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New strategy for cancer therapy spells double trouble for tumors
LA JOLLA, CA - July 25, 2018 - Scientists at Scripps Research have uncovered a new strategy to kill tumors,...
Scientists identify biomarkers to detect and prevent stillbirth
New biomarkers found in maternal blood may allow doctors to prevent stillbirth, according to new research at the University of...
New enzyme discovery may help improve drugs against cancer, diabetes and obesity
A new study reveals that several drugs for treating haematological cancers are less effective than expected in inhibiting a special...
Cannabidiol: Hope or hype?
Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the major phytochemicals in marijuana, has become a popular ingredient in dietary supplements, beauty products and...
New study offers hope of recovery from spinal cord injury
Spinal cord injury or damage causes permanent changes in strength, sensation and other body functions. Hope of recuperation is slim...
Contact sports associated with Lewy body disease, Parkinson’s disease symptoms, dementia
(Boston)-- There is mounting evidence that repetitive head impacts from contact sports and other exposures are associated with the neurodegenerative...
How to design better clinical trials to address ‘critically low’ dementia research shortfall
New research gives insights into how the design of clinical trials can improve to address the "critically low" research pipeline...
The dark side of antibiotic ciprofloxacin
Credit: Baylor College of Medicine The use of ciprofloxacin and other antibiotics of the class of fluoroquinolones may be associated...
A breath test for early-stage Parkinson’s
Symptoms of Parkinson's disease include tremor, loss of smell and neuropsychiatric problems. However, many people aren't diagnosed until their disease...
Study: Intensive blood pressure control reduces risk of mild cognitive impairment
CHICAGO, July 25, 2018 - Significant reductions in the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI)*, and the combination of MCI...
Artificial enzymes perform reactions on living cells
Nature has evolved thousands of enzymes to facilitate the many chemical reactions that take place inside organisms to sustain life....
Neural link between depression and bad sleep identified
Brain regions associated with short-term memory, self and negative emotions are strongly connected in depression sufferers and may lead to...
Benefits of early antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected children
The initial findings of the ANRS CLEAC study coordinated by Pierre Frange (Hôpital Necker - AP-HP), help define the immunological...
Cognitive and motor training combined may slow dow progress of dementia or even reverse it
TORONTO, ON, July 25, 2018-- Researchers at York University's Faculty of Health found that just 30 minutes of visually-guided movements...
Survey: nearly two-thirds of americans oppose cuts to SNAP program
A majority of registered voters oppose recent efforts to scale back Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits and believe...
Multiple pregnancies might make women’s cells ‘age’ faster
Research could help explain why women with many children show evidence of accelerated aging in some populations Paradoxically, women who...
Assault during pregnancy can lead to low birth weight and pre-term babies
Credit: Egan Jimenez, Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs PRINCETON, N.J.--Physical assault during pregnancy, especially in...
Sunless tanning may not be the answer to preventing skin cancer
MINNEAPOLIS, MN- July 25, 2018- Many advertisements, articles and reports make bold statements regarding sunless tanning products - sprays, ointments,...
Brain discovery could block aging’s terrible toll on the mind
Credit: Courtesy Kipnis lab Aging vessels connecting the brain and the immune system play critical roles in both Alzheimer's disease...
How was Mediterranean diet associated with severity of psoriasis?
Bottom Line: Adherence to a Mediterranean diet, an eating plan filled with fruits and vegetables, legumes, cereals, bread, fish, fruit,...
