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Breakthrough research discovers new way to slow progression of diabetic kidney disease

With World Diabetes Day (14th November) on the horizon new breakthrough research from Monash University has discovered a way to slow the progression of kidney disease in people with diabetes.

8 Nov 2019

New information on benefits of oral food challenges when diagnosing food allergies

Oral food challenges (OFCs) are the gold standard for allergists when diagnosing a food allergy. The person being tested is given a very small dose of the food by mouth under the supervision of a board-certified allergist to test for a severe reaction.

8 Nov 2019

Could improving the brain’s waste disposal system help prevent Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s?

A new partnership between two leading medical research charities has launched today to explore how improving the brain’s waste disposal system could be the key to preventing Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.

8 Nov 2019

Understanding substantial challenges caused by substance use, misuse and dependence

This week sees publication of the first research papers that will form part of PLOS Medicine’s latest Special Issue, which is devoted to understanding the substantial challenges caused by substance use and misuse and seeking to inform responses in the health sector and beyond.

8 Nov 2019

Scientists identify a novel method for treating chronic pain

Watching immersive 360 videos of icy Arctic scenes helps to relieve intense burning pain and could hold hope for treating chronic pain, a small study has found.

8 Nov 2019

Heavy smoking causes rapid facial aging

“Smoker’s Face,” a condition where smokers look older than they are, is just one of many negative effects caused by heavy tobacco usage. Louise Millard of the University of Bristol and colleagues report these findings in a new study published 31st October in PLOS Genetics.

8 Nov 2019

Sleep problems may affect cognitive function of children with chronic kidney disease

Sleep problems and fatigue may affect the cognitive function of children with chronic kidney disease. The findings come from a study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2019 November 5–November 10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

8 Nov 2019

Study shows link between family history of cancer and childhood asthma diagnosis

It's well known there's a genetic component to cancer, and that cancer often runs in families. A new study being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting in Houston shows an association between a family history of cancer and a childhood asthma diagnosis.

8 Nov 2019

Painkiller use during delivery falls from 67% to 61% in a decade

The use of analgesics or anesthetics before or during delivery has dropped from 67% of all deliveries in 2008-09 to 61% in 2018-19.

8 Nov 2019

Top organizations announce awards for emerging leaders in brain health and dementia

To address the growing worldwide public health crisis due to dementia, the prevalence of which is expected to triple worldwide to 152 million by 2050, three leading organizations announced this year's Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders.

8 Nov 2019

Fight for Sight-funded research identifies potential alternative to treat corneal infections, sight loss

A researcher from the University of Nottingham has discovered a possible alternative to traditional anitbiotics to treat corneal infections.

8 Nov 2019

1.6 billion people can’t afford suggested healthy ‘green’ diet

According to a new study published on November 8, 2019, in The Lancet Global Health, a universal diet designed to keep both humans and the earth in good shape has one fatal flaw – more than 1.5 billion people, mostly in the developing world, would have to spend more than they earn to buy that kind of food.

7 Nov 2019

Study: SDHI pesticides induce oxidative stress and kill human cells

Mitochondria are organelles that are present in eukaryotic cells. They contain respiratory chains that are crucial for the survival of organisms.

7 Nov 2019

Five scientists receive funds for independently designed research studies

The Center for BrainHealth, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, recently hosted the annual Friends of BrainHealth Scientist Selection Luncheon at the Dallas Country Club, where the following five scientists were awarded funds for their independently designed research studies.

7 Nov 2019

Older adults' smaller networks did not undermine social satisfaction and well-being, study shows

Are younger adults who cultivate numerous connections with friends, families and acquaintances through online social networks any happier than older adults who have smaller circles of face-to-face relationships? The answer may be no, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

7 Nov 2019

Finding ways to stop cancer at its roots

Why do some cancers come back? Sometimes, a treatment can effectively eliminate cancer cells to undetectable levels, but, if the treatment stops, cancer may return.

7 Nov 2019

Researchers reveal non-image light sensing mechanism of circadian neurons using fruit flies

University of California, Irvine researchers reveal how an ancient flavoprotein response to ultra violet (UV), blue and red light informs internal circadian processes about the time of day.

7 Nov 2019

Landmark NIH trial to examine how exercise affects your body at the molecular level

What happens at the molecular level after exercise? Scientists, physicians and clinical exercise specialists from across the country are embarking on a landmark National Institutes of Health effort to find out.

7 Nov 2019

Vaping risks significant, says new review

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are still a very new thing as far as research is concerned. In other words, scientists don’t actually know much about what e-cigarettes do to the body. However, a new review on e-cigarettes and heart health, published in the journal Cardiovascular Health on November 7, 2019, says that these devices have a worrying impact on the cardiovascular system, despite the widespread perception that they are safe.

7 Nov 2019

New method to construct personalized gene networks may contribute to personalized treatments

Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine have developed a new method to model how genes interact with each other -- and it may someday contribute to the development of personalized treatments for patients.

7 Nov 2019

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Breakthrough research discovers new way to slow progression of diabetic kidney disease

New information on benefits of oral food challenges when diagnosing food allergies

Could improving the brain’s waste disposal system help prevent Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s?

Understanding substantial challenges caused by substance use, misuse and dependence

Scientists identify a novel method for treating chronic pain

Heavy smoking causes rapid facial aging

Sleep problems may affect cognitive function of children with chronic kidney disease

Study shows link between family history of cancer and childhood asthma diagnosis

Painkiller use during delivery falls from 67% to 61% in a decade

Top organizations announce awards for emerging leaders in brain health and dementia

Fight for Sight-funded research identifies potential alternative to treat corneal infections, sight loss

1.6 billion people can’t afford suggested healthy ‘green’ diet

Study: SDHI pesticides induce oxidative stress and kill human cells

Five scientists receive funds for independently designed research studies

Older adults' smaller networks did not undermine social satisfaction and well-being, study shows

Finding ways to stop cancer at its roots

Researchers reveal non-image light sensing mechanism of circadian neurons using fruit flies

Landmark NIH trial to examine how exercise affects your body at the molecular level

Vaping risks significant, says new review

New method to construct personalized gene networks may contribute to personalized treatments

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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