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Human retina protein can sense Earth's magnetic field

For migratory birds and sea turtles, the ability to sense the Earth's magnetic field is crucial to navigating the long-distance voyages these animals undertake during migration. Humans, however, are widely assumed not to have an innate magnetic sense.

22 Jun 2011

Nine young clinical investigators earn recognition from Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation

The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation named five new Damon Runyon Clinical Investigators at its spring 2011 Clinical Investigator Award Committee review.

22 Jun 2011

Pycnogenol, CoQ10 combination boost heart function

A recent study published in Panminerva Medica reveals that a Pycnogenol and Coenzyme Q10 combination taken by stable heart failure patients as an adjunct to medical treatment naturally strengthens the heart, increasing the blood volume ejected with each beat.

22 Jun 2011

Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs reduce risk of diabetes from RA, psoriasis

In a study that included nearly 14,000 patients with rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis, the use of certain disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs was found to lower the risk of diabetes, according to a study in the June 22/29 issue of JAMA.

22 Jun 2011

Results of African malaria vaccine trial expected later this year

The final phase of testing for GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals' malaria vaccine, RTS,S, is underway in seven sub-Saharan African countries, and "if the results, due to be released later this, year confirm the vaccine's efficacy in preventing malaria, it could be made available as early as 2015," IRIN reports.

22 Jun 2011

Gastric bypass surgery reduces inflammation linked with cancer and diabetes

New research shows that gastric bypass significantly reduces the inflammation associated with diseases including cancer and diabetes - more proof of the overall health benefits of such surgery beyond weight loss.

22 Jun 2011

Terry White Chemists, Orabrush partner to fight against bad breath

Orabrush, the tongue cleaner that helps cure bad breath, today announced Terry White Chemists has joined the battle against bad breath as the first Orabrush retailer in Australia.

22 Jun 2011

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics receives U.S. patent for cancer vaccine technology

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics, Ltd., a biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immune-based cancer therapies, announced the issuance of a U.S. patent relating to a technology for the treatment of cancer for which the Company holds an exclusive, worldwide license.

22 Jun 2011

NCDs responsible for majority of deaths worldwide and cost trillions, report says

Nearly two-thirds of deaths worldwide are caused by non-communicable diseases such as heart and lung disease, cancer, and diabetes, which are increasingly prevalent and cost the global economy trillions of dollars, according to a U.N. report and preliminary results from a new study announced Monday at a press conference to preview the September U.N. High Level Meeting on NCDs, the Associated Press/MSNBC.com reports.

22 Jun 2011

Bureau of Labor Statistics: U.S. will need to add 580,000 nurses by 2018

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the U.S. will need to add 580,000 nurses to the workforce by 2018. Moreover, these nurses will need higher skill levels than current nurses possess.

22 Jun 2011

CEL-SCI announces results from Multikine Phase II trial on head and neck cancer

CEL-SCI Corporation announced today data from its Phase II clinical studies which showed that its lead drug Multikine was able to lower cholesterol in studies involving 120 head and neck cancer patients.

22 Jun 2011

Celerion generates over 25,000 platelet aggregation samples, achieves major milestone

Celerion, the premier provider of innovative early stage drug development solutions, announces it has achieved a major milestone of generating over 25,000 platelet aggregation sample results.

22 Jun 2011

Genetic mutation linked to peripartum cardiomyopathy during pregnancy

Researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City have identified the first genetic mutation ever associated with a mysterious and potentially devastating form of heart disease that affects women in the final weeks of pregnancy or the first few months after delivery.

22 Jun 2011

Rats help tackle humanitarian issues

John Campbell, a senior fellow for Africa Policy Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, writes about "HeroRATs" in this CFR blog post.

22 Jun 2011

Marriage boosts survival odds for both men and women with colon cancer

A new study shows that being married boosts survival odds for both men and women with colon cancer at every stage of the disease.

22 Jun 2011

Frankincense may help treat painful arthritis

The answer to treating painful arthritis could lie in an age old herbal remedy - frankincense, according to Cardiff University scientists.

22 Jun 2011

Frequent nighttime home dialysis more effective for patients with kidney failure

Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital have found more evidence of the benefits of home dialysis for patients with kidney failure.

22 Jun 2011

New study offers detailed look at the status of Lyme disease in Central Illinois

A new study offers a detailed look at the status of Lyme disease in Central Illinois and suggests that deer ticks and the Lyme disease bacteria they host are more adaptable to new habitats than previously appreciated.

22 Jun 2011

Reduced levels of VAPB protein may play central role in causing ALS

An international team of scientists led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have used induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) derived from patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to reveal for the first time how reduced levels of a specific protein may play a central role in causing at least one inherited form of the disease.

22 Jun 2011

Exercise helps overcome side effects of cancer, improves survival

Brain cancer patients who are able to exercise live significantly longer than sedentary patients, scientists at the Duke Cancer Institute report.

22 Jun 2011

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Human retina protein can sense Earth's magnetic field

Nine young clinical investigators earn recognition from Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation

Pycnogenol, CoQ10 combination boost heart function

Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs reduce risk of diabetes from RA, psoriasis

Results of African malaria vaccine trial expected later this year

Gastric bypass surgery reduces inflammation linked with cancer and diabetes

Terry White Chemists, Orabrush partner to fight against bad breath

ImmunoCellular Therapeutics receives U.S. patent for cancer vaccine technology

NCDs responsible for majority of deaths worldwide and cost trillions, report says

Bureau of Labor Statistics: U.S. will need to add 580,000 nurses by 2018

CEL-SCI announces results from Multikine Phase II trial on head and neck cancer

Celerion generates over 25,000 platelet aggregation samples, achieves major milestone

Genetic mutation linked to peripartum cardiomyopathy during pregnancy

Rats help tackle humanitarian issues

Marriage boosts survival odds for both men and women with colon cancer

Frankincense may help treat painful arthritis

Frequent nighttime home dialysis more effective for patients with kidney failure

New study offers detailed look at the status of Lyme disease in Central Illinois

Reduced levels of VAPB protein may play central role in causing ALS

Exercise helps overcome side effects of cancer, improves survival

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