Health Problems Archives - Page 38 of 189

11/25/2019

Tendon stem cells could revolutionize injury recovery

The buildup of scar tissue makes recovery from torn rotator cuffs, jumper’s knee, and other tendon injuries a painful, challenging

11/22/2019

Treatment beneficial for nonagenarians with lung cancer

(HealthDay)—Receiving treatment is associated with better survival for nonagenarians with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with the greatest survival benefit

11/22/2019

Discovery paves the way for blocking malaria transmission in Brazil

The bacteria that form the gut microbiota influence important processes of the human body, such as digestion, nutrient absorption, and

11/22/2019

COPD death rates are falling in many countries but the total number of deaths is increasing

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) death rates fell in most countries between 1995 and 2017, but the total number of

11/22/2019

UM to research new aneurysm stent in upcoming multicenter trial

Robert M. Starke, M.D., M.Sc., an experienced neurosurgeon and researcher with the University of Miami Health System and Miller School

11/21/2019

She lives with seizures, and public stigma, every day

Most of the time, Eva Wadvinski is a typical college student. Then suddenly, she isn’t. Wadvinski has epilepsy and has

11/21/2019

Scientists unravel mysteries of cells’ whiplike extensions

Cilia, or flagella — whiplike appendages on cells — perform diverse tasks required to keep the body healthy. When cilia

11/21/2019

New translation system for humanitarian assistance

The success of a psychiatric or psychotherapeutic treatment decisively depends on the quality of communication between the therapist and patient.

11/21/2019

Omega-3 fatty acids’ health benefit linked to stem cell control, researchers find

For years, researchers have known that defects in an ancient cellular antenna called the primary cilium are linked with obesity