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Regular light physical activity may reduce mortality risk in older women

That "to do" list of chores and errands could actually provide a variety of health benefits, according to researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine.

17 Nov 2017

Vaginal progesterone decreases the risk of premature birth in women with short cervix

A meta-analysis of placebo-controlled data published today indicates that vaginal progesterone reduces preterm birth and neonatal complications in women with a mid-trimester short cervix.

17 Nov 2017

Groundbreaking study identifies protein as potential factor in cancer metastasis

U of G scientists have made a discovery that could reduce the spread of cancer by hindering a protein that binds cancer cells together and allows them to invade tissues.

17 Nov 2017

Tree cover linked to fewer asthma cases in polluted urban neighborhoods

People living in polluted urban areas are far less likely to be admitted to hospital with asthma when there are lots of trees in their neighborhood, a study by the University of Exeter's medical school has found.

17 Nov 2017

Study aims to involve parents in early intervention services for children with autism

Early diagnosis and intervention for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can help change the trajectory of their life. While children can be diagnosed with autism as early as 18-24 months of age, most children are diagnosed between 4-5 years old.

17 Nov 2017

Novel buckypaper sensor could pave way for high-performance, affordable wearable technology

Researchers from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have developed a class of breakthrough motion sensors that could herald a near future of ubiquitous, fully integrated and affordable wearable technology.

17 Nov 2017

Old World monkeys could hold key to stop progression of rheumatoid arthritis

In the quest for a new and more effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC looked to a primate that mostly roams the land in Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

17 Nov 2017

Experts identify mental exercise program that can reduce risk of dementia

Aging research specialists have identified, for the first time, a form of mental exercise that can reduce the risk of dementia.

17 Nov 2017

Scientists identify biomarkers that predict risk of death in Ebola patients

Scientists have identified a set of biomarkers that indicate which patients infected with the Ebola virus are most at risk of dying from the disease.

17 Nov 2017

Majority of people do not understand link between obesity and cancer, study shows

A new study published in the Journal of Public Health has shown that the majority of people in the United Kingdom do not understand the connection between weight issues and cancer.

17 Nov 2017

Dog ownership associated with lower risk of death due to cardiovascular disease

A team of Swedish scientists have used national registries of more than 3.4 million Swedes aged 40 to 80 to study the association between dog ownership and cardiovascular health.

17 Nov 2017

Drug used to prevent and treat malaria may also be effective for Zika virus

A new collaborative study led by researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and UC San Diego School of Medicine has found that a medication used to prevent and treat malaria may also be effective for Zika virus.

17 Nov 2017

Heart failure patients with type 2 diabetes have higher hospitalization, death rates

A new study has found that heart failure patients with pre-existing type 2 diabetes have higher hospitalization and death rates, but that keeping blood sugars balanced can help lower the risk almost to that of heart failure patients without diabetes.

17 Nov 2017

Researchers identify possible genetic basis for coronary artery disease

The buildup of plaque in the heart's arteries is an unfortunate part of aging. But by studying the genetic makeup of people who maintain clear arteries into old age, researchers led by UNC's Jonathan Schisler, PhD, have identified a possible genetic basis for coronary artery disease (CAD), as well as potential new opportunities to prevent it.

17 Nov 2017

Brain astrocytes could play key role in pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease

Astrocytes, the supporting cells of the brain, could play a significant role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. This is the first time researchers discovered a direct association between astrocytes and AD. Published in Stem Cell Reports, the study investigated the brain cell function of familial AD patients by using stem cell technologies.

17 Nov 2017

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Regular light physical activity may reduce mortality risk in older women

Vaginal progesterone decreases the risk of premature birth in women with short cervix

Groundbreaking study identifies protein as potential factor in cancer metastasis

Tree cover linked to fewer asthma cases in polluted urban neighborhoods

Study aims to involve parents in early intervention services for children with autism

Novel buckypaper sensor could pave way for high-performance, affordable wearable technology

Old World monkeys could hold key to stop progression of rheumatoid arthritis

Experts identify mental exercise program that can reduce risk of dementia

Scientists identify biomarkers that predict risk of death in Ebola patients

Majority of people do not understand link between obesity and cancer, study shows

Dog ownership associated with lower risk of death due to cardiovascular disease

Drug used to prevent and treat malaria may also be effective for Zika virus

Heart failure patients with type 2 diabetes have higher hospitalization, death rates

Researchers identify possible genetic basis for coronary artery disease

Brain astrocytes could play key role in pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease

New dye could be used to observe electrical activity of neurons in the brain

Noninvasive brain imaging reveals surgical skills acquisition and expertise of trainees

New model to test effectiveness of existing and potential CF therapies

People with hearing loss need better technology to overcome background noise, report reveals

FAIMS technology holds potential to be effective screening tool for pancreatic cancer

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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