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Weight gain and high blood pressure in college football players linked to heart problems

Weight gain and high blood pressure in college football players leads to adverse changes in cardiac structure and function, indicating monitoring and early intervention is needed for this young and otherwise healthy athletic population, according to a new study by Emory University researchers.

23 Oct 2019

Researchers discover conjugative plasmid that augments virulence in superbug

A recent research led by a scientist at City University of Hong Kong has discovered an easily transmitted DNA piece that can make a new type of hyper-resistant and deadly superbug become hyper-virulent quickly, posing an unprecedented threat to human health.

23 Oct 2019

Discovery reveals why newer PD-1 targeted therapies sometimes fail

Researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute report a discovery that helps scientists understand why some tumors lack immune cell infiltration and are therefore unresponsive to newer PD-1 targeted therapies.

23 Oct 2019

The 'long arm of childhood conditions' can affect health satisfaction later in life

Available research on the impact of a person's socioeconomic status during childhood suggests that the circumstances one grows up in matter a great deal for adult health.

23 Oct 2019

New study indicates a way to improve cancer immunotherapy

Cancer immunotherapy drugs trigger the body's immune system to attack tumors and have revolutionized the treatment of certain cancers, such as lymphoma, lung cancer and melanoma. Yet, while some patients respond well to the drugs, others don't respond at all. Cancer immunologists want to change that.

23 Oct 2019

Further evidence bedtime social media use is harming teenagers

A new UK study shows that teenagers who spend 3 or more hours engaging in social media are much more likely to sleep late and to have night awakenings, among other poor sleep habits. Poor sleep in this age group is linked to obesity, poor school performance, mental ill-health, and high-risk behavior.

23 Oct 2019

Dartmouth scientist awarded grant to build new AI technologies for lung cancer management

Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer and leading cause of cancer death in men and women, with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounting for up to 90% of cases. Somatic mutations heavily impact the sensitivity of NSCLC patients to various drug treatments, and are critical for choosing the most effective targeted therapies for this cancer.

23 Oct 2019

Mung bean protein supplement can improve physical strength without exercise, study shows

People have a number of reasons for adopting plant-based diets, from improving their health to concerns about animal treatment to a desire to minimize their carbon footprint. But there is one good reason to be mindful of how they do so: the possibility of becoming nutrient deficient.

23 Oct 2019

Study uses baker's yeast to show how genes interact to influence a surprising cellular outcome

Most diseases are complex--caused by faults in multiple genes--but studying how combinations of different genetic variants affect cellular traits is challenging.

23 Oct 2019

Findings point to potential interventions to improve preemie growth during high risk pregnancy

A study in humans and mice demonstrated that a fetus has its own microbiome, or communities of bacteria living in the gut, which are known to play important roles in the immune system and metabolism.

23 Oct 2019

New collaboration aims to develop gene-based cures for sickle cell disease and HIV

The National Institutes of Health plans to invest at least $100 million over the next four years toward an audacious goal: develop affordable, gene-based cures for sickle cell disease and HIV.

23 Oct 2019

D-HH and West Health partner to create innovative 'Geriatric Emergency Department'

As the U.S. population ages, older adults are turning to emergency departments for their health care needs.

23 Oct 2019

Study shows how cell competition corrects noisy morphogen gradients during embryogenesis

Tissue patterning is an important process during embryo formation, as well in adult tissue, which ensures that groups of cells are correctly arranged to allow them to function properly.

23 Oct 2019

Zebrafish study provides new insights into the cause of congenital hearing disorders

A study of the genetic make-up of zebrafish has provided brand new insights into the cause of congenital hearing disorders in humans.

23 Oct 2019

Pacifier-based biosensor could help diagnose, treat diabetes in infants

Wearable biosensors that non-invasively monitor health and fitness are growing in popularity among adults. But adapting this technology for use with babies is difficult because the devices are often bulky or have rigid surfaces that could harm infants' delicate skin.

23 Oct 2019

Research News and Research

Weight gain and high blood pressure in college football players linked to heart problems

Researchers discover conjugative plasmid that augments virulence in superbug

Discovery reveals why newer PD-1 targeted therapies sometimes fail

The 'long arm of childhood conditions' can affect health satisfaction later in life

New study indicates a way to improve cancer immunotherapy

Further evidence bedtime social media use is harming teenagers

Dartmouth scientist awarded grant to build new AI technologies for lung cancer management

Mung bean protein supplement can improve physical strength without exercise, study shows

Study uses baker's yeast to show how genes interact to influence a surprising cellular outcome

Findings point to potential interventions to improve preemie growth during high risk pregnancy

New collaboration aims to develop gene-based cures for sickle cell disease and HIV

D-HH and West Health partner to create innovative 'Geriatric Emergency Department'

Study shows how cell competition corrects noisy morphogen gradients during embryogenesis

Zebrafish study provides new insights into the cause of congenital hearing disorders

Pacifier-based biosensor could help diagnose, treat diabetes in infants

α-gels in skincare products synthesized using an environment-friendly surfactant

National Academy of Medicine calls to improve professional well-being of clinicians

Healthy behavior must be established earlier in life to improve health in old age

New study on zebrafish may have possible relevance for heart regeneration in humans

Study paves the way to successful pregnancies in fertility clinics

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