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UAB receives $17 million grant to explore immune cells in inaccessible tissues of the human body

University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers will receive $17.8 million in federal funding to attack a key "knowledge gap" in human immunology -- how the B cells and antibody-secreting cells that reside in tissues and organs differ from those found in blood.

23 Apr 2019

Microglia play vital role in regulating neuroinflammation, research shows

A research team at Massachusetts Eye and Ear has shown that microglia, the primary immune cells of the central nervous system--including the retina of the eye--serve as "gatekeepers," or biosensors and facilitators, of neuroinflammation in a preclinical model of autoimmune uveitis.

23 Apr 2019

'Tummy tuck' can be safely performed in obese patients with no increase in complications

"Tummy tuck" surgery (abdominoplasty) can be safely performed in obese patients, with no increase in complications compared to non-obese patients, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

23 Apr 2019

Reviving the heart's regenerative capacities using microRNAs

Once the heart is fully formed, the cells that make up heart muscle, known as cardiomyocytes, have very limited ability to reproduce themselves. After a heart attack, cardiomyocytes die off; unable to make new ones, the heart instead forms scar tissue. Over time, this can set people up for heart failure.

23 Apr 2019

Study identifies possible therapeutic effects of curcumin on stomach cancer

Curcumin is widely used to impart color and flavor to food, but scientists have discovered that this yellow powder derived from the roots of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa) can also help prevent or combat stomach cancer.

22 Apr 2019

Educational program for preschoolers successful in instilling heart healthy behaviors

Preschoolers in an underserved community who took part in a health promotion educational program aimed at establishing health behaviors showed a 2.2-fold increase in knowledge, attitudes and habits compared to their classmates who did not take part in the program, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

22 Apr 2019

Skipping breakfast linked with increased risk of death from heart disease

New evidence underscores the importance of eating breakfast every day, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that showed skipping breakfast was significantly associated with an increased risk of death from heart disease.

22 Apr 2019

Plant-based diets associated with lower risk of heart failure

Plant-based diets are associated with a lower risk of heart failure in adults without known heart disease, while Southern diets consisting of more fried and processed foods and sweetened drinks are associated with greater risk, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that looked at the association between five dietary patterns and risk of heart failure.

22 Apr 2019

Physical activity may eliminate mortality risk caused by sedentary behavior

For less active adults, the amount of time spent sitting may be associated with an increased risk of death; however, increasing physical activity to recommended levels may eliminate this association in some, according to a study published today in the annual cardiovascular health promotion issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

22 Apr 2019

Advance in breakthrough cancer treatment eliminates serious side effects

An advance in the breakthrough cancer treatment known as CAR T-cell therapy appears to eliminate its severe side effects, making the treatment safer and potentially available in outpatient settings, a new USC study shows.

22 Apr 2019

Not drinking water may increase children's consumption of sugary drinks

Kids and young adults who drink no water throughout the day may consume twice the amount of calories from sugary drinks than those who drink water, according to Penn State researchers.

22 Apr 2019

Soft bedding responsible for majority of sleep-related infant deaths, study reveals

Almost 70% of babies who died from sleep-related suffocation between 2011 and 2014 did so because of soft bedding, a new study reveals.

22 Apr 2019

Study finds worse health-related quality of life among transgender adults

Transgender adults were more likely to report worse health-related quality of life compared with cisgender adults.

22 Apr 2019

Asia's diabetes epidemic increases risk of death among women, middle-aged people

Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in Asia and has dramatically increased the risk of premature death, especially among women and middle-aged people, a multinational study led by Vanderbilt University researchers has found.

22 Apr 2019

Brain areas linked to memory and emotion aid odor navigation in humans

Species like dogs and rodents use their sense of smell to navigate toward desirable items and places and away from those they should avoid.

22 Apr 2019

MIT scientists reverse some behavioral symptoms of rare neurodevelopmental disorder

Williams Syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about one in 10,000 babies born in the United States, produces a range of symptoms including cognitive impairments, cardiovascular problems, and extreme friendliness, or hypersociability.

22 Apr 2019

Survey: Half of all American workplaces offer health and wellness programs

Workplace health promotion programs are increasing in the U.S., according to researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Gillings School of Global Public Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and RTI International.

22 Apr 2019

Researchers are developing brand-new method to cure brain tumors

Scientists from Far Eastern Federal University in cooperation with colleagues from Blokhin Russian Cancer Research Center, Switzerland, and Sweden for the first time studied proteins, which constitute WNT signaling pathway of the cancer stem cells of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM CD133+ CSCs), one of the most aggressive brain tumors.

22 Apr 2019

Johns Hopkins study reports overdiagnosis of schizophrenia

In a small study of patients referred to the Johns Hopkins Early Psychosis Intervention Clinic (EPIC), Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report that about half the people referred to the clinic with a schizophrenia diagnosis didn't actually have schizophrenia.

22 Apr 2019

First-of-its-kind study highlights lethal impact of medical emergencies worldwide

Johns Hopkins Medicine researcher develops method to measure the impact of conditions requiring emergency care around the world.

22 Apr 2019

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UAB receives $17 million grant to explore immune cells in inaccessible tissues of the human body

Microglia play vital role in regulating neuroinflammation, research shows

'Tummy tuck' can be safely performed in obese patients with no increase in complications

Reviving the heart's regenerative capacities using microRNAs

Study identifies possible therapeutic effects of curcumin on stomach cancer

Educational program for preschoolers successful in instilling heart healthy behaviors

Skipping breakfast linked with increased risk of death from heart disease

Plant-based diets associated with lower risk of heart failure

Physical activity may eliminate mortality risk caused by sedentary behavior

Advance in breakthrough cancer treatment eliminates serious side effects

Not drinking water may increase children's consumption of sugary drinks

Soft bedding responsible for majority of sleep-related infant deaths, study reveals

Study finds worse health-related quality of life among transgender adults

Asia's diabetes epidemic increases risk of death among women, middle-aged people

Brain areas linked to memory and emotion aid odor navigation in humans

MIT scientists reverse some behavioral symptoms of rare neurodevelopmental disorder

Survey: Half of all American workplaces offer health and wellness programs

Researchers are developing brand-new method to cure brain tumors

Johns Hopkins study reports overdiagnosis of schizophrenia

First-of-its-kind study highlights lethal impact of medical emergencies worldwide

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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