Medical News Today: Drink water responsibly: only drink when thirsty to avoid health risks

New guidelines suggest that athletes should only drink when they feel thirsty in order to prevent a potentially lethal condition known as exercise-associated hyponatremia.

Medical News Today: Grapefruit, orange juice linked to increased risk of melanoma

Consuming large amounts of grapefruit and orange juice may increase the risk of melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer - according to new research led by Brown University.

Medical News Today: Scientists discover new genetic form of obesity and diabetes

The first case of an inheritable protein deficiency in humans linked with diabetes, obesity and reproductive problems has been identified in a young woman.

Medical News Today: Targeting dormant cells may halt colorectal cancer spread

Scientists have found how to control stem cell behavior that spurs the spread of bowel cancer, opening a route for therapies that target dormant cells as opposed to growing cells.

Medical News Today: Why it is important to predict which lymphoma patients may relapse early

The 1 in 5 follicular lymphoma patients who relapse within 2 years may have a disease with a different biology, say University of Rochester researchers.

Medical News Today: Sugary drink consumption 'may lead to over 184,000 global deaths each year'

Researchers estimate that consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks may lead to more than 184,000 deaths worldwide annually, with most of these deaths caused by diabetes.

Medical News Today: PTSD 'raises women's risks of heart attack and stroke'

A large, new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health finds that women with PTSD have up to a 60% higher chance of heart attack or stroke.

Medical News Today: Scientists discover gender difference in pain transmission

A mouse study has found that different immune cells in males and females are responsible for the transmission of pain, raising questions about human pain drug development.

Medical News Today: Cord milking best for infants delivered by C-section

Researchers have found that the technique of cord milking could be more beneficial to preterm infants deliver by Cesarean section than current recommendations.

Medical News Today: High blood pressure linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's

Researchers find people who have a genetic predisposition for high blood pressure may be less likely to develop Alzheimer's, possibly due to antihypertensive medication.

Medical News Today: New antibody treatment may protect against Marburg and Ebola viruses

Scripps researchers have designed proteins that elicit an effective antibody response in a mouse model against Marburg virus and its viral cousin, Ebola virus.

Medical News Today: MERS vaccine 'ready for human trials'

Researchers say that a candidate vaccine for the coronavirus that causes Middle East respiratory syndrome has passed preclinical tests and is ready to be trialled in humans.

Medical News Today: New anti-cancer drug looks promising in lab

A new class of drug that targets two metabolic pathways that drive cancer progression - the Warburg effect and lipogenesis - show promising results in cell and animal tests.

Medical News Today: What is lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)? Effects and hazards of LSD

LSD is one of the most potent, mood-changing chemicals. It is manufactured from lysergic acid. The primary effect of LSD is to alter the senses and cause hallucinations.

Medical News Today: Brain scans could predict how effective OCD treatment will be

Scans demonstrating brain network connectivity could be used to predict the long-term response of patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder to cognitive behavioral therapy.

Medical News Today: African-American, Latino citizens at increased risk of mental health issues

Two new UCLA studies identify five environmental factors that put African-American, Latino and Hispanic people at greater risk of psychological problems.

Medical News Today: 'Fracture risk' from SSRI antidepressants used for menopause

According to a new study, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants may increase the risk of bone fractures when used to reduce symptoms of menopause.

Medical News Today: Study identifies barriers to abortion services in developed countries

Researchers find opposition toward abortion and lack of training among health care providers are among the factors restricting access to the procedure in developed countries.

Medical News Today: High-res image of Ebola virus reveals how it evades the immune system

Scripps researchers have created a high-resolution image of the Ebola virus, which has revealed how a viral protein helps the virus escape attack from the immune system.

Medical News Today: High-fiber diet during pregnancy may protect offspring against asthma

A new study finds a high-fiber diet alters the gut bacteria of pregnant women, leading to the release of anti-inflammatory substances that protect offspring from developing asthma.

Medical News Today: Fast, accurate Ebola test shows promise in trials

Current Ebola blood tests are slow, complex and put health care workers at risk. A new test, however, can diagnose Ebola accurately from one drop of blood at a patient's bedside.

Medical News Today: Arthritis drug could be used to treat vitiligo

Researchers have discovered that tofacitinib, a drug normally used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, could restore pigmentation in people with vitiligo.

Medical News Today: Could the magnolia tree could help combat head and neck cancers?

A compound found in the bark and leaves of the magnolia tree proved effective in reducing tumor growth in human cell lines and mouse models of head and neck cancers, a study finds.

