Risperidone can cause increased appetite, weight gain in children treated for...
The drug risperidone has been successful in reducing serious behavioral problems in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but researchers have discovered that increased appetite, followed by...
View ArticleTiring the legs also tires the eyes – the remedy is caffeine
A new study published in Nature Scientific Reports shows for the first time that our eyes may feel the strain of exercise.
View ArticleIntervention reduces rates of overweight tots by half
Mothers who practiced responsive parenting—including reacting promptly and appropriately to hunger and fullness cues—were less likely to have overweight babies at their one-year checkup than those who...
View ArticleGrey zone: who will care for Thailand's elderly?
As he wheels his 77-year-old aunt away from Bangkok's first day centre for the elderly, Nakhon reflects on the familial duties that oblige him to juggle night-shift work and care for his ageing relative.
View ArticleRapid TB test accuracy in West Africa compromised by mycobacterium diversity
World-wide, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is responsible for the vast majority of tuberculosis (TB) cases. However, there are several other closely related mycobacterial species that cause TB, all...
View Article33 sickened in apparent mass drug overdose in New York City
More than two dozen people were sickened in an apparent mass drug overdose on a New York City street corner, sparking warnings from police and health officials about the dangers of using K2, also known...
View ArticleCould we one day heal the mind by taking control of our dreams?
About 50 per cent of us will at some point in our lives experience "waking up" and being conscious while still in a dream – possibly, we may even be able to act with intention in it. Such "lucid...
View Article3-D printed skulls prepare new doctors while promoting world-class health care
Patients who walk into Dr. Jose Gurrola II's otolaryngology clinic at the University of Virginia Health System are seeking relief from a wide range of nasal issues, from nosebleeds and chronic...
View Article1 in 3 overweight and 1 in 7 obese in north east China (Jilin Province)
One in three people is overweight and one in seven is obese in Jilin Province, north east China, finds a large study, published in the online journal BMJ Open.
View ArticleHeadaches and the heat—what really is causing the pain?
While the summer heat may be a pain, does it actually cause headaches? A Baylor College of Medicine expert says headaches that seem to be caused by the heat might actually be due to dehydration.
View ArticleDiabetics should be wary of paleo diet, expert warns
People with type 2 diabetes should be wary of social media hype about the benefits of going on the paleo diet, a University of Melbourne researcher says.
View ArticlePersonalised wearable tech can help adults diagnosed with autism manage anxiety
Personalised wearable digital technology can help adults diagnosed with autism understand and manage their anxiety.
View ArticlePotential new test to detect serious bacterial infections including...
Scientists have identified two genes that are switched on only when a child is suffering from a bacterial infection. This could allow doctors to quickly distinguish between a viral or bacterial...
View ArticleAdverse outcomes not improved in novel screen-and-treat program for malaria...
A novel strategy to screen pregnant women for malaria with rapid diagnostic tests and treat the test-positive women with effective antimalarials does not lower the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes...
View ArticleSleep paralysis: When your peaceful slumber turns into a haunting nightmare
Your eyes begin to open after a good night of sleep, but something feels weird. You try to rub the tiredness out of your face but can't lift your arms. In a panic you try to take a deep breath but...
View ArticleMultigrowth factor cream speeds recovery after laser therapy
(HealthDay)—Treatment with a multigrowth factor (MGF)-containing cream is associated with more rapid recovery after laser ablation, according to a study published online Sept. 16 in the Journal of...
View ArticleSeptic shock patients have better outcomes when their heart rates are lower,...
Researchers at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, along with researchers from four other centers, including Harvard Medical School, have found that patients with a lower heart rate who are...
View ArticleStudy of malaria rapid diagnostic tests in Uganda assesses scalability,...
The World Health Organization estimates that nearly half of the world's population is at risk for malaria, a life-threatening, but ultimately curable and preventable disease spread by mosquitos.
View ArticleResearchers identify first two genes regulating sleep in mice using genetic...
Researchers have identified the first two core genes that regulate the amount of deep sleep and dreaming, a key development they believe will lead to the discovery of a network of related genes...
View ArticleMalaria parasite evades rapid test detection in children
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has one of the highest rates of people living with malaria. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) account for more than 70 percent of diagnostic testing for malaria...
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