May 17, 2013: Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That
Experimental app shaves critical seconds off smartphone transmissions of EKG images, study says

May 16, 2013: New Drug May Help Immune System Fight Cancer
Early study found tumor reduction in several forms of the disease

May 15, 2013: Scientists Use Cloning Technique to Produce Human Stem Cells
Breakthrough bypasses need to use cells from fertilized embryos

May 14, 2013: Experimental Drug Seems to Aid Memory in Mice With Alzheimer's
Study found increased levels of proteins that form connections responsible for learning, memory

May 13, 2013: Size of Frontal Lobes May Not Matter for Brain Power: Study
Networks linking many different regions most important for human intelligence, researchers say

May 10, 2013: Study Claims Marijuana Tied to Lower Bladder Cancer Risk
But experts question the study's design and are skeptical of the conclusion

May 10, 2013: Vaccine to Fight Heroin Addiction Shows Promise in Rats
Also doesn't interfere with opioid treatments for addicts, researchers say

May 09, 2013: Bacteria in Baby's Belly May Influence Growth, Study Says
One species appears linked to slowed progress, researchers find

May 09, 2013: Gene Discovery May Offer Breakthrough for Rare Leukemia
Study found drug used for one condition also targets genes affecting different blood disorder

May 09, 2013: Wireless Pacemaker Shows Promise in Early Study
Device implanted directly in the heart, but questions remain about long-term use, safety

May 08, 2013: High Blood Sugar May Add to Alzheimer's Risk: Study
Brain scans suggest possible link between the two

May 08, 2013: Immune Cell Discovery May One Day Lead to Herpes Vaccine: Study
Understanding specialized cells could be key to preventing genital herpes, researchers say

May 08, 2013: Treatment for Painful Curved Penis Shows Promise
Xiaflex up for FDA approval later this year, but some experts think injections required would be a tough sell

May 06, 2013: Blacks May Face Higher Risk of MS Than Whites
Study finding contradicts common belief that the opposite is true

May 03, 2013: Trees Plus Man-Made Pollution Creates Smog, Study Suggests
Interaction between pollution and molecules produced by nature may lead to lung cancer, researchers say

May 03, 2013: Muhammad Ali's Daughter Champions Fight Against Parkinson's Disease
With her legendary father stricken, May May Ali works to raise awareness of his devastating disorder

May 02, 2013: Brain Wiring May Explain Unhealthy Obsession With Looks
Scans show abnormal circuitry in people who fixate on their flaws, real or imagined

May 02, 2013: Future 'Smart' Objects Could Chat While They Help
People may prefer their gadgets to sound friendly, not look human, researcher says

May 02, 2013: Implanted Device May Predict Epilepsy Seizures, Study Suggests
Patients who don't respond to drugs might benefit, but larger trials needed

May 01, 2013: Scientists Pinpoint Most Major Genes Behind Deadly Blood Cancer
Say they now have the 'playbook' for battling acute myeloid leukemia

May 01, 2013: Gene Mutation Linked to Migraines, Researchers Say
Link observed in laboratory cells, mice and humans

May 01, 2013: Drug Shows Some Benefit for Kids With Autism
Study found no gains in lethargy, social withdrawal, but those on the drug improved in other ways

April 30, 2013: Paralyzed Patient Moves Prosthetic Arm With Her Mind
Experimental robotic technology may someday help people with amputations as well, experts hope

April 29, 2013: Why Johnny Can't Add, Even After Tutoring
Brain structure may predict math improvement more than intelligence, study finds

April 29, 2013: HIV 'Cure' Looks 'Promising,' Danish Scientists Contend
They're working on human trials designed to make it easier to attack AIDS-causing virus, according to published reports

April 26, 2013: Magnetic Brain Stimulation May Temporarily Dull Nicotine Craving
Early study tested the noninvasive treatment on smokers

April 25, 2013: Hormone Shows Potential as Diabetes Treatment in Mice
But it's too soon to think of trying it with humans, researchers say

April 25, 2013: Newborn's Placenta May Predict Autism Risk, Study Suggests
Identifying infants with higher odds could improve treatment, researchers say

April 24, 2013: Blood Test May Catch Deadly Fungal Infection Quickly
Test for Candida in bloodstream is not yet on market

April 24, 2013: 'Off-the-Shelf' Artificial Blood Vessels Show Promise
They might be helpful for kidney failure patients on dialysis, animal study suggests

April 24, 2013: Can You Feel Empathy for a Robot?
Researchers try to capture bond between humans, mechanical companions

April 23, 2013: Experimental Drug for Hepatitis C Promising, Studies Show
High cure rates, few side effects may make this the standard treatment, experts say

April 19, 2013: Work By Female Scientists Gets Judged More Harshly: Study
Research conducted by men viewed as higher quality than identical studies listing female authors

April 18, 2013: Treatment for New, Deadly Coronavirus Shows Promise
Researchers report two drugs currently used to treat hepatitis C stopped virus from replicating in lab tests

April 18, 2013: Your Autoantibody 'Profile' Might Someday Help Spot Illness
Differences showed up in study of people with conditions including Alzheimer's, breast cancer

April 18, 2013: Scientists May Have Spotted Brain's 'Numbers Center'
They pinpointed the tiny area activated by viewing '1' but not 'one'

April 17, 2013: Fecal Transplant Studied for Kids With Bowel Disease
Symptoms of ulcerative colitis disappeared for one-third of patients after process

April 16, 2013: Ultrasound Waves, Bone Marrow Cells Show Promise in Heart Failure Patients
But experts caution that larger studies of combined treatment are needed

April 15, 2013: New Procedure May Shrink Enlarged Prostate Without Surgery
'Prostatic artery embolization' didn't cause troublesome side effects in study

April 15, 2013: Human Gene Patent Case Goes to Supreme Court
Decision could have wide-ranging implications for biotech industry, medical research, experts say

April 15, 2013: Freezing Treatment May Help Destroy Lung Tumors: Study
'Cryoablation' might offer therapeutic option for cancer patients whose disease has spread

April 12, 2013: 10 Years On, Still Much To Be Learned From Human Genome Map
Advances made in genetics of disease, but creating new drugs more complex than first thought

April 11, 2013: Newly Created Rats Designed to Speed Alzheimer's Research
The genetically engineered rodents more closely mimic the disease found in humans, scientists say

April 10, 2013: Gauging Brain Cancer Survival Time May Get Easier: Study
People with overactive version of a specific enzyme live less than half as long, research suggests

April 10, 2013: For First Time, Pain 'Signature' Spotted on Brain MRIs
Scientists could distinguish physical from emotional pain, discomfort in study

April 10, 2013: Gulp! Study Suggests Super-Size Soda Ban Could Fizzle
But the research didn't involve actual consumers or beverages

April 10, 2013: 'Transparent' Mouse Brain Could Shed Light on Human Brain Health
Scientists report using chemicals to make the 3-dimensional structure completely visible

April 10, 2013: Bedbug Remedy Based on Kidney Bean Leaves?
Microscopic hairs on the plants stab the blood-thirsty critters, study shows

April 09, 2013: Gene May Double Risk of Alzheimer's in Blacks
But expert says actual increase is 'modest' and many other factors contribute to disease

April 09, 2013: Can Selenium Lower Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer?
Study found men with higher levels of mineral were 60 percent less likely to develop disease