Informal networks and professional culture shape advancement in UK surgical careers
While entry into medicine and surgery has become more diverse, why does that diversity disappear at senior levels? A new study from the University of
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Scientists uncover cellular mechanism behind rare childhood brain disorders
Thousands of times per year, a family’s moment of joy turns to unexpected grief. A seemingly healthy infant stops smiling or making eye contact.
Study challenges assumptions about testosterone’s role in brain cancer
Scientists have long suspected that androgens, male sex hormones like testosterone, may help tumors grow because the hormones can suppress immune responses to some cancers.
A brain-based approach may improve smoking cessation treatment success
For many people who smoke, quitting is not just a matter of willpower. It is a tug-of-war in the brain – between the pull of
New brain findings open pathways for understanding behavioral and neurological disorders
When danger lurks, instinct keeps us safe. It compels us to run from a burning building or wrestle a knife-wielding attacker to the ground. It
Health advice is all over social media. Here’s how to vet claims
A new survey finds about half of U.S. adults under 50 get health information from social media influencers or podcasts
WHO head seeks to reassure Tenerife residents ahead of arrival of hantavirus cruise ship
The head of the World Health Organization is seeking to reassure worried residents of the Spanish island of Tenerife that they are not in danger
Sexual arousal can blur recognition of unclear rejection signals
Sexual arousal can lead to “tunnel vision” that makes it more difficult to recognize when someone is just not that into you, according to new
Researchers uncover how bacterial toxin damages colon lining cells to trigger cancer
Since a landmark 2009 study, researchers have known that a common gut bacterium, Bacteroides fragilis, drives colon tumor formation, potentially leading to colorectal cancer, by
Bioinspired artificial muscle filaments bend and twist with temperature changes
Nature is replete with slender filaments that bend and coil – from climbing grape vines, to folded proteins, to elephant trunks that can pick up
Plant-based mosquito repellent offers effective alternative to DEET lotions
Summertime hikes and afternoons in the backyard can be ruined by mosquito bites. So, many people apply topical synthetic repellents like DEET before heading outside
Tiny cellular structure found crucial for brain development processes
A largely overlooked structure inside our cells may play a crucial role in how the brain forms, offering new insight into developmental disorders and potential
What we don’t know about the hantavirus outbreak as the cruise ship nears Spanish territory
Countries are preparing to manage 140 people on a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed for the Canary Islands
Doctor wanted: Small town offers big perks to attract a physician
This is a MedPage Today story. HAVANA, Fla. — For a rural community, this town of 1,750 people has been more fortunate than most. A