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ACCRU opens phase III clinical trial of eribulin compared to paclitaxel for metastatic breast cancer

Academic and Community Cancer Research United (ACCRU) today announced the opening of a two-arm, randomized phase III, FDA registration trial of eribulin compared to standard weekly paclitaxel as first- or second-line chemotherapy for individuals with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) negative, locally recurrent, unresectable or metastatic breast cancer.

28 Feb 2014

Obesity, contraceptives pills may increase risk of developing MS in later stages, says study

The role of the so-called "obesity hormone" leptin and hormones used for birth control in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) is examined in two new studies released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, April 26 to May 3, 2014.

28 Feb 2014

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates contributions of registered dietitian nutritionists

March is National Nutrition Month®, when the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reminds everyone to return to the basics of healthful eating. It is also the time of year when the Academy celebrates the contributions and expertise of registered dietitian nutritionists as the food and nutrition experts.

28 Feb 2014

Will GOP candidates profit from laser-like focus on health law?

Some Republicans worry the focus, which includes nearly every advertising dollar, is too heavy a bet. Meanwhile a Senate race in Colorado is shaping up to be one where health care issues play big.

28 Feb 2014

Scientists carry out first studies of living biological cells using high-energy X-rays

G-ttingen-based scientists working at DESY's PETRA III research light source have carried out the first studies of living biological cells using high-energy X-rays. The new method shows clear differences in the internal cellular structure between living and dead, chemically fixed cells that are often analysed.

28 Feb 2014

Protein that controls Drosophila nervous system may play role in reversing brain injuries in human

A protein that controls the metamorphosis of the common fruit fly could someday play a role in reversing brain injuries, said Duke University researchers.

28 Feb 2014

Co-op plans report early successes as well as challenges

News outlets look at the nonprofit co-op plans established by the health law.

28 Feb 2014

Researchers find new technique to detect just a handful of lurking tumor cells

Beating cancer is all about early detection, and new research from the University of South Carolina is another step forward in catching the disease early. A team of chemists is reporting a new way to detect just a handful of lurking tumor cells, which can be outnumbered a billion to one in the bloodstream by healthy cells.

28 Feb 2014

Online insurance shoppers may soon turn to third-party registration sites

The Washington Post reports that as officials work toward the final enrollment season push, the administration is turning to some private entrepreneurs to help sign up people. Also, the Los Angeles Times examines how many young people are signing up.

28 Feb 2014

Study looks at fighting 'epidemic' of dangerous behavior

While drivers tend to believe it is dangerous to text and drive, many say they can still do it safely. Now Washington State University researchers say drivers can be discouraged from the practice with public service announcements that evoke their fear of death in graphic terms.

28 Feb 2014

TSRI scientists describe severe immune overreaction caused by flu infections

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have mapped key elements of a severe immune overreaction—a “cytokine storm”—that can both sicken and kill patients who are infected with certain strains of flu virus.

28 Feb 2014

New nutrition labels to highlight calories, added sugar

First Lady Michelle Obama will introduce the new labeling, which will have greater focus on calories and added sugar.

28 Feb 2014

Research reveals very unique evolutionary innovations in primate brain

New research by UC Santa Barbara's Kenneth S. Kosik, Harriman Professor of Neuroscience, reveals some very unique evolutionary innovations in the primate brain.

28 Feb 2014

Study: Rising prices is the best way to tackle tobacco-related diseases

A recent study finds that rising prices is, by far, the best way to tackle tobacco-related diseases while ignoring tobacco industry arguments that higher taxes would affect state revenues.

28 Feb 2014

House GOP group drafting health law alternative

Also, Sen. Rand Paul takes aim at President Obama's nominee for surgeon general over the pick's political work, but the Senate may still have a confirmation vote.

28 Feb 2014

Researchers examine whether vitamin D deficiency occurs during early stage of type 1 diabetes

Low levels of vitamin D are commonly found in people with type 1 diabetes. But even children who have multiple positive islet autoantibodies without manifest type 1 diabetes have lower levels of vitamin D in their blood.

28 Feb 2014

Researchers develop new method for rapid detection of anthrax

Shortly following the 9/11 terror attack in 2001, letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to news outlets and government buildings killing five people and infecting 17 others.

28 Feb 2014

Silver nanoparticles in dietary supplements, cosmetics and food packaging can cause damage to cells

Endocrine disrupters are not the only worrying chemicals that ordinary consumers are exposed to in everyday life. Also nanoparticles of silver, found in e.g. dietary supplements, cosmetics and food packaging, now worry scientists.

28 Feb 2014

Vaccine targeting tumors could initiate immune response to fight cancer

Cincinnati Cancer Center (CCC) and UC Cancer Institute researchers have found that a vaccine, targeting tumors that produce a certain protein and receptor responsible for communication between cells and the body's immune system, could initiate the immune response to fight cancer.

28 Feb 2014

FSU researchers link prenatal nicotine exposure to future ADHD

Prenatal exposure to nicotine could manifest as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children born a generation later, according to a new study by Florida State University College of Medicine researchers.

28 Feb 2014

Research News and Research

ACCRU opens phase III clinical trial of eribulin compared to paclitaxel for metastatic breast cancer

Obesity, contraceptives pills may increase risk of developing MS in later stages, says study

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrates contributions of registered dietitian nutritionists

Will GOP candidates profit from laser-like focus on health law?

Scientists carry out first studies of living biological cells using high-energy X-rays

Protein that controls Drosophila nervous system may play role in reversing brain injuries in human

Co-op plans report early successes as well as challenges

Researchers find new technique to detect just a handful of lurking tumor cells

Online insurance shoppers may soon turn to third-party registration sites

Study looks at fighting 'epidemic' of dangerous behavior

TSRI scientists describe severe immune overreaction caused by flu infections

New nutrition labels to highlight calories, added sugar

Research reveals very unique evolutionary innovations in primate brain

Study: Rising prices is the best way to tackle tobacco-related diseases

House GOP group drafting health law alternative

Researchers examine whether vitamin D deficiency occurs during early stage of type 1 diabetes

Researchers develop new method for rapid detection of anthrax

Silver nanoparticles in dietary supplements, cosmetics and food packaging can cause damage to cells

Vaccine targeting tumors could initiate immune response to fight cancer

FSU researchers link prenatal nicotine exposure to future ADHD

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