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Multitasking Hunger Neurons Also Control Compulsive Behaviors
Mar. 6, 2015 — In the absence of food, neurons that normally control appetite initiate complex, repetitive behaviors seen in obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anorexia nervosa, according to a new ... full story -
New Tool for Detecting, Destroying Norovirus
Mar. 6, 2015 — Norovirus infection is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis, or 'stomach flu.' A research team recently produced 'nanobodies' that could be used to better characterize ... full story -
Parasite Infection Poses a Greater Risk for African Under-Fives
Mar. 6, 2015 — Children under five living in sub-Saharan Africa are at greater risk than older children of developing a long-term parasitic disease, research ... full story -
Male Smokers at Higher Risk Than Females for Osteoporosis, Fractures
Mar. 6, 2015 — In a large study of middle-aged to elderly smokers, men were more likely than women to have osteoporosis and fractures of their vertebrae. The findings suggest that current and past smokers of both ... full story -
Gut Bacteria May Contribute to Diabetes in Black Males
Mar. 6, 2015 — African American men at elevated risk for developing type 2 diabetes may have fewer beneficial and more harmful intestinal bacteria, according to new ... full story -
Safer Drug Combination Found for Patients With High-Risk Atrial Fibrillation
Mar. 6, 2015 — Use of a newer blood thinner significantly decreased the risk of strokes for patients with atrial fibrillation who require an anticoagulant and the heart rhythm medication amiodarone, a new study has ... full story -
Gut Bacteria May Decrease Weight Loss from Bariatric Surgery
Mar. 6, 2015 — Some patients do not experience the optimal weight loss from bariatric surgery. The presence of a specific methane gas-producing organism in the gastrointestinal tract may account for a decrease in ... full story -
Investigational Osteoporosis Drug, Abaloparatide, Lowers Fracture Risk
Mar. 6, 2015 — Abaloparatide-SC, an injectable drug being studied for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis, reduces the rate of new spinal fractures by a statistically significant 86 percent and as well as ... full story -
High-Normal Thyroid Hormone Level in Pregnancy May Affect Fetal Brain Development
Mar. 6, 2015 — A new study finds that not only low but also high maternal thyroid hormone levels during early pregnancy may significantly lower the infant's IQ later in childhood. The study results suggest ... full story -
Onion Extract May Improve High Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
Mar. 6, 2015 — The extract of onion bulb, Allium cepa, strongly lowered high blood glucose (sugar) and total cholesterol levels in diabetic rats when given with the antidiabetic drug metformin, according to a new ... full story -
Letrozole Is a Promising New Treatment of Male Infertility
Mar. 6, 2015 — A letrozole pill once a week restored fertility in obese, infertile men and led to their partners giving birth to two full-term, healthy babies, according to a new study from ... full story -
Workplace Lifestyle Intervention Program Improves Health
Mar. 6, 2015 — A healthy lifestyle intervention program administered at the workplace significantly reduces risk factors for diabetes and heart disease, according to a new ... full story -
Oncologists See Gene Expression Profiling Tests as Helpful but Have Concerns
Mar. 6, 2015 — Oncologists praise gene expression profiling tests as a decision-making tool for women with early-stage breast cancer but also have significant ... full story -
Losing 30 Minutes of Sleep Per Day May Promote Weight Gain and Adversely Affect Blood Sugar Control
Mar. 6, 2015 — Losing as little as 30 minutes of sleep per day on weekdays can have long-term consequences for body weight and metabolism, a new study ... full story -
Seniors' Hospital and ER Admission Rates Are Higher If They Have Obesity
Mar. 6, 2015 — Obesity is associated with substantial increases in older adults’ hospitalizations, emergency room admissions and use of outpatient health care services, according to a new study of 172,866 ... full story -
New Findings on 'Key Players' in Brain Inflammation
Mar. 6, 2015 — Inflammatory processes occur in the brain in conjunction with stroke and neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Researchers have presented new findings about some of ... full story -
Infant Growth Affected by Exposure to Environmental Pollutants
Mar. 6, 2015 — Even though the levels of two environmental pollutants have declined over the last 20 years, they may still have adverse effects on children's development, according to a new study. The ... full story -
Autism Detection Improved by Multimodal Neuroimaging
Mar. 6, 2015 — Combined measurements of brain anatomy, connectivity and neurochemistry distinguish autism spectrum disorder subjects from controls, scientists say. This multimodal approach is distinct from many ... full story -
Popular Antioxidant Likely Ineffective, Study Finds
Mar. 6, 2015 — The popular dietary supplement ubiquinone, also known as Coenzyme Q10, is widely believed to function as an antioxidant, protecting cells against damage from free radicals. But a new study finds that ... full story -
Excess Sitting Linked to Coronary Artery Calcification, an Early Indicator of Heart Problems
Mar. 5, 2015 — Sitting for many hours per day is associated with increased coronary artery calcification, a marker of subclinical heart disease that can increase the risk of a heart attack, according to research. ... full story
- Multitasking hunger neurons also control compulsive behaviors
- New tool for detecting, destroying norovirus
- Parasite infection poses a greater risk for African under-fives
- Male smokers at higher risk than females for osteoporosis, fractures
- Gut bacteria may contribute to diabetes in black males
- Safer drug combination found for patients with high-risk atrial fibrillation
- Gut bacteria may decrease weight loss from bariatric surgery
- Investigational osteoporosis drug, abaloparatide, lowers fracture risk
- High-normal thyroid hormone level in pregnancy may affect fetal brain development
- Onion extract may improve high blood sugar and cholesterol
- Letrozole is a promising new treatment of male infertility
- Workplace lifestyle intervention program improves health
- Oncologists see gene expression profiling tests as helpful but have concerns
- Losing 30 minutes of sleep per day may promote weight gain and adversely affect blood sugar control
- Seniors' hospital and ER admission rates are higher if they have obesity
- New findings on 'key players' in brain inflammation
- Infant growth affected by exposure to environmental pollutants
- Autism detection improved by multimodal neuroimaging
- Popular antioxidant likely ineffective, study finds
- Excess sitting linked to coronary artery calcification, an early indicator of heart problems
- Hot flashes at younger age may signal greater cardiovascular risk
- Women don't get to hospital fast enough during heart attack
- How healthy is genetically modified soybean oil?
