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Ground-breaking new breast cancer drugs have manageable toxicity profile for most patients

A ground-breaking new class of oral drugs for treating breast cancer, known as cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) inhibitors, are generally well-tolerated, with a manageable toxicity profile for most patients.

13 Jul 2017

New study examines high school principals' perceptions about concussion

When it comes to helping high school student athletes recover from concussion, support is needed beyond the athletic field. It is also essential when they return to the classroom.

13 Jul 2017

Kefir may be great way for cancer survivors to enjoy post-exercise dairy drink, researchers say

Kefir may be a beneficial post-exercise beverage for cancer survivors. It means that cancer survivors can enjoy the nutritional support that milk provides without the potential for significant stomach upset, report researchers in the Journal of Dairy Science.

12 Jul 2017

Novel approach to leukemia therapy can safely improve treatment success, reduce side effects

New University of Liverpool research, presented at an international conference, confirms that a novel approach to the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) can safely increase treatment success and reduce negative side effects.

12 Jul 2017

BetterYou magnesium flakes shown to ease restless legs syndrome

An Essex mum of three suffering from restless legs syndrome (RLS) can finally share a bed with her husband again thanks to a natural Magnesium Flake remedy, which featured on the ‘Secrets of Sleep’ (More4, 5 July).

From BetterYou Ltd 10 Jul 2017

Greater neural adaptations following high-load training may explain differences in muscle strength

A recent study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has given new meaning to the concept of brain power by suggesting that physical strength might stem as much from exercising the nervous system as the muscles it controls.

10 Jul 2017

Study: Personalized neoantigen vaccine stimulates strong anti-tumor response in melanoma patients

A personal cancer treatment vaccine that targets distinctive "neoantigens" on tumor cells has been shown to stimulate a potent, safe, and highly specific immune anti-tumor response in melanoma patients, report scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.

5 Jul 2017

Study examines novel surgical procedure to combat peri-implantitis

Peri-implantitis is an irreversible inflammatory disease that is commonly caused by plaque and biofilm that accumulates on the exterior of a dental implant. It effects both the soft and hard tissues surrounding the implant, and without treatment, may result in excessive bone loss proximal to the implant and its eventual failure.

5 Jul 2017

Magnesium deficiency could be the reason behind some chocolate cravings

Many of us are hooked on the boost that chocolate gives, but as we approach World Chocolate Day (7 July) nutritionist Emily Whitehead explains there could be another reason for our choc compulsion.

3 Jul 2017

First UK guideline provides recommendations to manage adults with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome

The first UK guideline on the care of adults with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome has been published today by the British Society of Rheumatology.

30 Jun 2017

Multiparity improves outcomes after stroke in female mice

Stroke is an age-related disease that disproportionately affects women. Although experimental studies have identified several hormonal and genetic factors underlying these differences, little is known about how pregnancy influences risk as this has not been previously studied in the laboratory setting.

28 Jun 2017

UBC expert focuses on connection between parental sanity and infant sleep

Your child's sleep problems may be making you depressed and unsure of your parenting skills, says a new paper by UBC sleep expert and nursing professor Wendy Hall.

27 Jun 2017

Clinical trial of immunotherapy shows promising results for patients with melanoma brain tumors

Two years ago, when Kathy Roberts was 54, she started having pain in her ankle. She ignored it. Then it became swollen, and she had more and more trouble walking. So she went to a series of doctors trying to figure out the problem.

27 Jun 2017

Inconsiderate supplementation of iron may impair ability to fight against Salmonella

One would think that too much iron is too much iron - whether it is ingested from particular foods or stored in the body genetically - and that pathogens such as Salmonella would grow identically in either case.

27 Jun 2017

Robotic colorectal surgery offers clear advantages over open or laparoscopic operations

Up until now, the removal of bowel tumours in the lesser pelvis (rectal cancers) involved a major, generally invasive operation.

27 Jun 2017

Guided self-help approach to exercise may benefit chronic fatigue patients

A self-help approach to exercise that is supervised remotely by a specialist physiotherapist may help people with chronic fatigue symptoms (CFS) to manage their condition and feel better, according to a new study published in The Lancet.

26 Jun 2017

Self-help intervention may be useful as initial treatment to manage symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome

A self-help approach to a graded exercise program, supervised by a specialist physiotherapist, is safe and may reduce fatigue for some people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), according to a new trial of 200 people published in The Lancet.

24 Jun 2017

Infectious disease experts examine how quickly Lyme disease symptoms resolve in children

For many Americans, the warmer weather of summer means more time spent outside: More gardening and yard work, more hikes in the woods, more backyard barbecues. But for this year in particular, some experts predict warmer weather will lead to more ticks.

23 Jun 2017

BetterYou vitamin D oral spray highly commended at the Veggie Awards 2017

An innovative way of boosting vitamin D levels has scooped an accolade in the Best Supplement category at the Veggie Awards 2017- a true mark of quality in the meat-free industry.

From BetterYou Ltd 23 Jun 2017

Consuming more fish could reduce symptoms of arthritis, study finds

A new study conducted by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School shows that increased intake of fish reduces the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. The study has found reduced levels of arthritis in people who consumed fish twice or more than twice a week, compared with people who never consumed fish or consumed it less than once in a month.

23 Jun 2017

Fatigue News and Research

Ground-breaking new breast cancer drugs have manageable toxicity profile for most patients

New study examines high school principals' perceptions about concussion

Kefir may be great way for cancer survivors to enjoy post-exercise dairy drink, researchers say

Novel approach to leukemia therapy can safely improve treatment success, reduce side effects

BetterYou magnesium flakes shown to ease restless legs syndrome

Greater neural adaptations following high-load training may explain differences in muscle strength

Study: Personalized neoantigen vaccine stimulates strong anti-tumor response in melanoma patients

Study examines novel surgical procedure to combat peri-implantitis

Magnesium deficiency could be the reason behind some chocolate cravings

First UK guideline provides recommendations to manage adults with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome

Multiparity improves outcomes after stroke in female mice

UBC expert focuses on connection between parental sanity and infant sleep

Clinical trial of immunotherapy shows promising results for patients with melanoma brain tumors

Inconsiderate supplementation of iron may impair ability to fight against Salmonella

Robotic colorectal surgery offers clear advantages over open or laparoscopic operations

Guided self-help approach to exercise may benefit chronic fatigue patients

Self-help intervention may be useful as initial treatment to manage symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome

Infectious disease experts examine how quickly Lyme disease symptoms resolve in children

BetterYou vitamin D oral spray highly commended at the Veggie Awards 2017

Consuming more fish could reduce symptoms of arthritis, study finds

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