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Men in Nursing

2018-09-21

Forget About the Stigma’: Male Nurses Explain Why Nursing Is a Job of the Future for Men

Psychiatric Nursing

2018-09-28

New research has found one reason why interacting with someone in a face-to-face setting can be more effective than communicating over a telephone

Alzheimer's blood test detects brain damage years before symptoms!!

2019-01-23

A blood test for a protein could identify people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease a decade or more before symptoms, such as a decline in memory and thinking, emerge.

Are we 'approaching an era where no antibiotics work?

2019-02-07

Researchers are worried about the fast development and spread of "superbugs," which are bacteria that do not respond to antibiotics. For the first time, scientists have found potent superbugs in the remote High Arctic of Norway, which they fear does not b

ALS: New technique prevents toxic protein deposits in cells

2019-02-28

The vast majority of people who develop the rare neurological disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis have one feature in common: toxic buildup of faulty TDP-43 protein in the affected nerve cells.

New compound could fight off aggressive melanoma

2019-03-02

New research, appearing in the journal Cell, reveals a drug compound that could halt the growth of an aggressive form of melanoma.

The key to weight loss: 'Log often, lose more'

2019-03-04

Many people consider logging everything that they eat to be a tedious task. However, this effective weight-loss technique takes much less time than most people think, according to a recent stud

How do oral bacteria make colorectal cancer more aggressive?

2019-03-05

Scientists have identified a molecular mechanism through which an oral bacterium accelerates colorectal cancer growth.

Pancreatic cancer: Two-hit treatment approach shows promise

2019-03-06

It may be feasible to treat pancreatic cancer by using one drug to get the cancer cells to depend on a single source of energy, and another drug to take it away from them.

IBD: A low-calorie plant diet relieves inflammation, repairs gut

2019-03-07

Repeated cycles of a low-calorie, plant-based diet have shown promise as a treatment for inflammatory bowel disease.

Genes may contribute to marital satisfaction

2019-03-08

Genes may have a discernible impact on the quality of a marriage, according to a recent study of couples in their middle and later years.

How TV and breakfast may impact heart health

2019-03-09

Leading a sedentary lifestyle can be bad for our health. However, how much TV do we have to watch to negatively impact our cardiovascular health? Does eating a high-energy breakfast every morning affect our heart health? New research explores.

Is there a link between stroke and changes in gut bacteria?

2019-03-14

New research investigates whether a stroke can affect the diversity of bacterial populations in the gut and whether these changes could influence the brain's recovery process.

Ovarian cancer: New drug may prevent recurrence

2019-03-15

New research in mice identifies a compound that prevents ovarian cancer recurrence by eradicating the cancer stem-like cells that conventional chemotherapy leaves behind.

Cosmetic surgery is on the rise, new data reveal

2019-03-18

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons have published new statistics that reveal recent trends in body-shaping procedures.

Can you detect changes in the earth's magnetic field?

2019-03-19

Many animals can detect changes in the earth's magnetic field, and they use this sense to navigate. A recent study finds that humans may also have this ability.

Study links severe gum disease to raised dementia risk

2019-03-21

Could taking good care of gums and teeth also help to protect the brain? A recent study has added to growing evidence of a link between severe gum disease, or periodontitis, and a raised risk of dementia

6 innovations from Future Healthcare 2019

2019-03-23

This week, Medical News Today attended the Future Healthcare Exhibition and Conference. Delegates presented us with technology, both new and old, destined to push healthcare forward.

Osteoporosis: New tools help pinpoint potential risk genes

2019-03-26

A combination of powerful tools has helped scientists identify two new genes that could contribute to osteoporosis through their effect on bone density. The finding could lead to better treatments for the bone-weakening disease.

Atherosclerosis: Scans spot inflammation in arteries before they harden

2019-03-27

By the time plaques have formed in arteries, the process of atherosclerosis, a condition that can lead to heart attacks and strokes, is already well underway. Now, by using advanced imaging technology to spot artery inflammation, scientists have for the f

Smoking may not be related to dementia risk after all

2019-03-29

There is no doubt that smoking damages health and increases the risk of many diseases and premature death. However, a study that followed hundreds of older adults for more than 10 years found no link between tobacco smoking and raised dementia risk.

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