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Scientists show how immune receptor activated by bacteria contributes to diabetic bladder dysfunction

Bladder dysfunction is a reality for about half of patients with diabetes and now scientists have evidence that an immune system receptor that's more typically activated by bacteria is a major contributor.

7 Feb 2017

Researchers developing compact respiratory assist device for children with lung failure

Acute and chronic lung diseases are the most life-threatening causes of hospitalization and death among young children. This is especially true for children suffering from cystic fibrosis.

7 Feb 2017

Study finds link between removal of ovaries and increased risk of heart disease, cancer and mortality

A study led by the University of Warwick has found a link between the removal of ovaries during hysterectomy and an increase in heart disease, cancer and premature death.

6 Feb 2017

Researchers develop ingestible devices that derive long-term power from stomach and small intestine

A research team led by scientists from Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has developed a set of ingestible devices that draw energy from fluids in the stomach and the small intestine, and can provide power for nearly a week.

6 Feb 2017

Highly stressful situations for police officers linked to dysregulation of cortisol pattern

For most people, cortisol, the vital hormone that controls stress, increases when they wake up. It's the body's way of preparing us for the day.

6 Feb 2017

New research shows that nuts can inhibit growth of cancer cells

Roasted and salted, ground as a baking ingredient or fresh from the shell - for all those who enjoy eating nuts, there is good news from nutritionists at Friedrich Schiller University Jena.

6 Feb 2017

Hidden ingredients in herbal supplements could cause serious health risks, say experts

Many herbal supplements contain hidden pharmaceutical ingredients that could be causing serious health risks, according to a team of experts from Queen's University Belfast, Kingston University London and LGC.

6 Feb 2017

High levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity linked to lower arterial stiffness in children

High levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity are associated with lower arterial stiffness in 6-8-year-old children, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

6 Feb 2017

NEI highlights new technologies and tools to help people living with low vision or blindness

During Low Vision Awareness Month, the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health, is highlighting new technologies and tools in the works to help the 4.1 million Americans living with low vision or blindness.

6 Feb 2017

Few grocery store guidelines to help improve heart health

Many of us vowed to eat more healthfully in the new year but, one month later, are still struggling to take that first step. Here are some grocery store guidelines to reduce the amount of fat, sugar and salt in your diet, which are associated with a higher risk for obesity, heart attack, diabetes, and other diseases.

6 Feb 2017

New article highlights prevalence of nonmedical prescription drug use among young people

Balancing a country's need to make prescription drugs available to those in need while simultaneously curbing nonmedical use is one of our greatest challenges, according to a perspective article just published by Silvia Martins, MD, PhD, associate professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and a colleague at American University of Beirut.

6 Feb 2017

Preterm babies given monoclonal antibody appear less likely to develop recurrent wheeze

Preterm babies given the monoclonal antibody palivizumab to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) also appear less likely to develop recurrent wheeze, at least until the age of six, according to new research published online, ahead of print in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Medicine.

6 Feb 2017

Cancer drug could promote regeneration of damaged heart muscle, research shows

An anticancer agent in development promotes regeneration of damaged heart muscle 0- an unexpected research finding that may help prevent congestive heart failure in the future.

3 Feb 2017

Research shows how trigger sounds cause brain connection overdrive in misophonia sufferers

While many of us may find the sounds of chewing or breathing off-putting, for some they're unbearable - and new research has shown their brains are going into overdrive.

3 Feb 2017

Premature delivery raises woman's risk for heart disease later in life

Having a premature baby raises a woman's risk for heart attack or stroke later in life, according to a study published February 2 in Circulation at the start of American Heart Month.

3 Feb 2017

Number of children may be new risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in both parents

Number of children is emerging as a novel factor that influences the risk for some cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and in some societies in both parents, according to Professor Vera Regitz-Zagrosek, chairperson of the European Society of Cardiology "management of CVD During Pregnancy" guidelines task force.

3 Feb 2017

High concentration peroxide ingestions can lead to life-threatening ailments and death

High-concentration peroxide, sometimes promoted in alternative medicine circles for cleanses or as a so-called "natural cure," can lead to numerous life-threatening ailments and death itself, according to a paper published online yesterday in Annals of Emergency Medicine.

3 Feb 2017

Heart News and Research

Scientists show how immune receptor activated by bacteria contributes to diabetic bladder dysfunction

Researchers developing compact respiratory assist device for children with lung failure

Study finds link between removal of ovaries and increased risk of heart disease, cancer and mortality

Researchers develop ingestible devices that derive long-term power from stomach and small intestine

Highly stressful situations for police officers linked to dysregulation of cortisol pattern

New research shows that nuts can inhibit growth of cancer cells

Hidden ingredients in herbal supplements could cause serious health risks, say experts

High levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity linked to lower arterial stiffness in children

NEI highlights new technologies and tools to help people living with low vision or blindness

Few grocery store guidelines to help improve heart health

New article highlights prevalence of nonmedical prescription drug use among young people

Preterm babies given monoclonal antibody appear less likely to develop recurrent wheeze

Cancer drug could promote regeneration of damaged heart muscle, research shows

Research shows how trigger sounds cause brain connection overdrive in misophonia sufferers

Premature delivery raises woman's risk for heart disease later in life

Number of children may be new risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in both parents

High concentration peroxide ingestions can lead to life-threatening ailments and death

Parents can take eight steps to boost child's immunity, says family medicine specialist

Couples with obesity may take longer to achieve pregnancy than non-obese counterparts

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Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

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Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

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