causes more than 38,000 deaths each year in the United States, and kills 94 percent of people with the illness within five years, according to […]

A study led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine shines a new light on molecular tools our cells use to govern regulated gene expression. The study was published on line in advance of print November 10 in the journal Nature Structural and Molecular Biology. “We uncovered a novel mechanism […]