Medical News Today: Lab-made blood to enter human trials in 2 years

Red blood cells grown in the lab from stem cells are likely to be transfused into human volunteers taking part in trials within 2 years, say the UK's NHS Blood and Transplant.

Medical News Today: New drug delivery system may open up treatments for polycystic kidney disease

A new method that allows antibodies to penetrate cyst walls may open the door for already approved drugs to target the growth factors that drive polycystic kidney disease.

Medical News Today: Scientists use 'arousometer' to measure what turns off women most

Being shown images of something disgusting reduced genital blood flow in women - as measured by an 'arousometer' - more than being shown something frightening.

Medical News Today: Cognitive behavioral therapy alters Tourette syndrome brains

Researchers have discovered that cognitive behavioral therapy used to reduce tics in people with Tourette syndrome also alters brain functioning in the supplementary motor region.

Medical News Today: Global AIDS efforts must improve or infections and deaths will increase

A new report states that unless efforts to stop new HIV infections and improve access to treatment improve over the next 5 years, deaths from AIDS and HIV infections will increase.

Medical News Today: Experts call for dropping of total fat intake limits

Researchers recommend that restrictions on total fat consumption should be removed from the forthcoming 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Medical News Today: Fasting: what are the health benefits and risks?

Fasting diets have become one of the most popular health trends in recent years. But can abstaining from food really be good for us? We investigate.

Medical News Today: Eat protein before carbohydrates to lower post-meal glucose

A small pilot study suggests that the order in which we consume different food groups as part of a meal affects glucose and insulin levels.

Medical News Today: Older adults who might benefit from pet ownership often face barriers

A review of the literature on pet ownership by older adults discusses the health benefits, the challenges and opportunities, and what might be done to promote it.

Medical News Today: Blood test for early stage pancreatic cancer looks promising

A new study suggests one day doctors may be able to use a blood test to detect pancreatic cancer in its early stages, while it is still possible to remove the tumor.

Medical News Today: What is a mammogram? When should I get a mammogram?

A mammogram is an X-ray image of your breast used to screen for breast cancer. Mammograms can also be used in those who have breast symptoms, such as lumps, breast pain or changes.

Medical News Today: Doctors in bitter divide about e-cigarettes

Public health doctors and clinicians are divided about whether e-cigarettes are a good development or not - and the involvement of big tobacco in vaping is fuelling the debate.

Medical News Today: Almost half of Hispanics unaware they have high cholesterol, study finds

Almost 50% of Hispanics do not know they have high cholesterol levels, and less than a third of those who are aware receive cholesterol-lowering treatment, new research reveals.

Medical News Today: Guinea: up to 62% of malaria cases 'overlooked during Ebola epidemic'

A new report in The Lancet suggests that confusion over Ebola and malaria symptoms led to 74,000 fewer malaria cases than expected being treated in Guinea during the Ebola crisis.

Medical News Today: Too hot to handle: how to avoid heat-related illness

In this Spotlight feature, we take a look at how heat-related illnesses are caused and what measures can be taken to prevent them from occurring.

Medical News Today: Road traffic noise linked to greater death, stroke risk

Living in areas where road traffic noise reaches above 60 decibels may raise the risk of stroke and all-cause mortality, according to a new study of 8.6 million UK residents.

Medical News Today: First modern humans in Europe 'interbred with local Neanderthals'

DNA analysis of a 40,000-year-old early modern human jawbone found in Romania suggests early Europeans and not just Middle Easterners interbred with Neanderthals.

Medical News Today: Blood pressure medication could prevent alcohol, drug addiction

A study of the effect of isradipine in addicted rats suggests the drug reverses brain rewiring that underlies memories of addiction-associated places.

Medical News Today: Men on Viagra show 'higher risk of skin cancer'

Skin cancer had a higher incidence among men taking PDE5 inhibitors but the link may not be causal. Instead, it may be linked to other factors.

Medical News Today: Diaphragm birth control: how safe and effective is it?

The diaphragm is a barrier method of birth control. It fits inside your vagina and covers your cervix. Find out how the diaphragm works and how effective it is.

Medical News Today: 'Lack of high-quality evidence' supporting benefits of medical marijuana, study finds

A meta-analysis assessing the effects of cannabinoids in treating certain medical conditions finds there is limited high-quality evidence supporting the drug's effectiveness.

Medical News Today: Climate change is a 'medical emergency,' report suggests

A commission reports that climate change is inextricably linked with public health, and that tackling climate change presents an opportunity to improve public health worldwide.

