Scientists say they have been able to communicate with a man with locked-in syndrome by using a brain implant, a medical first, they claim. The findings could provide hope for patients in that state… [+3942 chars]
A Johns Hopkins Childrens Center-led study finds sulforaphane could help prevent and treat illnesses caused by some coronaviruses, including COVID-19 Researchers at Johns Hopkins Childrens Center re… [+2387 chars]
A new study shows that after 10 years of annual cancer screening using 3D mammography, nearly half of the patients tested experienced a false-positive mammogram. Published on Friday in JAMA Network … [+3086 chars]
But Martin and other sleep experts are concerned that many people are taking melatonin out of the mistaken belief that it will help them fall sleep faster. Instead, the experts say, theres not enough… [+8392 chars]
A novel class of bed net that kills mosquitoes resistant to traditional insecticides by making them unable to move or fly, significantly reduces malaria infection in children, according to new resear… [+7435 chars]
Unlike women, contraceptive options for men have been limited to condoms or a vasectomy. But a third option could eventually become available: researchers at the University of Minnesota have develope… [+2608 chars]
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we found that more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults reported probable depression in both spring 2020 and spring 2021. We also found that financial assets helped reduce the… [+3955 chars]
Regular physical activity had nearly doubled the cardiovascular benefit in individuals with depression or anxiety, compared with individuals without these diagnoses, according to a study presented at… [+4401 chars]
Lower vaccination rates Were still seeing that vaccination rates are lower than in the rest of the population, so its likely that theres some concern about how the vaccines affect the pregnant indiv… [+2124 chars]
Doctors often recommend "power naps" as a way to compensate for a poor night's sleep and help keep alert until bedtime. But for older adults, extensive power naps could be an early sign of dementia. … [+3891 chars]
A study led by UC Davis Health has found that half of all women will experience at least one false positive mammogram over a decade of annual breast cancer screening with digital breast tomosynthesis… [+6629 chars]
People who are allergic to alcohol or have an alcohol intolerance can become physically ill from drinking. (Photo: Getty Images) I have an allergy to alcohol. It doesnt matter if the alcohol in ques… [+4751 chars]
