Medical News Today: Tahini: Health Benefits and Nutritional Information

Find out about the health benefits of consuming tahini including lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, protecting against hormone-related cancers and maintaining bone health.

Medical News Today: Parkinson's disease may be result of 'brain cell burnout'

Scientists suggest Parkinson's disease may be the result of brain cells that require a high amount of energy to control movement exhausting themselves and dying prematurely.

Medical News Today: Hip, knee replacement for osteoarthritis raises risk of heart attack

Patients who underwent total knee or hip replacement surgery for osteoarthritis were at increased risk of heart attack during the postoperative period, a new study reveals.

Medical News Today: Coffee may harm cardiovascular health for young adults with mild hypertension

Researchers have found that heavy coffee consumption could increase the risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks in young adults with hypertension.

Medical News Today: Study identifies symptoms of suicide risk for people with depression

A major multinational study has identified some of the behaviors that come before a suicide attempt. People who show these behaviors are a significant suicide risk.

Medical News Today: Drinking water, eating after heavy drinking 'does not prevent hangovers'

Contrary to the beliefs of many student drinkers, a new study finds that drinking water or eating directly after heavy alcohol consumption does not prevent hangovers.

Medical News Today: Cystic fibrosis: yeast study may address root cause

Cystic fibrosis results from a mutation that stops ions moving in and out of cells. Now, a study shows how a small molecule restored ion channel function in deficient yeast cells.

Medical News Today: FDA approve new drug to treat high cholesterol

Repatha is the second in a class of drugs to be approved by the FDA that addresses how the liver performs in relation to the treatment of high cholesterol.

Medical News Today: Man sheds deadly polio virus in feces for 28 years

Researchers from the UK have reported on a man who they believe has been shedding a mutated form of a vaccine-derived polio virus in his feces for 28 years.

Medical News Today: Could neuroticism stem from overthinking?

Researchers have proposed a new cognitive model for neuroticism, suggesting that this personality trait could be explained by overthinking rather than sensitivity to threat.

Medical News Today: Fat deposits in brain may hasten Alzheimer's disease

New research suggests that abnormal fat deposits found in the brains of people who died from Alzheimer's disease could trigger or accelerate the condition.

Medical News Today: Could hypertension during pregnancy signal elevated risk for siblings?

The male siblings of women who have high blood pressure during pregnancy are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease in later life, a new study finds.

Medical News Today: Growth hormone 'treats osteoporosis in postmenopausal women'

Three years of growth hormone injections in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis continued to give bone benefits for a decade, according to the results of a randomized trial.

Medical News Today: Antibiotic use may raise risk of type 2 diabetes

Researchers from Denmark find individuals with a greater number of antibiotic prescriptions each year are more likely to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Medical News Today: Breast cancer relapse could be predicted with new blood test

A new study reports that a so-called ‘mutation-tracking' blood test can pick up valuable signs of cancer’s potential return, offering hope to patients with the disease.

Medical News Today: Contact lenses: a look at the risks and recommendations

In this Spotlight feature, we take a look at some of the risky behaviors that need to be avoided when wearing contact lenses that the majority of users fail to avoid.

Medical News Today: Firstborn women more likely to be overweight, obese

A new study of more than 15,000 sister pairs finds firstborn women were more likely to be overweight or obese than their secondborn sisters.

Medical News Today: Laser probe and smart knife 'improve accuracy of removing brain tumors'

Two technologies - a laser probe and an iKnife - are set to revolutionize delicate brain surgery by distinguishing cancerous from healthy tissue as it is being performed.

Medical News Today: Declining awareness of memory loss precedes dementia

Researchers have demonstrated that the awareness of memory loss begins to decline in people 2-3 years before they develop dementia.

Medical News Today: What is a gastric band? How does gastric banding help weight loss?

Learn how gastric banding works as a type of weight loss surgery, who is suitable for it, and about the benefits and risks of this bariatric procedure.

Medical News Today: Can speech patterns predict psychosis in young adults?

Could computers analyzing speech find a place in the clinic as a means of picking out young people at risk of psychosis? A proof-of-principle study shows they could.

Medical News Today: Ebola may persist in wastewater for at least 8 days

New research suggests procedures for handling liquid waste contaminated with Ebola may underestimate the virus' ability to survive in wastewater.

