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Researchers discover how protein aggregation triggers aging

Not only does our way of life determine how long we live but so too does our genetic material. Of particular importance here is a genetic program that is controlled by the insulin receptor. A team of researchers from the Universities of Cologne and Bonn has now discovered how protein aggregation affects this genetic program and thus triggers aging.

21 Apr 2017

Hockey players with multiple concussions may have other injuries in their brains, research reveals

The relationship between head injuries suffered during contact sport and Alzheimer's disease is now being called into question thanks to research by the Sahlgrenska Academy, which has revealed that hockey players with multiple concussions probably have other injuries in their brains.

21 Apr 2017

FDA approves gammaCore for treatment of pain linked to cluster headache

electroCore, a neuroscience and technology company dedicated to improving patient outcomes through technological advancement, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the use of gammaCore (non-invasive vagus nerve stimulator) for the acute treatment of pain associated with episodic cluster headache in adult patients.

21 Apr 2017

RCSI researchers discover that function of KCNQ1 gene is linked to survival of colon cancer patients

Researchers from RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) and the University of Nice, France, have discovered the function of a gene called KCNQ1 that is directly related to the survival of colon cancer patients.

21 Apr 2017

Excess sugar in sports drinks and diet soda may damage the brain, research suggests

Americans love sugar. Together we consumed nearly 11 million metric tons of it in 2016, according to the US Department of Agriculture, much of it in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages like sports drinks and soda.

21 Apr 2017

Increased alcohol consumption linked to higher risk of rosacea in women

Women who are concerned about the health of their skin may want to think twice the next time they reach for a chardonnay or a Cosmo.

20 Apr 2017

Mindfulness class provides clear benefit for women, study finds

In a new study of a Brown University scholarly course on mindfulness that also included meditation labs, researchers found that the practice on average significantly helped women overcome "negative affect" -- a downcast mood -- but did not help men.

20 Apr 2017

Discrimination linked to greater probability of asthma in African American and Latino children

Asthma is a debilitating, yet common childhood ailment. It is estimated that one in ten children in the United States suffer from asthma, but the condition disproportionately affects African American and Latino children.

20 Apr 2017

Quality of life for prostate cancer patients varies by type of treatment, study reveals

Quality of life after prostate cancer treatment varies by the type of treatment patients receive, a new study reveals.

20 Apr 2017

Use of inhaled steroids linked to increased pneumonia risk in asthma patients

Use of inhaled corticosteroids was linked with an increased risk of pneumonia in a study of individuals with asthma.

20 Apr 2017

Researchers find significant link between maternal diet and drinking during pregnancy

It has been shown that both heavy and occasional drinking among the general population are linked to eating less fruits and vegetables, and eating more processed and fried meat

20 Apr 2017

Scientists find new way to measure tau protein levels in the blood

Damaging tangles of the protein tau dot the brains of people with Alzheimer's and many other neurodegenerative diseases, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which plagues professional boxers and football players.

20 Apr 2017

Medical complications of brown recluse spider bites can be severe in children

Medical complications of brown recluse spider bites are uncommon but they can be severe, particularly in children, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center reported today.

19 Apr 2017

Periodic check-ups are essential to maintain health and longevity of baby boomers

For some baby boomers, getting ready for a routine visit with their doctor is like training for a marathon. Some patients want to be in the best shape possible before stepping on that scale and getting those lab results.

19 Apr 2017

Penn researchers pinpoint underlying cause of Best disease

Named for Friedrich Best, who characterized the disease in 1905, Best disease, also known as vitelliform macular dystrophy, affects children and young adults and can cause severe declines in central vision as patients age.

19 Apr 2017

Diet based on plant protein may help prevent type 2 diabetes

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland adds to the growing body of evidence indicating that the source of dietary protein may play a role in the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

19 Apr 2017

Nearly 1000 young UK women could become victims of SCAD each year, study finds

The largest ever study into a form of heart attack that mainly affects younger, seemingly healthy women has found there could be 1,000 victims per year in the UK.

19 Apr 2017

New study reports long-term infectious disease trends in China after SARS outbreak

Following the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak in 2003, China stepped up its prevention and control methods for all infectious diseases, and rates of infection have levelled off since 2009.

19 Apr 2017

New blood test can accurately, quickly identify genetic mutations linked to NSCLC

Identification of a specific genetic mutation in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) helps clinicians select the best treatment option. Potential NSCLC patients usually undergo invasive tissue biopsy, which may often be unnecessary and delays treatment.

19 Apr 2017

Babies with low or high birth weight may be at increased risk for developing NAFLD, study suggests

A study published in the Journal of Pediatrics suggests that children born with lower or higher weight than normal may be at increased risk for developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

18 Apr 2017

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Researchers discover how protein aggregation triggers aging

Hockey players with multiple concussions may have other injuries in their brains, research reveals

FDA approves gammaCore for treatment of pain linked to cluster headache

RCSI researchers discover that function of KCNQ1 gene is linked to survival of colon cancer patients

Excess sugar in sports drinks and diet soda may damage the brain, research suggests

Increased alcohol consumption linked to higher risk of rosacea in women

Mindfulness class provides clear benefit for women, study finds

Discrimination linked to greater probability of asthma in African American and Latino children

Quality of life for prostate cancer patients varies by type of treatment, study reveals

Use of inhaled steroids linked to increased pneumonia risk in asthma patients

Researchers find significant link between maternal diet and drinking during pregnancy

Scientists find new way to measure tau protein levels in the blood

Medical complications of brown recluse spider bites can be severe in children

Periodic check-ups are essential to maintain health and longevity of baby boomers

Penn researchers pinpoint underlying cause of Best disease

Diet based on plant protein may help prevent type 2 diabetes

Nearly 1000 young UK women could become victims of SCAD each year, study finds

New study reports long-term infectious disease trends in China after SARS outbreak

New blood test can accurately, quickly identify genetic mutations linked to NSCLC

Babies with low or high birth weight may be at increased risk for developing NAFLD, study suggests

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