Vision researchers have disproved a long-standing theory of how the human vision system processes images, using computational models and human…
Obesity exacerbates many causes of death, but risks are different for men and women
People who carry around unhealthy amounts of weight don’t just have heart disease and diabetes to worry about. Obesity is…
Possible approach to block medulloblastoma growth
Researchers have identified a potential approach to stop the growth of the most common type of brain tumor in children.
Deep inside the brain: Unraveling the dense networks in the cerebral cortex
Mammalian brains, with their unmatched number of nerve cells and density of communication, are the most complex networks known. While…
How Ebola virus disables the body’s immune defenses
A new study uncovered new information on why the Ebola virus can exert such catastrophic effects on the infected person.…
Medical News Today: What do different TSH levels mean?
A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test measures how much TSH is in the blood, which can help doctors diagnose thyroid conditions.…
Getting Comfortable with Risk
In 2018, knowing that I would become infected, I received a heart transplant from a donor with hepatitis C who’d…
Artificial pancreas system better controls blood glucose levels than current technology
A multicenter randomized clinical trial evaluating a new artificial pancreas system — which automatically monitors and regulates blood glucose levels…
Scientists identify new signposts in blood and urine to reflect what we eat and drink
Researchers have identified several chemical signatures, detectable in blood and urine, that can accurately measure dietary intake, potentially offering a…
Medical News Today: How long does eye dilation take to wear off?
Some eye examinations require the dilation of the pupils. Pupil dilation and its effects can continue for hours after the…