Medical News Today: Multiple sclerosis linked to lower levels of vitamin D

A new study by researchers from Canada reveals genetically lower levels of vitamin D may be associated with increased risk of multiple sclerosis.

Medical News Today: A bottle of water before mealtimes could aid weight loss

Obese adults who drank 500 ml of water 30 minutes before main meals lost more weight over a 12-week period than those who did not drink water before mealtimes, a new study reveals.

Medical News Today: Link found between throat microbes and schizophrenia

Researchers have revealed that the microscopic organisms found in the back of the throats of people with schizophrenia are different to those found in healthy individuals.

Medical News Today: Relapse in leukemia tied to mutations that persist through treatment

Focusing on mutations that linger through chemotherapy instead of those present at time of diagnosis may be a better way to predict relapse and survival in acute myeloid leukemia.

Medical News Today: Majority of false-positive mammograms associated with anxiety, distress

Researchers have found that patients who receive false-positive mammogram results are significantly more likely to report negative psychosocial consequences than those who do not.

Medical News Today: How to take care of your teeth and gums

With proper care and attention, your teeth and gums can stay healthy throughout your life. Poor oral health is significantly associated with chronic diseases and low self-esteem.

Medical News Today: Omega-3 supplements, physical activity fail to show effect against cognitive decline

New research fails to show a benefit from exercise or dietary supplementation on levels of cognitive brain health, but experts say lifestyle factors should not be written off.

Medical News Today: Aspirin, NSAIDs linked to reduced risk of colorectal cancer

New research finds continuous long-term use of aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be associated with lower risk of colorectal cancer.

Medical News Today: Corticosteroid injections may be ineffective for low back pain

Researchers found that for two common causes of low back pain - radiculopathy and spinal stenosis - epidural corticosteroid injections failed to provide effective pain relief.

Medical News Today: New vaccine candidates may lead toward universal flu vaccine

Two studies have developed influenza vaccine candidates designed to target an area of the virus that is less prone to mutation compared with traditional vaccine targets.

Medical News Today: Access to nature tied to better sleep quality in men and seniors

Men and people aged 65 and over were less likely to report insufficient sleep when they had access natural environments like parks, the beach, green spaces, study shows.

Medical News Today: Heart disease deaths 'only slightly improved' in young adults over past 3 decades

While heart disease death rates have improved significantly over the past few decades, new research indicates the rate of improvement is not shared equally by different age groups.

Medical News Today: A third of very elderly Americans 'on statins without evidence'

Statins are increasingly being used in people over 79 years of age who have not yet shown any signs of vascular disease - contrary to the available evidence, say researchers.

Medical News Today: 8 weeks pregnant: your pregnancy week by week

What is happening in week 8 of your pregnancy? Your baby is now the size of a raspberry and is growing rapidly in all directions at a rate of one millimeter per day.

Medical News Today: Obstetric delivery for low-risk pregnancies does not improve birth outcomes, study finds

For low-risk pregnancies, birth outcomes do not differ depending on whether an infant is delivered by a family doctor or an obstetrician, according to new research.

Medical News Today: Helpful physicians may be key to successful weight loss

Participants in a weight-loss program who found their physicians the most helpful lost around twice as much weight as those who rated their physicians the least helpful.

Medical News Today: People with autistic traits may be more creative, study suggests

In creativity tests, researchers found individuals with high autistic traits were more likely to come up with original and unusual ideas than those without such traits.

Medical News Today: Reprogramming cancer cells back to normal looks feasible, study shows

Researchers united from two different fields have found the protein signaling that maintains the cancerous state of cells can be altered to morph tumor cells back to normal.

Medical News Today: Drug may reduce harm of potentially lethal radiation

A new study in mice shows that an experimental drug given 24 hours after potentially-lethal exposure to nuclear radiation appears to extend survival by lessening damage to the gut.

Medical News Today: 'What day is it today?' Study explains why it can be hard to keep track

Researchers suggest that midweek days are frequently confused because the mental associations that people have with them are sparse and similar.

Medical News Today: How to get rid of an infestation of bed bugs

Practical information about how to eliminate a bed bug infestation, along with tips about how to help prevent the insects taking hold in the first place.

