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Aphasia may not solely be a language issue as traditionally believed, study shows

Aphasia, a language disorder commonly diagnosed in stroke patients, may not be solely a language issue as traditionally believed, according to a Penn State study.

30 Mar 2017

Study shows protective link between consumption of legumes and risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Legumes are a food group rich in B vitamins, contain different beneficial minerals (calcium, potassium and magnesium) and sizeable amounts of fibre and are regarded as a low-glycemic index food, which means that blood glucose levels increase only slowly after consumption.

30 Mar 2017

Study shows marathon participation causes temporary injury to kidneys

Researchers at Yale University have found that marathon runners can suffer Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), due to the physical tension they experience while running the race. Although AKI is a temporary injury that heals within a span of two days after the race, questions arise about the long-term impacts of this exhausting task over.

30 Mar 2017

Study: Logwood combustion emits substantial amount of secondary organic aerosols

Aerosol emissions from logwood combustion increase significantly when the emission ages in ambient air. A significant increase occurs already within three hours of aging, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

30 Mar 2017

TUM researchers derive practical tips for airing rooms to prevent pollen allergies

One in five persons in Germany suffers from a pollen allergy. During pollen season, the question of how to air rooms without triggering allergies constantly arises. A team at the Professorship of Ecoclimatology at the Technical University of Munich systematically investigated pollen concentrations in office spaces and derived practical tips for airing rooms from the data.

30 Mar 2017

Roll-out of remote monitoring technology could reduce NHS bed blocking crisis

The widespread roll-out of mobile and digital health technology could have already saved the NHS over £1 billion in the last 5 years by enabling patients to leave hospital sooner, according to a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

30 Mar 2017

Researchers enhance safety, effectiveness of potential HIV vaccine using on/off genetic switch

By engineering an on/off switch into a weakened form of HIV, University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers have enhanced the safety and effectiveness of a potential vaccine for the virus that has killed approximately 35 million people during the past 35 years.

30 Mar 2017

Study examines effects of vitamin C doses on duration of common cold

The relationship between vitamin C dosage and its effects on the duration of the common cold symptoms may extend to 6-8 grams per day according to a statistical analysis published in Nutrients.

30 Mar 2017

Researchers shed light on genome reorganization after fertilization in single-cell mammalian embryo

Using a newly developed method researchers at the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences have been able to shed light on the complexity of genome reorganization occurring during the first hours after fertilization in the single-cell mammalian embryo

30 Mar 2017

Nurses volunteer to promote culture of health in their communities, study finds

More than 20,000 nurses currently serve as volunteers with the American Red Cross, supporting victims of natural and man-made disasters.

30 Mar 2017

Combining anticancer drug with antirheumatic produces improved effects against tumors

Scientists at EPFL and NTU have discovered that combining an anticancer drug with an antirheumatic produces improved effects against tumors. The discovery opens a new path for drug-drug synergy.

30 Mar 2017

Could light from LED screens cause irreversible eye damage?

The study carried out by the Complutense University of Madrid (Spain) –UCM – is the first to evaluate retinal damage using tablets with LED screens available in the market with living animals.

30 Mar 2017

Researchers identify active component of Indian herb that induces sleep

Can't sleep? Your sleep problems may be improved if you try an Indian herb, Ashwagandha. Researchers in the sleep institute in Japan found that an active component of Ashwagandha leaves significantly induces sleep.

30 Mar 2017

White blood cells play key role in bringing harmful virus under control after kidney transplant

Certain white blood cells play an important role in bringing a harmful virus under control after kidney transplantations. The results of a research group at the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel could contribute to improving control of immunosuppression, avoiding transplant rejection and developing relevant vaccines.

30 Mar 2017

Study: Colorectal cancer patients with certain genetic mutations may benefit more from aspirin

Colorectal cancer patients with certain genetic backgrounds may benefit more from taking aspirin to prevent cancer reoccurrence, based on a study conducted by researchers at the Baylor Scott & White Health Research Institute.

30 Mar 2017

UNAIDS plan to eliminate HIV in sub-Saharan Africa may not be feasible, study reveals

Effective care and prevention strategies have managed to reduce the spread of HIV in the U.S. and other resource-rich countries. But in sub-Saharan Africa, where more than 25 million are infected, the epidemic rages — as does the debate over how to stop it.

30 Mar 2017

Rare ‘beneficial’ genetic mutations may provide clues to preventing heart attacks

Natural genetic changes can put some people at high risk of certain conditions, such as breast cancer, Alzheimer's disease or high blood pressure. But in rare cases, genetic errors also can have the opposite effect, protecting individuals with these helpful genetic mistakes from developing common diseases.

30 Mar 2017

Home neighborhood with higher walkability promotes physical activity among older people

A recent study, conducted at the Gerontology Research Center of the University of Jyväskylä, shows that walk-friendly environmental design may provide opportunities for physical activity in old age.

30 Mar 2017

Cannabis use may impact treatment in women undergoing addiction therapy, study suggests

A new study suggests that the use of cannabis may impact treatment in women undergoing methadone treatment therapy.

30 Mar 2017

Fruit flies genetically coded to take frequent naps have higher resistance to dangerous superbugs

A new University of Maryland study has found that fruit flies genetically coded to take frequent naps had the strongest resistance to both a fungal infection and to a bacteria that the World Health Organization says is one of the world's most dangerous superbugs for humans.

30 Mar 2017

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Aphasia may not solely be a language issue as traditionally believed, study shows

Study shows protective link between consumption of legumes and risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Study shows marathon participation causes temporary injury to kidneys

Study: Logwood combustion emits substantial amount of secondary organic aerosols

TUM researchers derive practical tips for airing rooms to prevent pollen allergies

Roll-out of remote monitoring technology could reduce NHS bed blocking crisis

Researchers enhance safety, effectiveness of potential HIV vaccine using on/off genetic switch

Study examines effects of vitamin C doses on duration of common cold

Researchers shed light on genome reorganization after fertilization in single-cell mammalian embryo

Nurses volunteer to promote culture of health in their communities, study finds

Combining anticancer drug with antirheumatic produces improved effects against tumors

Could light from LED screens cause irreversible eye damage?

Researchers identify active component of Indian herb that induces sleep

White blood cells play key role in bringing harmful virus under control after kidney transplant

Study: Colorectal cancer patients with certain genetic mutations may benefit more from aspirin

UNAIDS plan to eliminate HIV in sub-Saharan Africa may not be feasible, study reveals

Rare ‘beneficial’ genetic mutations may provide clues to preventing heart attacks

Home neighborhood with higher walkability promotes physical activity among older people

Cannabis use may impact treatment in women undergoing addiction therapy, study suggests

Fruit flies genetically coded to take frequent naps have higher resistance to dangerous superbugs

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