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Bacterial waste makes you feel fuller for longer
Doughnuts? No thank you. An edible powder made from stuff our gut bacteria excrete can stop people gaining weight when taken daily
Doughnuts? No thank you. An edible powder made from stuff our gut bacteria excrete can stop people gaining weight when taken daily
Health
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Dec 12, 2014, 11:28am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Dec 12, 2014, 11:28am
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Genomics startup NextCode stakes claim in pediatric disease market
Small startup NextCode Health will use gene-hunting tools pioneered by Iceland's Decode Genetics to help a leading U.S. pediatric hospital identify causes of rare diseases in children, marking the latest foray of genetic sequencing into routine medical practice.
Small startup NextCode Health will use gene-hunting tools pioneered by Iceland's Decode Genetics to help a leading U.S. pediatric hospital identify causes of rare diseases in children, marking the latest foray of genetic sequencing into routine medical practice.
Genetics
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 11, 2014, 7:59am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 11, 2014, 7:59am
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Scientists focus on urban wellbeing
A global scientific research programme is launched in China to examine the unintended consequences of urban policies on human health and wellbeing.
A global scientific research programme is launched in China to examine the unintended consequences of urban policies on human health and wellbeing.
What’s Up With That: Why Running Hurts Every Part of Your Body
There's a biological explanation for why running feels so sucky for people who are just getting started.
There's a biological explanation for why running feels so sucky for people who are just getting started.
Africa 'soil crisis threat' to future
Neglecting the health of Africa's soil will lock the continent into a cycle of food insecurity for generations to come, a report warns.
Neglecting the health of Africa's soil will lock the continent into a cycle of food insecurity for generations to come, a report warns.
Agriculture
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 04, 2014, 6:50am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 04, 2014, 6:50am
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Growth Hormone Usage Rises Among Teens
Friday nights in the fall mean high school football. But that wholesome slice of Americana also contains a dark undercurrent–a marked rise in the use of human growth hormone by high school aged students.
Friday nights in the fall mean high school football. But that wholesome slice of Americana also contains a dark undercurrent–a marked rise in the use of human growth hormone by high school aged students.
FDA Considers Allowing Blood Donations From Some Gay Men
The lifetime ban on blood from any man who has had sex with men dates to the 1980s, before there was a good test to screen for HIV. Critics say the policy is outmoded and needlessly discriminatory.
The lifetime ban on blood from any man who has had sex with men dates to the 1980s, before there was a good test to screen for HIV. Critics say the policy is outmoded and needlessly discriminatory.
New compound makes malaria parasites explode
The compound kills disease-causing parasites by popping them like water balloons
The compound kills disease-causing parasites by popping them like water balloons
Health
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014, 9:14am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014, 9:14am
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Why Are You a Picky Eater? Blame Genes, Brains and Breast Milk
The complicated science behind picky eating is giving experts plenty of food for thought
The complicated science behind picky eating is giving experts plenty of food for thought
Health
Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014, 9:14am
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Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 26, 2014, 9:14am
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As Ebola Pingpongs In Liberia, Cases Disappear Into The Jungle
A woman is thought to be spreading Ebola in a remote village. So health workers spend four hours trekking through the bush to track her down. By the time they make it, it's too late.
A woman is thought to be spreading Ebola in a remote village. So health workers spend four hours trekking through the bush to track her down. By the time they make it, it's too late.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014, 8:24am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014, 8:24am
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Invasive Surgery May Motivate Patients To Adopt Healthier Behaviors
One challenge in evaluating the effectiveness of different medical procedures, is that patients behave differently after different procedures. Is this true for patients getting heart surgery?
One challenge in evaluating the effectiveness of different medical procedures, is that patients behave differently after different procedures. Is this true for patients getting heart surgery?
Cells act like old tape recorders to monitor health
For the first time, cells have been hacked so they resemble tiny analogue tape recorders. It should allow them to get the inside scoop on our bodies in a way that digital cellular recorders can't
For the first time, cells have been hacked so they resemble tiny analogue tape recorders. It should allow them to get the inside scoop on our bodies in a way that digital cellular recorders can't
Molecular Biology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Nov 14, 2014, 8:11am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Nov 14, 2014, 8:11am
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The Scary, Synthetic, and All-Too-Secret Ingredients of Dietary Supplements
Pieter Cohen, an internist in Massachusetts, got interested in dietary supplements several years ago, when some of his …
Pieter Cohen, an internist in Massachusetts, got interested in dietary supplements several years ago, when some of his …
Health
Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 13, 2014, 8:41am
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Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 13, 2014, 8:41am
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Tour the Lab Where Scientists Supercharge Elite Athletes
Just down the road from Facebook and Google, Dr. Phil Wagner runs a laboratory dedicated to optimizing the performance of some of the world's top athletes. At Sparta Performance Science in Menlo Park, California, Wagner and his team bring the spirit of Silicon Valley to bear on the athletic world, helping athletes find the tiny advantages that add to championships. Join us for a trip inside the lab to see where sports meets science.
Just down the road from Facebook and Google, Dr. Phil Wagner runs a laboratory dedicated to optimizing the performance of some of the world's top athletes. At Sparta Performance Science in Menlo Park, California, Wagner and his team bring the spirit of Silicon Valley to bear on the athletic world, helping athletes find the tiny advantages that add to championships. Join us for a trip inside the lab to see where sports meets science.