Medical News Today: Beta blockers may have anticancer properties

Researchers investigating patients with ovarian cancer have found that beta blockers - a commonly used hypertension medication - could also have anticancer properties.

Medical News Today: Value decisions rely on communication between two brain regions, study shows

Unable to decide between rice and noodles? The coupling between the two brain regions involved in making value choices is not working so well today, neuroeconomists might say.

Medical News Today: New study supports link between ADHD and traumatic brain injury

An observational study utilizing phone interviews finds further evidence of a relationship between attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and traumatic brain injury.

Medical News Today: Sharing child care responsibilities may lead to a better sex life

New research suggests that heterosexual couples who share child care responsibilities equally between themselves enjoy higher quality relationships and sex lives.

Medical News Today: Breastfed infants exposed to toxic chemicals, study finds

New research reveals that the longer an infant is breastfed, the more they are exposed to a number of toxic chemicals known as perfluorinated alkylate substances.

Medical News Today: Psoriasis linked to greater risk of depression

Individuals with psoriasis - a chronic skin disease - may be twice as likely to develop major depression, according to the results of a new study.

Medical News Today: Levels of dementia may be stabilizing, says report

The rise of dementia that was previously predicted may be false after researchers discover the number of people with the condition is stabilizing in some countries.

Medical News Today: Surgery, radiotherapy for early-stage breast cancer 'may not reduce mortality'

While women with very early-stage breast cancer are at greater risk of death, researchers find treating the condition with surgery and radiotherapy does not reduce mortality.

Medical News Today: Vomiting machine reveals throwing up could send norovirus airborne

A machine developed specifically to simulate vomiting has revealed that throwing up could send enough virus particles airborne to transmit infection.

Medical News Today: Single scan finds blood clots anywhere in body thanks to new probe

At present, patients have to have several types of scans on different body areas to find a blood clot. Now, a new type of probe promises to locate a blood clot in one PET scan.

Medical News Today: People with fewer moles may face risk of more aggressive melanoma

While people with fewer than 50 moles may not be as at risk for melanoma as people with more moles, they may be more at risk for aggressive melanoma, according to new research.

Medical News Today: Acupuncture may reduce high blood pressure

Trial shows electroacupuncture - acupuncture that uses low-intensity electrical pulses - can lower high blood pressure for up to 6 weeks in untreated hypertensive patients.

Medical News Today: Drug leads to significant weight loss for people with type 2 diabetes

Researchers find a daily dose of the diabetes drug liraglutide may lead to substantial weight loss for people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese.

Medical News Today: Head lice: researchers identify widespread resistance to common treatments

Researchers reveal that 25 out of 30 US states, head lice populations have become 100% resistant to common medications containing the insecticides pyrethroids.

Medical News Today: How do celebrities influence public health decisions?

We investigate the ways in which celebrities can influence public health care practices and take a look at the mechanisms that might explain them.

Medical News Today: Longer working hours linked to greater stroke risk

A new study reveals how individuals working 55 hours or more per week are putting their health at risk by increasing their likelihood of stroke and heart disease.

Medical News Today: Scientists discover 'obesity master switch' for burning or storing fat

Scientists have discovered a genetic pathway, which - when manipulated - shows pro- and anti-obesity effects by switching between storage and burning in fat cells.

Medical News Today: Eating on the move may trigger weight gain in dieters

Researchers found that dieters who ate a cereal bar while walking went on to eat more food afterwards compared with other study participants.

Medical News Today: New metformin may help more patients with type 2 diabetes

A study that overturns ideas about where metformin acts in the body suggests a delayed-release version could help the 40% of type 2 diabetes patients who are unable to use it.

Medical News Today: 'Stress hormone' levels in saliva could pinpoint seniors with cognitive decline

Researchers found older adults with high levels of the 'stress hormone' cortisol in their saliva had smaller brain volume and poorer memory and thinking skills.

Medical News Today: Novel wireless implant successfully simulates nerves

A new miniature, wireless device that provides optogenetics nerve stimulation has been created by scientists, opening the door to new research in neuroscience.

Medical News Today: 'Female Viagra' approved by FDA

The FDA have approved the first ever drug to treat low sexual desire in premenopausal women. Flibanserin - brand name Addyi - will be available from mid-October.

