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New tool developed to protect women from HIV infection

Scientists at the University of Waterloo have developed a new tool to protect women from HIV infection.

16 Apr 2018

Finding ways to reverse obesity’s lingering, pro-cancer effects

Like exposure to too much sun and drinking alcohol, obesity is a risk factor for cancer. Researchers at the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center are working to be a part of the solution -- they want to find ways to reverse obesity-linked biological changes in the body that are associated with cancer growth.

16 Apr 2018

Study reveals increased risks for Alzheimer's, suicide among youth in polluted cities

A University of Montana researcher and her collaborators have published a new study that reveals increased risks for Alzheimer's and suicide among children and young adults living in polluted megacities.

16 Apr 2018

Single foodborne outbreak can have large ramifications for restaurants

A single foodborne outbreak could cost a restaurant millions of dollars in lost revenue, fines, lawsuits, legal fees, insurance premium increases, inspection costs and staff retraining, a new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests.

16 Apr 2018

Tiny layer of graphene flakes becomes deadly weapon against bacteria on implants

A tiny layer of graphene flakes becomes a deadly weapon and kills bacteria, stopping infections during procedures such as implant surgery. This is the findings of new research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, recently published in the scientific journal Advanced Materials Interfaces.

16 Apr 2018

Brief elevation of airborne particulate matter linked to respiratory infection in children

Even the briefest increase in airborne fine particulate matter PM2.5, pollution-causing particles that are about 3 percent of the diameter of human hair, is associated with the development of acute lower respiratory infection (ALRI) in young children, according to newly published research.

16 Apr 2018

Study: Yoga and mindfulness may help elementary school students manage stress, anxiety

Yoga/mindfulness activities may facilitate stress management among elementary school students and may be added as a complement to social and emotional learning activities, according to a Tulane University study.

16 Apr 2018

The memory area of the brain may also yield vital clues about mental health illnesses

The hippocampus is an area of the brain commonly linked with memory and dementia. But new U of T Scarborough research finds that it may also yield important clues about a range of mental health illnesses including addiction, anxiety and depression.

16 Apr 2018

Painkiller use during pregnancy could affect unborn child's fertility in later life

Taking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests.

16 Apr 2018

New award will help research into immune system differences that trigger food allergies

Adora A. Lin, M.D., Ph.D., an attending physician in Children's department of Allergy and Immunology, was awarded $240,000 to improve understanding of how children's immune systems tolerate or react to certain food allergens--sometimes triggering a cascade of side effects that can be fatal.

13 Apr 2018

Researchers identify how Americans with disabilities strive to work and overcome barriers

A multidisciplinary team of researchers at Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability, have authored a new article that identifies how Americans with disabilities are striving to work and overcoming barriers to employment.

13 Apr 2018

Eating red meat regularly linked to higher rates of distal colon cancer

When comparing the effects of red meat, poultry, fish or vegetarian diets to cancer development in specific subsites of the colon, a study found that those regularly eating red meat compared to a red meat-free diet had higher rates of distal colon cancer -- cancer found on the descending section of the colon, where faeces is stored.

13 Apr 2018

Sleep deprivation increases brain protein linked to Alzheimer's disease

Losing just one night of sleep led to an immediate increase in beta-amyloid, a protein in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a small, new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. In Alzheimer's disease, beta-amyloid proteins clump together to form amyloid plaques, a hallmark of the disease.

13 Apr 2018

Study shows potential of web-based intervention to achieve weight loss in patients with NAFLD

Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease who participated in a web-based lifestyle modification intervention achieved similar levels of weight loss and more rapid normalization of their liver enzymes than patients who participated in an intensive, group-based program.

13 Apr 2018

Study reports decreasing rates of liver transplantation among HCC patients in the U.S.

Patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) waiting for a liver transplant in the USA are now significantly less likely to receive a new liver than they were around a decade ago. A nationwide study presented today at The International Liver Congress™ 2018 in Paris, France, has confirmed that patients with HCC on the liver transplant list in the USA were more than 50% less likely to receive a transplant in 2014-2016 than they were in 2005-2007.

13 Apr 2018

Temperature has marked effect on toxicity of insecticides used for malaria control

Ambient temperature has a marked effect on the toxicity of the most commonly used insecticides for malaria control, according to a study led by ISGlobal, an institution supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation.

13 Apr 2018

Subtle discrimination still prevalent in gay neighborhoods

Despite claiming to support gay rights, many straight people who live in traditionally gay neighborhoods still practice subtle forms of discrimination when interacting with their gay and lesbian neighbors.

13 Apr 2018

Two MDC researchers win ERC funding worth several million euros

Basic researchers Gary Lewin and Norbert Hübner are investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying neurological and heart diseases. Their focus is on understanding the anchoring of ion channels and micropeptides in heart muscle cells.

13 Apr 2018

'Molecular microscope' system for transplant biopsy more effective than conventional methods

A transplant biopsy system that uses gene chips to read molecules is far safer and more effective than existing approaches used for heart transplant biopsies and is showing promising results for lung transplant biopsies, new University of Alberta-led research shows.

13 Apr 2018

Evaluating risks of severe heat and cold waves on public health

Heat and cold waves affect people with certain health conditions differently, highlighting the need for tailored public service risk communication.

13 Apr 2018

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New tool developed to protect women from HIV infection

Finding ways to reverse obesity’s lingering, pro-cancer effects

Study reveals increased risks for Alzheimer's, suicide among youth in polluted cities

Single foodborne outbreak can have large ramifications for restaurants

Tiny layer of graphene flakes becomes deadly weapon against bacteria on implants

Brief elevation of airborne particulate matter linked to respiratory infection in children

Study: Yoga and mindfulness may help elementary school students manage stress, anxiety

The memory area of the brain may also yield vital clues about mental health illnesses

Painkiller use during pregnancy could affect unborn child's fertility in later life

New award will help research into immune system differences that trigger food allergies

Researchers identify how Americans with disabilities strive to work and overcome barriers

Eating red meat regularly linked to higher rates of distal colon cancer

Sleep deprivation increases brain protein linked to Alzheimer's disease

Study shows potential of web-based intervention to achieve weight loss in patients with NAFLD

Study reports decreasing rates of liver transplantation among HCC patients in the U.S.

Temperature has marked effect on toxicity of insecticides used for malaria control

Subtle discrimination still prevalent in gay neighborhoods

Two MDC researchers win ERC funding worth several million euros

'Molecular microscope' system for transplant biopsy more effective than conventional methods

Evaluating risks of severe heat and cold waves on public health

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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