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Researchers discover ingredient vital for blood vessel formation

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have discovered an ingredient vital for proper blood vessel formation that explains why numerous promising treatments have failed.

14 Mar 2019

Oral bacteria in pancreas associated with tumor severity

The presence of oral bacteria in so-called cystic pancreatic tumours is associated with the severity of the tumour, a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Gut reports. It is hoped that the results can help to improve diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.

14 Mar 2019

Study shows ability of non-invasive imaging technique to identify small airway damage in COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, an inflammatory disease of the small airways in the lungs, affects 16 million Americans and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.

14 Mar 2019

Study: Canada's Food Guide will help save money but only few are following it

The good news is the new Canada's Food Guide will save a family of four $475 annually on grocery bills, according to a new University of Guelph study.

14 Mar 2019

Green tea lowers obesity, health risks in mice

Green tea cuts obesity and a number of inflammatory biomarkers linked with poor health in a new study.

14 Mar 2019

Free fatty acids in the blood linked with elevated risk of breast cancer in obese women

Scientists at the University of Illinois have found that free fatty acids in the blood appear to boost proliferation and growth of breast cancer cells. The finding could help explain obese women's elevated risk of developing breast cancer after menopause.

14 Mar 2019

Study: Early-life exposure to microbiota inhibits colon cancer in adulthood

Exposure to microbiota, or microorganisms such as bacteria, in the early stages of life plays a crucial role in establishing optimal conditions in the intestine that inhibit the development of colon cancer in adulthood, according to a study led by Georgia State University.

14 Mar 2019

New therapy could help prolong useful vision and delay total blindness

Millions of Americans are progressively losing their sight as cells in their eyes deteriorate, but a new therapy developed by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, could help prolong useful vision and delay total blindness.

14 Mar 2019

Preclinical data shows combination immunotherapy could suppress tumor growth in the liver

Even as overall cancer incidence and mortality decrease in the United States, the number of people diagnosed with liver cancer is on the rise.

14 Mar 2019

Study unravels mystery behind how the brain encodes time when forming long-term memories

The way we encode our memories involves many pieces of information, and scientists have looked at how most of them work. But one dimension still eludes them: time.

14 Mar 2019

Antibody-drug conjugate effectively targets surface protein in childhood neuroblastomas

Physician-scientists in the Cancer Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have developed a preclinical, potent therapy attached to an antibody that targets a surface protein expressed in most childhood neuroblastomas, effectively killing cancer cells.

14 Mar 2019

Drug that prevents respiratory ailments in preemies reduces healthcare costs

A new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons shows that a drug given to some pregnant women to prevent severe respiratory ailments in preterm newborns reduces healthcare costs.

14 Mar 2019

Columbia researchers explore molecular mechanisms of treatment-resistant depression

Major depressive disorder is a debilitating illness that affects more than 350 million people around the world.

14 Mar 2019

Public opinion on surrogacy and gay parenthood is shaped by media

The media play a key role in informing society and at the same time an important role in shaping perceptions and judgements about social issues, particularly concerning issues on which there is insufficient knowledge and/or a lack of experience.

14 Mar 2019

Exosomes are key to SOS signal that the heart muscle sends out after heart attack, study reveals

Human cells shed exosomes. These tiny extracellular, membrane-bound vesicles can carry cargo for cell-to-cell communication, ferrying diverse loads of proteins, lipids or nucleic acids.

14 Mar 2019

Study suggests new approach to ameliorating obesity-associated metabolic abnormalities

The search by scientists to find ways to combat obesity continues. Recently, investigators have been exploring whether they can engage the lymphatic system to help regulate obesity-induced inflammation of fat (adipose) tissue and restore systemic metabolic fitness.

14 Mar 2019

Interdisciplinary medication education improves patient outcomes, reduces hospital readmissions

Patients understanding their medications and taking them as instructed are important parts of improving the care and outcomes of heart attack patients, as well as potentially reducing avoidable readmissions, according to research presented at the ACC Quality Summit in New Orleans.

14 Mar 2019

Harmless purple bacteria can visualize aspects of tumor heterogeneity

Cancer presents an ongoing challenge for physicians, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. This is, amongst other things, due to tumor heterogeneity.

14 Mar 2019

Researchers develop new way to analyze mucus binding

The human body is full of mucus. This viscous goo isn't just a nuisance that gets coughed up or sneezed out -- it can bind to drugs, toxins or microbes, potentially impacting human health. However, relatively little is known about such interactions.

14 Mar 2019

Increased stress hormones accelerate breast cancer metastasis

It has long been thought that stress contributes to cancer progression. Scientists from the University of Basel and the University Hospital of Basel have deciphered the molecular mechanisms linking breast cancer metastasis with increased stress hormones.

14 Mar 2019

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Researchers discover ingredient vital for blood vessel formation

Oral bacteria in pancreas associated with tumor severity

Study shows ability of non-invasive imaging technique to identify small airway damage in COPD

Study: Canada's Food Guide will help save money but only few are following it

Green tea lowers obesity, health risks in mice

Free fatty acids in the blood linked with elevated risk of breast cancer in obese women

Study: Early-life exposure to microbiota inhibits colon cancer in adulthood

New therapy could help prolong useful vision and delay total blindness

Preclinical data shows combination immunotherapy could suppress tumor growth in the liver

Study unravels mystery behind how the brain encodes time when forming long-term memories

Antibody-drug conjugate effectively targets surface protein in childhood neuroblastomas

Drug that prevents respiratory ailments in preemies reduces healthcare costs

Columbia researchers explore molecular mechanisms of treatment-resistant depression

Public opinion on surrogacy and gay parenthood is shaped by media

Exosomes are key to SOS signal that the heart muscle sends out after heart attack, study reveals

Study suggests new approach to ameliorating obesity-associated metabolic abnormalities

Interdisciplinary medication education improves patient outcomes, reduces hospital readmissions

Harmless purple bacteria can visualize aspects of tumor heterogeneity

Researchers develop new way to analyze mucus binding

Increased stress hormones accelerate breast cancer metastasis

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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