Medical News Today: E-cigarettes '95% less harmful than tobacco'

A new UK-based review reports that using e-cigarettes is around 95% less dangerous than smoking traditional tobacco products and can help smokers quit smoking.

Medical News Today: Rapid paper-strip test for Ebola in sight

Researchers have developed a fast paper-strip test that differentiates between Ebola, yellow fever and dengue. Designed for use in the field, it requires no power or running water.

Medical News Today: Study suggests e-cigarette use could lead to tobacco use in teens

A study of high school students finds that e-cigarette users were more likely to start using combustible tobacco products over the following year.

Medical News Today: How to treat bee and wasp stings

What exactly is a bee sting, and what should you do? Find out how to manage the reaction at home - or when to call for medical help. And where on the body is a sting most painful?

Medical News Today: Migrating cancer cells alter bone tissue to form tumors

Researchers have worked out why cancer cells migrating to bone express a certain protein; it activates another protein that helps them alter bone tissue to suit tumor growth.

Medical News Today: Even light, moderate alcohol intake may increase risk for certain cancers

New research in The BMJ has linked light to moderate drinking with greater risk of specific cancers, including breast, liver, colon and oral cancers.

Medical News Today: Mother's microbes could help predict preterm births

A new study reveals how microbes in pregnant women who went on to give birth prematurely are different to those in women who gave birth full term.

Medical News Today: Daily coffee could improve survival for colon cancer patients

According to new research, four or more cups of coffee a day could reduce the risk of recurrence and improve survival among patients with stage 3 colon cancer.

Medical News Today: Targeting semen proteins to prevent HIV infection

Researchers describe two approaches they say could prevent HIV infection by targeting proteins in semen called amyloid fibrils that boost transmission of the virus.

Medical News Today: Smart diapers tell you when they need changing

In a bid to improve the care of the elderly and bed-ridden, researchers have developed a diaper sensor that alerts caregivers by SMS to inform them when the napkin needs changing.

Medical News Today: Aspirin could reduce cancer risk of overweight people

New research suggests that a daily dose of aspirin counteracted the increased risk of cancer associated with a higher body mass index.

Medical News Today: 7 weeks pregnant: your pregnancy week by week

What is happening in week 7 of your pregnancy? Your baby is now the size of a blueberry and is making about 100 new brain cells per minute. Their kidneys are starting to mature.

Medical News Today: 'Milking' deadly jellyfish for new medicines

Venom experts have developed a new, practical and efficient technique for extracting the venom of deadly box jellyfish for use in the development of new medicines.

Medical News Today: Researchers pinpoint where the human brain stores time and place of memories

Using a smartphone app and fMRI, researchers from Ohio State University have discovered where the human brain records the time and place of memories.

Medical News Today: Cravings may be reduced with Tetris

A new study has revealed how playing Tetris for just a few minutes a day can help reduce the feeling of cravings, such as those for food, cigarettes and alcohol.

Medical News Today: Long working hours, heavy lifting linked to difficulties getting pregnant

Women who work more than 40 hours weekly and lift heavy loads regularly may take longer getting pregnant, finds a new study of more than 1,700 nurses.

Medical News Today: Violent video games 'linked to aggression but not criminal violence'

A new systematic review of current literature on violent video game use has indicated that it is linked to aggressive behavior and decreased empathy.

Medical News Today: Intelligence linked to physical performance in middle age, study shows

A new healthy aging study finds that men with higher intelligence scores in early adulthood were also more likely to have better physical performance in midlife.

Medical News Today: Body clock controls waking up and going to sleep with simple mechanism

Researchers have discovered that a simple bicycle mechanism that controls the sleep-wake cycle is shared by both fruit flies and mice.

Medical News Today: Birth control methods: types, effectiveness and side effects

There are many methods of birth control, how do you decide which method is best for you? Learn about the different types of birth control and their advantages and disadvantages.

Medical News Today: Color-changing material could be used signal traumatic brain injuries

Researchers have developed a new material that could be used in protective helmets to indicate when a wearer has suffered a potentially dangerous head trauma.

Medical News Today: Women respond more to romantic cues on a full stomach

Researchers have found that women respond more to romantic stimuli after having eaten, suggesting that food and sex responses share neurocircuitry.