- Restricting fructose in obese Latino and African American children may reduce fat accumulation in their liver
- To reduce body fat, eating less fat may be more effective than eating less carbohydrate
- Nuts may help lower teenagers' risk of metabolic syndrome
- Gut microbial mix relates to stages of blood sugar control
- Oxytocin nasal spray causes men to eat fewer calories
- Male partner's healthier lifestyle may help infertile obese female conceive
- Drug to control appetite could also fight anxiety
- In vivo CRISPR-Cas9 screen sheds light on cancer metastasis, tumor evolution
- From chick to bedside: Removing the Wnt barrier
- Twin copies of gene pair up in embryonic stem cells at critical moment in differentiation
- Phthalates potentially alter levels of a pregnancy hormone that influences sex development
- Mutation in APC2 gene causes Sotos features
- Molecule found in tree leaves helps female mice combat weight gain; males unaffected
- Breastfeeding an ideal feeding pattern for infants, experts say
- Autistic features linked to prenatal exposure to commonly found fire retardants, phthalates
- Exposure to endocrine disruptors during pregnancy affects the brain two generations later, rat study shows
- Protein's pivotal role in heart failure discovered
- Smoking when pregnant increases cancer risk for daughters
- Family interventions reduce smoking rates in children, adolescents
- Hidden hazards found in 'green' products
- Energetic immune cells vital for fighting disease
- Magnetic material attracts attention for cancer therapy
- Neuropathy: Relief for diabetics with painful condition
- Understanding how the stomach responds to injury could help target therapy against gastric damage
- Human brains age less than previously thought
- £10 billion GP incentive scheme has no impact on premature deaths
- Semi-veggie diet effectively lowers heart disease, stroke risk
- Neuroscientists perform important step towards cell therapy for diseases of the cerebral cortex
- Weight loss surgery can be a safe option for obese children, experts say
- Simple sideline test shown effective in diagnosing concussion in student athletes as young as 5 years old
- First-of-its-kind center to diagnose, treat deadly blood clots
- Antibodies to brain proteins may trigger psychosis
- Cardiovascular disease kills 51% of women in Europe and breast cancer kills 3%
- 'Life-prolonging' research for cystic fibrosis patients underway
- Medical nanoparticles: local treatment of lung cancer
- Biomarker for steatohepatitis (fatty liver disease) identified
- Antiseptic prevents deaths in newborns
- Choice of monitoring method could be key for babies with poor growth in the womb
- Sun damage causes genetic changes that predispose children and adolescents to melanoma
- Stigma of mental illness in India linked to poverty
- Longer-term CMV treatment effective for symptomatic babies, study shows
- Novel Approach Helps Prevent Early Menopause in Breast Cancer Patients, Study Finds
- Breakthrough to take the pain out of catheters
- Breakthrough discovery made in cancer treatment
- New protein booster may lead to better DNA vaccines and gene therapy
- Activating genes on demand: Possible?
- Omega-3 fatty acids appear to protect damaged heart after heart attack
- L.A. story: Cleaner air, healthier kids
- Mediterranean diet cuts heart disease risk by nearly half
- Carotid artery stenosis: Air pollution connected with narrowing of the arteries
- Atrial fibrillation patients on digoxin face increased risk of early death
- Strong genetic risk factor for MS discovered in family of five affected siblings
- Change in Medicare fee linked to rise of vascular treatment
- Infant gut bacteria and food sensitization: Associations in the first year of life
- Mechanism behind most common form of inherited Alzheimer's disease revealed
- Mental health soon after war-zone concussions predicts disability
- Treatment guidelines for pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma outlined
- Older, white males with advanced bladder cancer at high risk for suicide
- Insight into inflammatory bowel disease
- Genome replication may hold clues to cancer evolution
- New models yield clearer picture of emissions' true costs
- Can exercise training prevent premature death in elderly?
- Novel drug mechanism that fights brain cancer described by researchers
- Study sheds light on how malaria parasites grow exponentially
- Obesity is associated with brain's neurotransmitters
- Retina protein that may help conquer blindness discovered
- Basis for cadmium toxicity uncovered
- Oxytocin may enhance social function in psychiatric disorders
- Marriages more likely to end in divorce when wives get sick
- Simulating the potential spread of measles
- Clinical trial for solid tumors with novel small molecule agent
- Twitter chatter predicts health insurance marketplace enrollment
- Aneurysm screening should be revisited, say experts
- Agreement on best estimates of breast cancer overdiagnosis urgently needed to inform women
- How much overdetection is acceptable in cancer screening?
- Analysis of spider venom reveals seven promising compounds with potential to relieve chronic pain
- An alternative to medical marijuana for pain?
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