Tag: Medicine/Health

Medications that target tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), a protein involved in inflammation, have revolutionized the management of certain autoimmune ...

Diet quality may affect risk of frailty in older adults

Poorer overall diet quality was linked with an increased risk of becoming frail in a study of U.S. community-dwelling older ...

Astronomers help wage war on cancer

Credit: Tim Harries Techniques developed by astronomers could help in the fight against breast and skin cancer. Charlie Jeynes at ...

Obese people outnumber smokers two to one

New figures from Cancer Research UK show that people who are obese now outnumber people who smoke two to one ...

Dundee partners with Bukwang Pharm to develop new treatment for Parkinson’s

Announcement builds upon existing drug discovery partnerships with Takeda and GSK The University of Dundee's Drug Discovery Unit (DDU) has ...

Study reveals a short bout of exercise enhances brain function

OHSU research discovers a gene in mice that's activated by brief periods of exercise Most people know that regular exercise ...

Yan-Jiang Wang and Xian-Le Bu receive 2019 Alzheimer Award

This award recognizes outstanding contributions to the advancement of AD research published in the Journal of Alzheimer's DiseaseCredit: Department of ...

New study showing drug prolongs life for patients with ovarian cancer

Credit: OU Medicine OKLAHOMA CITY - Women with ovarian cancer who have undergone four or more rounds of chemotherapy typically ...

Study suggests genetic testing for young people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

A subset of patients treated for decades for autoimmune disease may have monogenic diabetes that can be treated by pills. ...

Combat veterans more likely to experience mental health issues in later life

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Military veterans exposed to combat were more likely to exhibit signs of depression and anxiety in later ...

Foundational study explores role of diet in diabetes complications

Combination of high levels of dietary cholesterol with specific saturated fats worsened retinal mircovascular damage in preclinical model of diabetesCredit: ...

Researchers design superhydrophobic ‘nanoflower’ for biomedical applications

The water repelling characteristic that plants possess inspired Texas A&M researchers to develop a way to control the hydrophobicity of ...

Unraveling the brain’s reward circuits

University of Pennsylvania scientists reveal how the brain's 'hunger' and 'reward' neurons are linked--and how food and drugs affect them ...

New epidemic forecast model could save precious resources

A study authored by a Texas A&M industrial systems and engineering researcher found that failing to factor in how a ...

Pesticide exposure linked to teen depression in agricultural communities

Adolescents exposed to elevated levels of pesticides are at an increased risk of depression, according to a new study led ...

Promising approach: Prevent diabetes with intermittent fasting

Credit: David Ausserhofer/DIfE Intermittent fasting is known to improve sensitivity to the blood glucose-lowering hormone insulin and to protect against ...

Concussion rates are nearly double what we thought — and summer is prime injury time

(TORONTO, Canada - July 2, 2019) - With concussions seeming more common than ever before, researchers at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute ...

IU-connected startup enabling precision medicine for mental health, pain

Credit: Indiana University INDIANAPOLIS -- A new startup company founded on science developed at Indiana University is working to enable ...

Study: Brain injury common in domestic violence

Advocates say lasting 'invisible' injuries often go unrecognized COLUMBUS, Ohio - Domestic violence survivors commonly suffer repeated blows to the ...

Dose-dependent effects of esmolol-epinephrine combination therapy in myocardial ischemia