Medical News Today: Organ transplantation linked to greater risk of aggressive melanoma

New research from Johns Hopkins finds organ transplant recipients are at increased risk of melanoma skin cancer, with many likely to be diagnosed in the advanced stages.

Medical News Today: Vitamin D supplements offer limited benefit to obese teens

Researchers examining the effects of vitamin D supplementation among adolescents with obesity found that it could increase cholesterol and levels of triglycerides.

Medical News Today: Infographic reveals what energy drinks do to the body within 24 hours

Following an infographic revealing how Coca-Cola affects the body within an hour of drinking it, a new infographic shows what an energy drink does to the body within 24 hours.

Medical News Today: Can fish oil prevent schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders?

Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil may prevent the onset of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, according to a new study.

Medical News Today: Scientists create opioids using yeast

Researchers from Stanford University reveal how they genetically modified yeast to create opioids - the most widely used painkillers in the US.

Medical News Today: Low-fat diet more effective than low-carb diet for losing body fat

Researchers have investigated how low-fat and low-carbohydrate diets affect body fat in a group of obese patients admitted to a metabolic ward.

Medical News Today: Inflammatory bowel disease may be treatable with gel-delivered drugs

A new gel-based drug-delivery system that reaches and directly treats inflamed parts of the colon may offer a new treatment option for people with inflammatory bowel disease.

Medical News Today: Scientists discover new liver-regenerating cells

Researchers have identified a group of cells in the liver that regenerate damaged liver tissue without causing dangerous tumors to form.

Medical News Today: Chemo unlikely to prolong survival in older breast cancer patients

Except in one combination where it remains effective up to age 84, chemotherapy may not extend survival in breast cancer patients over the age of 80, a new study finds.

Medical News Today: Does mobile health technology help the heart?

A review of how mobile health technology affects cardiovascular risk finds there is not enough evidence to suggest it is beneficial, but its use is still encouraged.

Medical News Today: Google to collaborate on 'next-generation' glucose monitoring devices

Earlier this week, a collaboration was announced between the life sciences team at Google and DexCom to develop next-generation glucose monitoring products.

Medical News Today: Does becoming a parent make us miserable?

In a new study, researchers found over 70% of parents experienced a decline in happiness after the birth of their first child, which reduced the likelihood of them having more.

Medical News Today: Dramatic fall in chickenpox cases thanks to vaccine, study finds

A new study has revealed cases of chickenpox have been drastically reduced since the introduction of the Varicella vaccine in 1995.

Medical News Today: Brain scans may help predict success of therapy for psychiatric disorders

Using scans to look for brain biomarkers offers a way to select the most appropriate therapy for psychiatric disorders, study suggests.

Medical News Today: Male doctors more likely to face legal action than female colleagues

Male doctors are almost 2.5 times more likely to have medico-legal action taken against them than female doctors, according to the findings of a new study.

Medical News Today: Bone fractures do not heal the way we thought, study finds

A new study finds that, contrary to current thinking - which maintains fibrin plays a key role in bone fracture healing - the protein is not actually required.

Medical News Today: Music may help patients recover from surgery

Patients who listened to music before, during or after surgery experienced a reduction in pain and anxiety after the procedure and were less likely to need pain medication.

Medical News Today: IVF: use of frozen eggs linked to poorer live birth rates

Using frozen eggs rather than fresh eggs for in vitro fertilization is associated with lower live birth rates, according to new research published in JAMA.

Medical News Today: Coca-Cola and the problem with industry-funded research

In light of the news that Coca-Cola is funding an organization claiming that lack of exercise is the primary cause of obesity, we investigate the role of industry-funded research.

Medical News Today: Studies fall short on identifying best cleaning methods for preventing hospital infections

A systematic overview of studies researching cleaning methods in hospitals has revealed many of them fail to focus on how such methods impact patients' health.

Medical News Today: Breath test for early-stage liver disease steps closer

A noninvasive test that analyses levels of limonene in the breath shows promise as a way to detect the early stages of liver cirrhosis, say researchers.

Medical News Today: Death and heart disease risks increased with trans fats, not saturated fats

Although dietary guidelines recommend reducing saturated fat intake, a new review suggests saturated fat intake is not associated with greater risk of death or heart disease.

