The case of Baby Fae, the recipient of Dr. Bailey’s experimental transplant in 1984, generated worldwide headlines — along with…
Genetic switch controls conversion of bad to good fat
Researchers have identified a way to control the production of white fat using TLE3, a genetic switch that stops the…
Medical News Today: What are the benefits and uses of stinging nettle?
Stinging nettle is a popular home remedy for arthritis, seasonal allergies, and many other conditions. Learn about the benefits, side…
The Association of Peptic Ulcer Disease and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
In keeping with the statement “Higher peptic ulcer disease incidence has been found to be associated with chronic medical conditions,”1…
Incidence rates of aggressive subtypes of uterine cancer rising, study shows
New findings show that U.S. incidence rates for aggressive subtypes of uterine cancer rose rapidly among women ages 30 to…
Bipolar disorder may be linked to Parkinson’s disease
People who have bipolar disorder may be more likely to later develop Parkinson’s disease than people who do not have…
Hypertension found in children exposed to flower pesticides
Researchers have found higher blood pressure and pesticide exposures in children associated with a heightened pesticide spraying period around the…
Medical News Today: What can cause a sore eyelid?
Causes of sore eyelids can include styes, chalazia, injuries, infections, and problems with contact lenses. Although sore eyelids often get…
Big energy savings for tiny machines
Physicists demonstrate for the first time a strategy for manipulating the trillions of tiny molecular nanomachines inside us that work…
Surgery patients: Getting older every year
A new analysis reveals that people undergoing surgery in England are getting older at a faster rate than the general…