Itch is a very common symptom in patients suffering from skin diseases. In a new study on the psychological burden…
Machine learning leads to novel way to track tremor severity in Parkinson’s patients
Physical exams only provide a snapshot of a Parkinson’s patient’s daily tremor experience. Scientists have developed algorithms that, combined with…
Immune ‘control switch’ could prevent brain injury in premature babies
About 15 million babies are born prematurely around the world each year and many suffer brain injuries when their immune…
Of all professions, construction workers most likely to use opioids and cocaine
Construction workers are more likely to use drugs than workers in other professions, finds a new study.
Harmful emissions from traffic, trucks, SUVs
Almost one third of Canadians live near a major road — and this means they go about their everyday lives…
Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to infants’ decreased heart rate response to stress
A mother’s exposure to particulate air pollution during pregnancy is associated with reduced cardiac response to stress in six-month-old infants,…
Name that tune: Brain takes just 100 to 300 milliseconds to recognize familiar music
The human brain can recognize a familiar song within 100 to 300 milliseconds, highlighting the deep hold favorite tunes have…
New technique may reveal the health of human hair follicles
A new method recently examines the activity of hair follicles and could be useful for testing the effects of different…
Medical News Today: Coffee drinkers have healthier gut microbiotas
New research finds that high caffeine consumers have more diverse compositions in their gut microbiotas with higher levels of anti-inflammatory…
An H.I.V. Outbreak Puts Spotlight on Pakistan’s Health Care System
After the reuse of syringes infected hundreds of children in a small city, health workers say the entire system needs…