Medical News Today: Gene therapy hope for recurrent ovarian cancer patients

New research suggests gene therapy may improve survival of the 70% of patients with ovarian cancer that recurs after chemotherapy and is invariably fatal.

Medical News Today: New IVF approach could boost success rates for older women

A new approach to IVF could be in the cards for older women, after researchers gain a better understanding as to why women aged 40 and older have poor IVF success rates.

Medical News Today: Testosterone therapy may reduce cardiovascular risk in older men

Researchers have observed that patients whose low testosterone levels returned to normal with therapy also experienced a reduced risk of heart attack and stroke.

Medical News Today: Under-the-desk pedal device could reduce sedentary behavior for office workers

Providing each office employee with a portable pedal device may increase physical activity, reducing the risk of sedentary-related health problems, according to new research.

Medical News Today: Potential 'obesity gene' discovered

Scientists have discovered a potential 'obesity gene,' according to a new study. When this gene was silenced in mice, a drastic reduction of white fat followed.

Medical News Today: Scientists probing molecular origins of Parkinson's disease highlight two proteins

Using a new approach to focus on relevant molecules, scientists discover two gene-regulating proteins that appear to protect neurons most affected by Parkinson's disease.

Medical News Today: Southern-style diet could increase risk of heart disease

Researchers found that people who followed the Southern diet had a 56% higher risk of heart disease than those who ate such foods less frequently.

Medical News Today: Existing class of drugs may halt Ebola, Marburg viruses

A new study proposes a way to halt Ebola and Marburg viruses is to block their entry into host cells - where they replicate - with a class of drugs already in common use.

Medical News Today: Teens with depression, bipolar at greater risk of heart disease

A scientific statement from the American Heart Association claims major depression and bipolar disorder should be considered risk factors for heart disease among adolescents.

Medical News Today: Liver disease drug could slow Parkinson's disease

A drug that has been used for decades to treat liver disease could be used to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease, according to researchers testing the drug on fruit flies.

Medical News Today: Shorter course of high-dose radiation therapy 'better for breast cancer patients'

Two new studies suggest a shorter course of radiation therapy at higher doses is less toxic for breast cancer patients than the conventional longer courses at lower doses.

Medical News Today: Better support for released offenders may reduce suicide risk

A new study claims greater support should be provided for offenders after release from prison as a way of reducing their risk of suicide.

Medical News Today: Brain injury recovery may be hampered by commonly used drugs

Researchers find that anticholinergics - drugs used to treat a range of common complaints from bladder problems to insomnia - could delay the recovery of brain injury patients.

Medical News Today: Patients at risk of clots may be missing out on life-saving treatment

A study conducted at a tertiary care cardiology center has found that many patients at high risk of blood clots are not being prescribed recommended treatment.

Medical News Today: How does religion affect the wellbeing of cancer patients?

A new systematic review has been published in which researchers assess the relationship between religion and spirituality and the wellbeing of patients with cancer.

Medical News Today: Music could help treat epilepsy

Researchers from Ohio State University found the brains of people with epilepsy respond differently to music, suggesting music could be used to help treat the disorder.

Medical News Today: Resistance to hearing loss treatment can lead to depression

A study has identified that many people are running the risk of depression and anxiety by staying silent about hearing difficulties.

Medical News Today: More than 8 out of 10 adults admit to sexting, study finds

A study investigating the prevalence of sexual text messaging among adults reveals that the practice is commonplace within committed relationships.

Medical News Today: Nicotine-eating bacteria show promise as new anti-smoking therapy

Scientists working on a bacterial enzyme that seeks out and destroys nicotine before it reaches the brain say it shows promise as a drug to help people quit smoking.

Medical News Today: How a crime scene compound could help combat malaria

Researchers reveal a compound used at crime scenes to identify blood traces - called luminol - may also be effective for killing the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum.

Medical News Today: Bodybuilding supplement overuse 'an eating disorder'

A new study of over-the-counter bodybuilding supplement use has found that many men who use these products are concerned with how often they use them.

Medical News Today: Students' health impacted by early school starts, say CDC

A new study has revealed fewer than 1 in 5 schools in the US start at the recommend time of 8.30 am. By starting school too early, students are not getting enough sleep.

