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·June 1, 2016·4 min read

Flu Like Symptoms During Pregnancy May Affect Fetal Brain Development

A new study reports babies born to moms who suffered from viral infections, even mild ones, while pregnant are at increased risk of brain abnormalities.

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·June 1, 2016·3 min read

Shift Work Unwinds Body Clock, Leading to More Severe Strokes

A new study reports working against our natural body clocks could increase the severity of strokes.

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·May 25, 2016·6 min read

Could Alzheimer’s Associated Amyloid Plaques Fight Bacterial Infections?

According to researchers, the expression of human amyloid beta protected against potentially lethal infections in mice, roundworms and cultured human brain cells.

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·May 25, 2016·4 min read

Anemia Could Affect Recovery From TBI

A new study reports anemia may negatively affect the outcomes of patients with TBI.

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·May 24, 2016·3 min read

Social Network Conspiracy Theories About Zika Putting Vulnerable People at Risk

A new study reports pseudoscientific claims and conspiracies spread through social networks refuting facts about the Zika virus and potential vaccines could potentially be putting the most vulnerable people at risk.

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·May 24, 2016·4 min read

New Way to Grow Blood Vessels Could Boost Regenerative Medicine

Researchers have developed a new method to produce 3D networks of blood vessels.

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·May 20, 2016·3 min read

How Antibodies Access Neurons to Fight Infection

Researchers report they have solved the puzzle as to how antibodies enter the nervous system to control viral infections.

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·May 18, 2016·4 min read

High Blood Pressure Linked to Greater Risk For Vascular Dementia

A new study reports having high blood pressure can raise the risk of developing vascular dementia.

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·May 9, 2016·3 min read

Swaddling May Increase SIDS Risk for Infants

Researchers report swaddling appears to increase the risk of SIDS in babies, especially when the infants are placed on their stomachs or sides.

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·May 4, 2016·8 min read

Common Yeast Infection Linked to Mental Illness

Researchers report a history of Candida yeast infection is more common in men with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Additionally, women with mental health issues and a history of yeast infections performed worse on memory tests.