Healthy diet linked to lung health
Feb 26 15


Among its many rewards, eating a healthy diet might help protect against the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, according to a… Healthy diet linked to lung health   

 

Alaska becomes 3rd state with legal marijuana
Feb 26 15


Smoking, growing and possessing marijuana becomes legal in America’s wildest state Tuesday, thanks to a voter initiative aimed at clearing away 40 years of… Alaska becomes 3rd state with legal marijuana   

 

Legal marijuana begins in Washington, D.C. as ‘green rush’ is on
Feb 26 15


Possession of small amounts of marijuana became legal in the District of Columbia on Thursday, launching a pot “green rush” despite a face-off between… Legal marijuana begins in Washington, D.C. as ‘green rush’ is on   

 

Twin study lends new insights into link between back pain and depression
Feb 26 15


Genetic factors help to explain the commonly found association between low back pain and depression, suggests a large study of twins in the… Twin study lends new insights into link between back pain and depression   

 

Researchers find link between persistent insomnia and increased mortality risk
Feb 26 15


A connection between persistent insomnia and increased inflammation and mortality has been identified by a group of researchers from the University of Arizona. Their… Researchers find link between persistent insomnia and increased mortality risk   

 

Decline in smoking rates may increase lung cancer mortality
Feb 24 15


A decline in smoking rates may mean that many people who could have benefited from early detection of lung cancer are dying because they… Decline in smoking rates may increase lung cancer mortality   

 

Inherited gene variation leaves young leukemia patients at risk for peripheral neuropathy
Feb 24 15


Researchers have identified the first genetic variation that is associated with increased risk and severity of peripheral neuropathy following treatment with a widely used… Inherited gene variation leaves young leukemia patients at risk for peripheral neuropathy   

 

Marine oil supplement has positive effects on post-exercise muscle damage
Feb 24 15


An Indiana University study has revealed that there may be a greater connection between mussels and muscles than previously thought.

The study, by kinesiology… Marine oil supplement has positive effects on post-exercise muscle damage   

 

New study finds same patient mortality rates for experienced and new surgeons
Feb 23 15


There is no statistical difference between the patient mortality rates of new and experienced surgeons a study using a newly developed statistical methodology… New study finds same patient mortality rates for experienced and new surgeons   

 

Study sheds light on a ‘guardian’ protein of brain function
Feb 23 15


Mitochondria not only are the cell’s main power producers, they are also the chief cooks and bottle washers.

When they get out of whack,… Study sheds light on a ‘guardian’ protein of brain function   

 

Magnetic nanoparticles could stop blood clot-caused strokes
Feb 23 15


By loading magnetic nanoparticles with drugs and dressing them in biochemical camouflage, Houston Methodist researchers say they can destroy blood clots 100 to 1,000… Magnetic nanoparticles could stop blood clot-caused strokes   

 

Immune cells - learning from experience
Feb 20 15


Immunologists have shown that our immune cells can learn on the job.

Even better, some cells remember what they have learnt, and can apply… Immune cells - learning from experience   

 

Flame retardants found to cause metabolic, liver problems
Feb 19 15


Chemicals used as synthetic flame retardants that are found in common household items such as couches, carpet padding, and electronics have been found to… Flame retardants found to cause metabolic, liver problems   

 

Neck pain can be changed through altered visual feedback
Feb 19 15


Using virtual reality to misrepresent how far the neck is turned can actually change pain experiences in individuals who suffer from chronic neck pain,… Neck pain can be changed through altered visual feedback   

 

Lab tests and ultrasounds identify children who need surgical treatment for appendicitis
Feb 19 15


Data from two standard diagnostic tests commonly obtained in children evaluated for abdominal pain - when combined - can improve the ability of emergency… Lab tests and ultrasounds identify children who need surgical treatment for appendicitis   

 

Diet quality declines worldwide, but with major differences across countries
Feb 19 15


In a first-of-its-kind analysis of worldwide dietary patterns, a team including researchers from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University… Diet quality declines worldwide, but with major differences across countries   

 

Statins may not lower Parkinson’s risk
Feb 19 15


The use of statins may not be associated with lowering risk for Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn… Statins may not lower Parkinson’s risk   

 

CU School Of Medicine researchers offer new target for treating asthma
Feb 18 15


Researchers have found a potential new target for treating asthma, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Colorado School of… CU School Of Medicine researchers offer new target for treating asthma   

 

Can a bacterial virus from Jerusalem sewage prevent root canal infections?
Feb 18 15


Every year, drug-resistant infections kill more than 50,000 people across Europe and the United States, and hundreds of thousands more around the world. According… Can a bacterial virus from Jerusalem sewage prevent root canal infections?   

 

Many teens with clinical excessive daytime sleepiness test positive for marijuana
Feb 18 15


A new study shows that many adolescents with excessive daytime sleepiness consistent with a clinical diagnosis of narcolepsy test positive for marijuana, emphasizing the… Many teens with clinical excessive daytime sleepiness test positive for marijuana   

 

A bodyguard for your ears
Feb 18 15


Our hearing has a secret bodyguard, a newly discovered connection from the cochlea to the brain that warns of intense incoming noise that causes… A bodyguard for your ears   

 

Medication effective in helping smokers quit gradually
Feb 17 15


Among cigarette smokers not willing or able to quit smoking in the next month but willing to reduce with the goal of quitting in… Medication effective in helping smokers quit gradually   

 

Medication therapy can increase long-term success for smokers who want to cut back first, study find
Feb 17 15


A study of more than 1,500 cigarette smokers who were not ready to quit smoking but were willing to cut back on cigarette… Medication therapy can increase long-term success for smokers who want to cut back first, study find   

 

Primary care nurse-delivered interventions can increase physical activity in older adults
Feb 17 15


A primary care nurse-delivered intervention can lead to sustained increases in physical activity (PA) among older adults, according to an article published by Tess… Primary care nurse-delivered interventions can increase physical activity in older adults   

 

Amyloid formation may link Alzheimer disease and type 2 diabetes
Feb 17 15


The pathological process amyloidosis, in which misfolded proteins (amyloids) form insoluble fibril deposits, occurs in many diseases, including Alzheimer disease (AD) and type 2… Amyloid formation may link Alzheimer disease and type 2 diabetes   

 
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