Medical News Today: Topical drug leads to complete remission for some patients with rare skin lymphoma

Researchers reveal how a topical drug called resiquimod led to total remission for some patients with a cutaneous T cell lymphoma - a rare skin lymphoma.

Medical News Today: Clearance of Alzheimer's protein in brain reduces with age

Researchers find older brains take much longer to clear amyloid beta 42, the toxic protein that is the main ingredient of the plaques that clog up the brain in Alzheimer's disease.

Medical News Today: Age-related immune system decline slowed by antioxidants

A new study suggests that antioxidants in the diet could preserve the function of the thymus - an organ crucial to the immune system.

Medical News Today: 10 health risks of chronic heavy drinking

Excessive alcohol use can lead to an increased risk of several serious health problems. MNT finds out what the top 10 health risks of chronic heavy drinking include.

Medical News Today: High salt intake may increase MS risk for people with genetic susceptibility

Study using mouse model of MS suggests a high intake of salt may be a risk factor for the disease, depending on genes and gender, with females at greater risk in one genetic group.

Medical News Today: Scientists discover how a gene mutation causes autism

Researchers have discovered how mutations in a gene called UBE3A cause autism, and reveal that some existing drugs hold promise for treating the condition.

Medical News Today: Scientists discover how a gene mutation causes autism

Researchers have discovered how mutations in a gene called UBE3A cause autism, and reveal that some existing drugs hold promise for treating the condition.

Medical News Today: High-GI diet may raise depression risk for postmenopausal women

A high-GI diet has been previously linked to health problems. Now, a new study has revealed the diet can increase the risk of depression in postmenopausal women.

Medical News Today: How do different energy sources affect public health?

In the wake of America’s proposed Clean Power Plan, we take a look at the effects that fossil fuels and renewable energy sources can have on health.

Medical News Today: Ovarian cancer not as fatal as previously thought, study finds

Over 30% of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer survive longer than 10 years, according to a new study, with many of these patients considered high risk of dying from the disease.

Medical News Today: Could sleeping on one's side reduce risk of Alzheimer's?

New research suggests that sleeping on one’s side is better for removal of brain waste, an accumulation of which may contribute to the development of neurodegenerative diseases.

Medical News Today: Stress found to influence brain networks and reduce self-control

Researchers have investigated the influence that stress can have on self-control, examining the changes occurring in the brain that could contribute to this.

Medical News Today: Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): Facts and Side Effects

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment for a number of severe mental illnesses in which electric currents are passed through the brain to trigger a brief seizure.

Medical News Today: 'Start high and go low' dosing strategy advised for chronic insomnia

A study finds chronic insomnia patients may get better treatment response and lower incidence of side effects if they use smaller and fewer doses of sleep drugs plus placebos.

Medical News Today: Poor thinking skills linked to greater risk of heart attack, stroke

New research finds people with poor planning, problem-solving and reasoning skills - known as executive function - may be at higher risk of heart attack and stroke.

Medical News Today: Study finds no link between early marijuana use and later health problems

A study has revealed there is no link between teenage marijuana use and the development of physical and mental health problems later in life.

Medical News Today: Do some women feel stigmatized if they are unable to breastfeed?

Breastfeeding has many benefits for mother and baby, which is why it is so highly encouraged. But are mothers who are unable to breastfeed or choose not to condemned for it?

Medical News Today: Birth control pill 'provides long-term protection against endometrial cancer'

Researchers estimate that over the past 50 years, use of the birth control pill has prevented around 400,000 cases of endometrial cancer in high-income countries.

Medical News Today: Music in operating theaters could impair communication

Researchers investigating the impact of music played in operating theaters has found that it can have a disruptive influence on communication between staff members.

Medical News Today: Implantable biosensor could monitor progress of cancer therapy

Scientists are working on a biosensor that can be implanted into a tumor during biopsy to monitor levels of cancer biomarkers and send readings wirelessly for doctors to see.

Medical News Today: Women, black patients have poorer life expectancy after heart attack

Women and black patients will lose more years of their expected life following a heart attack than white men, according to the results of a new study.

Medical News Today: Lentils: Health Benefits and Nutritional Information

Find out about the possible health benefits of lentils including supporting heart health, preventing birth defects, improving immune response to infection and fighting fatigue.

