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ASTRO honors Ms. Keresztes with 2016 Survivor Circle Award

The American Society for Radiation Oncology has chosen Theresa A. Keresztes, a resident of Wellesley, Massachusetts, to receive the 2016 Survivor Circle Award.

20 Jul 2016

Preventable hospitalisation from diabetic foot disease costing Australia millions of dollars

New research from QUT shows preventable hospitalisation from diabetic foot disease is costing Australia hundreds of millions of dollars each year.

20 Jul 2016

New research examines p-synephrine's role in burning fat during rest and exercise

When we exercise, our body's oxidation of fat and carbohydrates depends on the intensity and duration of the activity.

19 Jul 2016

Novel biomarkers may offer solution for detecting autologous blood transfusion in athletes

Increasing oxygen delivery to muscles can help athletes perform better and give them the edge needed to win elite competitions. One of the best ways to increase oxygen supply is through blood manipulation, undergoing a blood transfusion that provides extra red blood cells and boosts oxygen levels.

19 Jul 2016

Scientists develop new way to resurface arthritic hip joint

With a goal of treating worn, arthritic hips without extensive surgery to replace them, scientists have programmed stem cells to grow new cartilage on a 3-D template shaped like the ball of a hip joint.

19 Jul 2016

Moderate strain to muscles, nerves can provoke CFS symptoms

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine published in PLOS ONE shows that symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, a complex and disabling multisystem disorder, can be provoked by imposing a mild to moderate strain to the muscles and nerves.

19 Jul 2016

Brisk walking may be more effective than vigorous jogging for patients with pre-diabetes

Walking briskly on a regular basis may be more effective than vigorous jogging for improving glucose control in individuals with pre-diabetes, according to research from Duke Health.

18 Jul 2016

All brain training protocols do not return equal benefits, study reveals

Cognitive brain training improves executive function whereas aerobic activity improves memory, according to new Center for BrainHealth research at The University of Texas at Dallas.

18 Jul 2016

Study produces most detailed picture to date of genetics underlying type 2 diabetes

The largest study of its kind into type 2 diabetes has produced the most detailed picture to date of the genetics underlying the condition.

18 Jul 2016

Review highlights importance of developing effective public health strategies to prevent, treat sarcopenic obesity

Future Science Group today announced the publication of a new article in Future Science OA synthesizing current data on sarcopenic obesity, and looking to highlight the need for public health strategies for prevention and treatment.

18 Jul 2016

Fat cells could help determine most effective way to combat breast cancer

New research led by York University Professor Michael Connor highlights how fat cells could help determine the most effective way to fight breast cancer; including using exercise to combat the disease.

17 Jul 2016

Study reveals muscle activity of non-responders to diabetes interventions

It is widely accepted that physical exercise lowers the risk of developing diabetes. Yet in one in five participants in related studies this positive effect fails to materialize.

15 Jul 2016

Noninvasive computer-based neurotechnology helps improve concussion symptoms in athletes

Brain State Technologies announces that a series of young athletes with long-term symptoms after concussion showed a variety of lasting improvements, after using HIRREM neurotechnology.

15 Jul 2016

Orthopedic sports medicine specialist suggests few things that can be done to prevent knee problems

Joint aches and pains are among the most common complaints doctors hear. When it comes to the knees in particular, there are a few things you can do to prevent problems.

14 Jul 2016

Medical weight-loss programs help people develop healthier lifestyle habits

Because Valerie Prim grew up in a large Italian family, food has always been an important part of her life.

14 Jul 2016

Losing weight can lower levels of some proteins linked to tumor growth

Overweight and obese women who lost weight through diet and exercise lowered the levels of certain proteins in their blood that play a role in angiogenesis, the process of blood vessel growth that can promote the growth and survival of cancer cells

14 Jul 2016

Researchers identify PKD1 protein as potential cause for impaired insulin signaling in diabetics

Medication can help trigger the enzyme that kick starts insulin production in the body, but the drugs don't always work for those who are obese or diabetic, and most need to regulate their glucose and insulin levels. That's why a recent discovery made by Rudy Valentine and a team of researchers holds so much promise.

13 Jul 2016

New easy-to-use method may help people estimate food portions using their hands

Researchers from the University of Sydney's Boden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise & Eating Disorders have developed a portable and easy-to-use method to help people estimate portion size using only their hands.

13 Jul 2016

Type 2 diabetes diagnosis may increase immediate risk of developing cancer

A new study indicates that individuals with diabetes may have an elevated risk of developing cancer before and immediately after a diabetes diagnosis. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the findings point to the need for a better understanding of the link between diabetes and cancer.

11 Jul 2016

Negative illness perceptions influence coping and health outcomes in CKD patients

Research involving the University of Leicester has shown people who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) form pre-conceived beliefs about their illness which can impact their health.

8 Jul 2016

Exercise News and Research

Latest Exercise News and Research

ASTRO honors Ms. Keresztes with 2016 Survivor Circle Award

Preventable hospitalisation from diabetic foot disease costing Australia millions of dollars

New research examines p-synephrine's role in burning fat during rest and exercise

Novel biomarkers may offer solution for detecting autologous blood transfusion in athletes

Scientists develop new way to resurface arthritic hip joint

Moderate strain to muscles, nerves can provoke CFS symptoms

Brisk walking may be more effective than vigorous jogging for patients with pre-diabetes

All brain training protocols do not return equal benefits, study reveals

Study produces most detailed picture to date of genetics underlying type 2 diabetes

Review highlights importance of developing effective public health strategies to prevent, treat sarcopenic obesity

Fat cells could help determine most effective way to combat breast cancer

Study reveals muscle activity of non-responders to diabetes interventions

Noninvasive computer-based neurotechnology helps improve concussion symptoms in athletes

Orthopedic sports medicine specialist suggests few things that can be done to prevent knee problems

Medical weight-loss programs help people develop healthier lifestyle habits

Losing weight can lower levels of some proteins linked to tumor growth

Researchers identify PKD1 protein as potential cause for impaired insulin signaling in diabetics

New easy-to-use method may help people estimate food portions using their hands

Type 2 diabetes diagnosis may increase immediate risk of developing cancer

Negative illness perceptions influence coping and health outcomes in CKD patients

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