Medical News Today: Diets high in fat, sugar may reduce cognitive functioning by altering gut bacteria

Researchers from Oregon State University found that mice fed diets high in fat or sugar experienced gut bacteria changes associated with reduced cognitive functioning.

Medical News Today: Most lupus pregnancies have good outcomes, study finds

Although women with lupus have previously been advised against becoming pregnant due to health concerns, a 10-year study finds that outcomes are mostly positive.

Medical News Today: Stress in domestic cats: new review discusses causes and management

A new review from a group of veterinarians discusses how stress can arise in domestic cats and outlines ways to prevent and reduce it.

Medical News Today: 'Smart insulin patch' could revolutionize glucose control for diabetics

Diabetics could one day be using smart skin patches with tiny, painless needles that detect changes in blood sugar and give appropriate insulin doses instead of insulin injections.

Medical News Today: Is yogurt good for you?

Yogurt is a simple pleasure packed with nutrients, good bacteria, and is a great way to boost protein levels. However, do all yogurts prove to be a healthy choice? MNT finds out.

Medical News Today: Gut microbe may improve metabolic health, body fat distribution, study finds

Researchers have identified a gut microbe - called Akkermansia muciniphila - associated with better metabolic health and leanness among overweight or obese individuals.

Medical News Today: Over two-thirds of Americans estimated to be overweight, obese

New estimates suggest that more than two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese. Experts state population-based strategies to reduce risk factors are required.

Medical News Today: Global warming 'unlikely to reduce winter mortality'

While many studies have suggested global warming may reduce cold-related death rates in winter months, new research claims this is unlikely to be the case.

Medical News Today: Smartphones 'can interfere with implanted cardiac devices'

Researchers have found that electromagnetic interference from smartphones can - albeit infrequently - interfere with the functioning of pacemakers and ICDs.

Medical News Today: 'Test driving' pacemakers may allow patients to make more informed decisions

Doctors from the University of Iowa have pioneered a procedure that allows patients to try out pacemakers before deciding whether to have them permanently installed.

Medical News Today: FDA approve device that helps blind 'see with tongue'

The US regulator gives the go-ahead for a device that helps people who are blind perceive visual images captured by a sunglasses-mounted camera using their tongue.

Medical News Today: Health improves when teens exercise like young kids, research shows

When exercise is taken in short bouts over the day, high intensity is better than moderate intensity at improving markers of health in teenagers, study finds.

Medical News Today: Certain multiple myeloma patients likely to benefit from panobinostat combination

A new clinical trial indicates panobinostat combined with bortezomib and dexamethasone shows promise in treating patients with relapsed or relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma.

Medical News Today: Tens of thousands of Californians give up their genetic secrets

Dozens of diseases can be better understood, including age-related ones, after researchers analyze the genetics of some 110,266 older Californians.

Medical News Today: HPV vaccine 'partly responsible' for dramatic fall in rates of precancerous cervical lesions

A CDC-led study finds rates of high-grade cervical lesions among young American women fell significantly in 2008-12, which may be partly down to the HPV vaccine introduced in 2006.

Medical News Today: Diet that mimics fasting may promote longevity and improve healthspan

Researchers have created a fasting-mimicking diet that they found increased lifespan and healthspan of mice and reduced risk factors linked to cancer, CVD and diabetes in humans.

Medical News Today: Surveillance of 'silent transmission' of polio needed to wipe out virus

Following an analysis of historical polio epidemic data, researchers have found polio transmission can continue long after new cases of the virus have stopped being reported.

Medical News Today: Parkinson's 'a risk factor for most cancers in Taiwan'

A new study has found a link between Parkinson's disease in Taiwanese patients and increased risk of 16 different cancer types, including colorectal, kidney, prostate cancers.

Medical News Today: Doctors cause copper deficiency by 'misdiagnosing a need for zinc'

Doctors mistakenly diagnosing a deficiency of zinc are prescribing enough supplement to lead to zinc-induced copper deficiency, an audit of patient care suggests.

Medical News Today: Scripps team lays 'spectacular' foundations for HIV vaccine

Researchers at The Scripps Institute report preliminary success in designing a component for a potential HIV vaccine based on immunogens, rather than a deactivated virus.

Medical News Today: Panic disorder linked to increased risk of heart attack, heart disease

People who have panic attacks may be up to 36% more likely to suffer heart attack and up to 47% more likely to develop heart disease later in a life, a new study finds.