Medical News Today: People who eat spicy foods regularly could live longer

A new study suggests that a daily diet that regularly includes spicy food is associated with a lower risk of death, including deaths from specific diseases such as cancer.

Medical News Today: Clot-busting nanocapsule could 'revolutionize stroke and heart attack treatment'

Researchers who developed a clot-busting, drug-loaded nanocapsule that precisely targets blood clots say it may offer a safer way to to treat stroke and heart attack.

Medical News Today: World's first 3D-printed drug approved by FDA

The world's first drug developed using 3D-printing technology has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of epilepsy.

Medical News Today: Warning about the dangers of measles may sway vaccine skeptics

Many people worry about the safety of vaccines - particularly the MMR vaccine. But a new study suggests a nonconfrontational approach that could alleviate these concerns.

Medical News Today: SSRI use during pregnancy lowers risk of premature birth

Researchers reveal that SSRI use among pregnant women is associated with reduced risk of birth complications. However, it may also increase the risk of neonatal problems.

Medical News Today: New 'drug-entrapped' artificial blood vessels stay clot-free

A drawback of drug-releasing vascular grafts and stents is that they only postpone the problem of clots. Now, a new type of vessel lining promises to overcome this.

Medical News Today: High-dose vitamin D supplements might not benefit postmenopausal women

Researchers have found that postmenopausal women taking a high-dose vitamin D supplement derived similar benefits to a group of postmenopausal women receiving a placebo.

Medical News Today: 6 weeks pregnant: your pregnancy week by week

What is happening in week 6 of your pregnancy? Your baby will be taking huge developmental strides - their vital organ systems have started to form or are continuing to grow.

Medical News Today: FDA approve dual gastric balloon for treatment of obesity

The FDA have approved a dual balloon device for treating obesity. The device - which is inserted into the stomach non-surgically - makes you feel full with less food.

Medical News Today: Young dads at greater risk of death in middle age, study suggests

A new study suggests men who become fathers before the age of 25 may be at significantly greater risk of death in midlife, compared with men who delay fatherhood.

Medical News Today: Neuroblastoma cancer cells weaken immune system 'like kryptonite'

A molecule found in the cancer cells of neuroblastoma act like 'kryptonite’ to weaken the body's immune system, a new study reveals, making them lethargic and ineffective.

Medical News Today: Evidence found of genetic cause for cerebral palsy

Contrary to what was previously believed, a research team has discovered evidence of genetic causes for cerebral palsy, radically changing how the condition is understood.

Medical News Today: Biomarker discovery offers 'glimmer of hope' for women with aggressive breast cancer

Researchers have discovered a molecule called IL13RA2 could be a potential drug target for triple-negative breast cancer - an aggressive form of the disease.

Medical News Today: Scientists discover how bees naturally immunize their offspring

Scientists have discovered that the queen bee passes a blood protein to her eggs, so when they hatch, they have immunity to many of the diseases in their environment.

Medical News Today: New 'brain training' app could improve lives of people with schizophrenia

A new computer game has been developed by scientists that could improve the episodic memory and everyday functioning of people with schizophrenia.

Medical News Today: Researchers step closer to urine test for pancreatic cancer

Researchers have discovered a three-protein signature in the urine of patients with pancreatic cancer, bringing us closer to a much-needed noninvasive test for the disease.

Medical News Today: Picky eating linked to anxiety, depression in children

Researchers have found that moderate and severe cases of selective eating are associated with psychological problems such as anxiety and depression.

Medical News Today: Scientists discover gene that controls body clock

After studying mice with abnormal body clocks, researchers have identified a gene that they consider to be the master controller of circadian rhythms.

Medical News Today: Wound closure more effective when surgeons listen to their preferred music

A new study shows when surgeons listen to their favorite music while they operate, they close wounds faster and better. This could translate to cost savings, the researchers say.

Medical News Today: Modern nuclear disasters: biggest risk is mental, not physical illness

Fukushima has had no physical impact on human health but will have lasting social and psychological ones, say leading radiological protection experts.

Medical News Today: First ever successful field testing of Ebola vaccine reported

The vaccine rVSV-ZEBOV has proven to be successful at halting the spread of the Ebola virus in ongoing field tests conducted in Guinea.