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Bone gene in mammals may take additional role to promote cognition in humans

A gene that regulates bone growth and muscle metabolism in mammals may take on an additional role as a promoter of brain maturation, cognition and learning in human and nonhuman prim ates, according to a new study led by neurobiologists at Harvard Medical School.

9 Nov 2016

Study reveals bidirectional link between executive function and healthy lifestyle

It should be obvious that those with greater self-control live a healthier lifestyle. After all, it takes self-control to exercise before work, or forego fried food for kale.

9 Nov 2016

New technique quickly and cheaply detects illegal designer drugs

A new technique has been identified that quickly and cheaply recognizes illegal designer drugs that normally evade detection.

9 Nov 2016

Short sleepers likely to consume significantly more sugary caffeinated drinks, study finds

People who sleep five or fewer hours a night are likely to also drink significantly more sugary caffeinated drinks, such as sodas and energy drinks, according to a new study of more than 18,000 adults led by UC San Francisco scientists.

9 Nov 2016

New study highlights health impacts of proposed hydroelectric development on local communities

In a new study, Harvard University researchers find over 90 percent of potential new Canadian hydroelectric projects are likely to increase concentrations of the neurotoxin methylmercury in food webs near indigenous communities.

9 Nov 2016

South Devon NHS consortium to test NoemaLife ePMA solution on member organisations' mobile and desktop devices

The South Devon consortium of NHS healthcare providers and commissioners, serving around 300,000 people in South West England, has announced a four-week trial of NoemaLife’s electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) solution, Galileo Medication, on mobile and desktop devices for its member organisations.

9 Nov 2016

UCLA director of mindfulness education discusses ways to unwind from election anxiety

One of the most contentious and anxiety-producing elections in recent U.S. history has ended.

9 Nov 2016

SCCA and Hawaii Pacific Health partner to help advance standard of cancer care in Hawaii

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance announced today the newest member of its national Affiliate Network, Hawaii Pacific Health. Anchored by four medical centers in Kapiolani, Pali Momi, Straub and Wilcox and over 70 locations statewide, Hawaii Pacific Health is one of Hawaii's largest health care providers and is partnered with the University of Hawaii Cancer Center as a member of the Hawaii Cancer Consortium.

8 Nov 2016

UMass Amherst scientist wins 2016 Pearl Award for research on issues concerning endocrine disruptors

The Cornell Douglas Foundation, an environmental health and justice advocacy group based in Bethesda, Md., has named University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental health scientist Laura Vandenberg one of its 2016 Pearl Award winners in recognition of her "outstanding leadership in conducting critical research to identify and address the many issues concerning endocrine disruptors."

8 Nov 2016

Dermatologists offer tips to help men develop healthy skin care routines

When it comes to skin care, men have traditionally kept it simple. However, experts say more men are now pursuing healthier, younger-looking skin.

8 Nov 2016

UCL research finds mismatched light and temperature levels can break down body clock function

Body clock function can break down when light and temperature levels throughout the day are out of sync, finds new UCL research in fruit flies.

8 Nov 2016

Tight ‘social networks’ of physicians may help improve patient outcomes, study suggests

To get the best results for patients, it may pay for their doctors to heed the words of legendary University of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler: the team, the team, the team.

8 Nov 2016

New study examines impact of country-level contextual factors on Human Resources for Health

A key component to achieving good patient outcomes in the healthcare world is having the right number and type of healthcare professionals with the right resources.

8 Nov 2016

Emotional and social quality of life can improve in last three months of life, research shows

An analysis of patients' physical, functional, emotional and social quality of life trajectories over the last 18 months of life as they live with serious illness shows that late life isn't all bad.

8 Nov 2016

ASH partners with other organizations to address knowledge gaps in AML care

The American Society of Hematology has partnered with several organizations on independent educational programming designed to help address knowledge gaps in the diagnosis and treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

8 Nov 2016

Lower drug copays lead to reduction in hospitalizations among indigenous people in Australia

A new study finds that in regions where indigenous Australians most readily accepted a government incentive to lower drug copayments, hospitalizations to treat the population's chronic conditions declined by 40 percent in just two years.

8 Nov 2016

Television cooking shows miss opportunity to model proper safety measures

Television cooking shows are an important resource for home cooks, but if these shows fail to model recommended food safety measures, it may lead to poor practices among consumers.

8 Nov 2016

Mobile technologies for self-management alone may not solve problem of diabetes, says ITM researcher

Next Monday (14 November) is World Diabetes Day. Globally about 442 million people live with this chronic condition, most of them in low-income countries, where health systems often function poorly.

8 Nov 2016

Research shows new role for plasmids in antibiotic resistance

A new study led by scientists at the University of Oxford has found that small DNA molecules known as plasmids are one of the key culprits in spreading the major global health threat of antibiotic resistance.

8 Nov 2016

Telephone-based intervention holds potential to help military members struggling with alcohol abuse

Alcohol abuse is pervasive in the military, where a culture of heavy drinking and the stress of deployment lead many soldiers down a troubled path.

8 Nov 2016

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Bone gene in mammals may take additional role to promote cognition in humans

Study reveals bidirectional link between executive function and healthy lifestyle

New technique quickly and cheaply detects illegal designer drugs

Short sleepers likely to consume significantly more sugary caffeinated drinks, study finds

New study highlights health impacts of proposed hydroelectric development on local communities

South Devon NHS consortium to test NoemaLife ePMA solution on member organisations' mobile and desktop devices

UCLA director of mindfulness education discusses ways to unwind from election anxiety

SCCA and Hawaii Pacific Health partner to help advance standard of cancer care in Hawaii

UMass Amherst scientist wins 2016 Pearl Award for research on issues concerning endocrine disruptors

Dermatologists offer tips to help men develop healthy skin care routines

UCL research finds mismatched light and temperature levels can break down body clock function

Tight ‘social networks’ of physicians may help improve patient outcomes, study suggests

New study examines impact of country-level contextual factors on Human Resources for Health

Emotional and social quality of life can improve in last three months of life, research shows

ASH partners with other organizations to address knowledge gaps in AML care

Lower drug copays lead to reduction in hospitalizations among indigenous people in Australia

Television cooking shows miss opportunity to model proper safety measures

Mobile technologies for self-management alone may not solve problem of diabetes, says ITM researcher

Research shows new role for plasmids in antibiotic resistance

Telephone-based intervention holds potential to help military members struggling with alcohol abuse

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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