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Smartphone addiction may be responsible for an imbalance in the brain, study says

A new study presented yesterday at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) identified an imbalance in the brain chemistry of young people who are addicted to smartphones and the internet.

1 Dec 2017

First AXT Biospecimen Storage System Installed in the Southern Hemisphere at Griffith University

The arktic is a purpose designed biostorage facility capable of catering for a library of up to 140,000 specimens in a compact package. The modular design allows you to expand your storage capacity growing with your needs.

From SPT Labtech 1 Dec 2017

Most office workers find negative relationship between increased sitting time and health

A James Cook University study has found nearly three quarters of office workers believe there is a negative relationship between sitting down all day at work and their health - and that bosses are crucial to helping solve the problem.

1 Dec 2017

Anti-aging protein could be used as target for rejuvenating cells in the immune system

Anti-aging proteins have long been shown to protect against age-related diseases, such as cancer, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular disease. A study by researchers at the Gladstone Institutes now reveals that one such protein could also be targeted to rejuvenate cells in the immune system.

1 Dec 2017

Chemicals in cigarette smoke, industrial processes may cause hazardous effects

It's no surprise that chemicals in smoke cause cancer, but a new study published in the Archives of Toxicology shows that some chemicals in cigarette smoke and industrial processes may be more dangerous than previously thought.

1 Dec 2017

Excessive screen time may be modern-day risk factor for depression and suicide

New research presents compelling evidence that the more time teenagers spend on smartphones and other electronic screens, the more likely they are to feel depressed and think about, or attempt, suicide.

1 Dec 2017

New targeted treatment could benefit patients with certain pancreatic tumors

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine have shown that a new targeted treatment could benefit patients with certain pancreatic tumors by preventing spread of the cancer and protecting their heart from damage--a direct result of the tumor.

1 Dec 2017

Study finds link between adolescent cannabis use and future hypomania

Cannabis use in youth is linked to bipolar symptoms in young adults, finds new research by the University of Warwick.

1 Dec 2017

Novel drug combination could enhance immunotherapy responses in patients with lung cancer

Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers and colleagues have identified a novel drug combination therapy that could prime nonsmall cell lung cancers to respond better to immunotherapy.

30 Nov 2017

CBT and mindfulness training can reverse negative psychological effects of prison time

Just four months in prison can negatively affect a person's cognitive abilities and impulse control, according to findings published in Criminal Justice and Behavior from University of Pennsylvania criminologists Adrian Raine and Rebecca Umbach.

30 Nov 2017

Papillomaviruses linked to UV light promote development of non-melanoma skin cancer

UV radiation has been known for a long time to be a risk factor for the development of skin cancer. Simultaneous infection with human papillomaviruses (HPV) has also been suspected to promote skin cancer, particularly in organ transplant recipients.

30 Nov 2017

NIH grant supports research on cellular mechanisms governing longevity

The MDI Biological Laboratory has announced that Aric Rogers, Ph.D., has received a grant of $455,000 over two years from the National Institute on Aging, one of the institutes of the National Institutes of Health, for research on the cellular mechanisms governing longevity.

30 Nov 2017

Study finds strong link between daily cannabis use and cigarette smoking

Daily marijuana use has been on the rise over the past decade. Now, a new study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, City University of New York, found that cigarette smokers are 10 times more likely to use marijuana on a daily basis.

30 Nov 2017

People who have high BMI more likely to develop dementia, study shows

People who have a high body mass index are more likely to develop dementia than those with a normal weight, according to a new UCL-led study.

30 Nov 2017

Drug that stimulates neuron pruning promotes goal-directed behavior in mice

A drug that stimulates neuron pruning can nudge mice away from habit-driven behaviors when combined with retraining, neuroscientists have found.

30 Nov 2017

Researchers identify barriers to applying international breast cancer guidelines in MENA region

Researchers surveying breast cancer management in the Middle East and North Africa region have identified significant barriers to applying international guidelines in this area, and are calling for localized best practice.

30 Nov 2017

Study shows possibility to have breaks in medication against hormone-sensitive breast cancer

It is possible to have breaks in long-term medication against hormone-sensitive breast cancer - without the effect of the treatment appearing to have been influenced. Women also feel better if they take a three-month break from the hormone treatment each year, according to a medication study reported in The Lancet.

30 Nov 2017

Medical Research News

Smartphone addiction may be responsible for an imbalance in the brain, study says

First AXT Biospecimen Storage System Installed in the Southern Hemisphere at Griffith University

Most office workers find negative relationship between increased sitting time and health

Anti-aging protein could be used as target for rejuvenating cells in the immune system

Chemicals in cigarette smoke, industrial processes may cause hazardous effects

Excessive screen time may be modern-day risk factor for depression and suicide

New targeted treatment could benefit patients with certain pancreatic tumors

Study finds link between adolescent cannabis use and future hypomania

Novel drug combination could enhance immunotherapy responses in patients with lung cancer

CBT and mindfulness training can reverse negative psychological effects of prison time

Papillomaviruses linked to UV light promote development of non-melanoma skin cancer

NIH grant supports research on cellular mechanisms governing longevity

Study finds strong link between daily cannabis use and cigarette smoking

People who have high BMI more likely to develop dementia, study shows

Drug that stimulates neuron pruning promotes goal-directed behavior in mice

Researchers identify barriers to applying international breast cancer guidelines in MENA region

Study shows possibility to have breaks in medication against hormone-sensitive breast cancer

Patient complaint rates appear to decrease with physician age, study finds

Adults as likely to develop type 1 diabetes as children, research finds

New dual-purpose drug delivery device to be developed for HIV and pregnancy prevention

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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