Johns Hopkins researchers uncover more genetic links to brain cancer cell growth
Credit: Chris Heaphy Two recently discovered genetic differences between brain cancer cells and normal tissue cells — an altered gene and a snippet of noncoding...
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Women’s health has worsened while men’s health has improved, trends since 1990 show
Credit: Umeå University/PLOS One Researchers at Umeå University and Region Norrbotten in Sweden have studied health trends among women and men aged 25-34 from 1990-2014....
New diagnostic tool spots first signs of Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have developed the first tool that can diagnose Parkinson’s disease when there are no physical symptoms, offering hope for more effective treatment of the...
Cognitive cross-training enhances learning, study finds
Credit: Graphic by Julie McMahon CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Just as athletes cross-train to improve physical skills, those wanting to enhance cognitive skills can benefit from...
Identified a key protein in the generation of B lymphocytes
Credit: IDIBELL Researchers of the Cellular Differentiation Group at the Epigenetics and Cancer Biology Program at IDIBELL, led by researcher Maribel Parra, have identified a...
Survey findings: 4 in 10 healthcare professionals work while sick
Credit: APIC Arlington, VA, November 1, 2017 — A new study suggests that healthcare professionals (HCPs) should heed to their own advice: stay home when...
Vitamin D does not reduce colds in asthma patients
Nov. 23, 2015 – Vitamin D supplements do not reduce the number or severity of colds in asthma patients, according to a new study published...
Vaccines fail to protect obese mice from severe influenza infections
A study led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital found that obese mice are not protected against influenza infections by vaccines that include adjuvants, raising...
People with Type 2 diabetes need more support, say researchers
Credit: UBC Okanagan Research shows the old adage 'teach someone to fish' instead of giving them a fish, rings true when it comes to helping...
Can scalpel-free surgery help the body kill breast cancer cells?
Credit: UVA Health System In its latest pioneering effort to harness the power of focused ultrasound to battle disease, the University of Virginia Health System...
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Fruits and vegetables’ latest superpower? Lowering blood pressure
Credit: Ricardo Carrasco III LOS ANGELES — Eating potassium-rich foods like sweet potatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, bananas — and even coffee — could be key...
UAB to launch statewide genetics initiative for better health for all…
Credit: UAB News BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The University of Alabama at Birmingham — Alabama's leading provider of genomic and personalized medicine — has launched the...
Researchers uncover mechanism for cancer-killing properties of pepper…
Credit: UT Southwestern DALLAS – January 3, 2017 – UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists have uncovered the chemical process behind anti-cancer properties of a spicy...
$2.66 million NIH award to Wayne State to improve asthma treatment outcomes in African Am
Credit: Wayne State University DETROIT – Older adolescents and young adults are at the highest risk for poor asthma management and health outcomes, but few...