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Graphic warning labels can motivate smokers to quit

Young adults are more likely to appreciate the dangers of smoking when warnings are presented in images as well as text, according to a new study by a Washington State University Vancouver psychologist.

7 Apr 2015

Breastfeeding is not a frontline strategy to prevent obesity, say researchers

A new study supports human milk as the optimal first food for babies, but the study raises questions about whether breast milk protects children from becoming obese.

7 Apr 2015

Study: Broken communication in brain regions appears to worsen Huntington's disease

Indiana University researchers have found that broken communication in a specific part of the brain plays a role in the involuntary physical movements that affect individuals with Huntington's disease.

7 Apr 2015

Many women diagnosed with breast cancer concerned about genetic risk of developing other cancers

A new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center finds that many women diagnosed with breast cancer are concerned about the genetic risk of developing other cancers themselves or of a loved one developing cancer.

7 Apr 2015

Scientists identify rhinovirus C receptor associated with severe asthma attacks

Scientists funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have identified a cellular receptor for rhinovirus C, a cold-causing virus that is strongly associated with severe asthma attacks.

6 Apr 2015

UV researchers study neurobiological link between ASD and epilepsy

Researchers at the University of Veracruz (UV), in the west coast of Mexico, study the neurobiological link between the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and epilepsy, in order to understand the reason why the brain of an autistic child is 20-30 percent more susceptible to seizures that an infant without this condition.

6 Apr 2015

Healthy eating, exercise, and brain-training programme results in slower mental decline for older people

1260 people from across Finland, aged 60–77 years, were included in the study, with half randomly allocated to the intervention group, and half allocated to a control group, who received regular health advice only. All of the study participants were deemed to be at risk of dementia, based on standardised test scores.

6 Apr 2015

Babies with clinically suspected serious infections can be safely and effectively treated outside hospital

About 1 in 5 babies worldwide develop severe bacterial infections during the first month of life. These infections are responsible for around 700000 deaths in newborns every year...

6 Apr 2015

New study sheds light on linguistic characteristic of autistic children

A new study by a linguistics professor and an alumnus from The University of Texas at Austin sheds light on a well-known linguistic characteristic of autistic children — their reluctance to use pronouns — paving the way for more accurate diagnostics.

6 Apr 2015

MabVax closes $11.6 million in private placement

MabVax Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., a clinical-stage cancer immunotherapy company, is pleased to announce that it has closed on gross proceeds of approximately $11.6 million in a private placement (the "Private Placement") led by OPKO Health, Inc. and Dr. Phillip Frost, CEO and Chairman of OPKO Health.

6 Apr 2015

High Throughput ChIP Sequencing

Chromatrap®, a business unit of Porvair Sciences, has announced a major product launch at the European Human Genetics Conference (Glasgow, UK) and the Festival of Genomics (Boston, USA) on the 6th June 2015 and 22nd-24th June 2015 respectively

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 6 Apr 2015

Regular consumption of nuts reduce mortality by more than 20%

Nuts are a key element of a healthy diet. According to The World Health Organization (WHO), a healthy diet including nuts, regular exercise, the maintenance of ideal weight and staying away from tobacco and alcohol could be sufficient to prevent cancer cases.

6 Apr 2015

Regular strength training still beneficial for older people

In Austria, around ten per cent of over-65-year-olds are frail, while a further 40 per cent are in a preliminary stage of frailty. The Healthy For Life project, with the MedUni Vienna as the academic lead, aims to raise fitness levels and quality of life for older people whose nutritional condition is inadequate.

6 Apr 2015

Breast milk purchased online has significant amounts of cow's milk added, study finds

A study published today on the safety of human breast milk bought over the Internet found that 10 percent of samples contained added cow's milk. The discovery that purchased samples of human milk may be purposely "topped off" with cow's milk or infant formula confirms a danger for the large number of babies receiving the purchased milk due to medical conditions.

6 Apr 2015

Most recent advances in nuclear cardiology and cardiac CT imaging to be announced at ICNC 12

The latest advances in nuclear cardiology and cardiac CT imaging are set to be announced at the International Conference on Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT 12.

6 Apr 2015

Natera raises $55.5 million in funding led by Sofinnova Ventures

Natera, Inc., a leader in non-invasive genetic testing, today announced that it has raised approximately $55.5 million in funding led by Silicon Valley life sciences investment firm Sofinnova Ventures. This financing round also includes participation from Capital Research and Management, Franklin Templeton Investments, Jennison Associates, RA Capital Management, Healthcor Partners and OrbiMed Advisors.

From Natera 6 Apr 2015

NTU Singapore scientists find new way to treat dementia

Pushing new frontiers in dementia research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have found a new way to treat dementia by sending electrical impulses to specific areas of the brain to enhance the growth of new brain cells.

6 Apr 2015

Amgen's Vectibix (panitumumab) receives EC approval for treatment patients with WT RAS mCRC

Amgen today announced that the European Commission approved a new use of Vectibix (panitumumab) as first-line treatment in combination with FOLFIRI for the treatment of adult patients with wild-type (WT) RAS metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

6 Apr 2015

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology publishes findings on new injectable drug ATX-101

The Journal of Drugs in Dermatology is pleased to publish findings on a new injectable drug currently under development by Kythera Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (Westlake Village, CA) that may provide a non-surgical alternative for people with double chins.

6 Apr 2015

Findings of Ariosa's non-invasive prenatal testing study published online in NEJM

Results from the largest clinical trial to date, comparing non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) using the Harmony Prenatal Test with conventional first trimester combined screening (FTS) in a general pregnancy population have been published online in The New England Journal of Medicine.

6 Apr 2015

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Graphic warning labels can motivate smokers to quit

Breastfeeding is not a frontline strategy to prevent obesity, say researchers

Study: Broken communication in brain regions appears to worsen Huntington's disease

Many women diagnosed with breast cancer concerned about genetic risk of developing other cancers

Scientists identify rhinovirus C receptor associated with severe asthma attacks

UV researchers study neurobiological link between ASD and epilepsy

Healthy eating, exercise, and brain-training programme results in slower mental decline for older people

Babies with clinically suspected serious infections can be safely and effectively treated outside hospital

New study sheds light on linguistic characteristic of autistic children

MabVax closes $11.6 million in private placement

High Throughput ChIP Sequencing

Regular consumption of nuts reduce mortality by more than 20%

Regular strength training still beneficial for older people

Breast milk purchased online has significant amounts of cow's milk added, study finds

Most recent advances in nuclear cardiology and cardiac CT imaging to be announced at ICNC 12

Natera raises $55.5 million in funding led by Sofinnova Ventures

NTU Singapore scientists find new way to treat dementia

Amgen's Vectibix (panitumumab) receives EC approval for treatment patients with WT RAS mCRC

Journal of Drugs in Dermatology publishes findings on new injectable drug ATX-101

Findings of Ariosa's non-invasive prenatal testing study published online in NEJM

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