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Soy foods, cruciferous vegetables may reduce breast cancer treatment’s side effects

Consuming soy foods (such as soy milk, tofu and edamame) and cruciferous vegetables (such as cabbages, kale, collard greens, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli) may be associated with a reduction in common side effects of breast cancer treatment in breast cancer survivors, say a team of scientists led by Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

11 Dec 2017

Using digital devices before bed may contribute to sleep and nutrition problems in children

It may be tempting to let your kids stay up late playing games on their smartphones, but using digital devices before bed may contribute to sleep and nutrition problems in children, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

8 Dec 2017

Duration and quality of sleep improves for retired people, research finds

When people retire from work life, they sleep approximately 20 minutes longer than before retirement. The quality of sleep also improves, as retired people experience less early morning awakenings or nonrestorative sleep, unlike in their last working years.

7 Dec 2017

Healthy diet may be linked to less disability, fewer symptoms for people with MS

For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), eating a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grains may be linked to having less disability and fewer symptoms than people whose diet is less healthy, according to a study published in the December 6, 2017, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

7 Dec 2017

FDA grants approval to first biosimilar for treatment of patients with breast, stomach cancers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Ogivri (trastuzumab-dkst) as a biosimilar to Herceptin (trastuzumab) for the treatment of patients with breast or metastatic stomach cancer (gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma) whose tumors overexpress the HER2 gene (HER2+).

4 Dec 2017

Placenta capsules offer little to no benefit for new mothers, study shows

A groundbreaking study by UNLV researchers shows that taking placenta capsules has little to no effect on postpartum mood, maternal bonding, or fatigue, when compared to a placebo.

1 Dec 2017

Scientists identify new method of treating neuropathic pain in mice

New research from King's College London has revealed a previously undiscovered mechanism of cellular communication, between neurons and immune cells, in neuropathic pain.

27 Nov 2017

Research looks at emotional responses to different types of alcohol

Researchers from UK have studied different properties of various types of alcohol and found that while a glass of wine could help relax, some spirits can make one feel more confident and sexier. Theirs was the first study to look at emotional responses to different types of alcoholic beverages.

23 Nov 2017

High volume hospitals not necessarily better with heart valve surgeries

New research by UT Southwestern cardiologists counters long-held beliefs that hospitals performing greater numbers of heart valve surgeries have better outcomes.

23 Nov 2017

People who use indoor firing ranges at risk of lead poisoning

Indoor firing ranges may put hobby shooters, law enforcement officers and employees at risk from lead exposure, particularly if proper dust-control measures are not in place.

22 Nov 2017

Metabolites significantly affected in chronic kidney disease, study finds

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 1 in 7 people in the United States, according to the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases.

22 Nov 2017

IMeasureU introduces IMU Step for tracking movements of professional, amateur athletes

IMeasureU, a division of the Academy Award-winning motion capture leader Vicon, today announces the release of IMU Step, a new piece of motion-sensing wearable tech designed to track the movements of professional and amateur athletes.

22 Nov 2017

Study highlights need for early identification, treatment of PTSD in cancer survivors

A recent study showed approximately one-fifth of patients with cancer experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) several months after diagnosis, and many of these patients continued to live with PTSD years later.

20 Nov 2017

Study highlights need for more effective approaches to provide cancer survivorship care

Cancer-related effects and the treatment itself can have a significant psychosocial impact on cancer survivors. A recent study (STEP study) that assessed over 1800 cancer survivors across ten countries in Asia Pacific was presented at the ESMO Asia Congress today.

20 Nov 2017

FDA approves first adjuvant treatment to reduce risk of kidney cancer recurrence

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Sutent (sunitinib malate) for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients who are at a high risk of kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) returning after a kidney has been removed (nephrectomy).

17 Nov 2017

Talking-based therapy could transform aftercare for cancer survivors

A new project to develop and test a talking-based therapy for cancer survivors, led by Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust and King's College London, has been awarded £2.5m by the National Institute for Health Research.

16 Nov 2017

Energy drink consumption linked to negative health consequences

A new review of current scientific knowledge on energy drinks finds their advertised short-term benefits can be outweighed by serious health risks -- which include risk-seeking behavior, mental health problems, increased blood pressure, obesity and kidney damage.

15 Nov 2017

Recommendations to prevent heart failure hospitalizations

Heart failure (HF) affects approximately 5.7 million adults in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If not properly managed, HF can lead to frequent hospitalizations.

10 Nov 2017

Researchers find distinct molecular signatures in chronic fatigue syndrome and Gulf War Illness

Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have found distinct molecular signatures in two brain disorders long thought to be psychological in origin -- chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and Gulf War Illness (GWI).

10 Nov 2017

MGH researchers identify first effective treatment option for autoimmune small-fiber polyneuropathy

An analysis of the medical records of patients treated at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) for an often-mysterious condition involving damage to small nerve fibers supports the hypothesis that some cases are caused by autoimmune disease and also identifies the first effective treatment option.

9 Nov 2017

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Soy foods, cruciferous vegetables may reduce breast cancer treatment’s side effects

Using digital devices before bed may contribute to sleep and nutrition problems in children

Duration and quality of sleep improves for retired people, research finds

Healthy diet may be linked to less disability, fewer symptoms for people with MS

FDA grants approval to first biosimilar for treatment of patients with breast, stomach cancers

Placenta capsules offer little to no benefit for new mothers, study shows

Scientists identify new method of treating neuropathic pain in mice

Research looks at emotional responses to different types of alcohol

High volume hospitals not necessarily better with heart valve surgeries

People who use indoor firing ranges at risk of lead poisoning

Metabolites significantly affected in chronic kidney disease, study finds

IMeasureU introduces IMU Step for tracking movements of professional, amateur athletes

Study highlights need for early identification, treatment of PTSD in cancer survivors

Study highlights need for more effective approaches to provide cancer survivorship care

FDA approves first adjuvant treatment to reduce risk of kidney cancer recurrence

Talking-based therapy could transform aftercare for cancer survivors

Energy drink consumption linked to negative health consequences

Recommendations to prevent heart failure hospitalizations

Researchers find distinct molecular signatures in chronic fatigue syndrome and Gulf War Illness

MGH researchers identify first effective treatment option for autoimmune small-fiber polyneuropathy

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