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Researchers unlock key process in human cells that contributes to cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and aging

Monash researchers have unlocked a key process in all human cells that contributes to diseases like cancer and neurodegenerative diseases as well as ageing.

24 Jan 2019

Consumption of more fish and omega-3 supplement can help reach cardioprotective Omega-3 Index of 8%

A new study published in Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, and Essential Fatty Acids shows that people likely need to eat more fish and take an omega-3 supplement to reach a cardioprotective Omega-3 Index level of 8% or higher.

24 Jan 2019

Positive personality traits may help to reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes

It has been said that a good personality can help one succeed in life. But can it also guard against disease risk? A new study based on data from the Women's Health Initiative shows that positive personality traits, such as optimism, actually may help to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

24 Jan 2019

Sexual minorities are at higher risk for different health problems, finds study

Sexual minorities -- people who are attracted to members of the same sex or who identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual -- are at a higher risk for several different health problems at different points in their lives, according to Penn State researchers.

24 Jan 2019

Nine early career scientists named 2019 recipients of the Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award

The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation announced that nine scientists with novel approaches to fighting cancer have been named 2019 recipients of the Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award.

24 Jan 2019

Novel therapeutic approach for treatment of leukemia

The BCR/ABL gene, which does not occur among healthy people, has been shown to be a causative agent in the pathogenesis of B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia.

24 Jan 2019

Research provides new insights into why we crave fatty foods when dieting

Have you ever wondered why we crave the very foods that we try to avoid when dieting? Or wish there was a way to turn off the craving?

24 Jan 2019

Identical twins shine new light on genetic cause of juvenile arthritis

Identical twin toddlers who presented with severe arthritis helped scientists to identify the first gene mutation that can single-handedly cause a juvenile form of this inflammatory joint disease.

24 Jan 2019

Study highlights great diversity of language development in children with ASD

A close collaboration between University of Connecticut (Letitia Naigles (PI) and Deborah Fein) and Interacting Minds Centreresearchers (Riccardo Fusaroli and Ethan Weed) is exploring how parents and children influence each other when they interact, and the longer term impact this has on language acquisition.

24 Jan 2019

Study uncovers new link between inflammation and cancer

Severe inflammation in tissues is often associated with the occurrence of cancer. The mechanism linking both these conditions is not clearly understood. Furthermore, inflamed and cancerous tissues contain a heterogenous mix of damaged and protective cells.

24 Jan 2019

Columbia researchers develop 'Cascade of Care' model to reduce opioid overdose and death

Drug overdose is now the leading cause of death for individuals under the age of 50, as the opioid epidemic continues unabated. One reason is that the majority of the estimated 2.4 million Americans with opioid use disorder aren't getting evidence-based treatment, including medications to treat opioid addiction.

24 Jan 2019

Ebola virus identified in a West African bat

The government of Liberia, in partnership with the Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and EcoHealth Alliance, announced the discovery of Ebola virus in a bat in Liberia.

24 Jan 2019

Norwegian scientists discover new small molecule drug to treat prostate cancer

Professor Fahri Saatcioglu at University of Oslo's Department of Biosciences (IBV) heads a research group investigating how androgens - male sex hormones - affect the risk of being affected by prostate cancer.

24 Jan 2019

Low-cost changes in hospital canteens could improve healthy eating

Making healthy food easier to access in hospital canteens and food outlets, as well as increasing healthy options and reducing portion sizes, are the most effective ways of encouraging healthcare staff to improve their diets according to a new study from the University of Warwick.

24 Jan 2019

Researchers identify marker protein that offers both diagnostic and therapeutic function

Of all gastrointestinal cancers, pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive. Because of this, it has a very low 5-year survival rate of just 5% and a median survival time below 6 months. Additionally, treatment is difficult, with only surgery shown to provide a cure. However, the vast majority of patients have tumors that cannot be removed surgically or their cancer is too advanced or spread too far to be treatable.

24 Jan 2019

Excessive suppression of GSK3 enzyme can trigger renal failure, finds study

Scientists have identified an enzyme that is a "master regulator" of kidney function that if excessively suppressed, can trigger renal failure. Their findings have implications for the use of existing drugs and the development of new pharmaceuticals.

24 Jan 2019

Diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier, finds study

A new Tulane University study examining the carbon footprint of what more than 16,000 Americans eat in a day has good news for environmentally conscious consumers-- diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier.

24 Jan 2019

New analysis explores impact of new hip surgery classification system on clinical decisions

Determining which patients can benefit from hip preservation surgery (rather than hip replacement surgery) is challenging, but the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently published a hip preservation surgery appropriateness classification system.

24 Jan 2019

Having tattoos not related to overall health status, study reveals

In a survey-based study published in the International Journal of Dermatology, having tattoos was not significantly related to overall health status, but individuals with tattoos were more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health issue and to report sleep problems.

24 Jan 2019

Economic downturn during pregnancy linked to modest increase in preterm birth

Economic downturn during early pregnancy was linked with modest increases in preterm birth in a Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology analysis.

24 Jan 2019

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Researchers unlock key process in human cells that contributes to cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and aging

Consumption of more fish and omega-3 supplement can help reach cardioprotective Omega-3 Index of 8%

Positive personality traits may help to reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Sexual minorities are at higher risk for different health problems, finds study

Nine early career scientists named 2019 recipients of the Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award

Novel therapeutic approach for treatment of leukemia

Research provides new insights into why we crave fatty foods when dieting

Identical twins shine new light on genetic cause of juvenile arthritis

Study highlights great diversity of language development in children with ASD

Study uncovers new link between inflammation and cancer

Columbia researchers develop 'Cascade of Care' model to reduce opioid overdose and death

Ebola virus identified in a West African bat

Norwegian scientists discover new small molecule drug to treat prostate cancer

Low-cost changes in hospital canteens could improve healthy eating

Researchers identify marker protein that offers both diagnostic and therapeutic function

Excessive suppression of GSK3 enzyme can trigger renal failure, finds study

Diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier, finds study

New analysis explores impact of new hip surgery classification system on clinical decisions

Having tattoos not related to overall health status, study reveals

Economic downturn during pregnancy linked to modest increase in preterm birth

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