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Air pollution associated with menstrual irregularity in teen girls

The air your teenage daughter breathes may be causing irregular menstrual cycles. Well documented negative health effects from air pollution exposure include infertility, metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome.

25 Jan 2018

MIND diet shows potential to slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors

A diet created by researchers at Rush University Medical Center may help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors, according to preliminary research presented on Jan. 25, at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2018 in Los Angeles.

25 Jan 2018

Low carbohydrate intake linked to increased risk of having babies with neural tube defects

Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant may want to avoid diets that reduce or eliminate carbohydrates, as they could increase the risk of having babies with neural tube birth defects, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

25 Jan 2018

Herbal products may affect properties of prescription drugs and lead to dangerous side effects

An analysis of published studies and reports indicates that a number of herbal products may affect the properties of prescription drugs, leading to alterations in the drugs' effectiveness as well as potentially dangerous side effects.

25 Jan 2018

Study identifies factors that impact quality of life in retirement and older age

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that raising your level of education and skills during your working life are key factors in determining your quality of life in retirement and older age.

25 Jan 2018

Diabetes patients more prone to serious infections, research shows

Diabetes patients have an increased risk of suffering serious infections or death compared to the general public, new research has shown.

25 Jan 2018

New method developed to detect bacteria in food and water

Researcher Lili He and colleagues at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have devised a low cost, easy to administer method that could help detect the presence of bacteria in food and water samples.

25 Jan 2018

Smoking just one cigarette a day significantly increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, experts warn

Smoking just one cigarette a day is associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease and stroke than had previously been thought, say experts.

25 Jan 2018

Advances in brain imaging can help identify more eligible patients for stroke treatment

Advances in brain imaging can identify a greater number of stroke patients who can receive therapy later than previously believed, according to a new study.

25 Jan 2018

New study reveals an association between flu and heart attack

A new study has revealed a six-fold increased risk of heart attack during the first seven days of a laboratory-confirmed case of influenza.

25 Jan 2018

Enhanced lifestyle counseling prevents cognitive decline even in genetically susceptible people

Enhanced lifestyle counseling prevents cognitive decline even in people who are carriers of the APOE4 gene, a common risk factor of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study published in JAMA Neurology.

25 Jan 2018

Everyday exercise can be more health beneficial than once thought

The benefits of low-intensity physical activity, such as standing, walking or doing household chores, can be more health beneficial than once thought.

25 Jan 2018

Scientists to test digital nanosensor that lights up cancer tissues

UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center scientists next month will begin testing a digital nanosensor that lights up cancer tissue to see whether it can improve the accuracy of cancer surgeries, thereby reducing cancer recurrence and surgical morbidity.

25 Jan 2018

Medical Research News

Air pollution associated with menstrual irregularity in teen girls

MIND diet shows potential to slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors

Low carbohydrate intake linked to increased risk of having babies with neural tube defects

Herbal products may affect properties of prescription drugs and lead to dangerous side effects

Study identifies factors that impact quality of life in retirement and older age

Diabetes patients more prone to serious infections, research shows

New method developed to detect bacteria in food and water

Smoking just one cigarette a day significantly increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, experts warn

Advances in brain imaging can help identify more eligible patients for stroke treatment

New study reveals an association between flu and heart attack

Enhanced lifestyle counseling prevents cognitive decline even in genetically susceptible people

Everyday exercise can be more health beneficial than once thought

Scientists to test digital nanosensor that lights up cancer tissues

Researchers trace root cause of bronchiolitis symptoms

Researchers find link between genetic molecules in mosquitos and dengue fever

Persistent immune activation may contribute to increased risk of CVD in people with HIV

Researchers uncover molecular roots of genetic lung disease

Computer modeling and simulation may help characterize injury from blasts on a battlefield

Researchers study how bioelectric signaling between cells influences cancer progression

Binge drinkers have increased levels of biomarker molecule that may contribute to poor vascular function

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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