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Researchers discover biological diversity in triple-negative breast cancer
Researchers examined more than 1,700 breast tumors, including 412 triple negative (TN) breast cancers, and concluded that triple-negative cancers, and basal-like breast cancers should not be considered as a single...
Nevin S. Scrimshaw, Pioneer Nutritionist, Dies at 95
Dr. Nevin S. Scrimshaw helped build organizations dedicated to nutrition and improved the health of children in developing nations by making affordable gruels.
Nanotech'ed RNA drug reduces ovarian cancer tumors by 83 percent
By loading fragile RNA into silicon nanoparticles, researchers have found a new drug delivery system can reduce the size of ovarian tumors by as much as 83 percent -- and...
Anxiety about relationships may lower immunity, increase vulnerability to illness
Concerns and anxieties about one’s close relationships appear to function as a chronic stressor that can compromise immunity, according to new research.
Underage youth drinking concentrated among small number of brands
First national survey examining brand preferences among underage youth.
Infant gut microbiota influenced by cesarean section and breastfeeding practices; may impact long-term health
Method of birth and feeding practices influence the development of gut bacteria in newborns and thus may affect lifelong health, according to a new study.
High prevalence of drug-resistant MRSA found in nursing homes
While most infection control measures are focused on hospitals, a new study points to the need for more targeted interventions to prevent the spread of drug-resistant bugs in nursing homes...
Noisy classroom simulation aids comprehension in hearing-impaired children
Training the brain to filter out background noise and thus understand spoken words could help the academic performance and quality of life for children who struggle to hear, but there's...
'Achilles' heel' for lymphoid leukemia identified
Scientists have found a possible alternative treatment for lymphoid leukemia. They discovered a molecule that represents the disease's "Achilles' heel" and could be targeted to develop a new approach that...
Recipes for Health: Lemon and Blood Orange Gelée Parfaits — Recipes for Health
A beautiful, layered dessert.
Dance Injuries Rose 37 Percent In Children And Adolescents Since 1991
Dance is a beautiful form of expression, but it can be physically taxing and strenuous on the human body, particularly for children and adolescents. According to a new analysis, between...
Reducing sodium in U.S. may save hundreds of thousands of lives over 10 years
Less sodium in the U.S. diet could save 280,000 to 500,000 lives over 10 years, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension.
ADHD symptoms persist for most young children despite treatment
Nine out of 10 young children with moderate to severe attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) continue to experience serious, often severe symptoms and impairment long after their original diagnoses and, in...
Gene today, gone tomorrow: Genes for autism and schizophrenia only active in developing brains
Genes linked to autism and schizophrenia are only switched on during the early stages of brain development, according to a new study in mice. This new study adds to the...
Vitamin D potency varies widely in dietary supplements, analysis finds
Vitamin D supplement potency varies widely, and the amount of vitamin D in over-the counter and compounded supplements does not necessarily match the amount listed on the label, according to...
Potential treatment prevents damage from prolonged seizures
Researchers have found a new anti-inflammatory compound that can reduce mortality when given to mice after drug-induced seizures. Researchers are hopeful the compound could be administered after acute status epilepticus...
Unchecked antibiotic use in animals may affect global human health
The increasing production and use of antibiotics, about half of which is used in animal production, is mirrored by the growing number of antibiotic resistance genes, or ARGs, effectively reducing...
New strategy for interfering with potent cancer-causing gene
About five-ten percent of cases of acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive blood cancer that is currently incurable in 70 percent of patients, are characterized by the rearrangement of a gene...
How Pregnancy's High Blood Pressure Could Reveal Heart Disease Risk
High blood pressure in pregnancy may be a risk factor for later heart disease.
Strokes associated with surgery can be devastating
Strokes that occur during or shortly after surgery can be devastating, resulting in longer hospital stays and increased risks of [...]
Vascular brain injury greater risk factor than amyloid plaques in cognitive aging
Vascular brain injury from conditions such as high blood pressure and stroke are greater risk factors for cognitive impairment among non-demented older people than is the deposition of the amyloid...
1-2 punch strategy against bacteria and cancer
Scientists are suggesting a new "combinatorial approach" to fight both drug-resistant bacteria and cancer. Scientists propose using drug cocktails that contain both synthetic drug molecules and their nature-made counterparts. The...
The case of the missing data
A re-analysis of a four decades old clinical trial on dietary effects of saturated versus unsaturated fat reveals the importance of recovering missing data.
Is lead poisoning behind some juvenile crime?
Six percent of all children ages one to two years and 11 percent of African-American (non-Hispanic) children ages one to five years have blood lead levels in the toxic range...
Lack of energy an enemy to antibiotic-resistant microbes
Researchers "cured" a strain of bacteria of its ability to resist an antibiotic in an experiment that has implications for a long-standing public health crisis.
Premature Births Linked to Scarcity of Men
Involved fathers may boost baby's health.
Urinary System: Facts, Functions & Diseases
The urinary system – also known as the renal system – produces, stores and eliminates urine, the fluid waste excreted by the kidneys
A Molecule Called Dickkopf-1 Is Your Worst Enemy As You Age
The Elderly Wikimedia Commons Researchers at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg have discovered a particular molecule, named Dickkopf-1 or Dkk1, that seems to have a positive effect on...