We are in the height of holiday season, when chocolate, cakes, and calorie-laden foods are in abundance. But after the feast has commenced, you may want to think twice before going on a low-calorie diet. According to new research, the … Read More »
Most people would agree that smoking is harmful, but many of us think smoking just a little bit is not that dangerous. New research suggests there is no such thing as safe smoking, with low-intensity smoking significantly increasing the risk … Read More »
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 5, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Think smoking just one cigarette a day is harmless? Think again, a new study says. Even a single daily cigarette can raise your odds for an early … Read More »
Leading researchers in radiology shared their vision for the marriage between radiology and super-smart computers at the recently-concluded annual meeting of the Radiological Society of America in Chicago. Computer-aided diagnosis has myriad functions, but two primary goals reign in the … Read More »
Diabetes currently affects 29 million Americans. For decades, researchers have been trying to replace the insulin cells of the pancreas that are destroyed by the disease. Groundbreaking research may have found a way to genetically transform alpha cells into insulin-producing … Read More »
Previously known as “manic depression,” bipolar disorder is a mental illness, typically associated with extreme shifts in mood, energy, and levels of activity. An estimated 2.9 percent of Americans have bipolar disorder. Diagnoses mostly occur between the ages of 15 … Read More »
Fewer than 5 percent of cases of Alzheimer’s disease have a clear genetic cause, making it hard to predict who will develop the devastating brain-wasting disorder. There is an urgent need to develop biomarkers and early treatments before the symptoms … Read More »
In recent years, researchers have uncovered a wealth of information about how the gut microbiome – the population of microorganisms in the intestines – affects our health. Now, for the first time, scientists reveal how gut microbes may play a … Read More »
Doctors have always advised patients to drink plenty of water if unwell. A new case study reports the risks of drinking too much water and highlights the need for more research to support this traditional advice. New case study shows … Read More »
There was much more to the discussion at the annual RSNA conference in Chicago’s McCormick Place Conference Center this week than simply how to enhance image resolution or interpret BOLD MRI. Speakers at several sessions addressed business model questions dogging … Read More »