Medical News Today: Scientists use zebrafish to further understanding of short bowel syndrome

Researchers have developed a model of short bowel syndrome in zebrafish to further understand the process of adaptation that occurs in patients with the condition.

Medical News Today: Potential type 2 diabetes drug found with new screening tool

A new tool that monitors a critical function inside live cells that is believed to be the underlying cause of type 2 diabetes has identified a potential drug to target the disease.

Medical News Today: Thailand reports first MERS case

Thai health officials have announced the country's first case of Middle East respiratory syndrome. Tests confirm a 75-year-old man recently arrived from the Middle East has MERS.

Medical News Today: What are the health benefits of barley?

Find out about the potential health benefits of consuming barley including maintaining blood pressure, bone structure and strength, decreasing the risk of heart disease and cancer.

Medical News Today: Developed sense of justice evident 'in children as young as 3'

A study using 'thief' and 'victim' puppets has found that children as young as 3 years old have a surprising sense of justice and level of empathy for others.

Medical News Today: Colorectal cancer cells reverted to normal functioning cells in lab

Work on mice has succeeded in regressing colorectal cancer tumors and resulted in relapse that persisted for 6 months, raising prospects for the disease currently without a cure.

Medical News Today: Accidental pregnancies 'dramatically reduced' by IUD and implant counseling

About 50% of all pregnancies in the US are unintended. A new study finds this rate could be reduced by increasing health care training on long-acting reversible contraceptives.

Medical News Today: Chocolate: is it really good for our health?

With an increasing number of studies hailing the health benefits of chocolate, we look at whether the indulgent treat really is good for us, or whether its benefits are overstated.

Medical News Today: 'Placenta-on-a-chip' could offer new insight into pregnancy

Scientists have developed a prototype microdevice to mirror the inner workings of a human placenta, offering new insight into how it works.

Medical News Today: Study of cholesterol in cells offers clues on infertility and early puberty

Cells use cholesterol to make the steroid hormones that trigger puberty and support pregnancy. Now, a new study of this may help find causes of infertility and early puberty.

Medical News Today: Daily weigh-in helps keep the weight off

New research finds that stepping on the scales every day and tracking the results on a chart is an effective way of losing weight and keeping it off.

Medical News Today: Hyperlipidemia: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments

Hyperlipidemia refers to increased levels of lipids in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides. Managing hyperlipidemia means controlling cholesterol and triglycerides.

Medical News Today: Trans fats may lead to poorer memory for young, middle-aged men

Higher consumption of trans fats - commonly found in processed foods - may worsen memory for men aged 45 and younger, finds new research from UCSD.

Medical News Today: Rates of breast-conserving therapy for early-stage breast cancer have increased, study finds

The use of breast-conserving therapy for women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer rose between 1998 and 2011, a study finds, though there are still barriers to the procedure.

Medical News Today: Prenatal DDT exposure linked to increased risk of breast cancer

Women born in 1959-67 who were exposed to higher levels of the pesticide DDT in utero may be at almost four times higher risk of breast cancer, a new study finds.

Medical News Today: Running a marathon: how to survive the historic endurance race

In this Spotlight, we have a look at what it takes to run a marathon, including training, nutrition and a brief history of these extreme endurance events.

Medical News Today: Teens with weak working memory 'more likely to engage in risky sex'

The link between cognitive ability and impulse control is explored in a new study that finds an association between weak working memory and increased levels of sexual impulsivity.

Medical News Today: FDA: no more 'unsafe' trans fats

The FDA decide partially hydrogenated oils - the main source of artificial trans fats in processed foods - are unsafe to eat and gives manufacturers 3 years to remove them.

Medical News Today: Scientists show how nanostructure of dentin stops teeth cracking

What makes our teeth withstand decades of wear and tear? For the first time, a new study reveals how the nanostructure of dentin responds to stress to prevent teeth from cracking.

Medical News Today: Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding): Causes and Treatments

Menorrhagia is the medical term for abnormally heavy menstrual periods with prolonged bleeding. It can interfere with a woman's physical, emotional and social quality of life.

Medical News Today: Appendicitis: 'antibiotics are an alternative to surgery'

Surgery to treat acute appendicitis is a 100-year-old idea that need not be followed religiously, researchers say, suggesting that antibiotics can be tried first.

Medical News Today: Blood protein may indicate Alzheimer's disease risk

A study in twins has discovered a single blood protein that could indicate in advance the development of mild cognitive impairment, a disorder associated with Alzheimer’s disease.