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Mechanism that regulates fluid intake in human body revealed

October 8, 2016
A multi-institute study led by Monash University has revealed for the first time the mechanism that regulates fluid intake in the human body and stops us from over-drinking, which can cause potentially fatal water intoxication.

Life-changing Aussie cure for peanut allergies step closer to release

October 7, 2016
A cure for peanut allergies is a step closer after Australian researchers received a substantial grant to make their vaccine commercially available.

Male fertility treatment seems to pass infertility on to sons

October 7, 2016
A study of men who were conceived in the 1990s using a now common fertility treatment suggests that they are themselves less fertile.

Early marijuana use associated with abnormal brain, lower IQ

October 6, 2016
In a new study, scientists in London, Ontario have discovered that early marijuana use may result in abnormal brain function and lower IQ.

Risk of opioid addiction up 37 percent among young Americans

October 6, 2016
Young adults in the United States are more likely to become addicted to prescription opioids than they were in years past. And they're more likely to use heroin, too.

Some children can control HIV virus

October 5, 2016
Some HIV-infected - and untreated - children do not develop AIDS. A new study shows that they control the virus in a different way from the few infected adults who remain disease-free, and sheds light on the reasons for this difference.

Children with diabetes can have bright future

October 5, 2016
With proper monitoring and management, children with diabetes can live long and healthy lives, a diabetes expert says.

Miami-Dade mosquitoes test positive for Zika

October 4, 2016
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has detected Zika in one mosquito sample from the same small area in Miami Beach.

Serious liver-related condition on the rise in the U.S.

October 4, 2016
A new analysis reveals that cirrhosis and acute on chronic liver failure represent a substantial and increasing health and economic burden in the United States.

How safe are new drugs for stroke prevention?

October 4, 2016
For decades, warfarin was the only oral blood thinner available to reduce the risk of stroke for patients with atrial fibrillation.

High blood pressure might affect kids' thinking ability

October 3, 2016
High blood pressure may affect the brains of some children and teens, a new study suggests.

Some brains are blind to moving objects

October 3, 2016
As many as half of people are blind to motion in some part of their field of vision, but the deficit doesn't have anything to do with the eyes.
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