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Fentanyl drives rise in opioid-linked deaths in U.S.

September 5, 2017
Fentanyl, a synthetic narcotic, is a key player in America's continuing epidemic of opioid-related overdose deaths, two new studies report.

New source for brain's development discovered

September 1, 2017
A team of biologists has found an unexpected source for the brain's development, a finding that offers new insights into the building of the nervous system.

Using DNA to predict schizophrenia, autism

September 1, 2017
Osaka University researchers show in a multi-institute collaboration that a single amino acid substitution in the protein CX3CR1 may act as predictor for schizophrenia and autism.

Using online maps may be linked to Alzheimer's disease

August 31, 2017
Changes in how humans map their surroundings and construct and follow directions as they age have been understudied compared to effects on memory and learning.

Undiagnosed heart condition AFib may be common

August 31, 2017
Many people at risk for atrial fibrillation probably do have the irregular heart rhythm but have not been diagnosed, a new study reports.

Walk slowly, die sooner: Surprising discovery

August 30, 2017
A team of researchers at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre, UK has concluded that middle-aged people who report that they are slow walkers could be at higher risk of heart disease compared to the general population.

Most melanomas don't arise from existing moles

August 30, 2017
As the summer draws to a close, it's time to start putting away flip-flops, bathing suits and beach bags.

Complete remission of brain metastasis of difficult-to-treat tumor

August 29, 2017
In a letter to the New England Journal of Medicine, a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) research team reports a remarkable treatment response in a patient participating in a clinical trial of a novel immune-system-based cancer therapy.

Awake for aneurysm brain surgery may yield better results

August 29, 2017
"Awake" brain surgery may improve treatment of brain aneurysms, researchers say.

12-year study: High salt intake associated with doubled risk of heart failure

August 28, 2017
High salt intake is associated with a doubled risk of heart failure, according to a 12-year study in more than 4,000 people presented today at ESC Congress.

After heart attack, just 1 in 3 go for rehab, says CDC

August 28, 2017
Only one in three heart attack survivors in the United States goes for outpatient cardiac rehabilitation, government health officials report.

Genes linked to better immune response to flu vaccine identified

August 26, 2017
Yale experts and their partners in a national research consortium have identified several genes and gene clusters associated with the immune response to flu vaccination.