New scan technique reveals brain inflammation associated with post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome

More than 1 in 10 people successfully treated with antibiotics for Lyme disease go on to…

Brain hand ‘map’ is maintained in amputees with and without phantom limb sensations

Researchers have found that the brain stores detailed information of a missing hand decades after amputation,…

Where does this contamination come from?

Researchers have developed a simple method for detecting water contamination from ruminants directly at source, using…

How a golf swing can lead to early lumbar degeneration

The authors describe how the modern golfer repeatedly experiences minor traumatic injuries to the spine, which…

Ferroelectric polymers made more versatile

The ferroelectric polymer PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) has interesting properties and could be used to store information…

Healthy diet can ease symptoms of depression

An analysis of data from almost 46,000 people has found that weight loss, nutrient boosting and…

Researchers are worried that people with chronic disease are not being active enough

A study of over 96,000 UK men and women, of average age 64.5 years, has found…

A study reveals that a large part of the population is not able to breathe properly

Muscle co-contraction is a strategy used commonly in elderly people to increase their stability. Co-contraction involves…

Spending dips on health care for the Medicare elderly

Health care spending among the Medicare population age 65 and older has slowed dramatically since 2005,…

Mindfulness and sleep can reduce exhaustion in entrepreneurs

When entrepreneurs are feeling exhausted but can't afford the time for adequate sleep, they may be…