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Studying how influenza viruses cause disease just got a little easier, thanks to a new tool developed at South Dakota State University. Scientists have been using cells from chickens, dogs, monkeys and hamsters to study influenza viruses that infect pigs and humans. Now they can use cell cultures from the tissues of swine nasal passages,

The American population is aging, and conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease are on the rise. With those factors in place, the medical community has growing concerns about wound treatment. According to the American Professional Wound Care Association, about 15 percent of Medicare recipients suffer chronic, nonhealing wounds with an annual cost of about

Parkinson’s disease symptoms gradually develop and tend to be mild at first. A tremor in the hands or arms is well-known for being a symptom of the condition, but there are many different symptoms that can affect each individual in different ways. Not all symptoms are linked to a person’s motor skills, and some may

Known for its poor prognosis, lung adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer, responsible for about 4 of 10 diagnoses, according to the National Cancer Institute. Researchers on Mayo Clinic’s Florida campus can now distinguish between two pathways where this deadly cancer can develop. They say their discovery could help future patients. The

Shawn Johnson may be in the third trimester of her pregnancy, but she’s still keeping the romance alive with her husband, Andrew East. “We try to [but] it’s very different,” the Olympian gymnast, 27, told Us Weekly exclusively on Wednesday, July 31, while promoting her Philips Avent Bottle partnership. “My husband is, bless him, just

Simon Cowell, 59, has been looking noticeably slimmer during public appearances recently. The talent manager was recently spotted with his partner Lauren Silverman, with both of them clutching low calorie beers. He looked incredibly happy leaving the Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions final with his 89 calorie drink. This could be part of his new

Computers are more accurate than humans at detecting digitally manipulated ID photos, which merge the images of two people, new research has found. Face morphing is a method used by fraudsters in which two separate identity photographs are digitally merged to create a single image that sufficiently resembles both people. This image is then submitted

A new mental health app, designed to help manage negative emotions and periods of extreme anxiety for young people, could have a significant impact on reducing self-harm according to research. The ‘BlueIce’ app, developed in conjunction with patient groups by leading clinical psychologist Professor Paul Stallard, is now included in the national NHS app library.

Can on, peas in the pasta salad. What affects the speed of the preparation, canned vegetables certainly unbeatable. But fresh goods would be the better Alternative? “A difficult subject”, says Monika Bischoff. A variety of studies to be contrary here in regular intervals, explains the Director of the centre for nutritional medicine and prevention at

A ground-breaking device to help patients with dizziness problems has moved a step forward following a successful research study. Researchers from UEA and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) have published the results of the biggest collection of continuous eye movement data after testing the effectiveness of a wearable diagnostic headset. The Continuous Ambulatory

Diabetes is a global health concern expected to affect 693 million people worldwide by 2045. It’s been well documented how diet and exercise influence risk of type 2 diabetes; however, a new study suggests that early menarche also is associated with a higher risk, but body mass index (BMI) may mediate this association. Study results

Does your tattoo sport your old flame’s name? Or the one you got on a whim no longer fits your image? You’re not alone. Many people have “tattoo regret” and are opting to get the ink removed. Nearly 3 in 10 U.S. adults have one or more tattoos and 25% want them removed, according to

Goal-oriented, motivational physical and occupational therapy helps older patients recover more fully from broken hips, strokes and other ailments that land them in skilled nursing facilities for rehabilitation, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Enhanced Medical Rehabilitation—an approach in which physical and occupational therapists work to engage patients

It’s a big, scary world out there, and as parents, we try to do everything we can to keep our kiddos safe. After all, accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. But according to a new study, the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries in children are hidden in plain sight, and

While appearing on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, David Spade admitted to taking a recent practical joke a little too far. Of course, it all worked out pretty well in Adam Sandler’s favor. David *somewhat* accidentally picked up the Murder Mystery star’s $9,000 dinner tab. …I don’t even have that much in my bank

Defending himself! Tyler Baltierra hit back after he was criticized for where he let his 4-year-old daughter, Novalee, sit during a recent episode of Teen Mom OG. “They didn’t show in this scene before hand, where I told her I was only going to let her sit on the counter for a second until I

Mother, 47, claims wearing hair bobbles on her wrist for 30 years has given her carpal tunnel syndrome Lisa McLennan, from British Columbia, has developed carpal tunnel syndrome A friend told her she had been warned to stop wearing elastic on her wrist The common nerve condition causes pain and numbness in the hands and

Meanwhile, those who don’t eat three meals a day on a regular basis are putting themselves in more danger. Research shows swerving morning meals four times a week ups type-2 risk by 55%. Osama Hamdy, MD, PhD, medical director of the Obesity Clinical Program at Harvard Medical School’s Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, commented on

So, you made a big meal and now you have a heaping helping of leftovers to contend with. You pour them into assorted containers and bags, then slide them into any spot in your fridge with a little space. Of course, we all know what may very well happen — those leftovers languish in the

Men’s health may be compromised by weight stigma, finds the latest research from the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut. Weight stigma is pervasive against people with obesity, and can contribute to both physical and emotional health problems for those targeted. As many as 40% of men report experiencing