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Trees Save Lives, Reduce Respiratory Problems
July 25, 2014 In the first broad-scale estimate of air pollution removal by trees nationwide, scientists have calculated that trees are saving more than 850 human lives a year and preventing 670,000 incidences of ... full story -
New Brain Pathways for Understanding Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity Uncovered
July 25, 2014 Researchers have identified neural pathways that increase understanding of how the brain regulates body weight, energy expenditure, and blood glucose levels – a discovery that can lead to new ... full story -
New EMS System Dramatically Improves Survival from Cardiac Arrest
July 25, 2014 A new emergency medicine system that sent patients to designated cardiac receiving centers dramatically increased the survival rate of victims of sudden cardiac arrest in Arizona, according to a ... full story -
Slow Walking Speed, Memory Complaints Can Predict Dementia
July 25, 2014 A study involving nearly 27,000 older adults on five continents found that nearly 1 in 10 met criteria for pre-dementia based on a simple test that measures how fast people walk and whether they have ... full story -
Anti-Inflammatory Drug Can Prevent Neuron Loss in Parkinson's Model
July 25, 2014 An experimental anti-inflammatory drug can protect vulnerable neurons and reduce motor deficits in a rat model of Parkinson's disease, a study has shown. The findings demonstrate that the drug, ... full story -
Manipulating Key Protein in Brain Holds Potential Against Obesity, Diabetes
July 25, 2014 A protein that controls when genes are switched on or off plays a key role in specific areas of the brain to regulate metabolism, researchers have found. The research potentially could lead to new ... full story -
Experiences at Every Stage of Life Contribute to Cognitive Abilities in Old Age
July 25, 2014 Early life experiences, such as childhood socioeconomic status and literacy, may have greater influence on the risk of cognitive impairment late in life than such demographic characteristics as race ... full story -
Test Increases Odds of Correct Surgery for Thyroid Cancer Patients
July 25, 2014 The routine use of a molecular testing panel increases the likelihood of performing the correct initial surgery for thyroid cancer patients by 30 percent, researchers report. "Before this test, ... full story -
Nanoparticle 'Alarm Clock' Tested to Awaken Immune Systems Put to Sleep by Cancer
July 25, 2014 Researchers are exploring ways to wake up the immune system so it recognizes and attacks invading cancer cells. One pioneering approach uses nanoparticles to jumpstart the body’s ability to fight ... full story -
Monitoring Rise and Fall of the Microbiome
July 25, 2014 Close analysis of bacteria in the human digestive tract reveals links to diet and other lifestyle factors, researchers report. Trillions of bacteria live in each person's digestive tract. ... full story -
Total Darkness at Night Key to Success of Breast Cancer Therapy, Study Shows
July 25, 2014 Exposure to light at night, which shuts off nighttime production of the hormone melatonin, renders breast cancer completely resistant to tamoxifen, a widely used breast cancer drug, says a new study. ... full story -
Informed Consent: False Positives Not a Worry in Lung Cancer Study
July 25, 2014 A false positive screen result -- a screening test in which initial findings of concern for cancer are later found not to be worrisome -- did not cause participants undue anxiety or reduced quality ... full story -
Less Than 1% of UK Public Research Funding Spent on Antibiotic Research in Past 5 Years
July 25, 2014 Less than 1% of research funding awarded by public and charitable bodies to UK researchers in 2008–13 was awarded for research on antibiotics, according to new research. The study, which is the ... full story -
Could Heart Attack Patients Could Be Treated More Quickly?
July 25, 2014 Clinical judgement, combined with an electrocardiogram (ECG) and blood test on arrival, is effective in reducing unnecessary hospital admissions for chest pain, a new study shows. The findings of a ... full story -
Optimum Ventilation Strategy During General Anaesthesia in Abdominal Operations Found
July 25, 2014 A multi-centre study at 30 centres across Europe, North and South America involving a total of 900 test subjects has investigated various ventilation strategies currently used during anaesthesia ... full story -
Dementia Carers Need More Medication Support, Report Says
July 25, 2014 Family carers of people with dementia may need more support with medication management, according to a recent study. "Family carers have a key role in supporting medication management ... full story -
Is Europe Putting Cancer Research at Risk?
July 25, 2014 Experts have expressed concern that the proposed EU General Data Protection Regulation could make cancer research impossible and add a significant burden to both doctors and cancer patients. The ... full story -
Vulnerable Populations Disproportionately Affected by Food Security, Despite Public Programs
July 25, 2014 Vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, ethnic minorities, and low-income households are disproportionately affected by food security, despite the extensive private and public food ... full story -
Brain Tumor Causes, Risk Factors Elude Scientists
July 25, 2014 Today, nearly 700,000 people in the U.S. are living with a brain tumor, and yet, when it comes to pinpointing causes or risk factors, scientists are still searching for answers. "Unlike the ... full story -
Shift Work Linked to Heightened Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
July 24, 2014 Shift work is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with the risk seemingly greatest among men and those working rotating shift patterns, indicates an analysis of the available ... full story
- Trees save lives, reduce respiratory problems
- New brain pathways for understanding type 2 diabetes and obesity uncovered
- New EMS system dramatically improves survival from cardiac arrest
- Slow walking speed, memory complaints can predict dementia
- Anti-inflammatory drug can prevent neuron loss in Parkinson's model
- Manipulating key protein in brain holds potential against obesity, diabetes
- Experiences at every stage of life contribute to cognitive abilities in old age
- Test increases odds of correct surgery for thyroid cancer patients
- Nanoparticle 'alarm clock' tested to awaken immune systems put to sleep by cancer
- Monitoring rise and fall of the microbiome
- Total darkness at night key to success of breast cancer therapy, study shows
- Informed consent: False positives not a worry in lung cancer study
- Less than 1% of UK public research funding spent on antibiotic research in past 5 years
- Could heart attack patients could be treated more quickly?
