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New study finds smoking cessation at any age reduces risk of death

Tobacco use continues to be a major cause of cancer and premature death. Most studies of cigarette smoking and mortality have focused on middle-aged populations, with fewer studies examining the impact of tobacco cessation on disease and mortality risk among the elderly.

30 Nov 2016

Cancer survivors diagnosed before age 25 have two-fold increased risk of suicide, study shows

Survivors of cancer diagnosed before the age of 25 had a more than two-fold increased risk of suicide compared to their non-cancer peers.

30 Nov 2016

New guidelines recommend evaluation of osteoporosis risk for all postmenopausal women

Osteoporosis is preventable and treatable, but only a small proportion of people at risk for fractures are evaluated and treated, according to new osteoporosis guidelines written by an expert panel headed by Loyola Medicine endocrinologist Pauline M. Camacho, MD, FACE.

30 Nov 2016

Over-the-counter and prescription pain medications linked to drug-induced liver injury

More than 1,000 medications, with acetaminophen being the most common, have been associated with drug-induced liver injury.

30 Nov 2016

New optical fiber probe could help differentiate between healthy and cancerous tissue during surgery

An optical fiber probe can distinguish cancer tissue and normal tissue at the margins of a tumor being excised, in real time, by detecting the difference in pH between the two types of tissue.

30 Nov 2016

Photovoice interventions could result in complete recovery for sexual assault survivors

One out of every six American women has experienced a sexual assault or an attempted sexual assault or rape in her lifetime, according to the National Institute of Justice and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

29 Nov 2016

Prevention program removes effects of poverty on brain development of children

A University of Georgia research team has shown for the first time that participation in a prevention program known as the Strong African American Families Program, which enhances supportive parenting and strengthens family relationships, removes the effects of poverty on brain development.

29 Nov 2016

Hunter-gatherers in East Africa live active lifestyle that helps lower risk for heart disease

In a remote area of north-central Tanzania, men leave their huts on foot, armed with bows and poison-tipped arrows, to hunt for their next meal.

29 Nov 2016

Long-term hormone treatment may negatively affect kidneys in postmenopausal women

Long-term estrogen treatment after menopause may increase the risk of new kidney damage and negatively affect women with abnormal kidney function.

29 Nov 2016

HD is myopathy as well as neurodegenerative disease, study suggests

Researchers have discovered that mice with Huntington's disease (HD) suffer defects in muscle maturation that may explain some symptoms of the disorder.

29 Nov 2016

Research reveals new insights into how sleep deprivation affects children's brains

Any parent can tell you about the consequences of their child not getting enough sleep. But there is far less known about the details of how sleep deprivation affects children's brains and what this means for early brain development.

29 Nov 2016

Cancer patients follow peer stories on online forums to gain comfort, study shows

When faced with potentially life-threatening diseases such as cancer, people often seek information about the disease and support from peers.

29 Nov 2016

New green nanotechnology approach targets, destroys precancerous tumor cells in livers of mice

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 700,000 new cases of liver cancer are diagnosed worldwide each year.

29 Nov 2016

New research shows chitosan bioplastics may help seal tissue tears or other injuries

Chitosan, a biomaterial derived from the chitin shells of crustaceans and insects, has already been developed by scientists at Harvard's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering into an environmentally-friendly and fully biodegradable substitute for plastic.

29 Nov 2016

Researchers develop virtual liver model to better understand metabolism of non-prescription painkiller

Researchers at Indiana University's Biocomplexity Institute have developed a virtual model of the human liver to better understand how the organ metabolizes acetaminophen, a common non-prescription painkiller and fever-reducer used in over-the-counter drugs such as Tylenol.

29 Nov 2016

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New study finds smoking cessation at any age reduces risk of death

Cancer survivors diagnosed before age 25 have two-fold increased risk of suicide, study shows

New guidelines recommend evaluation of osteoporosis risk for all postmenopausal women

Over-the-counter and prescription pain medications linked to drug-induced liver injury

New optical fiber probe could help differentiate between healthy and cancerous tissue during surgery

Photovoice interventions could result in complete recovery for sexual assault survivors

Prevention program removes effects of poverty on brain development of children

Hunter-gatherers in East Africa live active lifestyle that helps lower risk for heart disease

Long-term hormone treatment may negatively affect kidneys in postmenopausal women

HD is myopathy as well as neurodegenerative disease, study suggests

Research reveals new insights into how sleep deprivation affects children's brains

Cancer patients follow peer stories on online forums to gain comfort, study shows

New green nanotechnology approach targets, destroys precancerous tumor cells in livers of mice

New research shows chitosan bioplastics may help seal tissue tears or other injuries

Researchers develop virtual liver model to better understand metabolism of non-prescription painkiller

Study explores perceptions of college-age males about HPV

Study finds many claims of benefit for fertility treatments lack supporting evidence

Drexel researchers one step closer to offering new treatment for chronic wounds

Majority of U.S. radiologists receive favorable satisfaction scores from patients, study shows

Researcher finds link between social disadvantage and mental illness among people in northern India

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

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