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BYU study reveals inverse link between aggression and brain stem volume in children with autism

New research from BYU's autism experts is providing clues into the link between aggression and autism -- clues the team hopes will eventually lead to more effective intervention.

9 Feb 2017

Study focuses on sound exposure for premature babies in neonatal intensive care units

Premature babies often spend the first several weeks of life in neonatal intensive care units, where, ideally, they are protected from too much noise stimulation. However, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that preemies may be exposed to noise levels higher than those deemed safe by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

8 Feb 2017

Could we really reverse aging to prolong life?

It's only a matter of time before we can reverse the aging process. It hasn't been already achieved because the human body is extremely complex and does itself a lot of different types of damage.

7 Feb 2017

Researchers identify ion channel required for proper regulation of basal metabolism and body weight

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have identified an ion channel required for brain cells to suppress eating behavior in response to the hormone leptin or to the anti-obesity drug lorcaserin.

7 Feb 2017

Yoga may be helpful for patients suffering from low back pain, study finds

Over the course of their lives, about 80 percent of Americans will suffer from back pain at one time or another.

6 Feb 2017

UNC scientists isolate protein that could play role in asthmatics

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine believe they have isolated a protein that, when missing or depleted, can cause airway constriction, production of mucus, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing for the 334 million people worldwide who suffer from asthma.

6 Feb 2017

Researchers to explore effects of air pollution on health of children with chronic respiratory complaints

Starting in 2017, researchers will commence their study in Eindhoven on the effects of days with high air pollution on respiratory complaints, medication use and lung function of children suffering from chronic respiratory complaints such as wheezing or asthma.

6 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

Discovery of vital molecule could lead to better treatment of respiratory conditions

Respiratory conditions could be better targeted and treated, thanks to the discovery of the vital molecule which regulates breathing - according to research by the University of Warwick.

1 Feb 2017

Brain-computer interface could revolutionize lives of people with completely locked-in syndrome

A computer interface that can decipher the thoughts of people who are unable to communicate could revolutionize the lives of those living with completely locked-in syndrome, according to a new paper publishing January 31st, 2017 in PLOS Biology.

1 Feb 2017

BUSM researcher highlights link between sleep conditions and cognitive impairment in older people

Daytime sleepiness is very common in the elderly with prevalence rates of up to 50 percent. Caused by sleep-disordered breathing, a disruption of normal breathing during sleep, these cause recurrent awakenings and subsequent excessive daytime sleepiness.

31 Jan 2017

Smoke-free policy reduces nicotine levels among Philadelphia's public housing residents, study shows

Philadelphia's public housing residents are breathing in less secondhand smoke since a 2015 comprehensive smoke-free policy went into place, a new study indicates.

31 Jan 2017

Study finds increase in deaths from preventable illness in Delhi, despite investments in health care

Recent government expenditures to improve access to effective health care in Delhi, India, have been insufficient to overcome the impact of poverty and inequalities, leading to a rise in deaths from preventable illness such as septicemia and tuberculosis in the capital city, according to a study led by Rutgers School of Public Health researcher Michael K. Gusmano.

28 Jan 2017

Oral devices improve sleep in OSA patients but may not reduce key heart disease risk factors

In patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), oral appliances that treat the condition by moving the lower jaw forward appear to improve sleep but not reduce key risk factors for developing heart and other cardiovascular disease, according to new research published online, ahead of print in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

28 Jan 2017

Homeopathic teething tablets containing belladonna pose unnecessary risk to children, FDA warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that its laboratory analysis found inconsistent amounts of belladonna, a toxic substance, in certain homeopathic teething tablets, sometimes far exceeding the amount claimed on the label.

28 Jan 2017

Penn researchers shed new light on potential causes of premature birth

Depending on the specific type, bacteria in a woman's vagina and cervix may increase the risk of premature birth or protect against it, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

27 Jan 2017

Combination assessment may rule out presence of OSA in children with Down syndrome

A combination of parental questionnaires and inexpensive diagnostic procedures that can be performed as part of a primary care visit may be able to rule out the presence of obstructive sleep apnea in people with Down syndrome.

26 Jan 2017

Expert discusses environmental medicine and need for health strategies to tackle indoor air pollution

"Besides the contaminants we find outside, we also have indoor contaminants. There are pollutants typical of homes such as dust, spores, moulds, and those produced by human activities like cooking and house-cleaning, that contribute to the release of additional damaging substances," expert warns

26 Jan 2017

Researchers explore how eye muscles retain mobility in ALS patients

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, commonly known as ALS, is an incurable neurodegenerative disease that affects all voluntary muscles in the body leading to paralysis and breathing difficulties.

26 Jan 2017

Tonsillectomies provide modest short-term benefits for children, Vanderbilt review reveals

Removing tonsils modestly reduced throat infections in the short term in children with moderate obstructive sleep-disordered breathing or recurrent throat infections, according to a systematic review conducted by the Vanderbilt Evidence-based Practice Center for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

25 Jan 2017

Breathing News and Research

BYU study reveals inverse link between aggression and brain stem volume in children with autism

Study focuses on sound exposure for premature babies in neonatal intensive care units

Could we really reverse aging to prolong life?

Researchers identify ion channel required for proper regulation of basal metabolism and body weight

Yoga may be helpful for patients suffering from low back pain, study finds

UNC scientists isolate protein that could play role in asthmatics

Researchers to explore effects of air pollution on health of children with chronic respiratory complaints

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

Discovery of vital molecule could lead to better treatment of respiratory conditions

Brain-computer interface could revolutionize lives of people with completely locked-in syndrome

BUSM researcher highlights link between sleep conditions and cognitive impairment in older people

Smoke-free policy reduces nicotine levels among Philadelphia's public housing residents, study shows

Study finds increase in deaths from preventable illness in Delhi, despite investments in health care

Oral devices improve sleep in OSA patients but may not reduce key heart disease risk factors

Homeopathic teething tablets containing belladonna pose unnecessary risk to children, FDA warns

Penn researchers shed new light on potential causes of premature birth

Combination assessment may rule out presence of OSA in children with Down syndrome

Expert discusses environmental medicine and need for health strategies to tackle indoor air pollution

Researchers explore how eye muscles retain mobility in ALS patients

Tonsillectomies provide modest short-term benefits for children, Vanderbilt review reveals

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