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High levels of physical activity reduce chronic disease risk in older adults

New research has shown that older adults who exercise above current recommended levels have a reduced risk of developing chronic disease compared with those who do not exercise.

23 Jul 2018

Simple saliva test could lead to better prediction and prevention of diabetes

Diabetes assessment currently relies on measurement of blood sugar levels -- but a simple saliva sample could replace this, says new research.

23 Jul 2018

Study finds new enzyme that lays foundations for allergic immune response

While in search of the causes of allergies and asthma, a chance discovery has yielded new clues: researchers led by Dr Marcus Peters have ascertained that the enzyme guanylate cyclase in cells lays the foundations for the type of immune response.

23 Jul 2018

Long-term use of cannabis or cannabis-based drugs can impair memory, shows study

Long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory say researchers. The study has implications for both recreational users and people who use the drug to combat epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and chronic pain.

23 Jul 2018

Experts make breakthrough in the fight against Type 2 diabetes

Experts from the University of Stirling have made a breakthrough in understanding how people respond to lifestyle treatment for preventing Type 2 diabetes.

23 Jul 2018

Psychologists devise new intervention to address anxiety symptoms in bipolar disorder patients

Psychologists at Lancaster University have devised a novel psychological intervention to address Anxiety in Bipolar Disorder.

23 Jul 2018

Researchers aim to investigate what makes some individuals to 'keep going' in adversity

The ability to 'Keep Calm and Carry On' could explain why some people suffer less depression and anxiety when faced with adversity, research has discovered.

23 Jul 2018

Study: Many patients concerned about financial impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment

As treatment for early stage breast cancer becomes less extensive and more precise, a new concern is surfacing: Cancer takes an enormous toll financially on many people.

23 Jul 2018

'Financial toxicity' of cancer treatment not adequately addressed by doctors, reveals study

In addition to facing new concerns about their health, individuals who are diagnosed with cancer often worry about the financial burdens of treatment.

23 Jul 2018

Pfizer announces FDA approval of biosimilar to Neupogen

Pfizer Inc. today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration has approved NIVESTYM (filgrastim-aafi), a biosimilar to Neupogen (filgrastim), for all eligible indications of the reference product.

23 Jul 2018

Study reports data on dementia prevalence in sexual minority older adults

The first dementia prevalence data from a large population of lesbian, gay and bisexual older adults was reported today at the 2018 Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Chicago.

23 Jul 2018

Study: Genes have no effect on consumption of total calories, carbohydrates, fat

Individualized dietary recommendations based on genetic information are currently a popular trend. A team at the Technical University of Munich has systematically analyzed scientific articles and reached the following conclusion: There is no clear evidence for the effect of genetic factors on the consumption of total calories, carbohydrates, and fat

23 Jul 2018

New clinical practice guidelines for more accurate evaluation of Alzheimer's disease

Despite more than two decades of advances in diagnostic criteria and technology, symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and Related Dementias too often go unrecognized or are misattributed, causing delays in appropriate diagnoses and care that are both harmful and costly.

23 Jul 2018

Using tendon transfer surgery to restore key functions in spinal cord injury patient

After suffering a severe cervical spinal cord injury from a bad fall at work, Scott McConnell had little function remaining in his hands and arms.

20 Jul 2018

Researchers study efficacy and safety of new treatment for OUD

Better delivery of medications to treat opioid use disorder is key to addressing the opioid crisis and helping the 2.6 million Americans affected by the disease.

20 Jul 2018

UC San Diego researchers awarded two grants for investigating stem cell-based therapies

The governing board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine unanimously approved this week two grants worth more than $2.2 million to University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers investigating stem cell-based therapies for a rare genetic disorder that affects the heart and a chronic, progressive affliction of the lungs.

20 Jul 2018

Study examines effects of a two-day intermittent calorie restriction diet for patients with type 2 diabetes

A diet with calorie restriction two days per week was comparable to a diet with daily calorie restriction for glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

20 Jul 2018

Study: Greening vacant urban land reduces feelings of depression for surrounding residents

Greening vacant urban land significantly reduces feelings of depression and improves overall mental health for the surrounding residents, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine and the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania and other institutions show in a new randomized, controlled study published in JAMA Network Open.

20 Jul 2018

Collaborative study to assess effects of exercise training for cognitive deficits in MS

Glenn Wylie, DPhil, associate director of the Rocco Ortenzio Neuroimaging Center at Kessler Foundation, has received a $300,000 sub-award from the National Institutes of Health for a collaborative study with the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

20 Jul 2018

FDA approves first drug for treatment of adult AML patients with specific genetic mutation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Tibsovo (ivosidenib) tablets for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have a specific genetic mutation.

20 Jul 2018

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High levels of physical activity reduce chronic disease risk in older adults

Simple saliva test could lead to better prediction and prevention of diabetes

Study finds new enzyme that lays foundations for allergic immune response

Long-term use of cannabis or cannabis-based drugs can impair memory, shows study

Experts make breakthrough in the fight against Type 2 diabetes

Psychologists devise new intervention to address anxiety symptoms in bipolar disorder patients

Researchers aim to investigate what makes some individuals to 'keep going' in adversity

Study: Many patients concerned about financial impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment

'Financial toxicity' of cancer treatment not adequately addressed by doctors, reveals study

Pfizer announces FDA approval of biosimilar to Neupogen

Study reports data on dementia prevalence in sexual minority older adults

Study: Genes have no effect on consumption of total calories, carbohydrates, fat

New clinical practice guidelines for more accurate evaluation of Alzheimer's disease

Using tendon transfer surgery to restore key functions in spinal cord injury patient

Researchers study efficacy and safety of new treatment for OUD

UC San Diego researchers awarded two grants for investigating stem cell-based therapies

Study examines effects of a two-day intermittent calorie restriction diet for patients with type 2 diabetes

Study: Greening vacant urban land reduces feelings of depression for surrounding residents

Collaborative study to assess effects of exercise training for cognitive deficits in MS

FDA approves first drug for treatment of adult AML patients with specific genetic mutation

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

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