Researchers try to capture bond between humans, mechanical companions
High cure rates, few side effects may make this the standard treatment, experts say
Research conducted by men viewed as higher quality than identical studies listing female authors
Researchers report two drugs currently used to treat hepatitis C stopped virus from replicating in lab tests
Differences showed up in study of people with conditions including Alzheimer's, breast cancer
They pinpointed the tiny area activated by viewing '1' but not 'one'
Symptoms of ulcerative colitis disappeared for one-third of patients after process
But experts caution that larger studies of combined treatment are needed
'Prostatic artery embolization' didn't cause troublesome side effects in study
Decision could have wide-ranging implications for biotech industry, medical research, experts say
'Cryoablation' might offer therapeutic option for cancer patients whose disease has spread
Advances made in genetics of disease, but creating new drugs more complex than first thought
The genetically engineered rodents more closely mimic the disease found in humans, scientists say
People with overactive version of a specific enzyme live less than half as long, research suggests
Scientists could distinguish physical from emotional pain, discomfort in study
But the research didn't involve actual consumers or beverages
Scientists report using chemicals to make the 3-dimensional structure completely visible
Microscopic hairs on the plants stab the blood-thirsty critters, study shows
But expert says actual increase is 'modest' and many other factors contribute to disease
Study found men with higher levels of mineral were 60 percent less likely to develop disease
Gene therapy that helps prevent vision loss in canines may aid humans, researchers say
Heart, lungs and blood appear to have olfactory receptors, they found
Researchers dissect 19th century concoctions to find some medicinal secrets actually worked
In small study, computer programs and brain MRIs identified visual images during sleep
Representation in studies is important for evaluating how treatments work for everyone
New type of med may eliminate grogginess, other side effects, study suggests
People who received it had similar infection rate, higher risk of staph-related death than others
10-year initiative, with $100 million funding in 2014, designed to lead to breakthroughs for diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
Proof-of-concept study suggests it's possible to create a more natural option to HRT
But not early enough to make a big difference in survival rates, an expert says
Farming methods and plant species play role in what germs cling to the surface of your produce
They hope the device will restore some thinking ability and improve focus, attention
Miravirsen greatly reduced virus in patients in small study
This under-the-tongue alternative to shots is used in Europe, but not approved in U.S.
It works by measuring bacteria balance in the gut, researchers say
Noninvasive method found accurate in small, early study
Patient's own cells are genetically engineered for use in treatment, study finds
Findings may help explain higher rates among Hispanics
Nebraska swallows with shorter wingspans seem to be less likely to get run over
Early study found 'ESK1' had effect on protein within cancer cells
Agency points to need for medications that could prevent, slow disease in an aging population
Injecting a gene responsible for lubrication in joints may one day help humans, researcher says
Blood sample helps doctors assess treatment response, researchers say
When people fail to make enough white blood cells the vaccine is less protective, study finds
Finding shows how it enters cells, could lead to vaccine, researchers report
Results surprise, disappoint scientists
While not a 'wonder drug,' medication may help slow memory loss, researcher says
Early study of five patients found up to 45-pound drop, but much more research needed
Study suggests that devices that aid the disabled become part of mind's eye
Small, preliminary study found it could tell difference between vertigo, stroke with complete accuracy