Study shows effects of TB drugs on gut bacteria could be the reason why they make patients susceptible to reinfection
Current treatments for tuberculosis (TB) are very effective in controlling TB infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). They don't, however,...
Scientists identified new risk genes for osteoporosis using latest data analytical tools
Scientists have identified new risk genes for osteoporosis, the chronic bone-weakening condition that affects millions of people. Knowing the causative genes may later open the door to more...
Study shows babies exposed to pesticides in first year of life have increased risk of autism
Exposure to common agricultural pesticides before birth and in the first year of life is associated with increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
A...
Childhood trauma may make depression in later life severe and recurrent, shows study
Early life trauma may affect the structure of the brain in a way that makes clinical depression more likely to be severe and recurrent. This is the...
Breastfeeding may help improve heart health of mothers
Studies have long claimed the benefits of breastfeeding for babies, resulting in lower risk for asthma, obesity and Type 2 diabetes and stronger immune systems.
But a new study by researchers at the...
Behavioral therapy alone or in combination with other interventions found to be more effective than pharmacologic therapy for Urinary incontinence
Behavioral therapy, alone or in combination with other interventions, was found to be generally more effective than pharmacologic therapies alone...
Research shows that brain cells replay the movements an animal or a human does when they are awake
Sleep is far from an inactive time for the brain: while rats (and humans) are asleep, neurons in the hippocampus fire rapidly....
Study shows that following testicular cancer surgery, one dose of chemo or radiotherapy has no long term effect on sperm count
Men with early stage testicular cancer can safely receive one course of chemotherapy or radiotherapy after surgery. This does...
Study shows people allergic to peanuts can better prevent accidental exposure mishaps by eating peanuts regularly following immunotherapy
Eating peanuts regularly after oral (OIT) or sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) for peanut allergy may provide continued protection against accidental exposures to the allergen....
Viruses responsible for encephalitis, hand foot and mouth disease may lead to Type I diabetes
Viruses may have a role to play in diabetes.
Researchers say there may be an association between elevated levels of enteroviruses in the intestinal tracts of...
