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Researchers design resource manual to assess physical fitness, detect obesity among pre-school children

A multi-institution project involving ten universities and led by the University of Granada (UGR) has designed a resource manual to measure the physical fitness of pre-school children and the prevalence of obesity—which affects up to 35% of children in this age range—in a bid to correct risk factors.

13 May 2019

Scientists discover how mutations in DNA can cause neurodegenerative disease

Scientists have discovered how mutations in DNA can cause neurodegenerative disease. The discovery is an important step towards better treatment to slow the progression or delay onset in a range of incurable diseases such as Huntington's and motor neurone disease - possibly through the use, in new ways, of existing anti-inflammatory drugs.

13 May 2019

Deaths from cardiovascular disease have risen by 4 percent in the last 5 years

The number of people dying prematurely from cardiovascular disease in the UK is on the rise for the first time in 50 years, according to a new analysis.

13 May 2019

Charcoal-based toothpaste comes with 'real risks'

Scientists have concluded that there are no proven benefits for toothpaste containing activated charcoal and that it may actually increase the risk of tooth decay and staining.

13 May 2019

Study reveals health benefits of exercising into old age

People who take regular exercise into old age are better able to cope with everyday activities and for longer, retain their independence and are not reliant on outside help, thereby saving themselves and society the cost of care and support.

13 May 2019

Winter prevents the Swiss population from producing daily doses of vitamin D

A study funded by the SNSF shows that in winter, weak sunlight prevents the Swiss population from producing sufficient levels of vitamin D.

13 May 2019

Six plants native to Southeast Asia show cancer-fighting properties

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore has recently discovered that the Bandicoot Berry (Leea indica), South African leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) and Simple leaf Chastetree (Vitex trifolia), which are favorite nectaring plants of butterflies, do more than attract butterflies.

13 May 2019

Whole grain cereals can provide health benefits by altering intestinal serotonin production

Adults consuming whole grain rye have lower plasma serotonin levels than people eating low-fiber wheat bread, according to a recent study by the University of Eastern Finland and the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

13 May 2019

Study finds lower survival rate among cancer patients in New Mexico

Researchers at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine have found that cancer patients in New Mexico have lower chances of survival when compared to the rest of the nation.

13 May 2019

Timing of primary care visits associated with likelihood of physician ordering cancer screenings

The time of day of a primary care appointment was associated with the likelihood of a physician ordering cancer screenings and of patients completing those screenings in this study of 33 practices with patients eligible for breast or colorectal cancer screening.

13 May 2019

Food-distribution program may have educational benefits for vulnerable group of children

Children living in food-insecure households are more likely to attend school on Fridays if they're participating in a food-distribution program that provides them with backpacks of meals for the weekend, researchers at the University of Illinois found in a new study.

13 May 2019

New research highlights need to decrease amount of opioid medication available for misuse

As states crack down on doctor and pharmacy "shopping" by people who misuse opioids, a new study reveals how often those individuals may still be able to find opioids to misuse in their family medicine cabinets.

13 May 2019

Scientists investigate function of AAPP in mosquito blood feeding

Biting insects use a range of tools when sucking blood from hosts to maximize their chances of a good meal.

13 May 2019

New trial remedies treatment disparities for black patients with early-stage lung and breast cancer

Results from a study published in the Journal of the National Medical Association show that a pragmatic system-based intervention within cancer treatment centers can nearly eliminate existing disparities in treatment and outcomes for black patients with early-stage lung and breast cancer.

13 May 2019

Men who delay fatherhood put health of partners, unborn children at risk

Men who delay starting a family have a ticking "biological clock" -- just like women -- that may affect the health of their partners and children, according to Rutgers researchers.

13 May 2019

New therapy to re-engage the heart's natural electrical pathways offers more treatment options

A new therapy to re-engage the heart's natural electrical pathways - instead of bypassing them - could mean more treatment options for heart failure patients who also suffer from electrical disturbances, such as arrhythmias, according to research led by the University of Chicago Medicine.

13 May 2019

Medical Research News

Researchers design resource manual to assess physical fitness, detect obesity among pre-school children

Scientists discover how mutations in DNA can cause neurodegenerative disease

Deaths from cardiovascular disease have risen by 4 percent in the last 5 years

Charcoal-based toothpaste comes with 'real risks'

Study reveals health benefits of exercising into old age

Winter prevents the Swiss population from producing daily doses of vitamin D

Six plants native to Southeast Asia show cancer-fighting properties

Whole grain cereals can provide health benefits by altering intestinal serotonin production

Study finds lower survival rate among cancer patients in New Mexico

Timing of primary care visits associated with likelihood of physician ordering cancer screenings

Food-distribution program may have educational benefits for vulnerable group of children

New research highlights need to decrease amount of opioid medication available for misuse

Scientists investigate function of AAPP in mosquito blood feeding

New trial remedies treatment disparities for black patients with early-stage lung and breast cancer

Men who delay fatherhood put health of partners, unborn children at risk

New therapy to re-engage the heart's natural electrical pathways offers more treatment options

GPs must be better-equipped to tackle chronic opioid use

Microbes in maternal intestine may contribute to metabolic changes during pregnancy

International team studies potential cancer suppression mechanisms in cetaceans

General public views use of cognitive enhancers as acceptable practice

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

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