- Optimum ventilation strategy during general anaesthesia in abdominal operations found
- Dementia carers need more medication support, report says
- Is Europe putting cancer research at risk?
- Vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by food security, despite public programs
- Brain tumor causes, risk factors elude scientists
- Shift work linked to heightened risk of type 2 diabetes
- Common blood thinner for pregnant women proven ineffective
- Overweight, obese preschoolers lose more weight when parent is also treated
- Antioxidant biomaterial promotes healing
- Gun violence prevention requires public health approach, experts say
- Pesticide linked to three generations of disease: Methoxychlor causes epigenetic changes
- Linking microbial, immune environment in semen to HIV viral load, transmission
- DNA mostly 'junk?' Only 8.2 percent of human DNA is 'functional', study finds
- Atomic structure of key muscle component revealed
- Incisionless transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) surgery associated with shorter hospital stays
- Protein couple controls flow of information into brain's memory center
- Early warning sign for babies at risk of autism: Early joint attention predicts later autism symptoms
- Joblessness could kill you, but recessions could be good for your health
- Cancer: Treatment that prevents tumor metastasis identified in animal study
- High school students in some schools smoking at same rate as adults
- 'Naοve' pluripotent human embryonic stem cells created
- Metastatic brain tumor treatment could be on the horizon with use of SapC-DOPS
- Annual financial cost of COPD $36 billion in U.S.: CDC report
- Seeing same GP at every visit will reduce emergency department attendance
- Mechanism that clears excess of protein linked with Type 2 diabetes
- Natural products from plants protect skin during cancer radiotherapy
- Voice for radio? New research reveals it's in the cords
- Experiments prove 'stemness' of individual immune memory cells
- Newly discovered gut virus lives in half the world's population
- Paracetamol no better than placebo for lower back pain
- New drugs to combat asthma, similar illnesses
- Detecting Salmonella in pork meat processing: New methods
- One route to malaria drug resistance found
- Why don't genetically identical cells behave identically? Cellular noise
- New York law offers nurses more recognition, responsibility
- Medical student perceptions of health policy education improving, but 40% are still not satisfied, study shows
- Greater odds of adverse childhood experiences in those with military service, study finds
- Targeting the brain to treat obesity
- Unsuspected characteristics of new cystic fibrosis drugs found, offering potential paths to more effective therapies
- Gene inhibitor, salmon fibrin restore function lost in spinal cord injury in rodents
- Sapronoses: Diseases of another kind, caused by pathogenic microorganisms
- Combination antiretroviral therapy helps treat HCV in patients co-infected with HIV
- Age of puberty in girls influenced by which parent 'imprinted' genes are inherited from
- Genetics of cancer: Non-coding DNA can finally be decoded
- How stress hormones promote brain's building of negative memories
- Physicians seeing increase in brown recluse spider bites
- Strategy proposed for preventing diseases of aging
- Brown fat protects against diabetes, obesity in humans
- Ketamine can be a wonder drug for ER patients, physicians
- Showers may be linked to Crohn's disease, say researchers
- Anti-pain agent shrinks oral cancers, leaves healthy tissues alone
- Researchers unlock protein puzzle using brightly hued dyes
- Rosemary, oregano contain diabetes-fighting compounds
- Statin use decreases risk of Barrett's esophagus, study shows
- Controlling childbirth pain tied to lower depression risk
- Current Clostridium difficile epidemic: Study provides new perspectives
- Human parasite Leishmania is a probiotic for the fly that carries it
- 'Quack' child psychology practices identified by study
- Physical work environment in hospitals affects nurses' job satisfaction, with implications for patient outcomes, health care costs
- Life expectancy gains threatened as more older Americans suffer from multiple medical conditions
- Emphasizing compassion in nursing orientation leads to fewer pressure ulcers, falls
- Number of people susceptible to painful mosquito-borne virus increasing, says leading researcher
- Caffeine intake may worsen menopausal hot flashes, night sweats
- Dopamine transporter: Stampede supercomputer used to study common link between addiction, neurological disease
- Presence of uterine cancers at time of hysterectomy studied using morcellation
- Lacking trust in one's doctor affects health of emotionally vulnerable cancer patients
- In asthma, it's not just what you smell, but what you think you smell
- Vaccine for dust-mite allergies created
- Potential genetic link between epilepsy, neurodegenerative disorders
- Gene variant identified as heart disease risk factor for women
- Forty-five percent rise in diagnostic imaging tests by GPs in Australia
- Extra exercise helps depressed smokers kick the habit faster
- Are state Medicaid policies sentencing people with mental illnesses to prison?
- Therapeutic bacteria prevent obesity in mice, study finds
- Vitamin D deficiency raises risk of schizophrenia diagnosis
- High-salt diet doubles threat of cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes
- Distinctive developmental origin for a drainage tube in the eye
- 3-D-printed tissues advance stem cell research
- Pathogenic connection between autoimmune disorders, cancer found
- Understanding how neuro cells turn cancerous
- Communication between nostril/skin microbiome bacteria can influence pathogen behavior
- The heart of an astronaut, five years on
- Cost-effectiveness of weight-loss programs, drugs
- Dangers of desert dust: New diagnostic tool for valley fever
- Fly-inspired sound detector: New device based on a fly's freakishly acute hearing for futuristic hearing aids
- Natural-terrain schoolyards reduce children's stress, says study
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