Endometriosis associated with psychiatric disorders, say researchers
Some studies suggest that endometriosis, a gynecological condition found in 6 to 10 percent of women of reproductive age and consisting of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, is...
Alopecia areata correlated with psychiatric problems, say researchers
Alopecia areata is a form of non-scarring hair loss resulting possibly from genetic, environmental or autoimmune factors. Some believe it can be precipitated by stressful life events as...
Breast cancer drugs affect different age groups differently
Most are aware that a medication may affect individuals to a different degree. Now, a new UCLA study has reported that younger and older patients experience different symptoms...
Researchers find gelatin allergy produces flu shot reaction
Dr. Stephanie Albin an allergist presented new findings at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) annual meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, that indicates that people who...
Tail wagging shows dogs have asymmetrically organized brains
Giorgio Vallortigara of the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences of the University of Trento in Italy and colleagues are the first to show that dogs have asymmetrically organized brains...
First pancreatic islet transplant without rejection announced
Physicians and engineers from Germany, Britain, and the United States announced the first successful pancreatic islet transplant that avoided the complications of rejection and the need for drug...
Borderline personality disorder linked with autoimmune disorders
Recent research suggests that autoimmune disorders may be correlated in some way with borderline personality disorder. Indeed, circulating thyroid autoantibodies tend to be more prevalent among those with...
Sjögren’s syndrome may have psychiatric manifestations, studies suggest
Several studies have suggested that Sjögren’s syndrome may have psychiatric manifestations. In one study, those with the disease were found to be much more highly predisposed to anxiety...
Broccoli sprout chemical improves autism symptoms in four months
Daily consumption of a chemical called sulforaphane that is a common component of broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage has been shown to improve both cognitive and social skills in...
Neurobiological basis discovered for human relationships with dogs
Brain chemistry and function as observed with functional magnetic resonance imaging have revealed the similarities and differences in how the human brain responds to pets and children. Lori...