Medicine
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Tiny light-shooting tool may offer new insights into human brain activity
While fundamental to everything our body does, the complex networks created by neurons in the brain are still not completely understood by scientists. However, getting a good grasp of how these networks are creating by neural signals is key to treating problems such as epilepsy, depression, and Read More...
Minnesota law improves conditions for pregnant women in prison
Resources for pregnant mothers in US prisons are scarce, to say the least. Most offer limited prenatal care and in some states, newborns are only allowed to reside with their incarcerated mothers for 24 hours before they must be turned over to a relative. In a bid to make conditions for pregnant Read More...
Sex-specific sports medicine is changing the training game for female athletes
Many aspects of the professional sports world are still quite male-centric, especially when it comes to training and nutrition regimens. As the world of female athletics continues to grow and expand, many athletes and researchers are realizing that the standard methods for male athletes are not Read More...
Blood tests could be used to predict preterm birth
Premature birth increases rates of medical complications for infants, but advanced preparation for preterm birth can help doctors and mothers equip themselves to make delivery as safe as possible. So how do we predict preterm birth? Researchers from Michigan State University believe a simple blood Read More...
US reports highest Covid-19 vaccination rate in weeks
The Delta variant is causing a concerning surge in Covid-19 cases around the world, but one hopeful sign is that it has also prompted the fastest rate of new vaccinations in the US in weeks. According to vaccine provider Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, vaccination rates rose by more than 30 Read More...
Single antibody shot could provide Lyme disease immunity
Wilderness hikes are a summertime favorite, but in regions where Lyme disease is present, one tick bite can have lifelong health impacts. Even with preventative measures such as wearing full-coverage clothing and scanning skin for ticks regularly, around 475,000 people contract the disease each Read More...
Researchers build model to calculate resistance from different drug combinations
We recently wrote about a new microcalorimetry technique that allows doctors to avoid antibiotic resistance by prescribing the proper combination of antibiotics on the first try, but the other piece of the equation is figuring out scenarios in which antibiotic resistance is being developed so it Read More...
Natural remedies to soothe a poison ivy rash
So, you went on a hike and now you have an itchy, painful rash on your legs. If you live in the midwest or northeast, it could be poison ivy. Poison ivy can be contracted from direct contact with the plant, or by contact with clothing, pets, or people who have contracted it. Fortunately, the rash Read More...
New Pfizer data shows potential benefits of third Covid-19 vaccine
Many vaccines, like that for tetanus, require booster shots to remain effective throughout a person’s lifetime. With the rise of the Delta variant, many experts believe that Covid-19 vaccine booster shots could offer improved protection from current and future mutations. Now, new data released by Read More...
These brain immune cells could help develop new epilepsy treatments
Currently, anti-seizure medication fails about one-third of epilepsy patients. This means that finding an alternative treatment is key to helping people suffering from this crippling condition, and that’s exactly what the findings of a recent study may lead to. Coming from the University of Read More...