Human thoughts used to switch on genes
It's worked with genes in live mice – one day we could see people using a brain interface to control their own biology to regulate health, or just for fun
It's worked with genes in live mice – one day we could see people using a brain interface to control their own biology to regulate health, or just for fun
Genetics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 8:51am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014, 8:51am
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Smart health monitors to predict your medical future
Lifelogging is more than just counting steps. More tech firms are trying to predict your health using data from devices like Fitbits
Lifelogging is more than just counting steps. More tech firms are trying to predict your health using data from devices like Fitbits
Healthcare
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Nov 07, 2014, 9:26am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Nov 07, 2014, 9:26am
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Amaze balls: Testicles site of most diverse proteins
The testes make three times more unique proteins than the brain can muster, according to a comprehensive version of the Human Protein Atlas "proteome"
The testes make three times more unique proteins than the brain can muster, according to a comprehensive version of the Human Protein Atlas "proteome"
Health
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 06, 2014, 8:17am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 06, 2014, 8:17am
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Let's Clear This Up — In New York City, There's Only 1 Rat For Every 4 People
Audie Cornish speaks with Jonathan Auerbach, a PhD student in statistics at Columbia University who endeavored to get a better estimate of the New York City rat population.
Audie Cornish speaks with Jonathan Auerbach, a PhD student in statistics at Columbia University who endeavored to get a better estimate of the New York City rat population.
A slither of DNA identifies snakebite antidote
Sequencing DNA left by the snake that bit you could allow doctors to identify the correct antidote treatment for saving your life
Sequencing DNA left by the snake that bit you could allow doctors to identify the correct antidote treatment for saving your life
Health
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 05, 2014, 7:54am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 05, 2014, 7:54am
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Our gut bugs evolved with us as we split from chimps
Humans harbour different, less diverse gut flora than our nearest relatives, which makes sense in light of our diet but could have a health downside
Humans harbour different, less diverse gut flora than our nearest relatives, which makes sense in light of our diet but could have a health downside
Microbiology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 05, 2014, 7:54am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Nov 05, 2014, 7:54am
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The stereotype of scientist as crazy genius does no favours to the mentally ill
People who suffer from mental health issues also suffer from its stigma. Portraying mental illness as a good thing helps no one
People who suffer from mental health issues also suffer from its stigma. Portraying mental illness as a good thing helps no one
Psychology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Oct 31, 2014, 8:41am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, Oct 31, 2014, 8:41am
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Scientists grow miniature human stomachs from stem cells
Miniature stomachs gastric organoids will help in study of ulcers and could be used in future to repair patients stomachs
Miniature stomachs gastric organoids will help in study of ulcers and could be used in future to repair patients stomachs
Health
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 30, 2014, 8:55am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Oct 30, 2014, 8:55am
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Blood Test For Ebola Doesn't Catch Infection Early
A highly sensitive blood test for Ebola exists, so why isn't it being used to test all returning health workers from West Africa? Because the virus isn't in the blood in the first stages of infection.
A highly sensitive blood test for Ebola exists, so why isn't it being used to test all returning health workers from West Africa? Because the virus isn't in the blood in the first stages of infection.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 29, 2014, 8:11am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 29, 2014, 8:11am
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The Case Against Mandatory Ebola Quarantines For Health Workers
The New England Journal of Medicine published an editorial against quarantining people who have worked with Ebola patients in Africa. Renee Montagne speaks with Dr. Lindsey Baden, one of the authors.
The New England Journal of Medicine published an editorial against quarantining people who have worked with Ebola patients in Africa. Renee Montagne speaks with Dr. Lindsey Baden, one of the authors.
Can chocolate boost memory? Only in insane amounts
Drinking beverages enriched with compounds found in cocoa beans improved older adults' performances on a memory test – but there's a catch
Drinking beverages enriched with compounds found in cocoa beans improved older adults' performances on a memory test – but there's a catch
Health
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 28, 2014, 8:15am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Oct 28, 2014, 8:15am
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Why California's Drought-Stressed Fruit May Be Better For You
Is California's severe drought hurting the nutrient content of fruit? No, preliminary data on pomegranates suggest. The fruit may be smaller, but packed with more antioxidants, tests show.
Is California's severe drought hurting the nutrient content of fruit? No, preliminary data on pomegranates suggest. The fruit may be smaller, but packed with more antioxidants, tests show.
Fixing 'Ebolanomics' in pursuit of vaccines and drugs
As researchers from Africa to China to America race to develop vaccines and treatments to fight Ebola, health experts are grappling with the economics of a disease that until this year had been off the drug industry's radar.
As researchers from Africa to China to America race to develop vaccines and treatments to fight Ebola, health experts are grappling with the economics of a disease that until this year had been off the drug industry's radar.
Epidemiology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Oct 24, 2014, 8:16am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Oct 24, 2014, 8:16am
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First transplant of 'dead' heart
Surgeons in Australia say they have performed the first heart transplant using a "dead heart".
Surgeons in Australia say they have performed the first heart transplant using a "dead heart".
Parents of disabled child appeal to MPs to allow three-person embryos
Parents of baby with fatal mitochondrial disease say techniques being considered by select committee could prevent them having another seriously ill child
Parents of baby with fatal mitochondrial disease say techniques being considered by select committee could prevent them having another seriously ill child
Health
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014, 9:19am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014, 9:19am
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Ebola Vaccine Could Start Testing In Africa By January
The World Health Organization says two vaccine candidates now undergoing small-scale tests of dosage and safety in people might be ready for broader deployment in Africa by early 2015.
The World Health Organization says two vaccine candidates now undergoing small-scale tests of dosage and safety in people might be ready for broader deployment in Africa by early 2015.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014, 9:19am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Oct 22, 2014, 9:19am
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