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Michigan Medicine opens first clinic in the United States that focuses on prostate cancer risk

It's well known that women with certain hereditary genetic mutations, particularly BRCA1 and BRCA2, have an increased risk of breast cancer. But in recent years, researchers have discovered a link between some of those same genetic mutations - along with a handful of others - and aggressive prostate cancer.

3 Mar 2017

Study: More than ten million lives saved by discovery of cell strain in 1962

Nearly 200 million cases of polio, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, adenovirus, rabies and hepatitis A -- and approximately 450,000 deaths from these diseases -- were prevented in the U.S. alone between 1963 and 2015 by vaccination, researchers estimate.

3 Mar 2017

Researchers develop new tool to evaluate survival, recovery in elderly patients with isolated TBI

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death for people age 45 and younger in the United States, but, as people live longer, this type of injury is becoming more prevalent in those 75 and older.

3 Mar 2017

Exercise-induced irisin could regulate bone metabolism by autocrine mechanisms

Two weeks of voluntary wheel running induces higher expression of irisin--a fat-burning hormone that is released during exercise--in bone tissue in mice.

3 Mar 2017

Springwell partners with LifeBridge Health to enhance services for senior residents

Springwell, a senior living community located in Baltimore's Mt. Washington neighborhood, will join LifeBridge Health in a partnership agreement that became official on February 27, 2017.

3 Mar 2017

UB researchers shed light on perception of danger, satisfaction levels of e-cigarette users

Daily users of e-cigarettes see them as about as satisfying or even more satisfying, and less harmful, than cigarettes, according to the results of a small study from the University at Buffalo.

3 Mar 2017

UAB pediatrician suggests ways to keep infants safe while traveling

Traveling with children can be stressful, but preparation can significantly improve the situation, according to University of Alabama at Birmingham pediatrician Candice Dye, M.D.

3 Mar 2017

Sun protection can benefit both health and appearance

As the winter temperatures begin to thaw, many may be dreaming of a sun-drenched spring and summer, and some may be hoping to show off a tan. While these individuals may believe tanning makes them more beautiful, this habit can actually damage their skin in the long run.

3 Mar 2017

Many patient-advocacy organizations do not have adequate disclosure practices, study reveals

Over the past few decades, hundreds of patient-advocacy organizations have emerged in the United States, promoting disease research and influencing FDA and health insurer policies.

3 Mar 2017

Physicians recommend whole food, plant-based eating patterns for optimal heart health

Nutrition researcher Neal Barnard, M.D., F.A.C.C., president and founder of the nonprofit Physicians Committee, is one of 12 authors of "Journal of the American College of Cardiology, which recommends whole food, plant-based eating patterns for optimal heart health.

3 Mar 2017

Siemens Healthineers introduces new platform for computed tomography at ECR 2017

For the first time at ECR in Vienna (March 1 – 5) the healthcare division of Siemens AG will be appearing under its new brand – Siemens Healthineers – and with the motto, “Let’s shape the future of healthcare together”.

3 Mar 2017

Experts highlight urgent need to explore how cannabis use can be made safer

As cannabis laws become liberalised in many countries, experts writing in The Lancet Psychiatry argue that there is an urgent need to explore how cannabis use can be made safer.

3 Mar 2017

TB Alliance urges WHO to add Mycobacterium tuberculosis to list of drug-resistant bacteria

TB Alliance and the broader TB community urge that the World Health Organization (WHO) add Mycobacterium tuberculosis to the critical group within the list of drug-resistant bacteria identified as urgent priorities for research and development.

3 Mar 2017

WHO releases first ever list of antibiotic-resistant 'priority pathogens'

The World Health Organization today published its first ever list of antibiotic-resistant “priority pathogens”—a catalogue of 12 families of bacteria that pose the greatest threat to human health.

3 Mar 2017

TOXIC COCKTAIL: New book provides insights into how chemical pollution affects brain development

Today, everyone carries a toxic load of industrially-produced chemicals in their bloodstream: pesticides, plasticizers, disinfectant products, flame-retardants, surfactants, and UV filters. These chemicals are harmful to everyone, but they are particularly dangerous to pregnant women and their developing fetuses.

3 Mar 2017

Clarkson University researcher explores acute effects of cocoa and caffeine

Deep down, we always knew it, but science is proving that cocoa and caffeine are indeed the best marriage ever. Clarkson University researcher Ali Boolani recently completed a study that explores the powers of these two dark delights.

3 Mar 2017

Case Western Reserve and VA team up to tackle rising problem of antibiotic resistance

Since the discovery of penicillin in 1928, antibiotics have made the world a much safer and healthier place. But Shakespeare was onto something when he asked if it's possible to have too much of a good thing. In the case of antibiotics, the answer is increasingly "yes."

3 Mar 2017

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Michigan Medicine opens first clinic in the United States that focuses on prostate cancer risk

Study: More than ten million lives saved by discovery of cell strain in 1962

Researchers develop new tool to evaluate survival, recovery in elderly patients with isolated TBI

Exercise-induced irisin could regulate bone metabolism by autocrine mechanisms

Springwell partners with LifeBridge Health to enhance services for senior residents

UB researchers shed light on perception of danger, satisfaction levels of e-cigarette users

UAB pediatrician suggests ways to keep infants safe while traveling

Sun protection can benefit both health and appearance

Many patient-advocacy organizations do not have adequate disclosure practices, study reveals

Physicians recommend whole food, plant-based eating patterns for optimal heart health

Siemens Healthineers introduces new platform for computed tomography at ECR 2017

Experts highlight urgent need to explore how cannabis use can be made safer

TB Alliance urges WHO to add Mycobacterium tuberculosis to list of drug-resistant bacteria

WHO releases first ever list of antibiotic-resistant 'priority pathogens'

TOXIC COCKTAIL: New book provides insights into how chemical pollution affects brain development

Clarkson University researcher explores acute effects of cocoa and caffeine

Case Western Reserve and VA team up to tackle rising problem of antibiotic resistance

Study examines link between social rejection experiences and daily alcohol use

New report reveals growing appetite for takeaways and ready meals among adults in the UK

Medicaid expansion improves health, financial benefits for many low-income Ohioans

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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